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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
WHOLE COUNTRY
EXCITED OVER
PEACE REPORT

Dispatches sent out by the United
Press association that the world war
was ended and that the terms of armis-
tice had been signed by the German
emissaries, caused wild excitement not
only in Atlanta, but throughout the ma
ton, practically every city indulging in
demonstrations and turning out en-
masse to celebrate the event.
The news dispatches over the United
Press wires were received at 11:10 and
no further news was available from any
source until lis o'clock, when the AS
ISOLATED Press flashed a message say
ing that the state department at Wash
ington, d. c., had officially denied the
report that the armistice had been
signed.
The status of the situation remained
thus as The Journal went to press, the
two s-gathering agencies maintain
ing their widely divergent views.
In Atlanta the newsboys were fairly
mobbed by eager crowds who besieged
them on the street corners and tore the
papers from their hands. Whistles blew
and the crowds cheered.
Reports came in rapidly from other
cities and towns over the state, telling
of impromptu celebrations In honor OF
the event.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
SPEAKERS BLAME WAR
BOARD FOR RECENT
81 imp IN COTTON
Prominent SouthernerS Gather
in Conference at Atlanta to
Discuss Question Affecting
Vital Interests of Section

Several speakers blamed the war in
dustries board for the recent violent
slump in the price of cotton In the
course of their speeches delivered
Thursday at the cotton conference
called by the cotton states advisory
marketing board in the state capitol, in
Atlanta These speakers, who were
warmly applauded, voiced a demand
that the war industries board should
act definitely one way or the other with
regard to price fixing and war pur-
chases for the United States and the
allies, instead of constantly meddling
with the situation.
Governor Manning Present
In addition to the commissioners OF
agriculture or their proxies, from all
the cotton states, the meeting was at
tended by Governor Dorsey, of Georgia;
Governor Manning. of South Carolina,
and by a large number of cotton pro-
ducers, cotton buyers, merchants and
bankers from Georgia and adjoining
states. 1t was the unanimous sense OF
the meeting that the cotton farmers of
the south must meet the situation by
refusing to sell another bale of cotton
until the price covers cost of produc-
ton plus reasonable profit.
j. j. Brown, commissioner of agri-
culture for Georgia, called the meet
ing to orderssreciting the efforts that
have been made for the past twelve
months or more to protect the inter.
ests of the cotton farmer. He declared
that the farmers of the south are pa
triotic and are not profiteering, but are
simply demanding the cost OF produc-
ton plus a reasonable profit.
There is a report current" said Mr.
Brown, that the war industries board
would have fixed a satisfactory price
when the matter was up about two
months ago if the south had not OBJ
jected so strenuouSly.
al want to say that this report Is
false and ! have no doubt but that il
was put i'll circulation for the purpose
Of further confusing the situation"
Governor Dorsey extended a cordial
welcome to the state officials and citi-
zens present and spoke at considerable
length on the subject of the cotton mar
ket.
Among other things the governor
said:
"Since this conference was called the
price of cotton has gone up SIS bale
CONTINUED on Page z, Column SD
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08

After President Wilson and Secretary
Tumulty, Secretary of War Baker was
the first to hear from the United Press
of the signing fthe armistice.
He took 1t calmly.
Seated at his desk behind a pile of
work while many visitors waited to see
him, he was handed the announcement.
rs that SOP" said Baker with only d
trace of emotion. He made no further
comment.
A few moments later more complete
details were taken to him and he smiled,
but commented only: Good"
The general stain at that time was
hearing OF it through the cable cen
SOrS Office.
Shortly after Baker learned the news
Secretary of State Lansing received the
United Press Cablegram. He took the
news with reserve, but the spirit every
where was one of relief.
The signing Of the armistice caused
no surprise cabinet members. Oniy
this forenoon Secretary Daniels had
sad: "Tney will take it."
Official. news of the signing was eX-
pected momentarily from General Bliss,
at Paris, while diplomatic and naval
officers expected news from their reple-
Sentatives
When Secretary of State Lansing left
for his lunch at l2:45 he had mad no
official confirmation of the closing OF
having arrived surprisingly soon, but
was of the opinion that the Kiel disor.
ders and other internal disturbances had
FASTENED the very quick compliance OF
the Germans to the armiStice terms.
The capital went wild with the news.
Extras based on the United Press flashes
announcing the wars end sold by thou
sands People gathered in great cheer
ing throngs and read the news excitedly.
Army aeroplanes swept up into the
sky, within 10 minutes after the new
came looped the loop and flashed over
the city from line to line celebrating
the event.
The big guns at Fort Myer doomed
forth.
Work stopped in all departments over
the city as the news was telep hOned to
them by the United Press offices. Ev-
erywhere there were shouts of JOY
that the struggle had ended
News Not Surprising
For some days cabinet members have
beerh confident that the Germans would
Yield. They knew better than the pub
lie how desperate was Germany's in
ternal situation. And the state depart
ment viewed the Kiel disorders as top
CONTINUED on Page z, Column a.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
make the Pirates Pay"
SAYS London Newspaper

