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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
German Attacks RepuiSed
On the VerdUn Front

PARIS. Aug SHERMAN attacks on
the VeTdun front last night were re-
pulsed completely. the war office an
nouncess The French penetrated Ger
man positions on the Champagne, talk
ing prisoners and a machine gun. The
statement follows:
There was pronounced activity by
the artillery in the region Of Braye-en-
LaOnnOis and in the sector Of Craonne
An attack by the enemy on our small
posts south OF Chevreux was repulsed.
In the Champa gle east Of Teton we
succeeded. without sustaining any loss
es. in a detailed action in the course OF
which our troops penetrated the enemy
line and brought back eleven prisoners
and machine gun Two German at
tacks in the same region were repulsed
after spirited fighting
There was active artillery lighting
on both banks Of the Mouse CVerdunJ
'front.' German attempts north of Cour-
ieres wood and against our small posts
north OF Vaux-les-Palameix met with \
complete check"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Editorial writ
ers throughout the country comment o
President Wilson's reply to the pope to
lay dwell especially on the declaration
that America and the allies cannot &C
cept the word of an autocracy who's
record is one of broken treaties an
promises.
"a new emancipation proclaim
INSTRUMENTATION for the German
people themselves, if they will ac-
cept it. no Jess than for the peo-
Piles that are already crushed or
menaced by ruthless military pow
err" declared the New York World.
The New York Herald said: THE
president has answered from the
great heart of the American people.
1t is as an answer to the pope and,
as well, to all advocates of a Prus-
sian peace-in this country or any
other"
New Yok Times: The president
offers peace to the German people,
but none to men who would accept
the offer with lie in their mouths
New York Sun: THE next scrap
of paper must be indorsed.'
Washington Post: 1.-The United
States through President Wilson
notifies Germany that the war will
go on until evidence is given to the
world. by defeat or inner reform.
that Germany is no longer maniac,
but a peaceable neighbor"
st. Louis Globe-Democrat: THE
only reply that intelligence. justice
and patriotism, as we'll as mercy,
could make at this time"
Boston Post: THE president
chn fr III
effective fashion how futile any
peace would be backed only by the
Punic faith of the Hohenzollerns."
Pittsburg Gazette-Times: 1.-The
announcement opens the door to
peace surely. but the next move
must come from the German peo-
ple.''
Providence Journal: "In spirit
and language the moral elevation of
the reply is not to be challenged"
Springfield (Mass) Republican:
Perhaps the deepest significance OF
the note lies in its appeal to the
peoples of the central empires to
assert themselves"
Events in Germany seem to in
d-cate that powers are at work
which may bring peace nearer than
we now know" declared the New
York German Herold. 1--WE should
be the last to say that Germany
could not stand a considerable
share of democracy"
The New Yorker Stats lettings
main comment was reproduction of
the presidents words declaring
America cannot take the word of
the present rulers of Germany"
The Louisville Anzeiger said.
The reichstag has already given
unmistakable signs of its will in
that direction (namely, democratic
zation). Being insuf1cientIy in
formed about the present trend Of
public opinion in Germany, in the
face of the new evolutions in Rus
STA, it is hard to say what effect
Wilson's words will have upon the
German people"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Quarrel Over Shovel
Between Brothers May
End In Murder Charge

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
DALTON, Ga, Aug. 30.-Harve CaId-
well, a farmer, is being held in jail
here on charge of assault with intent
10 murder. which may be changed to a
charge of murder, the condition of
his brother John, whom he is charged
with cutting seriously about the neck,
back and sides, is critical.
The two brothers. tenants on the Mar.
tin farm near Phelps, had a quarrel over
a small shovel. John stated to officers
that his brother attacked him when he
was unarmed, and the officers state that
eyewitnesses tell the same story Harve
insists that his brother was cutting at
him with a scythe.
Johns wounds are of a serious naa
ture. He was stabbed in the back the
knife being brought forward, cutting a
cash about sixteen inches in length
His throat was badly cut and he also
was stabbed in the abdomen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Radical Change in German
Government S imperative

