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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
COMPROMISE WITH
PRUSSIANISM NOT
POSSIBLE LANSING
Secretary of State Points Out
Treachery. and Worthless
ness of Promises of German
Military Government

SCHENECTADY. y. Y June 10
aPrussiauism and the idea OF enduring
peace among nations can never be
brought into harmony, compromise can
not even be considered Secretary Ian
sing declared here today IN an address
as honorary chancellor of Union college
for 1918 Instance after instance from
his own experience were cited 10 prove
his point. because, he asserted, "Aneri-
cans. even those intellectually equipped
have 5ut vague ideas OF the attitude
which made Prussianism possible"
1T is a fact not generally known"
said Secretary Lansing. that within
six weeks after the imperial govern
merit had. in the case Of the Sussex,
given this government its solemn prom
Iss that IL would cease ruthless slaugh-
ter upon the high seas. Count Bernstorff,
approaching the wOrthlessness of the
promise. asked the Berlin foreign Office
10 advise him in ample time before the
campaign OF submarine murder was re-
newed IN order that he might notify the
German merchant ships in American
ports TO destroy their machinery be-
cause he anticipated that the renewal
OF that method OF warfare would in all
probability bring the United States into
the war.
'7aow well the ambassador knew the
character &C his government. and how
perfectly frank he was. He asked for the
Information without apology or indirec-
ton The very bluntness Of his message
shows he was sure his superiors would
not take offense at the assumption that
their word was valueleSs and had only
been given TO gain time. and that when
an increase OF Germany's submarine
e feet warranted. the promise would
be broken without hesitation or COM
punction-
In view OF this spirit OF hypocrisy
and bad faith msnifesting an entire lack
OF conscience we ought not 20 be aston
tshed that the Berlin foreign Office never
permitted a promise or a treaty en-
gagement 20 stand in the way of a
course OF action which the German
government deemed expedient."
The causes Of the war" Mr.. Lansing
said. were simply the German desire
for world dominion"
THAT was and is the central thought
of Prussianism," he said. at excited the
cupiditys Of the governing and wealthy
classes Of the empire; il dazzled with
its anticipated glories and by its prom
Use OF q boosted racial superiority the
German millions who were to be instru-
ments OF achievement With a devotion
and zeal worthy OF a better cause, they
turned their energy into those channels
which would aid the ruling class
1--WE must so on with the war. There
Is no other way. This task must not
be left half. done. We must not trans
NIT TO posterity a legacy of blood and
misery. We may in this great conflict
20 down into the valley of shadows
because our foe is powerful and Injured
TO war We must be prepared TO meet
disappointment and temporary reverse,
but we must. with American spirit. rise
above them With courageous hearts we
must go forward until this war is won"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Wood Held In u. S.
''For Good Of Service .

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Secretary
Baker, appearing today before the sem
ate military committee hearings on the
$4,000, 100000 army appropriation bill.
stated that the orders holding Major
General Wood in this country were re-
garded as for the good of the service"
Senators questioned Secretary Baker
behind closed doors regarding the case
Of General Wood, but secured no further
specific information. Mr.. Baker, senat tors
stated, regarded the case as not closed
and the present disposition of General
Wood was 4 matter for discretion of
the president. What future detail shall
be given General Wood, Secretary Baker
explained, has not been determined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Black Smallpox RACES
At Essen Krupp Plant

LONDON, June 10.-A dispatch TO the
Times from The Hague quotes a neutral
who has arrived there from Germany
as stating that an epidemic of black
smallpox is raging among the workmen
OF the Krupp plant at Essen. with four
or five fatal cases occurring daily. Vac
cination Of every one is being com
PEELED.
The outbreak, the dispatch adds. is
attributed to underfeeding and insani-
tary conditions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11

