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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Southeast Alabama Was
Hit Hard by Tornado

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 12.-South-
east Alabama was hard hit by yester-
days storm, but at O'Clock this morn
ing the casualty list stood Z seven, six
children having met death when a
school collapsed two miles south of
Dothan. while one man was killed in
the collapse of a store at Webb Ala.
Wires are down below Dothan and
the extent Of the storms damage is
unknown Andalusia was hard hit, the
heavy wind being accompanied by a
dOwnpoUr Of rain. An orphanaSe was
demolished and four little children
pinned beneath the wreckage and pain
fully hurt. One man is reported seri-
Ously injured. Both the Christian and
Catholic churches were blown down and
the Methodist and Baptist churches un-
rooted and numerous residences dam
aged.
Lack of fuel is causing much suf-
fering throughout this section. All coal
dealers in Mont gomery have cut out
their telephones to keep from being an
noyed. Not y ton Of coal IS in any yard
this morning. The temperature dropped
from so degrees yesterday afternoon
TO u this morning and a stiff wind
made it the most uncomfortable day ex-
perienced here this winter.
Camp Sheridan apparently passed
through the storm in good shape. Some
tents were blown down, bat no enc
was injured, according TO early morn
inc
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
SOUTHLAND IS SWEPT
BY HARSHEST STORM
Of UNUSUAL WINTER
Fatality List in Alabama To-
tails ID With Many Injured.
Northern Half of State Fair
y ShiverS

With the entire south in the grip of
its worst snow and sleet storm Of the
winter today. early reports showed that
tornsdoeS which swept through eastern
Alabama and central Georgia had taken
a toll OF sixteen lives and injured more
than 100 persons. Wire cOmmunica-
ton over a great area was paralyzed,
scores OF small towns in the interior
being isolated while Savannah, Charles
ton. Jacksonville and other cities along
the South Atlantic coast were cut on
from outside communication
The deaths and injuries reported early
today were as follows
Cowarts. Ala, seven killed and % in
jured-
Dothan, Ala. six children killed and
40 injured in collapse OF school house
In country near Dothan-
Webb. Ala, one killed and estimated
seventy injured in destruction OF store
and other buildings
Troy. Ala, one killed and several in
jured-
Macon, Ca, two killed at Camp Wheel
er and several injured
The cold wave that extended as far
south as Florida was preceded by an
unusually 10 barometric pressure, 2SsS
being recorded at Knoxville late yes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
BOGUS NAVY HERO,
FORMER GEORGIAN,
UNMASKED IN N. Y.
Ernest Jackson, Feted by Fair
Women and Wreathed in
Roses at Ball. ConfeSSeS His
Deception

Posing as one of the new heroes in
Uncle Sans honor roll, Ernest jack
son, formerly of Georgia and the Unit
cd States navy, recently basked in the
sunshine of beautiful womens smiles
at the bluejackets' ball in New York,
but his claim on the spotlight was OF
brief duration, when quizzical federal
story of Jackson's adventures, publish
ed in the New York Herald:
Ernest Jackson, late of Georgia; spent
just enough time in the United States
navy to learn the vocabulary of a sea-
man before his undesirable discharge"
and custer from his hammock aboard a
dreadnought. But the few weeks of
work as a seaman brought to him a pc
Rod of bliss here in New York thai
few men have enjoyed. But it's all over.
Jackson, being an imposter, has been
arrested and is now awaiting report by
mental experts before being sentenced
by United States Judge Thomas.
The fact that Jackson is in custody
is due to wreath of roses. He was
the lion" at the bluejackets' ball at the
Grand Central Palace few nights ago.
AS he led the grand march, many were
the compliments lavished upon him by
admiring young women. One threw the
garland Of roses about his neck. Why
shouldn't she? He was hero from the
torpedoed Jacob Jones; he had stood
long hours of watch on rolling subma-
rine chasers, and he was in the uniform
of the United States navy! Didn't he
tell all this himself?
The wreath of roses was too much
for other sailors at the ball. They be-
came determined to find out who he
was. They wished him all sorts of fun
at the dance and believed it was ma
tural for young women to do what they
could for a man in the uniform of n
seaman, but the roses
Finally Jackson was invited to d
side room and questioned. He confessed
he had been discharged and that he was
taking advantage Of the patriotism Of
New York women to be entertained to
get clothing, lodging and spending mon
Az
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
rectIy with the fuel administrator or the
chairman of the council of defense.
Respectfully.