WASHfNGION, Aug. 3O.-America' 5
refusal to participate in a post bellum
trade war, as outlined in the presidents
reply to the popes peace note, is con-
tingent upon radical change in the Ger
man government, it was said at the state
department tdday.
The United States will join in a trade
war after the war only If the allies fail
10 force a change in the German govern
ment
Such change, however. insuring the
democratic nations that the people of
the central powers are in actual con-
troll of the government, would cause
this country to oppose a trade war. But
any change made, Secretary Lansing
in:imated, will be carefully scruti-
nized" by this and other allied govern
ments.
While the allied diplomats here to-
day felt some post bellum trade alli-
ance would be needed for self-protec-
ton after the war, they agreed with
President Wilson that aggressive trade
wars will. be impractical and impossi-
BILE
There will be a lingering suspicion
of intrigue in German business deal
ings, but diplomats agree that Ger
many ca nre-establish her lines, if au-
tocracy is eliminated.
lHSSe authorities insisted tnat the
Krupps and their "doctored news serv-
ices" IN China, South America and else
where must be sidetracked If trade wars
are to be avoided. Some insisted that
trade alliances are inevitable if Germany
continues to stretch out her CONNER
cial tentacles as an aid to German
world power.
Peace this winter or next spring as
result of President Wilson's reply tc
the pope or else at east two more years
of war-that is the prospect ahead.
Military men and diplomats construct.
ed that outlook today the peace situa-
ton. In so far as the United States
is concerned ii is going ahead with wal
preparations. 1t will not waver until
the German people have stripped the
kaiser of his present autocratic pow
ers.
Military men believe that there is a
chance of peace In the presidents note
They point out that Germany is show
ing evidences of cracking under the
strain and they believe that the liber-
ais will force a reconstruction of the
German government. This must be bona
fide, state department authorities said
today, or il will be futile.
1t will be up to Germany's leaders tc
decide whether to fight on or accept
Continued en- Page 2, Column 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31

move. Officials who have given the
subject thought declare the proposal will
add 20 to 80 per cent to the efficiency of
American railway systems and will do
away with Che present congestion of
freight in northeastern ports.
The chief advantage claimed for the
arrangement suggested is that export
food, largely a western and middle west
ern product, will get a shorter haul. and
that munition and other manufactured
products turned out largely in the east,
will not DE delayed in shipment while
awaiting their turn with raw products.
Under the traffic director the ship
ping board will name three shipping
directors, one for transatlantic trade,
another for South American trade and a
third for the Pacific. These men will
be chosen on the recommendation of the
traffic director himself, and no names
at present are under consideration, 1t
was said tonight.
I'm all the important ports it. is
planned to appoint voluntary terminal
committees to assist the traffic director
in expediting the loading and sailing of
vessels. These committees will be
chosen soon and will sbe called to Wash
ington for consultation with the chip
ping board as to the facilities at their
several ports"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
WILSON'S NOTE IS
ENDORSED BY PRESS
Of WHOLE COUNTRY
Even the German Language
Newspapers Are Not Unfa-
vorabIe in Their Comment on
Answer to Pope
THE PURPOSE
: OF THE WAR
(From the presidents reply to Pope
Benedict.) :