WASHINGTON, June I0.-German
submarines, whose operations off the
Atlantic coast became known a weei1
ago today have added another small
craft to their list of victims. Navy
department dispatches published today
announce the sinking Saturday mora
ing of the American steamer Pinar del
REQ, of 1904 tons, engaged in West
Indian trade, about 20 miles off the
coast of Maryland.
One of the vessels boast, containing
the captain and seventeen members Of
the crew, had not been hard from early
today. Another, with sixteen men, land
ed late yesterday on the North Carp
lima coast.
Dispatches to the navy department
failed 20 reveal whether the steamer
was torpedoeu or sunk by shell fire.
but press dispatches from Norfolk quote
the survivors who landed south of that
point as saying she vas torpedoed.
The loss of the Pinar del Rio brings
the total known list of vessels sunk BY
German raiders to eighteen, elgh.
steamers and ten ships Of other types
A mcthodical survey of the entire At
lantic coast from the Mexican line To
Halifax has failed to bring to light any
evidence that German submarines nave
employed a shore base or have had
touch with the shores at any point, Sec
rotary Daniels said today. This vas
taken as an official denial of reports that
strange signals have been seen at night
from remote sections OF the coast.
Rear Admiral Cameron MGR. Winslow.
inspector of naval districts, has just
made a report on the steps taken by
commanders of the districts to protect
coastal shipping and to locate the raid
ing forces. Secretary Daniels said he
was without information tending to con-
firm the report that seven U-boats were
known to have departed from their base
for the "a id.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
NEW THREE-CENT fares
NOW PAID ON RAILROADS
In Addition, Half a Cent Is
Added to Pullman
Charges

WASHINGTON. June 1o.-Travelers
upon American railroads today paid in
creased fares. the new rates OF three
cents mile. ordered by Director Gen.
sraI acAdoo. having become operative
last midnight
Passengers en- route 70 destinations on
trips started before last midnight COM
pleted their journeys at the old rate.
but with stOp-Over privileges abolished.
In addition 20 increasing all fares to
three cents a mile. the order. effective
today. added one-haIf cent a mile to
the fare for Pullman accommoda lions.
The charge [or a berth or chair in
Pullman cars v5u remain the same
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
USE NEW METHODS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OFF U. S. COAST
WinSIoW and Benson Confer on
New Patrol Effort-AII of
Crew of Pinar del Rio, Sunk
Saturday. Now Safe

WASHINGTON, June 10.-New Sc
cret methods of operating against the
German coastal U-boat raiders were
understood to be in effect today.
Mapped out by the operations section
with the advice of the naval consulting
board, these plans have been commu,
nicated to Rear Admiral Cameron Wins
low, inspector of Atlantic naval dis
tricts. He spent the weekend confer
ring with Admiral Benson. chief of oper-
atoms, and left last night for Atlantic
ports to assist in unifying and direct
ing the rev patrol effort.
All naval districts have been told 70
report all incidents off shore, and these
will be carefully reviewed here for any
bearing on the general situation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Convict Escapes From
Gang, Shoots Wife to
Death, Flees in Auto

AUGUSTA. Ga. June I0.-Eddie VIII
Hanson. who for several months past
has been doing time on the Burke coun-
~ Changing Tor violation Of the pro
hibition law. escaped from the gang
Sunday night. made his way 20 Augusta
and on Monday morning at s o'clock en-
tered the home OF his wife. fired foIr
bullets into her body. killing her in
SANITY. Williamson fed from the scene
fthe murder, stealing an autOmobil"
~ Is said. and succeeded in making good
his escape, although officers in all su 70
roundup, counties have been directed
TO keep a lookout for him. The shoot
ing was Witnessed by the. eiEht-yea~-
old sister OF the dead woman. William
son is 5Iieged 10 have threatened his
wffs's lsfe on previous occasions. He
Is twen.y-one years OF age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Cured His Daughters Fits

A well-known resident of Milwaukee,
Wis, reports that his daughter has
been completely cured of Epilepsy
CFits) by a prescription secured from a
friend. This girl had suffered as many
as one hundred attacks in a day and
seemed beyond all hope OF relief. Her
father says he is so grateful for her
recovery that he will gladly mail a bot
tie OF this wonderful medicine in plain
sealed wrapper, free to any sufferer
who writes him. If you, a friend, or
a relative, suffer, write r. P. y. Lepso,
IS Island Ave-, Milwaukee, Wis, and get
a free bottle.-(Adyt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
PerShing Reports RepuISe
of Hun Attacks on Marine