LONDON, Nov. 7.-London afternoon
are pleased with the allies
re ser vations~ regarding freedom of the
seas, In tsae German zrmistics terms
and President Wilson's acceptance of
the demand for reparation.
"Che armistice terms clearly coyer the
sunk by submarines as
wen as property destroyed on land,
said the Westminster Gazette.
The Star published the story. under
the headlines: Making the pirates pay.
Wilson acted boldly but with discre-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
STOMACH TROUBLE OR
TAPEWORM BANISHED

Many persons who suffer from stom-
Hch trouble really have a tapeworm and
which has proven to be remarkably ef-
fective in expelling tapeworm and Civ
ing quick relief in all forms of stom-
ach trouble is being sent on free trial
by the Schoenherr CO., Dept. So, Mil
waullee. Wis They guarantee II to re-
move. in less than one hour, any tape
worm with it's head-no pain, no diet
ing, no danger; also to relieve any form
Of stomach trouble or ii costs nothing.
Take advantage of their free trial offer.
Write them today.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
CURED HER FITS

Mrs. Paul Gram, residing at si6
Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis, recent
ly gave out the following statement: ct
had suffered with Fits Epilepsy for
over IA years. Doctors and medicine
did me no good. 1t seemed that l was
beyond all hope of relief. when at last
secured a preparation that cured me
sound and well. Over eight years have
passed and the attacks have not re-
turned. 1 wish everyone who suffers
from this terrible disease would write
p P. y. LEPSO, 142 Island Avenue.
Milwaukee, and ask for a bottle of the
same kind of medicine which he gave
me. He has generously promised to
send ii postpaid. free TO anyone who
writes him."-(Advtl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
LifeboatS of Greek Crew
Shattered by Germans

ATHENS, Nov. IA German subma-
rine. after having torpedoed a Greek
sailing ship, is said to have fired on
the crew when the men tried to escape
from the sinking vessel, according to
an official telegram received from Crete:
The lifeboat has been examined and
found to be shattered by projectlles
from the submarines guns. This Incl
dent is interesting in view of German
denialS of such actions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
Constantinople in
Hands of the Allies

WASHINGTON, Nov. THE allies
have entered COnstantinople and are en-
gagged in disarming and demobilizing the
Turkish troops, according to military
officials here today.
An allied military commission has
also reached Sofia, the Bulgarian capt.
tai and is restoring order there and dis
arIaing the Bulgarian troops, it is said.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
Head Of u. P. Sends
Armistice News
CRy the United Press1

(By the United Press.)
NEW YORK, Nov. THE United
Press bulletin which brought the
first news to America of the signing
of the armistice with Germany was
signed personally by Roy ". How
ard, president of the United Press,
now in general charge of the United
Press organization in France. The
dispatch also carried the signature
of William Philip Simms. chief Of
the Paris United Press bureau.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
GRAY Hair Banished

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gray hair 70 its original color. Net dye or
strain. Cures tandruff in applications. stops
falling hair Harmless. ColOrless, stainless. Pay
nothing il il fails Write kolor-Bak Products
Co., 6s West Washington ST., Dept. Ile6, Chi
cage, for free book and positive proof.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
Austria to Protest Attack
On Huns THROUGH Austria

COPENHAGEN, Nov. Should the
Italian armistice be interpreted by the
allies as giving them a right to attack
Germany through Austria-Hungary
Protest will be made, according to
Vienna dispatch today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
GERMAN RESERVES
.FASTDWINDLINGON
AMERICAN FRONT

