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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Baifour Finds No Basis
For Peace by HertIinq

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.--(From Euro
pean Cables of the Day.)-No basis
for peace is found in the speech of
Count Won Hertling by A. j. Balfour,
the British secretary for foreign af-
fairs. In making the first official reply
to the German chancellor in the house
of commons he rejected the German
suggestions concerning Belgium and
said that the chancellor's professed
acceptance of President wilson's four
principles was only Zip service"
There was nothing to indicate that
diplomatic conversations with the CEN
trail powers in their present frame of
mind would bring a lasting peace. To
undertake negotiations unless they
would lead to the righting of the
wrongs committed by Germany would
be 1.-The greatest crime against the fu-
ture peace of the world Secretary
Balfour declared that Germany chang
ed her policies to suit her needs and
that Won Hertling offered no new pro-
zle
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Another Gas Attack
Directed at Americans

NEW YORK. Feb. EST Euro
pean Cables of the DayD-The Ameri-
can sector in France on Wednesday
again was subjected to an attack by gas
shells which had little effect. Tuesdays
two gas attacks caused five deaths and
the poisoning Of about sixty American
soldiers. The majority of those affect
ed BY the gas are not in a serious con-
dition.
German airplanes are still active over
the American front, twenty-seven hav-
ing crossed the line "Wednesday.
Aerial and artillery fighting on the
British and French fronts is most Sc
we're Eighteen German airplanes were
brought down by The French and British
airmen and guns, while Berlin claims
to have accounted for fifteen entente
machines. German airdromes, railway
functions and other military targets
continue TO be bombed by allied air
men.
British shipping losses for the week
show an increase over the previous pc
Rod Eighteen merchantmen, fourteen
of more than ]. 500 tons, were sunk by
submarines or mines, as compared with
fifteen. including twelve of the large
tonnage the week before. France and
Italy lost no ships OF the large tonnage
and France only one vessel Of less than
800 tons. Another Spanish ship, the
Sarniero. the sixth in five weeks, is re-
ported to have been torpedoed by a Ger
-fv
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Germans Concentrated
To Prevent Disaster

PETROGRAD, Feb. 27-(Night =
The Austrians nave refused to advance
against the Russians in VoIhynia. ac-
cording to dispatches from Zhitomir.
The German and Austrian command
ers, fearing the refusal of the Austrians
to fight, have concentrated 200, 900 Ger
man troops in the Dubno district
German troops have been ordered to
cease their advance against Pskoff, ac-
cOrding to a telephone dispatch from
Novo-Selic to Luga, but the battle 10
retake Pskoff from the Russians aopar
entity continues.
The Germans are moving a large
army from PolatSk
Germans occupying RevaI were heavi-
ly bombarded from Nargen Island bv
the Russians
Men and women of the cities, villages
and farms in the Pskoff district are re-
ported to be arming for guerilla war
fare in the rear of the invaders This
fighting already begun at many points.
Petrograd has undergone a remark
able metamorphosis. The city is OBJ
timistc, warlike, determined
One hundred thousand workmen en-
listed in the revolutionary army yester-
day. Sixty thousand have been sent 10
the front. The Smoiny institute has-
lost its tragic aspect. A constant
stream of workers, men and women, are
volunteering to dig trenches. They are
eager TO go to the front
The streets are lively and the gloomy
pessimists of Nevsky Prospect have dis
The Bourgeosie no longer
express a hope to be rescued" by the.
Germans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
German Press Admits Little
Hope for Peace at Present

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 2S.-Chancellor
Won Hertling's denial of any intention by
Germany to establish herself in Esthonia
and Livonia says the Frankfurter lei
tung, excludes misunderstanding. 1t
adds:
1T must now be assumed that there
is no fundamental difference of opinion
between the chancellor and President
Wilson and peace discussion based on
President wilson's principles. might be-
gin Immediately. 1t is important. how
ever, for the president to induce his al
lies to recognize his principles. AS they
seem to be hopelessly entangled in their
own plans while President Wilson him
self is not free and a league of nations
is not in existence to offer mediation
there is slight hope that the chancellor's
appeal will introduce general peace"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
italian Guns Are Turned
Loose on MaSSed Troops

