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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
LAPAN'S PURPOSE
TOWARD SIBERIA
PROBLEMATICAL
United States Trying to AS
sure Russia That She Does
Not CountenanCe SIav In
terVentiOn

WASHINGTON, March America
having let Japan know her position on
Japanese intervention in Siberia Off
Gals awaited today Japan's next move.
Sources close to the Japanese en-
bassy said this government would be
advised if Japan decided to move her
troops into Siberia despite the Amer
lean position against it.
There was no way of knowing what
the Japanese propose to do. Specula-
tion played both ways, some authori-
ties holding that she would enter 81
IBERIA in as much as the allies are agree
able, while others believe the American
LACK of assent plus objection at home
in influential quarters would halt the
intervention temporarily at least.
1t is fully realized here that Japan
cannot be halted if she decides to I'M
dertake the venture.
Japan May Explain
The American explanation of attitude
admits of further discussion by Japan,
and it ISL entirely possible that she will
make a statement of intent as to, and
extent Of proposed operations.
Every effort is being made to let
Russia know that the United States
does not countenance Intervention in the
Slav nation east or west. Lenines re-
ported treachery to his country and his
attempt 20 deliver it to Germany offers
perhaps the most potent reason against
Japanese Intervention at this time. Au-
thorities fear that the Russians re-
Numbering the last blows from the east,
would easily side in with Lenine's pol
icy, join the German army, fight the
JapaneSe-and also be used for tlght-
ing the other allies.
Ousting of Lenine is anticipated That
is deemed certain. And this govern
ment may attempt to upset the Russo
German peace pact, even though the
task is enormous.
Condemned by Sweden
The German course in Russia is con-
demned in Sweden and Holland. Sweden
may seize this opportunity for a move
against Finland, once part of that ma
ton, and still strongly Swedish
"If anything could increase the like
linood of future wars it is surely the
strangling of Russia" says the Nieuwe
Courant, Of the Hague.
cit is a peace obtained at the point
of the dagger" is the view of the Han
delsblad.
TT is a peace which is no peace and
there will arise later new Alsace-
Lorraine question" the Tijd points out.
The Telegram asserts:F Each OF the
ten conditions of peace imposed by Ger
many bears the mark of the dishonesty
which actuates the Berlin government.
Conclusion of preliminary peace
treaty with Rumania gives the Germans
added strength, and final signing VIII
relieve him of some mill tary burden
in the east.
The state department claimed to nave
no direct or indirect information on the
Tapanese position toward American
views today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
FERDINAND KEEPS
RUMAN|AN THRONE
IN PEACE TREATY
Central Powers Force Little
Balkan Kingdom to Sign
HumiIiating Agreement or
Be ObIiterated

AMSTERDAM, March 6.-The pre-
Iiminary peace treaty between Ger
many and Rumania, signed Tuesday
evening at Bufftea, according to dis
patch from Bucharest, was signed by
Foreign Secretary Won Kuehlmann, for
Germany; Foreign Secretary Czernin,
for Austria-Hungary; NJ Montschiloff,
vice president of the sobranje. for Bull
garia: Talaat Pasha, the grand vizier.
for Turkey, and NJ. Cartentojana, for
Rumania. 1t was agreed that the
armistice between Rumania and tho
central powers should run for four
teen days from midnight of March g..
with a period of three days for de-
nunciation. Complete agreement was
reached between the signatories that
the final peace should be concluded
within this period on the basis of the
preliminary treaty.
Following are the terms of the pre-
liminary treaty:
Il. Rumania cedes to the central al
lied powers Dobrudja as far as the
Danube
III. The powers of the quadruple al
lance will provide and maintain a trade
route for Rumania by way of Constan-
"a to the Black sea.
iii. The frontier notifications de-
maDded by Austria-Hungary on the
frontier between Austria-Hungary and
Rumania are accepted in principle by
Rumania
NV. Likewise economic measures
corresponding to the situation are con-
coded in principle.
"V. The Rumanian government I'M
dertakes to demobilize Immediately at
z;~L% Of he pYYr,a To-
army. Control of the rehabilitation
will be undertaken jointly by the up
per command of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's army group and of the
Rumanian chief army command AS
soon as peace is restored between Rus
STA and Rumania the remaining parts
of the Rumanian army also will be de-
modified in so far as they are not re-
quired for security service on the Rus
so-Rumanian frontier.
wi. The Rumanian government I'M
evacuate Immediately the territory of
the Austro-H Hungarian monarchy occu-
pied by them.
viii Rumania undertakes iTnmedi-
dertakes to support with all it's strength
the transport of troops of the central
powers through Moldavia and Bessara-
bia to Odessa
VIII. Rumania Undertakes immedi-
ately to dismiss the officers of the
powers who are at war with the quad
ripple alliance still in the Rumanian
service. The safe conduct of these Of
ficers is assured by the quadruple al
lance. This treaty enters into opera
ton Immediately"
The dynastic question in Rumania is
an internal one. This declaration was
made by Baron Won Dem BusSche-Had-
denhausen, under-secretary for foreign
affairs, in the reichstag, in reply to
observations by other speakers regard
ing the future of the Rumanian throne.
1t had been reported from several
sources that Prince William, of Hohen-
zollern, brother of King Ferdinand, of
Rumania, was to succeed his brother on
the Rumanian throne. The preliminary
peace treaty between Rumania and the
central powers, however, make no mem
ton of any proposed change in the
Rumanian dynasty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Asks Protection for
Americans in Russia

