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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Georges Goumas, Of
Marietta, Awarded
Medal for Bravery

Everybody in Marietta said that II
Georges Goumas, of Hellenic birth,
ever got to France he'd make q
good soldier. 1t seems that every
body in Marietta was right about 1t,
too. News has Just been received
that Goumas, formerly proprietor OF
the Kennesaw Meat market in Ma
rietta, has been awarded the distin-
guished service cross for eXtraordi-
nary heroism in action.
Goumas went overseas from Camp
Gordon with the Eighty-second divi-
sion. He is very popular in Mariet-
ia and his cousin George Tcsiporous'
is now there. Goumas' heroic action
lis described by the official commu-
nication in the following manner:
Private (First Glass; Georges
Goumas, Company b, Three Hun
dred and Seventh Field Signal
battalion (No. 191S98O. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action
near Fleville. France, October 81,
1918. This soldier was in re-
lay station which was struck by
a shell, wounding him and five
others. After assisting the 9TH
er wounded men to a truck near
by, he returned through the fall
ing shells to the relay station
and assisted another soldier in
repairing the wire, which had
been cut, remaining at his post
until he made sure that the lines
wee in good condition and he
was ordered to come in by his
commanding officer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
America Must Join
European Coalition
If League Is Blocked
LAST-MINUTE TELEGRAPH
BY ]. w. T. MASON

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-If the
league of nations is not created by
the peace conference, the United
States ultimately probably will be
compelled in self defense to enter
into an international coalition TO
create a balance of power favorable
to American interests.
A return to Americas former pol
lev of complete isolation from Eu-
ropean powers is impossible because
the United States now has i'll Ger
many a subtle and relentless Euro
pean enemy. Alliances are the out
come of international enmities. Ma
tions do not band together because
they have an affection for one an
other, but because they have mu-
tual interests to be safeguarded
against a common enemy.
The only alternative to league
of nations Is a return to the old
whereby two coalitions of nations
seek to hold each other in equilib-
rum, each to prevent its own down
fall.
When America was hesitating
about entering the war, it was a
common threat in Berlin that if
Americas participation caused Ger
many'S defeat, German statesman
ship would in future years, work for
an alliance with Russia and Japan
aimed against the united states.
Blocked from expanding westward
the Germans would thus turn to the
east and would eventually seek with
their allies to dominate the Pacific,
1t is such a threat as this that
forces a menaced nation into an al
lance to restore the balance of pow
err. Often a sufficient check against
so pretentious a design is the knowl-
edge that n counter alliance exists
If, however, the blow eventually
falls, the counter alliance springs
into instant defensive action. a
menace of this nature against the
United States would necessarily be
directed against Australia, New Zea-
land and Canada, who have interests
in the Pacific, in harmony with
Americas. If, therefore, the league
of nations fails to be created and If
America is compelled to join an in.
ternational coalition, a community OF
interest already exists for the for
nation of an English-speaking
league.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
France and Wilson
Rapidly Coming TO
Peace Agreement

BX WILLIAM PHILIP SI1KMS
President Wilson mas been n
France less than a week. yet signs
are p11ing up that France and the
United States are coming to an
agreement.
This does not mean they are in abb
soIute agreement on the entire peace
program, but the pour parlers are
going on with a healthy rockbottoms
basis, according to the conviction OF
the French.
Every political chief has already
been cValIed to the Murat palace.
where eye-tO-eye, the American and
French leaders have sized up each
other.
The Frenchmen admit they greatly
admire President Wilson and are
puzzled by the domestic situation in
the United States. Ihey are like
sphinxes, themselves. regarding this
latter matter, lest they embarrass the
government.
They admit they are unable to
grasp what has transpired and is
Transpiring in America, which they.
cOnfeSS-oWlng TO the circumstances
is most harmful.
I'VE have the most absolute faith
in President WILSON," a high official
said.
I'm a certain way, his presence In
Europe is worth all that it cost him.
to come. Everybody is confident al
ready that there is no trouble ahead,
because whatever differences come up
regarding details, their settlement Is
discounted in advance.
Personal contact with the prasi-'
dent already has meant much, and
will mean more. In accord with the
grand lines of his program, direct
conversations best permit practical.
application of details and prevent
errors in Interpretation.
Honest, outSpoken collaboration
between France and America is cer-.
tain. Wilson and Clemenceau will
guarantee that"
Another French leader illustrated
Frances attitude toward Wilson with
a story.
France reminds me OF the family
of a lovely bride awaiting the groom,
Of whom they have heard much, but
have never SEEN" he said.
Before the groom's arrival, the
brides brothers are grumblingly sus-
picious. They say they must de-.
mand this and that and the other
thing as their sisters rights, as.
after all the bride is their sister.
However, once the groom arrives,
smiling and whole-hearted and bet
ter than anybody had hoped. he Is
given the best of everything without
hesitation"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Bill Of Rights for
New States VIII Be
Proposed at Versailles
IAST-MINUTE TELEGRAPH