(From the presidents reply to Pope
Benedict)
The object of this war is to de-
liver the free peoples of the world
from the menace and the actual pow
err of a vast military establishment,
controlled by an irresponsible gov
eminent, which, having secretly
planned to dominate the world, pro-
ceeded to carry the plan out without
regard either to the sacred obliga-
tions of treaty or the Iong-establish-
ed practices and long-che1shed
principles of international action and
honor; which chose its own time for
the war; delivered its blow fiercely
and suddenly; stopped at no barrier,
either of law or of mercy; swept a
whole continent within the tide of
blood-not the blood of soldiers only.
but the blood of innocent women and
children also, and of the helpless
poor; and now stands baked, but
not defeated. the enemy of four-fifths
of the world"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
PEACE OFFER TO RUSSIA
NOW ADMITTED IN BERLIN
Technical Denial of One News
paper Is Exposed by
Another One.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 3o-The state
ment that an offer of separate peace
was made to Russia recently by the
German government is published in the
Socialist newspaper Vorwaerts of eBr-
lin. 1t is brought out by the assertion
of Premier Kerensky, of Russia, in his
speech at the Moscow conference, that
Russia "a little time ago" replied indiG-
nantly to a proposal to conclude a
separate peace and that a few days
ago I'VE witnessed another attempt
equally base, directed against our al
lies"
In this connection the semi official
Norddeutsche Allgemein Zeitung IS
again detected by the German press in
an attempt to throw dust in the eyes
of the world and the German public
by ostensibly denying Premier Keren-
sky's account of the overtures to Rus
STA and it's allies, which is characteriz-
ed as in reality being no denial at all.
The Tageblatt, the Vorwaerts and the
Vossische Zeitung call attention to a
trick of the semi-official organ in deny
ing overtures were made by Chancellor
Won Bethman-Hollweg, whereas NJ. Ker-
ensky did not mention the former chan
cellor, specifying that the proposal to
Russia's allies was made a few days
ago-that is, since the retirement Of
DR.. Won Bethman-Hollweg
The Vorwaerts adds that such an offer
was actually made to Russia although
not by DR.. Won't Bethmann-Hollweg. 1t
says the organ of Chancellor Michaelis
would be right in claiming that Ger
many had done what 1t could to open j
path to peace by adoption of the reich
stays peace resolutions If DR.. Michaells
had acted from the standpoint of the
resolution without conditions, wabbling
and reservations. Unfortunately he has
not done this, the Vorwaerts asserts,
btu has permitted the opponents of the
resolution to claim him for their own.
The latest achievement of the Nord-
deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung in verbal
maniDulation is similar to the denial
of the authenticity of Tmeperor VIII
liam's communication to President Will
son at the outbreak of the war. recently
made public byformer Ambassador
Gerard. 1t probably will lead to renew
ed criticism in the reichstag.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
THREE MEN KILLED
AS ELECTRIC CAR
CRASHES INTO AUTO
Overton Howard, Prominent
Lawyer ThoS. P, Howard,
Bank Examiner and Their
Nephew Meet Death

RICHMOND. Va. Aug. SO.-Thomas
p. Howard. chief bank examiner for the
Fifth federal reserve district; his broth
er, OvertOn Howard, a prominent law
yer, of Richmond, and their nephew
Richard Bagby, aged sixteen, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Bagby. of Hanover coun-
~, were instantly killed at 1885 o'clock
this morning at Langford's Crossing. lOO
yards this side Of Ashland, when a
nOrthbound Richmond and Chesapeake
Bay electric car struck the automobile
IN which they were riding. The auto
mobile was completely demolished by
the contact. The electric car is said
to have been running at a very rapid
rate. The Towards and Bagby were re-
turning to Richmond from a fishing
trip in Hanover.
Apparently Bagby had been driving
the car
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Austrian Counter Attacks
Hurled Back bY italians

ROME. Aug. 30.-Austrian counter at
tacks in force were made yesterday
against the new italian positions on the
front above Gorilla. the war office re-
ports Everywhere the Austrians were
driven back. and at some points the
Italians made further gains
The announcement follows;
''On the BainsIZZa plateau and east
OF Gorilla the enemy attempted by
counter attacking in force to retake
positions recently captured. He was
driven back everywhere. Our liens were
held firmly and advanced at some
points We captured $50 prisoners"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Seven Men Are Killed
AT Railroad Crossing

ABERDEEN. Nd, Aug. 3O.-Seven
men were killed and two others were
seriously injured at Pennsylvania rail-
road crossing near here today. The dead
men were tomato pickers riding to work
in a wagon which was run down by the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Savannah Boy Victim
Of Unusual Accident

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH. Ga, Aug. 3O.-Opie Reed
Thompson, a ten-year-old boy, was run
down by an automobile driven by his
cousin. Raymond Grower, Of Claxton,
here today.
The lad ran TO meet the car I'm which
Mr.. Hoover rode and got under the
wheels He is believe dto be fatally
hurt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Spend Christmas Money
On Wounded, is Urged