ROME, Feb. 21.--The Italian war Of
fee statement today reads:
Between the Adige and the Brenta
there was activity by hostile reconnoit-
ering patrols. They were repulsed
everywhere by our outposts. There was
livery struggle between the opposing
artilIeries west Of Val Frenzela and
along the coastal region. Our batteries
fred on massed enemy troops west Of
Monte Grsppa and on moving carriages
along the lower Piave.
In the neighborhood Of Cismon an
enemy ammunition store was hit sue
cessfully by our aviators. Tuesday
night our flying squadrons bombarded
eficaciously railroad structures at Bull
zane and Perginc. Numerous hostile
machines made incUrsions over the
plains. They dropped bombs on in
habited localities between Trcviso and
Venice and with particular fury over
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Don't Think Germans Want
To Capture Petroqrad

PETROGRAD, FCb. 81 Morning,
delayed 1.-The American envoy left
Petrograd last night foS VologGa, ac-
companied by the Japanese, Brazilian
and SiameSe ENJOYS.
tNolosda is the principal city of the
province of that name, SO miles east
of Petrograd and 215 miles north of
Moscow. From this point, the embassies
can travel by rail either TO ArChangeI,
400 miles north or to Moscow. where
the can take the trans-S iberia1 railway
to the Pacific cOas.. Tie former place
is icebound and practically untena bic
until late spring. Press dispatches
have already intimated that Am
baSsador Francis would go to san
Francisco when he LETT Petrograd
There is also the possibility he may re-
main at Nologda or some other in
terror point for some time. The amcri-
can embassy's affairs are believed 20
be in the hands of the Norwegian en-
voy. Dispatches Tuesday said An bas-
sador Francis was takinS steps in. that
direction
The German invaders are reported 10
have advanced one station above Eskofi.
tPskoff is ] a. miles southwest Of retro-
grad. The next 'ation OF any inpcr-
tance on the railway leading - the capt.
tai IS Biclaja, fifty miles nearerD
OF PctrOgrad the Russians arc prepar-
ed to. destroy all railways and asphalt
roads as they fall back upon the CAPT
tai.
The loyal COssacks are rushing from
the Don region toward Pskoff to aid IN
the defense of Petrograd.
Partisan warfare or a serious scale
has broken out at Minsk. 600 miles
southwest of Petrograd)
Replying to Ensign Krylenko's query
as to why the Germans advanced. in
the face of RUssia's acceptance OF peace
proposals, General Hoffman replied that
Germany would continue to advance on
the basis Of German pTCposaIs-dcfense
of Finland, LiVOnia. Esthon.a and
Ukraine-until peace is signed.
The Russian delegation arrived at
Brest-Litovsk Yesterday to renew the
peace conference
Hoffman'S reply strengthens the be-
lief of the BOlshev.ki that the Germans
do not intend TO capture Petrograd In
stead. it is said, they intend to occupy
line from Narva 600 miles west Of
PetrOgrad) TO Vitebsk $3.50 miles south
OF Petrograd) under the pretense of pro-
S11a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL AGAIN SHOW
GERMAN DUPL|C|TY
President viii Take Advantage
of Austrian Crisis to Widen
Breach Between Kaiser and
His Ally

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-Despite
the manifest hopelessness Of peace ne
gotiations on German Chancellor Hert-
Iinss terms, President Wilson will
make 4 new attempt to increase Aus
trials discomfort with German junker
rule.
This was the positive conviction to-
Gay among international authorities on
the strength Of official aovices indicat-
ing the straining of Austro-German re-
lations recently. These advices said
Austria refused TO send troops into Rus
STA, Rumania or the Ukraine, that the
meeting between the Austrian and Ger
lar rulers on February % was cool,
and that Germany was ready to strike
Austria if she sought a split
In the light of such conditions. 1t is
believed President Wilson will con-
tinue mis- peace terms talk, probably
availing himself at the same time of
the opportunity to show up the falla-
cies and sham in Hertling's speech.
Austria, it is known here, is doubt
full about Germany's intentions in her
eastern drive. She sees herself reaping
no advantages from it, as Germany APP
parently intends to maintain the whip
hand. And, Austria is chafing under
prolongation of the war, especially as
Germany promised her that the war
would be over in ninety days and that
Austria would have a generous slice
of spoilS
In these circumstances, the feeling of
Austria is constantly more bitter, but
to date a split has appeared next to
impossible because of Austria's fnan-
cial obligations to Germany.
Italy. meantime, is beginning to talk
of complete elimination of Austria
Hungary as essential to a secure peace.
Rome messages today said this should
be done to avoid the danger of a NIT
teleuropa: On the other hand. Italian
diplomats believe President Wilson is
willing that Italian aims should be
sacrificed for the sake of a separate
peace with Austria.
The feeling of German officialdom is
rising against Austria, as evidenced by
German press comment.
Hertl!ngs tone has done more to
stimulate a war spirit here than prob
ably any other diplomatic move of re-
cent months, and those who have felt
peace negotiations were coming soon
now believe the only chance lies with
Austria, while many think this chance
is slim. The genral talk is for q fight
which will drive reason into the
Teuton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Francis True Diplomat
And Man of CnIrane