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ia bill
of rights which it Is proposed shall
be Incorporated in the organic laws
of new or enlarged states that may
be established as a result of the
world war was adopted at the final
session Of the American Jewish con-
gress and will be presented to the
Versailles peace conference by dele
cation of nine representing the Jews
Of the United States.
The delegation, which was increas-
ed from seven to nine and elected by
the congress, is as follows:
Judge Julian w. Mack, OF Chicago,
president of the congress; stephen
S. Wise, New York; Louis Marshall,
New York; Colonel Harry Cutler,
Providence, r. l.; Jacob De Haas,
New York; Rabbi 3. L. Levinthal,
Philadelphia; Nahum Sykin, New
York; Joseph Barondess, New York,
and Morris Weinchevsky, New York.
Bernard G. Richards, New York, is
secretary Of the delegation, which is
under instructions to leave for Eu-
rope as soon as possible.
Mr.. Marshall, chairman of the COM
mittee on Poland, in presenting the
bill of rights explained it was draft
ed jointly by committees that have
been considering conditions in Rus
STA, Poland, Galicia, Lithuania, Tx
rainia and the new Slovak nations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Girls! Thicker and
Beautify Your Hair
And Stop Dandruff
Try this! Your hair gets wavy,
glossy and abundant
at once.

To be possessed Of a head OF
heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous.
fluffy, waVy and free from dandruff.
is merely a matter Of using a little
Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of 1t. Just
get n small bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine now for a few cents-alL
drug stores recommend it-apply q
little as directed and within ten,
minutes there will be an appearances
of abundance, freshness, flufftnesS
and an incompatible gloss and lustres
and try as you will you cannot find
4 trace of dandruff or falling hair;
but your real surprise will be after
about two weeks use, when you Will
see new hair-fine and downy at
first-yes-but really new hair
sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderine is. we believe, the only
sure hair grower. destroyer Of dan
druff and cure for itchy scalp, and It
never fails to stop falling hair at
once
If you want to prove how pretty
and soft your hair really is, moisten
a cloth with a little Danderine and
carefully draw it through your hair.
taking one small strand at time
Your hair will be soft, glossy and
beautiful in just a few Moments
delightful surprise awaits eYeryone
who tries thiS-(AdVt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
900 HUMAN BEINGS ARE
APT TO STARVE THIS WINTER