rectIy with the fuel administrator or the
chairman of the council of defense.
Respectfully.
"HUGH NJ DORSEY,
Governor, and Chairman of Georgia
Council Of Defense.
LEE ASHCRAFT, =,
81. w. OGLESBY,
Executive Committee of the Georgia
Council of Defense.
Atlanta, Ga. January IL, 1918"
Governor Praises Minister
Governor Dorsey, speaking for him
self only, in giving out the conclusions
of the executive committee to the press,
said:
For myself, I think that the Rev. J.
w. Ham and his associates deserve
credit for whatever good may be &C
complished through the investigation
which the executive committee of the
state council of defense has just con-
cluded.
But for the resolution introduced
calling the seriousness of the sit
uation to my attention, it is hardly
probable that it would have occurred to
me to institute the inquiry.
81 think that his interest and activ-
ity in behalf of the suffering people of
this city are highly commendable, and
the good results which I now confident
ly expect to Immediately follow the Wig
oroUs handling of the situation by the
fuel administration are attributable to
him and his associates"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
SHE DARKENED HER
GRAY HAIR
a Kansas City Lady DarkeDed Her
Gray Hair and Made 1t Soft
and Glossy by a Simple
Home Process.
She Tells How She Did II

well-known resident OF Kansas city,
No, vino darkened her gray hair by a
simple home process. made the follow
ing statement: ANY lzdy or gentleman
can dartzen their gray or faded hair. and
make II soft and glossy with this simple
recipe. which they can mix at home: To
half a pint OF water add ! ounce Of bsy
-am. l small box OF Barbo Compound
ard I-k-Ounce Of glycerine. These in
gradients can be purchased AZ any drug
store at very little cost Apply to the
hair every other day until the gray hair
10 darksned sufficiently. II Is not sticky
make q gray-haired person look 10 to 20
ears younger--(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
AMERICA TO Be PLACED
ON FLOUR RATIONS SOON
Illinois Food Head Says u, S,
Will Commander 80 Per
Cent at Mill

CHICAGO, Jan. 13.-The United
States will be placed on flour ration
within the next month.
Harry Wheeler, Illinois state food adj
ministrator, announced today that food
administrators of the country in confer
ence with Herbert Hoover had determin-
ed restriction of consumption to 70 per
cent of present requirements was neces-
Sary.
The administration will commander
80 per cent of the output of the mills.
Retailers and wholesalers will be forced
60 report their needs. This amount
will b cut to 20 per cent and retailers
forced to jass the regulations down to
consumers, Wheeler says. Those who
disobey will have their supplies shut
off
heT prices of substitutes for wheat
is shortly to be placed under federal
regulation, Wheeler says.
Licensing of dealers also is planned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Give The Stomach
A Chance To Work

We can't expect the stomach to act normally
If the natural avenues of elimination block
ed so it cannot dispose of its refuse. When
the bowels are constipated the stomach is called
upon for work beyond its capacity and the
suit is bloat beIching, headache. and discomfort
generally, and, unless the condition is promptly
relieved serious illness.
An effective remedy for constipation is sold
in drug stores under the name Of DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. 1t is a combination Of simple
laxative herbs with pepsin that acts on the
towels in a gentle, natural manner without
gripping or other pain discomfort. affording
speedy relief. Get bottle of Dr.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin from your druggist and have it
In the house when you need it; it costs only
fifty cents and is the ideal family remedy,
mild enough for children and old people, yet
sufficiently powerful for the strongest consti-
tuition. A trial bottle, free Of charge, can DO
obtained by writing to Dr.. W. B, Caldwell, 425
Washington St.. Monticello, Illinois, for whom
this advertisement is published.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
CLEANSES YOUR HAIR,
MAKES IT BEAUTIFUL,
THICK GLOSSY, WAVY
Try this! All dandruff diSap-
pears and hair stops
coming out