WASHINGTON. June 10.-General
Pershing's communique today report
the repulse of a heavy enemy attack IN
the vicinity of Bouresches, with severe
enemy losses. There was lively artll-
lery fighting in the Chateau Thierry and
Picardy regions. q.
The commUnique, dated June 9, fol-
lows:
Section A: Northwest Of Chateau
Thierry the enemy made a fresh attack
during the night on our positions In
the vicinity of Bouresches. hTe attack,
which was preceded by artillery preps-
ratfons end accompanied by heavy ma
chine gun fire, broke down with severe
losses to the assailants. In this region
and I'm PiCardy there was lively artillery
fighting.
"On the Marine sector the day was
..,-r-ra ~ anr-nnr-H artillery actfrfft- -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
New Brimless Cap
Worn by U. S. Men

WASHINGTON. June 1o.-The new
cap without brim or peak and matching
the army uniform in color now is be-
ing worn by all American soldiers over
seas. the war department announced.
The cap not only IS more practical
than the regulation campaign hat worn
I'm America, said the statement, but
adds to the safety of the men in the
trenches because campaign hats worn by
tall men could be seen above the para
pets. The cap can be worn under the
steel trench helmets.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Americans to Play
Strong Part in Drive

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Americans
will play strong part in the defense
against "eutonia's new smash along tine
Montdidier-Noyon line, it appeared Ger
tain today.
At the start of this new offensive
they we're under heavy she'll fire. and
II is assumed the offensive will broaden
out until IL reaches them, TOO. T lie
men in this region are prepared to give
a good reckoning. They are trained
and seasoned. Their recent gallantry
at Cantigny and Chateua Thierry shows
that they have staying qualities UNI
eouaIed by those of any army
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Senenoff Drives Russians
Back Across OnOn River

HARDIN, Manchuria, Friday, June I.
by the Associated ss.)-General
Semenoff leader of the anti-Bolshevik
forces in Siberia, has driven back the
Russian troops, which had crossed the
Onon river in trans-Baikalia. Advices
received here from the fighting zone,
however, say that Semenoff is facing
heavy odds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Night Attack Results in
Siiuht Gains by Enemy

PARIS, June 10.-The new German
attack on the front between Montdidier
and Noyon continued last night with IN
diminished violence, the war Office re-
ports On the French left wing furious
(Coztinued en- Page 3, Column 3D.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Government Would Reopen
Child Labor Law Hearing

WASHINGTON. June 1O.-Soucitor
General Davis today asked the supreme
court for permission TO file a petition
for rshearing Of the suit in which the
federal child labor law was declared
unconstitutional The court took the
motion under Amusement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-11
Chicago Flyer Is Killed
When His AirpIane Falls

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
LORRAINE, June 10-Lieutenant Ed
Gar Lawrence. of Chicago, was acct
dentally killed June when he fell 5000
meters in his airplane.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
School RED Cross talks.

Asst. Supt. c. " Swartz Of the
Gary schools is arranging Tor n series
of Red Cross educational talks in the
school auditorium periods during next
weeks campaign. Special Red Cross adj
dresses in the large schools for teach
ers and also others are being ersang-
ed by Chairman Harvey Watson Of the
-Four Minute" squadron. Rev. ". g.
Seaman spoke on the Red Cross at
the Gary Screw and Bolt works yes
terday at the noon hour and Mayor w.
i. Hodges spoke today at the Union
Drawn steel works.
The -Four Minute Men" schedule
for theatre talks Tor yesterday and to-
day was published III yesterdays issue
Of this paper The -Four Minute"
schedule for tomorrow and Monday is:
Sunday: Rev. G. J. Armstrong. Gary
theatre: o: L. WiIdermuth Art; Harry
Hall Cosmo: Il J. Curtis Grand. Don
VanI-iew. Orpheum. J. J. Kelley. Venus;
l.. r. Boyd Lyric; Harvey Watson.
Gem; Mayor W i. Hodges. Eagle Rev.
w G. Seaman, Royal; Rev. w. D. Ell
lott Broadway.
Monday: O. L. Wildermuth. Gary;
Harry Hall. Art: II j. Curtis. Cosmo:
Don Van LEV. Grand; J. ]. Kelley,
Orpheum; L. 3. BOYD. Venus; Harvey
Watson. Lyric; Mayor W. F. Hodges.
Gem; Rev W. G. Seaman, Eagle. Rev.
W. D. Elliott. Royal. Rev E. J. Arm
strong. Broadway.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18