Twenty million human beings will
die of starvation the first four
months OF 1919!
Five millions OF men, women and
children, principally children, will
die each month!
A smany human beings will perish
OF hunger In each of those months as
were killed OF died Of wounds in
four years of war.
Death toll of war was five mil
lions. Famine death toll in four
yearsof war was twenty MILLIONS.
Four died at homo of starvation to
every one who died in battle or hos
pital.
Ten Million Doomed
Wars famine horror was as moth
ing compared to the death roll of
the next four months famine, pre-
diets United States food admins
tration.
Despite all we can do" officially
announces the food administration,
lit is expected 100000 human be-
ings in the north half of Russia will
starVe to death. Food cannot be
gotten to them.
Terrible famine conditions are
sure in Poland, Serbia. Bohemia and
Finland. Next to northern Russia,
Armenia will experience the worst
conditions"
Some food will be sent into Po-
land, Bohemia, Finland and Serbia,
and the starvation death roll will
be kept down, but 1t is estimated
that in these countries and Armenia
more than 100000 Will starve.
England, France, Italy Safe
Half OF Serbia's pre-war popula-
ton already has died of starvation,
asserts the food administration, and
4 fourth of Poland has died of fam
Inc. Superhuman efforts will be
made to get food to them now, to
save those left alive.
Arrangements long ago were made
to feed England, France and Italy
this winter. They can be more cas-
lily reached.
The food administration has we'll
laid plans for feeding Belgium, Ru-
mania and Greece, and will exert it.
self to get food to the Czechs, Jugo-
Slavs and peoples of the disrupted
dual monarchy.
Hungary will not feel hunger. for
Hungary, with Denmark, Scandinavia,
Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey and SOUTH
ern Russia, are fairly well equipped
for winter. No American food Will
get to them.
Germany is better supplied with
food than its neighbors. In Austria,
Russian famine conditions will pre-
vail unless America aids.
The food administration has about
given up hope of saving the 10000
600 from hunger deaths, and will
concentrate efforts in keeping starva-
ton out of countries which can be
reached with shipping facilities.
But, to keep more millions from
tration, ait is absolutely necessary
that the United States increase its
food exports from $4,000, 900 tons Of
last year to 100000 tons this year
Already, hundreds of food-carrying
ships are headed toward the United
States TO get supplies from our food
surplus. And we hold 60 per cent
of the food SURPLUS of the world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
'Bolshevikii Platform
Goes the Whole Route
IAST-HNUTE TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Confis
cation of all dynastic fortunes, crea
ton of a single Socialistic republic.
cancellation OF all public debts and
war loans, are amnog the plans Of
the Spartacus platform.
The Berlin Rote Fahne Cred Flag
gives the platform thus:
Revolutionary uprising of world
masses.
Disarmament of police.
Seizure of all arms and ammuni-
tions.
Organizations of workmen's militia
and Red guard.
Trial of Hohenzollerns and mill
tary leaders.
Seizure of food supplies for the
peoples benefit.
Soviets to replace existing legis-
lative bodies with central soviets as
chief body.
Six hours to be- the maximum
working day.
All real estate, banks, mines and
large fortunes to be confiscated.
Government to control public utili-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Spanish Premier to
Interview President;
Latter Invited to Spain
IAST.NUNUTE CABLE

MADRID, Dec. 19.-Count Rom
anones, the Spanish premier, is on hts
way TO Paris for a conference with
President Wilson and representatives
Of the allies. He left Madrid for the
French capital last night. The party
arranged TO accompany him included
Robert NJ. Scotch, secretary Of the
American embassy.
When IL became known President
Wilson was coming to Europe King
Alfonso and members of the cabi-
net approached Joseph L. willard,
American ambassador, to see If it
could be arranged for Mr.. Wilson to
come to Spain. This was not so
much for a political object as it was
TO show him the spot from which
Columbus sailed to discover the new
world. The result OF the negotiations
was that Mr.. Wilson could not come
TO Spain, but would be glad to dis
cuss future relations between Spain
and the United States with Count
ROmanones. News of the latter's
intention 10 go TO Paris has created
a most excellent impression through
out Spain and opinion is generally
expressed that IL will strengthen the
friendly relations between the Unit
cd States and Spain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
by LOWELL MELLETT.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-London intends
to eclipse Paris welcome to Presi-
dent Wilson, in the same degree that
it's population exceeds that of the
French capital.
While great numbers of organiZa-
tions, political and non-political, have
already considered separate demon
STATIONS in Wilson'S honor, it IS be-
lieved they ultimately will follow
the example provided by Paris and
combine in one big celebration.
The government, of course, will
provide the president with every Of
fetal attention, but 1t is London's
millions who will furnish the real
welcome.
Wilson'S visit, however, will be
much more than a holiday, since he
will arrive in the midst of an in
creasingly warm discussion regard
ing the allies Russian policy. 1t is
practically certain his counsel will
be sought in this regard. 1t is almost
equally certain he will be urged to
define in more detail his attitude con-
corning freedom Of the seas and en-
large on his plan for the league Of
nations.
Beneath the surface Of social at
tentions, which will be showered
upon President and Mrs. Wilson in
the form Of parades, banquets,
speeches, memorials and general fe-
licitations, it is evident, therefore,
that much of the preliminary work of
the peace conference will be trans
acted here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Ludendorff Warned
OF Defeat Last Year
LAST-NnNUTE CABLE