WASHINGTON. Feb. estate de-
partment authorities inclined to think
today Ambassador Francis would go TO
Moscow, where he would be able to get
transportation through Siberia readily
He can use his own discretion, how
ever, as TO the best plan of action.
Apropos of Ambassador Francis de-
parture from PetTograd, state depart
ment officials spoke highly today of his
course in the stormy days recently
Sent over originally because of his bust
ness ability he was to further commer-
Cial arrangements between the two
countries. Then the Kerensky regime
and the BoIsheviki troubles followed
Ambassador Francis life was threaten
ed at various times but always he
handled the situation with true diplo-
macy and often with an unusual degree
of bravery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
HUN BALTIC FLEET
REPORTED MOVING
TOWARDS FINLAND
German Army Receives Orders
to Cease Advance Into Rus
Sia, Dispatch From Petro-
grad States

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 2S.-The Ger
man fleet in the Baltic is starting north
ward at full speed, presumably toward
Finland, dispatches from Berlin declar-
ed today.
LONDON. Feb. 2S.-The German army
has received orders to stop its advance
into Russia, according to the Petrograd
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph company, who has received in
formation to this effect which he re-
CARDS as reliable.
When the BolShevik government
agreed to accept German peace terms
last week, the commander in chief of
the Russian armies inquired of the
Germans if the previous armistice would
be renewed and the German invasion
halted. He did not receive an immediate
reply and the German advance con-
tinued. A dispatch from Petrograd
Wednesday said that General Hoffman.
the German military representative at
Brest-Litovsk, had replied to the Boil
shevik communication by declaring that
the German advance would continue I'M
til treaty of peace was signed and
carried out along the lines laid down in
the German peace terms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Another Record Set on
Atlanta Cotton Market

The Atlanta spot cotton market es-
tablished a new high record THURSDAY
when, on consistent buying by the mills
both of spots and futures, the price
rose to $3.50.
This was the fifteen points higher
than the previous high record of S2.I5
established on Tuesday. A five point
decline was registered on Wednesday.
but renewed bull movements on Thurs
day carried the price considerably
above the old high figues.
Spot sales here were 5000 bales.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
British Raiders Bring
In II Germans and Gun

LONDON. Feb. 2S.--At Greenland
Hin. north of the Scarpe. British troops
in a successful raidin- during the night
captured twelve Germans and ma
chine gun. Field Marshal Haig report
ed today.
British raiders in Houthoulst Forest
brought back twelve prisoners and
three machine guns.
The enemy's artillery was active near
HavrincourJ wood and south Of the
Scarpc During the early part of the
night Haig reported. there was an ar
tillcrv duel east of Ypres.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
RAIL CONTROL BILL IS
AMENDED BY HOUSE
Rate-Making Power Is Placed
in Hands of Interstate
Commerce Commission

WASHINGTON, Feb 2S-The house
today amended the galway control bill
to place the rate-making power in the
interstate commerce commission. The
vote was 164 to 157. AS reported by
the house interstate commerce commit
tee, the bill reposes that power in the
president. The senate made a similar
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Marion Student Is Heir
To $4,000 Estate

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. 2s.-John Nc
Cabe, a Murphy student at the Military
academy at Marion, Ala, gets $4,000
from the estate Of his grandfather. Col
oncl John Murphy, late owner of Muir
phys motel. according to a will just
probated here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
SPIDER INITIATES
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
ON HIGH BUILDING
Climbs Third National With
Ease Before Large and
Startled Audience Performs
Again Tonight