No garden can be successful unless
n is properly planned and the SOIL
prepared to receive the seed.
Assuming that the land you are
going 10 use has never been cult
waited, the first thing is thoroughly
to clear It Of all rubbish. stones and
weeds. Rake these off and then
spade If there have been piles OF
lime, or other building substances
on the soil see that these are scat
tered over the entire area so that
there Will not be any one spot which
Is impregnated with lime and the
like. Spade TO q depth OF at least
q foot, or more. and remove all
Jumps and rock. II the growing
weeds are not too large they may be
gpaded under and allowed to decay,
thereby fertilizing the soil.
After the first spading the soil
should be allowed 10 stand SO that
II may become thoroughly aired.
Mix in yoG- fertilizer and spade II
into the already pulverized earth.
This Is extremely important
When the earth is thoroughly
broken up look well 10 its leveling
If IL is located on a hillside let il
slope in conformity to the natural
drainage OF the land. In any section
where IL is necessary to irrigate, il
is better TO make your garden into
beds. having trough-like spaces sur
rounding and running through the
beds in which you can run water
when the land becomes dry. Irriga-
ton Is far superior TO sprinkling.
In starting any plants from seeds.
whether vegetables or flowers two or
three things are necessary for sue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18

cess. The soil should be Light and
porous and well pulVertzed. The
seeds are really little eggs and. ike
other eggs, must have a certain
amount Of moisture and heat n
the ground becomes dry and har3
or packed and soaked with water
they cannot get AIR which is neces-
sdfS TOT their termination; and II
1he SOL Is allowed to get too drv
even Tor few hours, lust as they
are starting, it will kill the lIttls
plantlets before they appear uDoH
the surface. So there are threg
Things 10 be remembered:
do not plant the seeds too
deep. 50 as to smother them be-
lore they can reach the surface.
DO not allow therA TO dry
out so as to kill them Just after
they come up.
S-Plant them at the proper
season, not too early and not too
late.
In selecting what you are going to
grow De sure to plant only those
vegetables which you and your fam
lily ike. and If there is sufficient sur
Plus DO what your country has re-
QGested-ca n 1t for winter use.
This year every family should
have potato patch. II nothing else.
Potatoes viii permit you to decrease
your consumption OF wheat They
are easily grown and require little
VOL X. A small potato patch will
furnish family with q fae ouautitv
and quality OF food and will help
your country. No matter what else
you raise. be sure your garden in
cludes potatoes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
SUNDAY IS
RED CROSS
CHURCH OAY
Gary to Observe it; School
Talks; Four Minute Men
Campaign Planned.

Tomorrow VIII be Red Cross day in
the Gary churches and special RED
Cross talks VIII be made by the various
pastors. No subscriptions are to be
taken in the churches. however. and
all these special announcements VIII
heir to pave the way for a great open
ing the Gary drive. beginning Monday
evening Gary raised about 100000
IN the last Red Cross campaign and it
is confidently expected that the steel city
VIII pass that record in next weeks
campaign.
The campaign proper will omen Mon
DAY evening with the upper at the
Commercial club. Representatives Of
the various church women's societies
vii serve the dinner on Monday even
ing and the women's societies Of the
churches VIII serve the daily lunch
cons throughout the campaign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
WALK ERECT
AT EIGHTY

Because a man or woman IS old does
not mean that they must walk along
bent over and supported with a cane. 4
man can be as vigorous and healthy at
eighty as at twenty if he aids the or
gans of the body in performing their
functions.
All diseases whether of malignant
or weak character tend 10 tear away our
vitality. You must counteract disease
in its incipient stage II you would live
happy and useful long life.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
200-year-old prepare ton that is used
ell over the world. contains soothing
oils combined with strength giving and
system cleaning herbs. These capsules
are q prescription and have been and are
still being used by physicians in daily
practice. They have proven their merit
in relieving kache, kidney and blad-
der complaints and all ailments arising
from excess Of uric acid in the sys-
TEN.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem OIL Capsules
are sold at all reliable druggists. They
are guaranteed 20 do everything as
claimed or money refunded. Don't be
misled by false limitations. Look for
GOLD MEDAL on every box.-Adu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18