LONDON, Dec. 19.-General Luden-
dorff was told more than a year ago
that in order to win the war he
must capture Paris, London and New
York He admitted it could not be
done.
This was revealed today in an in
terview with DIR. Ratheman, head of
the German General Electrical COM
pany. employing 10000 men, obtain
ed by the Berlin correspondent Of the
Express.
Germany IS ruined for the next
generation, politically. industrially
and economically" Ratheman was
quoted as saying. "The people do
not know whom they can trust.
II told General Ludendorff in July,
1917, to win the war you have got
20 capture Paris, London and New
York
1--WE can't do It, he admitted, and
said he wanted a peace by under
standing"
Regarding present conditions in
Germany, Ratheman said: IF the
allies do not send food within two
months, there will be riots and sick
ness throughout Germany"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20

PLAN CHARITY CHRISTMAS
Plans for a great Christmas cele-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Construction and Not
Camps Are Abandoned
LAST-MINUTE TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-It was
stated specifically at the war de-
uarIment today that the abandonment
of construction at Camp Bragg,
Fayetteville, n. c., involved no
change in the status of the camp
further than the stopping of propos-
ed extension of facilities.
Announcement by the department
that important construction projects
at army cantOnmentS have been
abandoned does not indicate the
abandonment of the camp.
In each case the projects aDan-
foned were for the extension of eX-
listing facilities which had been I'M
dertaken with a continuation of the
war in prospect. With the cessation
of hostilities necessity for the eX-
Dansion Of existing camps ceased and
il is the proposed expansion which
is being abandoned.
The only decision definitely reach
ed regarding abandonment Of camps
is that already announced concern
ing the so-called tent camps. These
all will be given up when dem0bili-
cation has been completed. 1t was
said at the department that in cases
where leases have actually been TAX
en- by the government on land ad-
Joining camp sites, such leases will
not be affected by the abandonment
OF proposed construction. No fur
Their leases are to be closed, how
ever, under the present schedule.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
America VIII Keep
10000 Men Under
Arms Until 1920
LAST-NIINUTE TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The
United States will still have three
quarters of a million men under
arms by the summer of 1920 unless
congress cuts war and navy depart
ment requests.
The war department. members of
the house military committee said,
will soon come forward with re-
quests for money to support a half
million men during the year begin
ming July l, 1919.
Other details of the army re
quests have not been made public.
although war department officials in
Sist that the request for a half mill
lion men is not to be considered =
part of n permanent program.
The navy mas asked for perma
nent strength Of 2I7,000 men and
explained fully to the house naval
committee why It will need them.
The marine corps was scheduled
TO come before the committee today
with requests for a permanent aE-
thorized strength Of approximately
10000 men.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruDtured while lifting trunk SER
eraI years ego. Doctors said my only hope o.
cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good
Finally got hold o; something that quickly and
completely cured me. Years have passed and The
rupture has never returned, although am dong
hard work as a carpenter. There was no opera
ton. no lost time. no trouble. / have nothin1
to sell. but will give full Information about how
you may find a complete cure without operation.
II you write to me. Eugene NJ Pullen. Carpenter
656 Z. MarceIlus Avenue. ManasQuan, n. J.
Better cut out this notice and show It 10 any
others who are ruptured-you may save Life or
at least stop the misery OF rupture and the wor-
~ and danger OF an onerati0n.-tAdvt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Russian Peasant Revolt
AGAINST Landlords Told