Surely try "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" if you wish to Immediately
double the beauty of your hair. Just
moisten a cloth with Danderine and
draw il carefully through your hair.
taking one small strand at a time; this
will cleanse the hair OF dust, dirt or
any excessive oil-in few minutes you
will be amazed. Your hair will be
wavy, fluffy and abundant and possess
an incompatible sOftness. lustre and
luxuriance.
Besides identifying the hair. one ap-
plicatiOu Of Danderine dissolves every
particle Of dandruff: invigorates the
scalp. stopping itching and falling hair
Danderine is 10 the hair what fresh
showers of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation II goes right to the roots.
invigorates and strengthens them Its
exhilarating, stimulating and life-pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long. strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty, soft,
lustrous hair. and lots Of it, if you will
spend a few cents for a small bottle OF
KuOwlton's Danderine at any drug store
or toilet counter and try II as directed
CAdvt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Series of TornadoeS
Break Over So. GEORGIA

MACON. Ga, Jan. IA series OF
tornadoes that broke over central Geor-
gia Friday afternoon. the first occurring
at 4:40 p. m, is known to have killed
one man at Camp Wheeler Private Har-
ris. of Newman, and slightly injuring
three others. A cloudburst fol-
lowed the first tornado, and the great
est damage to Camp Wheeler, seven
miles south Of the city. where more than
90, 900 men are encamped, is from water.
The storm did great damage in the
city of Macon and at Central City park
Estate fair grounds). At the fair
grounds two huge grandstands, one at
the baseball park. where the New York
Americans train, and the other at the
race track. were demolished. A brick
building in which the animals Of san
Brothers circus were being CHARTERED
was wrecked and the animals impris-
oned in the debris. Several animals
were killed. 4 kangaroo broke away
and is still at large.
The tornado broke after an all-day
rain & heat wave came in and many
women became alarmed at the sudden
change in temperature and notified the
police. The air was sitting at times
they reported from different sections of
the city.
As the storm broke a railroad train
railroad was passing Camp Wheeler
The train OF fourteen freight cars was
hurled from the track. The wind next
struck the fair grounds buildings and
twisted them to pieces.
Jumped TO Wholesale District
1t then jumped to the wholesale dis
trict Of the city. near the new Ter
minal station, where the roofs Of flour
mills and wholesale houses were lifted
on ends and side buildings torn away.
Water tanks on top of many OF these
buildings were blown down. The roofs
of the roundhouses of the Central of
Georgia and the Southern railway were
carried away. The big Central Of Geor-
Eia railroad shops were considerably
damaged.
Several fires occurred during the day
and last night, but none o. these sot
any Roadway before being checked.
The Macon Railway and Light COM
pany reported that its lines were Grip
pied throughout the city. Trees ano
poles were down. Telegraphic COM
munication out OF Macon is practically
cut of in every direction. Telegraph
comnanies report that their damage
seems TO be between Macon and Angus
"a and between Macon and Albany.
Many points close to Macon, including
Dublin. were cut OF, even by telephone
communication.
Railroads suffered heavily by the
storm. The Macon, Dublin and Savan-
nah railroad was unable to move the
afternoon train to Savannah because OF
Uasbouts east of Camp Wheeler. A
shuttle train to Camp Wheeler was put
in operation late last night.
According to the weather bureau the
air oressure passed Macon at z o'clock
last night, when a temperature OF os
degrees was recorded. The tempera-
ture begar to fall rapidly after the low
pressure passed. The wind Veloclty
was thirty miles or more most Oh tue
evening.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
NEARLY Died
OF PELLAGRA
Used to Pray She'd Pass Away, But
Happy Now She's Cured