PETROGRAD. March 5.-Americsn
Ambassador Francis. wiring from No-
Iozda TO the Norwegian envoy here,
urged the latter TO afford every protec-
tion to Americans in PetrOgrad.
According TO the commissariat of for
eiEn affairs. Francis and his stan have
left VoIogds for Perm lcapital of the
province of that name, $50 miles east
OF VoIogda and less than 500 miles
rom the Siberian borderD.
Despite the signing of peace with
Germany the Russian government is re
moving its valuables from the capital.
The foreign office is moving to Mimi
Novgorod Capital of the province o.
that name 355 miles east Of Moscow
Women. children aged persons and IN
Valids continue their exodus.
Commissaries Bonchorujevitch. Schut-
kO and Proschian have been named a
defensive trfumvirate-
The newspaper Pravada, supporting
Premier Benine. says:
"Junksrism is Haunting its reaction
arr banner with the. obvious design Of
destroying the revolution and restoring
the bourgeoisie regime. a Russian coun-
ter offensive now would aford the
iunkers an excuse for completing the
destruction of the revolution.
Peace is unfortunate but does not
matter. as the struggle against i'm
9eriaIism continues under changed
forms"
The Novayszeisn. internatiOnalist So
ciaIist organ. demands holy war
BOth the BOIshevik and au.s- Bolshevs 4
newspapers regard Hertling's. BalfoUr' S
and SOnninO's latest speeches as al
indication OF a plan by the western
UcIIiEerents TO conclude a cOmpromis
raa4gF AZ Ruezfz-S evuen-a
Ispsn'sN prepare tionS-with the allies
consent and possible co-Operation--to
occupy siberia. Is regarded as a blow
tssinst the Russian revolution The
Bulshevjki point out that il proves the
existence o. an international conspiracy
20 wreck the soviet government-with
Germany permitted 20 do the dirtiesl
pert Of the work
russians and Germans engaged in =
battle near kieff The enemy was VIC
tl-ioUs-
The Germans are rushing heavy re-
-uforCem- nts from the southwestern
front. concentrating them near Kre-
meuctZ tthirty-siE miles southwest o.
usJr01-. in VoIhynial. Heavy forces OF
Austro-f5eTmans are moving toward
Chotins IA town IN Bcssarabia. on the
un5ester. near the GallCian border. aim
M TO occupy all OF VoIhyuia-
Russians ~ NOhiIeff intercepted I'd
= from the German chief of staff tC
the Austrian staff. stating the Germans
were occupying one Russian city after
mother and demanding that the Aus
trans do likewise in the southwest
There is also a heavy German cOncen.
-rstIon between Pskoff and Luga- Thess,
forces are not attempting any opera.
tiOaz. but the Russians arc watching
them. fearing they may break the peace
agreement and try a surprise attack
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Death Rate In Camps Is
Lowest Since November

WASHINGTON, March General
health conditions in troop camps con-
tinues very good, Major General Gorgas
announced today in his report for the
week ending March l. The death rate
of 66 of each thousand Of men in
camps is the lowest reported since No
vember 16, last. National guards have
the lowest sick rate and national army
camps have the lowest death rates.
Pneumonia is subsiding in all ma
tional guard and national army camps
and relatively more prevalent in the
regular army camps. The same state
of affairs exists with regard 10 measles.
In all camps the number of deaths
was 1873, which compares avorably with
154 deaths of the preceding week. In
regular army camps there were so
deaths with 81 in the national army and
AZ in the national guard.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
ONE DEAD, ONE WOUNDED,
F ONE JAILED, IN SHOOTING
Wade Riley in Jail at Clayton
Charged With
Murder