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE SEDAN FRONT, Nov. 7.--(By the
Associated Press. I'm their retreat east
of the Meuse the Germans, according
to reports reaching American head
quarters. are destroying property and
cutting down trees along the roadways.
American aviators reported today that
the highway from Stenay northward to
Ollzy-sur-Chiers Is blocked every FEW
yards by trees across the road The
destruction begins just beyond Stenay
and extends northeast and north from
one to three miles.
As an indication of the plight of the
retreating Germans it is known that
on the entire western front the enemy
has in reserve only one division, which
has been out of the battle one month.
and four divisions which have been rest
ing from two to four weeks. Two of
the divisions are east of the Mouse.
The Germans, il is believed, have
used all their reserves on the front
opposite the Americans, the last enemy
division in reserve on this sector hav-
ing been thrown back in the desperate
effort to stem the American advance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
POLAND IS
PROCLAIMED
A REPUBLIC

BERLIN, Nov. 7.--(Via Zurich. )-Po-
land was proclaimed a republic Monday
by Premier Swierzinski, it was an
nounced here today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
GERMANS ABANDON CLIENT:
ASKS PROTECTION FOR IT

ON THE BATTLE FRONT IN BEL
GUM. Tuesday, Nov. 5.-(Night.)-
CBy the Associated Press.)-A wireless
dispatch was received this afternoon at
the headquarters of General Beaurains
from the Germans saying they had de-
cided to abandon Client and asking the
Bslgians not to fire on the suburbs Of
the town where white flags were raised.
American troops from Ohio, under
the command of General FarnswOrth,
played a great part in the relief of the
city by an attack on the Eecke salient
sixteen miles southwest of Client,
which was taken by storm yesterday.
Their losses were comparatively light.
NANES ADVANCE On WIDE
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
SEDAN CAPTURED BY
AMERICANS AFTER
FOUR-MILE ADVANCE
Americans, Since November t.
and Freed 1000 Civilians,
Have Taken 5000 Prisoners
British and French Pursue Foe

PARIS. Nov. SEDAN. one OF the
most historic cities in Europe. was cap
tured BY the Americans this morning.
after an additional advance of more than
four miles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
GERMAN DELEGATES To
Be RECEIVED BY FOCH .
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

was officially the state department at 2i5 this
afternoon Germans had NOT signed armSce terms
Secretary Lansing authorized the statement that the German
arsce delegation would received by General Foch until
5 O'Clock this afternoon.
The ecretaryS after Washington had been
celebrating for two hours the strength of an unofficial report
that the armiSice terms had been accepted
unofficial report which started celebrations had said the
arniSce signed at ii O'Clock French me hour
before the time set for the meeting.
In spite of the fact officials did accept the report as
demonstrations persisted President Wilson left the lunch
table the veanda what going outside and
his napkin the crowd before the White House gates
The state department advised that General Foch would
ceive the German ENJOYS O'Clock m French time moon
Eastern United StateS)
(By Associated Press.)
PARIS Nov. i 335 m-(By the Associated Press -Fou
German officers bearing white flags announced officially prob
ably will arrive headquarters of Marshal Foch tonight
by Associated Press) s.--s---=-esa
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The New York News Bureau, which
is affiliated with the the Central News sent out dispatch its
financial ticket this afternoon under London date reading
follows
cat $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon the foreign office announced that
had confirmation of the report that Germany had accepted
the armistice conditions"
(By Associated Press)
PARIS Nov 7-(1 P. MA considerable crowd gathered
around the office today awaiting the of the result the
German application under flag of truce for ame although
is generally believed that several days will before truce
can be arranged g.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
muNCLE JOEL LANps ~ 10000

DANVILLE. H., Nov. 7.-"Uncle
from the eighteenth district by approx
mately 1000 majority, practically COM
plete returns indicated today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
VERVINS AND RETHEL ARE
LOST BY THE GERMANS