tons have been in our favor. wherever
broke through we have driven them out
This is satisfactory as they are unusal-
ly good at holding and improving posi-
tons
From May to Is seventy-one Ger
man planes were brought down. nineteen
or ours are missing, Our air situation
is much better than last year and was a
big factor in hating the first phase Of
the German offensive.
The Germans are oiling up for g real
effort If they wait a little longer they
viii have enough troops to renew their
offensive on a hfty mile front However
the longer they wait The more time We
have to prepare
Regardless Of changes in position she
situation VIII be very anxious all this
summer"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
First Baptist Church.

Rev. FLOYD II. Adams. pastor
$50 a. m.-Morning service.
The Rev Slschman of Chica 60.
VIII preach morning and evening.
1855 a. m--Sunday School session
1880 a. m.-Burnham sunday school.
1850 p. m.-East Hammond hindergart-
en-.
200 p. INVEST Hammond Sunday
school
2.3O ,. m.-East Hammond Sunday
school
800 p. m--Junior 3. Y. P. L.
$50 p. m.-Intermediate and Senior
b Y. i. L.
1880 p. m.-Evening service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18

we do not think the German gen.
eral staff does-otherwise they
would not have hazzarded their en-
tire future on this big attack"
This statement made by a rep
resentative Of the British general
staff authoritatively represents the
views of tina. body.
During the past week minor opera
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18

comprehensive talk on the work Of the
food conservation committee in the
state. and Attorney Jesse + Wilson,
president Of the Chambe rof Commerce.
and c. w sylvester vocational direc-
tor in the schools spoke Mr. Wilson
spoke on Food Conservation. and Mr
Sylvesters subject was Substitutes F"
Included in the evenings program were
patriotic selections by Mrs. Charles Van
Glider and male chorus.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
Methodist Episcopal Church

T j. Bassett. Pastor.
200 a. m.-Class meeting.
$40 a. ms nday school and Bible
classes.
l0:45 a. m. Morning worship.
Theme Of sermon BY the pastor.
Barren Christians"
$50 p m.-Epworth lea que.
80 p. m.-Evening worship.
$50 r. m.-League anniversary ex-
ercises. A program Of song and
education.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
FIRST Church Of ch-ist. scientist

$50 South Holman street
lO:4a a. m.-Sunday services.
Subject Of the lesson sermon
"Mcrtais and Immortals."
500 p. "Wednesday evening tes-
timoniaI meeting.
1885 a. m.-Sunday school
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
UNITED STATES TROOPS
STREAM INTO FRANCE

TJNTTro PREss CABLEGRAM.1
LONDON, May ga steady
stream of American reinforcements
is flowing into France swelling the
allied reserve. The Germans pre-
tend to belittle American aid but
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
Monroe street Methodist Episcopal

Paul L. Benedict. Pastor
10 90 a. m Sunday school
1900 a. IN. Preaching services.
$50 p. m. Epworth League.
80 p m. Preaching services.
You are cordially invited to attend
any or all Of these services
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
CROWN POINT
BOY PASSES

LAFAYETTE Ind. May 1s-Dr
Harry j Lewis and Dr s Pearlaan
took the examination for the medical
officers reserve corps, at Indianapel. $
Yesterday Both men passed satIsfac-
troilv. and were ordered to be in read
mess to report for service within thir-
+.- dave
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal)

w. j. Hawthorne. Rector.
500 a. m.-Early celebra ton
$50 a. M Sunday School.
1856 a. M Midday service.
Dedication of Service Flag <.
$50 p. m.-Evening service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
rr1edens Evangelical church.

Cor. Sohl ST. and Indiana Ave.
Rev Peter Well. Pastor.
$3.50 a. Sunday school.
1880 a. m.-Church service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-18
The Associated Bible students

8 ?. nj O. .. +. hall. opposite
Minas Dept. store Lndenomina-
tional services. Every Sunday.
All welcome. Seats free. No collec-
tion