CLAYTON, Ca, March As the re-
suit of a shooting ARRAY near Pine
mountain, in this county, about eighteen
miles from here, on Sunday night, John
Hicks, a young white man, is dead and
his brother, Joe Hicks, is in serious
condition.
It is reported that Wade Ridley,
young man, twenty-three years of age,
met the Hicks brothers and they be-
came engaged in quarrel over an old
pistol, which resulted in the fatal
shooting of John Hicks and the serious
injury OF Joe Hicks. Ridley resides
across the river in South Carolina He
is a brother-in-laW of Joe Hicks. He
was lodged in Clayton Jail awaiting
trial on a charge of murder. He is un-
married Both of the Hicks brothers
were married and had families. John
Hicks lived till Tuesday night. 1t is
believed that Joe Hicks may live,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Cured His DAUGHTER of Fits

\ Well-hnoWn resident Of Milwaukee.
Wisconsin. reports that his daughter
has been completely cured Of Epilepsy
Fits by prescription secured from
friend. This girl had suffered as
many as one hundred attacks i'm a day
and seemed beyond all hope of relief.
Her father says he is so grateful for
her recovery that ne will gladly mail
bottle of this wonderful medicine in
plain scaled wrapper. tree to any suf-
ferer who writes him. II YOU, a friend,
or = relative. suffer write r. r. y.
Lepso, IS Island Ave, Milwaukee, Wis
consin, and get free bottle.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
$4,000 Auto License
Received by Treasury

One hundred and twenty-five thou
sand dollars of what is expected to
be the largest sum the road fund of
the state has ever received from auto
tag licenses was turned over 10 the
state treasurer by Secretary Of State
Phil Cook Wednesday afternoon Mr..
Cook had previously turned over $4,000
to the fund and thinks he will be able
TO turn over at less; $4,000 more
There are stiiD 1000 automobiles in
Georgia which do not yet carry 1918 il
cense tags, says Mr.. Cook. County and
city officers have been asked to stop all
cars which bear 1917 license tags.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Six Students Shot as
Result of Conspiracy

TETEoGBAD. March o., Night-J-A
conspiracy OF students and officers 10
overthrow the BolsheviS gov ernmcut re
suited IN = raid on a house near the
winter palace Six students were shot.
German troops, after aiding Rada
government, forces in the occupation or
EiefT. moved toward Zhitomir 600
miles west o. Eieff. In Volhyniai.
General PetleUr. leading a Ckrainian
detachment. sought TO cut OF the Rus
slams from the central provinces At
KonOtOp Else miles northeast OF HieffJ.
irt the province OF CherHigof, heav-
force Of revolutionary troops defeated
petlcUr. compelling him 10 retreat. The
Germans did u0I participate "a 'this
action
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
German Advance HaltS.
But Is Resumed Again

LONDON Msrch The German
advance eastward into Russia stopped
carly TueSda-, according TO an TX
change TelcEraps dispatch from Petro-
grad dated Wednesday. but vas resUm-
ID during the night on several sectors
IN order N allow tho Germans 20 reach
and consolidate she line between jam
Hur= and tfdoT fCas. or Lake Psipas
z-s.s south ~ Narsat. II Is reported in
rs~--r-rgd -rar hE-Es have been reopen
ri The property OF .aud!ords restored
and either conditions approaching the
old e~gtne revived in towns occupied 10y
the Germans
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Germans Take hamburg;
Turks Are Advancing

LONDON. March The Germans
Rave captured hamburg, east of Narva,
while the Turco-German offensive is
continuing beyond Trebizond, says
Russian official agency dispatch re-
ceived here today This action, adds
the statement, is despite the official
announcement BY the German high COM
usud that hostiIities saginst Russia
have ceased
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
u. S. Again Refuses
To Buy Georgia Land

WASHINGTON. March The for
estry commission, OF which Representa-
tive Lee. of Georgia. IS a member, yes
;orday purchased lands in Alabama.
North Carolina. Tennessee. Virginia.
West Virginia and New Hampshire 20
the value Of S445.4O2. Mr.. Lee again
urged the commission to purchase $4,000
acres in northeast Georgia, already Of
IicjalIy approved for purchase. but the
commission refused because of the Geor-
gia law preventing condemnation on the
same basis as In other states.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Air Cadet, Thnty-SKth,
Is Killed at Fort Worth