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-OfficiaIs
of the national committee of patriotic
and defense societies, in a statement
issued today, urged that the vast sums
of American money ordinarily devoted
to the purchase of Christmas gifts, be
used this year to relieve the sick and
wounded soldiers in France, to rehabili-
tate devasted French villages, and to
support war orphans and cripples
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31

Russia DEGREES Death
For Traitors in Army

LONDON. Aug 30--The Russian pro-
visional government has decided on
partial re-establishment of the death
penalty. to restore discipline in the
army. according 10 a central news dis
patch received today from Moscow.
The cable qOuted Premier Kerensky
as making the announcement to the
Russian conference, concluding.
This hurts US TO the very soul. but
for the salvation OF the country We will
kill with all cur soul"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
AFTER q YEARS JESUP
MAN Is CAPTURED

JESUP, Ga. Aug. 3O.-Sheriff l.. w.
Rogers has returned from Macon, where
he went to get Ellis Robertson, who is
accused of assault and battery with
criminal intent, in this county in 1913.
He had enlisted in the army and was
stationed at Camp Harris. near Macon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
American Schooner Sunk
By Bombs From Submarine

LONDON, Aug. 30.-The American
schooner Laura c. Anderson was sunk
BY bombs from a submarine on Thurs
day All the members OF the crew
were picked up and landed at an Eng
lish port
The Laura c. Anderson was a four
master of $50 tons gross. She was
Quilt in 1891 az Bath. Maine. and was
owned in PHILADELPHIA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Aviators Try to Attack
Frankfort on the Main

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30.-An entente
aerial squadron attempted 10 attack
Frankfort on the Main last Sunday, the
BerIiner Tageblatt reports. The squad
ron which came from the west. is sai8
TO have been forced TO return when half
wav between Maine and Frankfort be-
cause of the activity OF anti-aircrat
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Quit Trenches
In Face of the Enemy

PETROGRAD. Aug 3O.-A large pro-
portion Of two Russian regiments in the
the FOkskani region on the Rumanian
front left their trenches and retired yes
terday. says tOday's war Office state
ment The dispersal of one Of the resi-
ments followed and measures have been
taken, il is stated. 10 restore the posi-
tons affected in the battle now in prog
ress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Number of British Ships
Sunk Shows an Increase

LONDON, Aug. 50.-An increase in
the number of British vessels sunk last
week by mines or submarines is shown
BY the weekly admiralty statement is
sued last night Eighteen vessels OF
more than 800 tons were sent TO the
bottom. as compared with fifteen the
previous week, and five vessels OF less
than 1900 tons. as against three the
previous week.
No fishing vessels were sunk
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-08-31
Only Four French Ships
Were Sunk | asst Week

PARIS. Aug. 3e.-Out Of the 900 ships
which entered and the I.I03 which
cleared from French ports during the
week ending August IS. three ships of
more than 1900 tons and one of less
than 1880 tons were sunk by subma-
rines or mines Four vessels were at
tackled unSuccessfuIIy by submarines IN
the same period
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

In Switzerland stream OF water
only an inch and a half in diameter
that falls $500 feet produces 5000
horse power.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
LEAVE YOUR
GLAD RAGS AT
HOME, ORDER
Display of Prosperity Wont
Go at Elks' Hard Time"
Party Friday Evening

Leave your glad rags at home, and
bring your own feed is the order that
has been issued by the dance com.
mittee in charge Of the hard time
party, which members of the local
lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order
Of Elks and their ladies will enjoy at
the Elks' hall Friday evening.
A show of prosperity simply won't
go, and those who are willing to take
chances may be given an opportunity
to regret their indiscretion.
Since the mailing of invitations,
the committee has been swamped with
telephone calls and inquiries. Remem-
Der it's a hard time party, but wear
anything you want to, has been the
answer.
Dancing will start at o'clock.
Baernstein's orchestra will be on the
lob.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
NURSERY TO Be OPENED
IN VERY NEAR FUTURE
Building at 10 Fourth Street South
Ready for Occupancy But Needs
More Fixtures.