Thrilling an audience which was a
solid mass in the.immediate vicinity and
whose outer edges we're a block away in
each of three directions. c. w. Strother
the Human Spider, climbed the Third
National Bank building Wednesday aft.
ernoon with seeming ease. Arrived at
the top, he appeared much begrimed, but
not even partly fatigued and, to show
that he was still in good fettle, balanc-
ed on his head and hands at the extreme
edge of the smooth coping which runs
around the building roof.
Strother was very matter-of-tact
about his work. He hung suspended by
three fingers and great good luck. He
supported his entire weight with his feet
and absolute nonchalance. When he
reached the twelfth story. he hooked one
knee over ledge and, bending nearly
double backwards. he wave the unoccu-
pied leg and two careless arms at the
gasping folks below.
A battery of movie camera men
caught the young climber as he bid his
manager and a friend from North Caro-
lima goodbye at the foot of the building.
Then the machines clicked busily as the
climb progressed, featured with Charley
Chaplin stunts which the original
Charles. it is suspected, would hardly
care to attempt uIder similar circum-
stances.
Crowd Real Wonder
Despite all the thrills and the comic
hits and the technique" attending the
occasion, the real wonder was the
crowd. Atlantians like grand opera.
they throng to hear a master revival
list and they patronize generously many
forms of entertainments But, If the
people of Atlanta shave one outstanding
amusement hobby, it is to jostle in a
packed street with their faces at right
angles to their bodies, while some hu-
man insect runs at large on the frontal
exposure of a skyscraper.
Those who watched c. w. STother
Wednesday afternoon had but one re-
mark to make about his ability in his
chosen art, profession, science or what
you will. The Spider caused a con-
slant undercurrent of admiration to
run through the crowd while he climb
ed. And, every now and then, as if the
task was growing rather tame for him.
he balanced on his head and hands in
some window and kicked his feet gaily
out over eternity.
At the start of the climb, STROLLER
did not go up the first three stories
of the bank building, but, instead,
climbed over Childs restaurant, right
past the hot cake stand, and on up to
the roof whence he scurried across
intervening billboards and attached him
self to his main playground. Whether
this was done because the bank build
ing is almost perfect plane near the
ground or whether the Spider was merely
frisky and felt the need of a wide web
he did not explain. Nobody particular
Iy cared. as quite enough was done in
the way of bank building climbing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
1872 Persons Aboard
When British Hospital
Ship Is Sent Down

LONDON. Feb. 28.-The British hos
pital ship Glenart Castle had 1S2 per-
sons on board, it is stated unofficially,
when she went down Tuesday in the
Bristol channel. Three parties aggregat-
ing S. have been landed at Swansea,
Milford and Pembroke. None Of the
others have been heard from. The miss
ing include about seven female nurses
Survivors Of the Glenart Castle land
ed at Swansea declared the ship was tor
pedoed by a submarine. No submarine
was seen by them but a dim light was
seen on the surface of the water before
the ship was shaken by an explosion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Read the Second Installment of 'The Truth
About Belgium" in This Issue
By BRAND WHTTLOCK
By BRAND WHITLOCK

destruction they wrought as they went He tells of
the horrible rapine worked the young girls and
women of Belgium while their brothers. fathers and
husbands were forced to look on.
Any man. woman child that has any patriot
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
British Casualties for
February Lowest
Since Last Winter

LOND o M Feb. 2S.-The British
losses during February were the small
est since last winter, according to fig
ures compiled today. In the month
Just passed. they totaled only 1892
The casualties were divided as fol-
lows:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01
Totals 4.542 1888 1857 1892

The total casualty figures for the past
few months have been:
January, 74,03S; December 8O,0S4;
November, 12O.679; October, SS,55S; Sep
TENDER. 1O5,43O: August, 6O.373.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01

YOU who missed the first nstallment OF this great
story in the last issue of THE ATLANTA SEMI
WEEKLY JOURNAL must not miss the rest. The
second instalIment of this great narrative given by
who saw it with his own eyes-is given in this
issue. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS TT.
Brand Whitlock began his story before the Ger
mans began their terrible ravage of Belgium, and
ne touches on the great personages of the Belgium
Legation-some of the German Legation He de-
scribes the beauty of their homes and cathedrals,
which have since been destroyed and ruined-the
owners having been exiled. He did not know at
this time what terrible brutality and ignoble treat
ment was to be practiced in this land of now
Peace and Beauty.
But this is just the beginning of what is TO
come He tells how the Germans enter Belgium;
what treatment the people received. No man,
woman or child spared; what devastation and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-01

he German peace terms.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

For the parent who is worrying, as
all of them are, over the boy who is
over yonder in No Mans Land fight
ing the battles of his country, the fol-
lowing may give some cheer: He has
p chances of coming home to one
chance of being killed. He has SO
chances of recovering from wounds to
2 chances of dying. He has l chance
in 500 of losing limb. He will live
five years longer because of physical
training. He is freer from disease in
the army than in civil life. He has bet
ter medical care at the front than at
home. In other wars from 10 to Is
men died from disease to one from
bullets.