The manner in which the Russian
peasants in Nolhynia have arisen
against their landlords is shown by
the experiences of Princess Potocki.
who is one of the refugees gathered
here. Her estate at Dombrovitzax
was besieged for one week by the
peasants. Several Polish peasants
succeeded in beating off the attacks
and a dozen or more of the RUSSIANS
were killed. Finally the Russians
threw benzine on the roof and set 1t
on fire. The defenders then agreed
to surrender If the women could 60
free. The peasants placed the men
against the wall and executed all OF
them, including two young cousins
Of the princess.
POLISH MOBILIZATION
The Polish government has called
for mobilization Of the classes from
1883 to 1901. They total 100000
men.
WANT BERLIN OCCUPIED
Unofficial reports still persist.
saws the Matin. in Paris, that the
Ebert-Haase government has en-
treated the allies to occupy Berlin
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Air Mail Service
Attempt Resumed
LAST-MINUTE TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Tho at
tempt was resumed today to estab-
lish through airpost service from
New York to Chicago without mis-
hap making necessary the transport
ing of the mail by train for any part
of the distance, The carrying of the
mail by air all the way yesterday
was not successful, a series of minor
accidents intervening.
r. II. Taylor and C. c. Fry left
the postal station at Belmont Park,
L. l., at a. m. today, Taylor in a
De Haviland and Fry In a Curtiss
machine. They carried together $50
pounds Of mail. Their destination
was Bellefonte, Pa, where they were
to turn the mail over TO one or
more aviators for forwarding to
Cleveland.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Big Bolsheyik Army
Is Declared a Myth
LAST-NlNUTE GABLE

LONDON, Dec. 19.-(British Wire
less Service. Reports that the Rus
sian Bolshevists have raised an army
of 100000 men are discredited by
special correspondence to the Daily
Chronicle, 1t is said the most re-
liable information puts the number
of Bolshevist troops at about 10000,
scattered over most of the former
Russian empire. 1t is pointed out,
however, that it is probable an eff
fort will be made to increase this
force for the purpose of marching
westward toward Germany, where
the Bolshevists have carried on an
extensive propaganda campaign for
the last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
Peace-Time Loan Plan
Postponed Indefinitely
LAST-NINUTE TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Action
on the treasury plan for a s1.500,-
100000 peace time loan to foreign
governments was postponed ,ndeti-
nitely by the house ways and means
committee today.
Further consideration will be held
up until the issues of the peace
table and the fiscal policy of the
government become more clearly Ge-
fined than they are at present.
While there was no formal an
nouncement following the committee
session. members privately declared
that the committee was PRACTICAL =
a unit in the decision that the atti-
tude OF foreign governments at the
neace able will determine whether
this country is TO continue in the
role of "big brother"
The charges England asked for
carrying American soldiers abroad
came up for lengthy discussion dur
ing the committee session. also the
matter Of damages paid bv American
forces IN France.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20

Great Lakes. lie was gassed at
Chateau-Thierry. He was shot in
the left leg at Berry. He was shot
through the spine at st. Mihiel. And
then he was invalided home.
And while he was fighting his
way to a captaincy of the marine
corps, he charges, one of the men
who stayed behind and voiced his
patriotism and his will to defend
American homes and ideals as four
minute speaker. had betrayed him.
Captain Smith has filed suit for
divorce. He has named several men
as responsible for the ruin of his
home. The four-minute man he pro-
poses to settle with personally, he
declares.
Captain Smith is hero" Mrs.
Smith declares. al am rot vindictive.
of course will be flayed by the
public, but I'll try to stand il.
81 went TO a business school TO
try TO learn how to make living, for
n did not know what condition he
would be in when he came back"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
KIHGPoTCARE VISIT

The Argenzia Libra, OF Rome. says
that King George and Presiden.
Poincare soon will visit Rome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
GEORGIA MAN INVENTS
SPECIAL AIR MAIL DEVICE

Letters carried by airplanes in the
great new air service shortly to be
inaugurated by the government of
the United States will be tried with
special device invented by David
Comfort, of Marietta. 1t consisted
of 4 braided cotton cord with a
small metal head, and its use does
away with jute cord. 1t holds a
package of letters together more
securely than cotton cord, --aupies
a smaller space because of its flat
shape, and can be much more easily
taken off than jUte cord, which
has to be cut. The government has
vecently placed an order for several
million of the new tying devices.