The day nursery, to be operated and
supported by the local Associated
Charities at 10 Fourth street south,
will be opened in the very near future,
Mrs. Myrtle Peterson, secretary, said
today. The nursery will be able to
care for forty children, she estimates.
The building to enclose the nursery
is now ready for occupancy, but
needs more fixtures, including a chest
of drawers, low. rocking chair, two or
three straight-back chairs curtains
and towels. Three dozen bibs are also
needed. Anyone willing to donate any
of the above named articles should
communicate at once with the Office
of the association.
The shower party for the nursery
will be held next week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

A trumpet attached to a telephone
receiver magnifies the sound so It
may be heard without holding it to
the ear
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

Direct wireless service has been
opened between the United States and
japan across the Pacific.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

The great SOC sale now going on at
B1ack's.-Advt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

TO COME HERE
Wife of Commissioner Thos. EstiII to
Conduct Services in Fargo.

Mrs. Thos. Estill of Chicago, wife
Of Commissioner Thos. Estill, of the
Salvation Army, will conduct services
at the Salvation Army hall, 615 Sec
ond avenue north, on Saturday and
Sunday, Feb. 24-25. Accompanying
Mrs. EstilI will be her youngest
daughter, Kathryn, Colonel Stephen
Marshall and other officers from the
provincial offices in Minneapolis.
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. rs, at 3
o'clock, Mrs. Estill will give a lecture
at the First Presbyterian church, sub
ject, Broken Womanhood.
Mrs. Estill has been actively en-
gagged in Salvation Army work for the
past thirty-five years. Off1cers of the
local corps plan welcome for her
coming.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

The great soc sale now going on at
Black s.--Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
WHY TAKE CHANGER?

A visit TO Dakota Business Col
lege will convince prosphctives
that i'm equipment this school SUR
passes most schools. 1t Is Just as
far ahead in courses Of study,
teaching ability and position
getting facilities. Business men
will tell you tllIs-and tuition Is
no higher.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

The great soc sale now going on
Blacks. Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
NEARLY 100 ACCEPTANCES
FOR CLUB DINNER FRIDAY
Number Expected to Reach 200 by
Friday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Goina Forward.

Nearly 100 acceptances have been
received from members of the Fargo
Commercial club for the get-together,
get-acQuainted dinner to be held in
the Fargo auditorium at $3.50 O'Clock
Friday evening, it was announced to-
day. The number is expected to reach
200 by noon Friday.
Arrangements for the dinner are
going forward rapidly. DR.. Stanley
Krebs Of Philadelphia, business ex-
pert, who speaks to the state hard
ware men here this afternoon. will be
the principal speaker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
Al $500 POSITION.

al few years ago a Fargo boy
came to Dakota Business College,
graduated, was placed with Em-
erson- Birmingham Co., was lat
e. changed to Standard Oil Co. and
has Just accepted a $1,000 situa-
ton in Oklahoma name given on
request. Did II pay him?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

Teacher Now, Johnnie. you Il
tell me the meaning OF exercise
Johnnie Exercise is work q fell
likes to do because ii isn't work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

The women and men of the south
will give money for a monument to
jefferson Davis to be erected at Fair
view, KY, the birthplace of the pres
ident Of the confederate states Of
America. The cost OF the monument,
which will be an obelisk $50 feet high,
will be $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

Cost Rice had a real revolution the
other day. No blood was shed, and 1t
was all over in twentyfour hours. AL
fred Gonzalez was deposed and Gen.
Federico Tinoco was made president.
Gonzalez is a refugee at San Jose,
and has asked the United States to
intervene in his country for the good
of the people. ..... .sa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

II your wages were to be reduced p
dollar week, would 1t really make
much difference ia your manner Of
living? Suppose you take this dollar
every week-or half of it-and put
1t in the bank AT the end of a year
you will have q nice little balance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
HERE'S One FOR
A VALENTINE

Consider well the appearance
| you make and the impression you
leave in your daily business
transactions. More than one man
has lost out" merely because he
was 'slouchy" in appearance.
No matter how much you may
pay for your suits, they don't fill
the bill unless they have style
and character built in them.
Ted Evanson knows the tailor
ing business from one end to the
other. He knows ewhat correctly
dressed men demand and is able
to fill that demand. Make an APP
pointment with Ted to take your
measure for that next suit.