NEW YORK. Nov. Summary Of
European Cables 20 the Associated
Press.l-Germany' hold on the Aisne.
from RethsI eastward TO above YOU
zisrs. which has remained firm while
--e rest OF the enemy front crumbled,
was broken yesterday. French troops
have thrown bridges across the river
and are IN close pursuit of the foe, VINO
is abandoning vast quantities OF NUM-
lions and materials OF war as ne flees
toward the ever-narrOwing gap that
leads through Belgium 10 comparative
safety
VervIns has been captured. Rethel
has been evacuated by the Germans.
while the French are rapidly approach
ing the vital railroad center of Hirson
from the west. British forces are
moving up toward Maubeuge from the
southwest and the Americans, In the
Meuse sector. are within four miles OF
(Contarue~ on Page 2. Column 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08

PARIS, Nov. Along the entire
French front the pursuit Of the retreat
ing Germans was taken up again this
morning, according to today's war once
announcement. -----..--..-
The French have thrown cavalry into
the action on their right, where the
mounted troops are pushing in the di-
rection Of the Meuse-
''The pursuit was renewed this morn
ing on the whole front" the communicate
said.
I'VE progressed east OF the Nouvion
and Regnsval forests and north Of Serre
and the Aisne.
"On our right our cavalry elements
ere pushing toward the Meuse."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
(By United Press)
WILSON, CONGRESS AND DIPLOMAT

WASHINGTON Nov. First of the signing of the
armsc which brings end to the world conveyed to
President Wilson, both houses congress- the state and navy
departments and all of the embassies and legations here by the
United Press TODAY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
(By Associated Press)
UNITED PRESS CLAIMS THAT
ARMISTICE HAS BEEN SIGNED
by United Press. }

PARIS Nov. 1.-The greatest in history officially
end at p today.
The allies and Germany signed asice three earlier
the field of battle
The German delegation had into the allied lines
white flag.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE SEDAN FRONT. Nov. :. las p II.
CBy the Associated Prgss.l-American
troops today entered that part OF Sedan
that lies on the west bank Of the
Meuse.
The bridge over the Mouse at Sedan,
over which the retreating enemy fed,
has been destroyed and the river valley
flooded. The principal German lateral
lines OF communication between the
fortress OF Metz and northern France
and Belgium now are either out or I'M
available for the enemy's use.
since November 1 the Americans have
taken 5000 prisoners. They have freed
all French territory within the zone OF
the army's action west Of the Mouse TO
a total Of 200 square kilometers, and
have liberated 2.o0o civilians.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
BRITISH DRIVE GERMANS
CLOSE TO BELGIAN BORDER

LONDON. Nov. british forces are
continuing their progress along the
Franco-Belgian battle line Northeast
Of valeuciennes. according to Field Mar
shall Ha!g's report today. they have
reached the outskirts OF Quievrain and
Crespin. clos % the Belgian border.
Farther south the town of Angre has
been taken. Southeast Of the Normal
forest the British have captured Mon
Ceau-St. WAIST and DompieTre. three
miles northwest OF the railway juno
ton OF Avesnes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
FRONT AsTRIDE THE MEUsE

LONDON. Nov. american troops
advanced on a wide front astride the
Msuse yesterday, the American official
communique announced today.
West Of the river. the Americans cap
tured Raucourt, Bulson and Harau-
court, carrying their lines TO within
less than four miles Of Sedan
Along the east bank, they advanced
about two miles and a half, occupying
Murvaux, Fontaines and Hill 2s4.
East of the Meuse we advanced four
kilometers and captured Murvaux, Hill
9sl and Fontaines." the statement said.
q West OF the river We captured Rau-
court, BuIson and Haraucourt."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-25
STEALS PASSPORT,
POSES AS A DANE

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 2f--AssuminE
the name OF Carl Nillson. whose pass
ports and official pa pers he ls alleged
to have stolen. q German sailor was
taken into custody by the department
of Justice in the office OF the Danish
consul last Tuesday He was In the
act Of passing himself of a. Carl Mill
son and is reported to have planned
TO sail on an American ship out Of
Norfolk.
The case AGAINST the arrested man
was strongly worked NJ. a post card,
written by the German, told the story
Of his purloiuing tHe papers from Mil
son. 3 Dane, and set forth his inten-
ton UE coming to Norfolk and ship
ping On an American vessel leaving
this port for Europe. The card was
intercepted and officers were on hand
when the vessel on which the man ar
rived reached Norfolk.
A party of ten sailors were with
the fictitious NilEon. on board yes.
sell when 1t reached these waters last
sunday But at the dock, the Ger
man and four others Of the party gave
the officers. who were waiting, tho
slip, He was at large for several
days. on Tuesday he was arrested in
the office Of the Danish consul. where
he had gone for the purpose Of car
.ryinE through his scheme of getting
himself passed rs Nilsson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-25
BAD WEATHER HURTS
WINTER WHEAT CROP