Mrs. Bama Jacobs, Garnsey, Ala.
writes: 81 was constant sufferer from
that dreadful pellagra for four long
years. My case seemed beyond my doe
tors reach, and in July, 1910, he said
he could do no more for me. 1 would
even find myself praying to die, 1 suf-
fered so much. Finally my husband or
dered a trial of Baughn's Pellagra treat
ment, and in three weeks 1 could see a.
great change, and 1 am well today. L
say to all, take Baughn's Treatment and
be cured, for my case was bad and Of
long standing"
That testimonial says more than we
could say. except this: We can cure
pellagra and will undertake to cure any
case, no matter how long standing on
basis of refunding money if we fail to
effect a cure. To get informed on the
subject write today for Baughn's big
booklet on pellagra, sent free Write
American Compromising Company, Box
5S7-L. Jasper, Ala.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15

terday, while thunderstorms and light
ming accompanied a heavy snow fall at
: sheyille, n. c.
Ii was thought today that sleet and
high winds were the chfer causes of the
isolation of most OF the towns and that
little or no damage had resulted in the
larger cities along the South Atlantic
coast.
The cold wave, combined with a vir-
tual famine in nearly every section Of
the south, was expected to add greatly
10 sl.rferins alreadN rennrfed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Argentine Press Annered

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. IA number
Of Argentine newspapers consider that
the extension of the German barred
zone recently announced, which include
the trade routes between South America
and Europe, is an unfriendly act toward
this country. The papers renew their
demands that the government sever re-
lations with Germany.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
F ! s !!

DR.. Grants treatment for Epilepsy. Fits and
Falling Sickness has been used for over 20 years
with great success. Many who had given up
all hope say this treatment cured them
G. A Duekworth. R R Ne. 2. Norwood, Ga.
savs- Let those that don't believe write to ma
MrE Kate Sisk, r R No. ]. East Prairie. Mo-, says:
May God bless you and your wonderful remedy.
We have scores and scores Of similar letters from
an parts OF the country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Credits to Allies Are
Up to $4,238, 400,0 900

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Total cred
its TO the allies were raised today to
81. 23S. 4OO, 900 when Secretary McAdoo
authorized loan of 100000 to Serbia,
making Serbia's total $4,000 600.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Explosion In British
Mine May Be Fatal

HALMEFEND, North Staffordshire,
England, Jan. Ian explosion occur
red in a mine pit here today, and it Is
feared heavy loss of life resulted. Of
247 men in the mine at the time of the
explosion, AZ have reached the surface.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Steamer Goes Aground
On the Coast of Cuba

TAMPA, Flua.. Jan. IA Peninsu-
lar and Occidental steamer plying be-
tween here and Cuba went aground on
the Cuban coast last night and is still
fast a steamer and a tug are standing
by. A heavy sea is running, and Of
ficiaIs of the company here assume the
passengers were taken of, but have had
no direct information.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15

We want every man. woman and child suffering
with this terrible disease 20 Try this wonderful
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serd you at once large Sc 90 frce bottle.
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15

Drubs. Discharge from Ears, etc
Wilson Counon-Senss Ear Drums.
Little Wireless Phones fer the Ears require
medicine but effectively replace what Is
isckiuz or defective in the natural ear drums
They are simple devices. which the Nearer
EASILY fits into the ears vhere they arc in-
visible. Soft, safe and comfortable.
write today for our 16s-psEe FREE book
IA DEAFNESS. giving you full particulars and
testiu-onials-
WILSON EAR DRUM CO., Incorporated
sc Inter-Southern Bldg. LOUISVILLE, KY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
HAMPTON Damaqed by Wind

HAMPTON, Ca, Jan. 13.-Heavy
winds here blew down chimneys gener-
ally. several houses from pillars, and
dismantled part of the Hampton mills
and Henderson knitting mills. No one
vas injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15

ST. LOUIS, No, Jan. l2.-WIth INC
mercury at l. below zero at : a. m. St
Louis today saw its cOldest weather
since January -, 1879.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Deafness