FORT WORTH. Texas, March T.
Burton Hurlburt, Royal Flying corps
cadet whose mother lives at Prescott
Ont, was killed this morning when he
tried to make a landing. He was fly
ing with an instructor at the time. The
latter in the back seat escaped I'M
injured.
Hurlburt is the thirty-sixth cadet
killed here
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Cattle Census Taken
In Terrell County

DAWSON, Ga March 7.-Mr. l. w.
Fisher, government agent who is in
charge of the campaign in Terrell coun-
ty for the eradication of the cattle tick,
is now taking a census of the cattle IN
the county About - dipping watts are
being constructed throughout the coun-
ty and will soon be ready for use, and
dipping Of the cattle will begin early
in the spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Mrs. Cynthia Bohanan,
Said to Be 1906 Years
Old, Dies at Dalton

DALTON, Ca, March Mrs. Cynthia
Bohanan. said to have been LOG years
of age. died al the home Of her daugh-
ter. Mrs Rowe Butler, in North Dalton
Mrs. Bohanan was the oldest residen.
or the county, and was for many years
a fathful member of the Methodist
church The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. d. \. McBTayer, from the
residence on Glenn street
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
War Insurance Totals
Reach Twelve Billions

WASHINGTON. March More than
ST.. 900 900 900 is the grand total Of war
insurance written by the government
tor it's soldiers, the treasury announced
today. This covers an estimated total
Of 100000 soldiers and sailors, and
re presents better han $4,000 per man.
The government is seeking TO have
all mcu in the military and naval ScrV-
ice come under this protection, and al
ready we'll above 90 per cent have avail
ed themselves of this chance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Cotton Reaches 1875
Continuing Advance

WITH an advance or zen points Thurs
day morning. Atlanta spot cotton was
quoted At 1913 the highest mark
reached in his city. cssa blishing = new
&c ord. The sales were $40 bales.
Thursday was he fourth consecutive
cav on which a new high record has
been established
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
j. S. PATROL DASRES
OVER NO MANS LAND
Members Hid in Shell
Hole - Successful Air
Raids by British

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE Wednesday. March 6.-(By
the Associated Press. An American
patrol. comprising one officer and eight
men. which had been missing since last
night in the sector northwest of Toul,
suddenly emerged from a shell hole
close to the German lines today and
made "a dash across No Mans Land,
without a shot being fired at them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Kaiser Drafts HunChbaCkS

NEW YORK. March THE kaiser
now has a regiment of hunchbacks, ac-
cording to Crittenden Crittenden, Is, an
American. who has just returned from
studying / Germany. He said today that
even one-eyed men were forced to fight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
Petrograd Is ORDERLY
Despite German Troops

PET ROGRAD- Tuesday March 5.-Pe-
rrograd was calm and orderly today re-
CARELESS or the pence or German
troops at SsTva. To- 5 from The cap
itaI. and evidence on an sides of the re
rucvzl OF var supplies
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08
RUSSIANS DRAFT TED
BY TEUTONS. REPORT;
ADVANCE CONTINUES
Ambassador Francis and His
Staff Leave VOIogda for
Penm-.HOIy War Demanded
by Socialist Newspaper

PETROGRAD. March 5--CNighL)-
Refugees arriving from cities newly oc-
cupied by German forces declare the
Germans are forming a corps OF Rus
sian conScripts under German com
uandcrs which will be sent to the
French front The Russians are threat
ened with execution IT they refuse to
min this rCru<
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08

IT had been reported from several
sources that Prince William, of Hohen-
zollern brother of King Ferdinand, of
Rumania was to succeed his brother on
the Rumanian throne. The preliminary
peace treaty between Rumania and the
central powers, however, make no men
ton of any proposed change in the
Rumanian dynasty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-08

I0In this corps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
ONLY TROUBLE IS
FINDING MAKIN'S
WRITES SOLDIER

That he is enjoying himself in
Fra.ce and that the only thing he
misses is his markings" is the word
which MIR. and Mrs. John A. Teska,
Sl2 Forty-fourth street. Rock Is
land. have received from their son,
Corporal Paul f. Teska. member OF
Company c. Third Balloon squad
ron. American Expeditionary forces,
Frace.
In a letter which has been re-
Ceived from him he says: Il re-
ceived your letter and was glad 20
hear from you. / am getting along
fine, and living well. Have not re-
ceived cigaTets. Looking for them
every DAY. They are scarce over
here"
You bet he's going to get those
smokes" said Mr. Teska with bit
of fatherly pride in the soldier who
is battling over there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
WATCH TOWER
OPENS SUNDAY
Popular Rock Island Summer Rec
reatiOn Park Opens Seasons
Activities.
PROM DANCES ARE ARRANGED
Fifteen Minute Street Car Service
To Be Increased To Five
Minute Schedules