Chicago Feb. 24.-According to a
special crop report issued Saturday by
the Modern Miller, compiled from re-
ports received from the entire winter
wheat belt, the alternate freezing and
thawing in the southwest and west
has caused some deterioration to ths
winter wheat plant. The crop is green
ing UP whore there has bcon growing
weather and on the whole the promise
may be called normal.
The movement Of corn Is likely 10
increase stiIl further during the COM
ing week, as the government has
furnished large quantities of cars aud
these are being sent TO the gsrat belt
and are being loaded with the yellow
cereal and shipped 70 terminal points.
According 10 arrangements with the
war trade ana customs officials con-
corning exports Of corn to Canada. 1t
has been agreed that no grains num-
Der and may be exported 10 Canada
for feeding or manufacturing pur-
poses. No corn may be exported for
seed purposes unless grown in or south
of Kansas Missouri, Tennessee and
Virginia. After February 10 no corn
Of any kind may he exported to Can
ada except under license issued hy
the war trade board other restrc-
tions are placed ON expectations OF
corn suitable for seed purposes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-25
STOLE MONEY FROM
DEAD WOMAN'S CHILD

South Boston, Va. Feb. 24.-when
II. r. James. OF this city, attempted
TO redeem seven dollars worth of burnt
money Monday afternoon he opened
up a chain OF oircumstantial evidence
against himself that resulted in his
being arrested and nned 400 and costs
In the mayors court Tuesday morn
ing and came near sending him to Jail
for six months.
II WAS at James house on Wiiborn
avenue that Mfa Angie Burg was
fatally burned while lighting Are
with kerosene 9 couple OF weeks ago,
and, according TO witnesses, Mrs. Burg
stated after the accident that abe had
thirty odd dollars In her stocking at
the time she was burnt. Nothing was
seen of this money and both James
and his wife declared they knew moth
ing OF IL.
When Iames appeared with several
burnt b.ns Monday he aroused the
suspicion OF the police who promptly
arrested him on charge or larceny.
He claimed that he found the money
by q woodbox in his Kitchen ana that
he never thought about turning IL
over to the authorities. offieer Collie.
however, testified that James told him
he wAs keeping the money Tor rent
the dead woman owed him. AZ he
was unable to furnish sufficiently
good reason for the moneys being in
his possession James vas fined sloo
and costs bY Acting Mayor Whnorn.
who also issued an order for the po-
lice to seiss certain other belongings
Of the dead woman remaining In
James house. which will be turned
ovsr to the child of Mrs. Burg. who
has been taken in by local couple
Later Mr.. James attorney. w. D, Hill,
and Town Attorney Settle agreed on
A compronsse verdict of $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-25
PORTER j. WHITE COMES
TO THE LYRIC TODAY

The visitor" the playiet which
serves to introduce Porter J. White
to the vaudeville stage is unique in
plot and construction. While the
theme OF 1t In, in q sense, tragic, yet
IL IL filled with the demoniacal wit
that this actor showed himself mas
ter of in the character of "Mephisto"
in Faust" ''Beppo Peme" in Fran
cesca di Rimini." 'Bertuccio" in The
Fools Revenge and the character in
which he reached his greatest height
Robert of Sicily" in The Proud
Prince"
The plot of the piece hinges on the
murder of clubman and a man about
town. and so closely Is the story woven
that the intensity never lags from
the rise to the fall OF the curtain. The
character OF The visitor II envelopsd
in mystery until the last line OF the
play. and the announcement IL sensa-
tional Mt Whites performance OF
this strange character can only be de-
scribed by the term terrific.
Other features OF the new show at
the Lyric today are: Mitchell and
Mitch. character singing comedians:
Hendrix and Padula, a lively singing
couple; Gertrude Barnes, the popular
Broadway prfma donna. who aban-
doned thu. musical comedy stage for
vaudeville, and Tom Browns Black
face Revue. d rollickinx minstrel uro-
duction.