Perfect hearing is EoW being
restored in every condition Of
deafness or defective hearing
from causes such as CztSrrn-
al Deafness. Relaxed OF
Sunkeu- Drums. Thickenec
Drums. Bearing and Kissing
Sounds, Perforated. Wholly
are partially Destroyed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-15
Mercury at st. Louis
Drops to II Below Zero

no direct information.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-14
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

ty were studied. Labor appears to be
the thing which will worry the county
supervisors this year. II was very short
last summer and now the government is
calling for more of the young men, as
well as for the mechanics in the trades
connected with the construction of ships
and other equipment needed to conduct
/ the war.
A checking up of the records in the
Washington county local board relative
TO the number of appeals which have
been sent to the district board shows
that only l2l appeals have been sent to
that board instead of SCI given out as
coming from the Washington county
board. The remainder of the total num-
Der over and above the l2l appeals are
q4 ,stionnaires which went directly to
the district board upon industrial and
agricultural claims made by the regis
trants. OF the l2l from this county the
ma iority of those which have been sent
back have sustained the county boards
decision.
The fire department was called to the
house of F. NJ Cory about 3 o'clock this
morning for a fire in a cupboard in the
pantry Smoke was smelled by those in
the home and Mr.. Cory. with water
from cistern near, was able almost to
put out the fire when the department ar
rived There was lively blaze going
when they were called. Mr.. Cory, bare
footed. in his night clothes and standing
in water did not stop his efforts until |
the department arrived. The damage |
will be small, probably about 500.
James N Burke this morning received |
a message from the Montreal General
hospital that Antoine Burke, his broth
er, 81 years of age, had been injured and
hat he was in that hospital. where an
operation for amputation of one arm
lad taken place and that his condition
vas serious. Mr.. Burke left here 81
rears ago and his family did not know
# his place of residence until this mes
age came.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-14
WILSON BEGINS CONFERENCES.
President to Discuss War Legislation with
Republicans and Democrats.

Washington, Feb. l4--President Will
son planned yesterday TO begin a series
of conferences with both Democratic and
Republican members OF Congress TO dis
cuss legislation permitting him to reor-
ganize government departments directing
war activities.
With the presidents desires set forth
in bill recently introduced by Senator
Overman and now being considered by
the Judiciary committee, administration
leaders believe the whole controversy over
war efficiency soon will reach definite
form for action in Congress. The presi
dent has expressed unalterable opposi-
ton to the Senate military committees
bills for war cabinet and a munitions
directorate.
The Senate debate on war efficiency is
scheduled to be resumed to-day. Senator
James of Kentucky, an administration
spokesman, has given notice he will speak
then on America and Her National De-
fense.' The Senate military committees
investigation virtually was closed Tues
day with submission by Secretary Baker
of confidential information ON shipping
facilities
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-14

The legal voters of the city of Barre
are hereby warned to meet in the opera
house on the evening of Thursday, Feb
ruary IA, l9ls. at 1880 o'clock for the
purpose of nominating IA mayor, city
clerk, city treasurer, first and second
constables, three directors of French's
Barre library, and three auditors to
serve for one year and one assessor TO
serve for three years.
Per order of the Democratic and Re-
publican City Committees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-14
TWO BUILDINGS BURNED.
Center Rutland Had $4,000 Fire in Early
Morning

Rutland, Feb. IA two-storv frame
dwelling house and one story wooden
store building, situated on the south side
of West street nearly opposite the east
end of Evergreen cemetery, were de-
stroyed by fire which started from an
unknown cause at I:l5 o'clock Wednes
day morning. The property was owned
| by Luigi Baccie, whose family occupies
| the dwelling house. The store was CON
| Quoted by Saverio Inco who has similar
| establishment on River street. The loss
of the stock and buildings was com
plete. There was over 81 200 insurance
| on the house and store but the stock
will cover the loss.
Some people thought that the blaze
was started by a stove in the store, but
there was very little fire there Tuesday
because of the mild weather, it is stated
The flames were discovered by Mrs.
Baceie who was awakened by cracking
sounds. The house stood near the store
and before help could be summoned the
flames had been communicated from the
smaller building to the larger one
Center Rutland is protected by wat
er department owned by the Vermont
Marble company but because of the long
continued cold weather the water was
low'and the streams secured were inef-
fective
The buildings stood in the town of
Rutland near the line and finally hose
was attached to one of the city hydrants
at the head of Ripley street, some 200
yards away. This gave better water
pressure.
After the fire had burned Is minutes
an alarm was sent in from box rs and
the crew of station responded with
the motor truck. The trip through the
slush and over the ice was an arduous
one. The regular firemen gave the town
volunteers assistance.