Sunday morning will officially
open Watch Tower park for the
year.
This was announced by Manager
George R Stephenson today. The
dining room in the new inn opened
last Sunday. On May II the first
'prom'~ dance of the year will be
held. These affairs are held
throughout the summer months.
and as a rule on Tuesday and Fri
day nights.
Concerts by leading bands will
be given at the park during the
summer Arrangements have been
made by Mr.. Stephenson to have
an unusually attractive program Il
spite of the war situation.
Practically nothing has to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

1t is understood that Superinz
tendent e. G. Fisher, who has been
the efficient head of the local school
system since the resignation of the
late Superintendent II. B. Hayden.
has been offered positions in edu-
cational work elsewhere and also in
other lines Of endeavor in Rock Is
land.
Principal A. j. Burton of the high
school is being considered in con-
nection with a vacancy in a Des
Moines high school.
Principals to Reslgnl
If current rumors are to be be-
lieved, there are to be changes in
the principalships of two grade
schools so that when the schools
open next fall there probably will
be the most decided change in the
makeup of those in charge of the
school system that has been the
case in years.
Thrive by Thrift. Buy
War Savings Stamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
LINCOLN STATUE
PEDESTAL READY

Springfield, Ill, May 9.-After two
months work, the pedestal for the
statue of Abraham Lincoln which is
to be erected at the east entrance
of the state capitol and unveiled
during the centennial celebration
at Springfield in October, was com
pleted this week. The pedestal IS
of solid granite and at the rear,
forming background for the
statue, is a large granite slab
weighing 10000 pounds on the back
of which is engraved the farewell
address of Abraham Lincoln deliv-
cred to his old neighbors on Feb.
II. 1861, as they stood about on the
platform of the Wabash station
waiting for his train to pull out as
he was leaving for Washington to
assume the presidency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
GARDEN BULLETIN AVAILABLE.

The city gardener as well as the
raiser of vegetables in the country
will find information of value in
The Farm Garden in the North. :"
This publication is farmers bulle-
tin 937, and is offered by the United
States department of agriculture to
all who make individual requests
for it 10 the division of publica-
ton of the department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
ISLAND Is SCENE
OF ACTIVITY NOW

Warm weather has called 10 Rock
Islanders who are fortunate enouvb
to have camps at Campbelrk Il
land.
1t is understood that the summer
resort has taken on mid-sunner
form. Campers have fiocked there
TO enjoy the first warm days. Even
hardened bathers are sticking their
toes in the water now and then.
Campbell's island has aIwavv
been an attraction In the tri-citles
for those who enjoy outdoor sports
The dancing season has alreadv
been commenced at the inn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

done to the srounds this year. Ex-
tensive improvements were maze
last year when new walks were IN
stalled and the property surround
ing the inn was completely over
hauled.
Best of Service.
John G. Huntoon, general Hlan>
ager of the Tri-City Railway COM
pany, announced today patrons
of the park would have speciai
street car service this year. FIJI
teen minute service has ALREADY
been started and soon car can De
had every five minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
ROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Warrant No. 462.

Warrant No. 49,.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
interested that the board of
improvements of the city of
Island, H.. has filed in the
u court of Rock Island county
rtfcate of the cost Of the i'm
Uement entitled in said court,
n re petition of the city of Rock
Hand, III. TO assess the cost of
obstruction OF a siX-inch water
lain on Fourteenth avenue from
tirtiefh street west a distance of
DO feet" and said certificate also
|ates that the said improvement
informs substantially to the re-
Eirements of the original ordin-
Ice for the construction of the
ne, as required by law, and that
al hearing on said certificate will
had on the 22nd day of May, A
1918, at 9 o'clock a. m, or as
&p-tbRreafter as the business of
tcourt will permit All persons
firing may file objections in said
4 Irt before said day, and may ap-
IT at the hearing and make their
Tense.
Mated this Sth day Of May, A. D.
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE,
y. JUHL,
N. T. RUDGREN,
JOHN LIEDTKE,
JOHN A. MURRIN,
ID Of Local improvements of
City of Rock Island, III.