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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
Germans Sent Rifles
Here to Germanize u. S.

NEW YORK May 1A.-Reports that
thousands of ribles had been secretly
imported from the Krupp works at Es-
sen in order to "Germanize" the United
States, were related today at an inquiry
conducted by State Attorney General
Lewis into rumors of boarding of arms
by German interests in the United
States.
Edgar A. Holmes, of this city, wit
ness, as broker, tried to buy the
rifles, but was unsuccessful, he said.
During the negotiations, he said he was
told that some 100000 rifles had been
imported from Essen, via the Hoboken
docks of two German steamship COM
panies, and were to De used in the
United States If the Germans were sue
cessful in reaching the English channel
norts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

active although the battlefield has been
unusually dry. Today, however, a cold,
autumnal drizzle was drenching the
arena The airmen scarcely left their
perches. Frequently the artillery on
one side or both cuts loose in a spasm
of Smelling, but soon quiets down.
The principal feature of German ac-
tivity is the bombardment with gas
shells of the back areas. Even viii
lagos a considerable distance to the
rear are dosed with a harassing fire
But the British gunners are better at
this game than the enemy, plastering
, the German communications so that
many have been abandoned as imprac-
ticable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
Hardly Drugstore in the Land
That Does Not Sell This Remedy

often indicated by an impaired appetite.
a feeling Of lassitude and a general
weakening OF the system. 1t Is then
that YOU should promptly take a few
bottles OF \ :. 8, the great blood puri-
hor and strengthened. II will cleanse
the blood thoroughly and build up and
strengthen the whole system. s $ 5.
rs sold by all druggists. Valuable in
formation about the blood supply can
be had free by writing 20 the Swift
Specific Co, - Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-fAdvt.D
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

well and feel fine in the morning and
able to do my work. / gladly recon-
mend lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to make weak nerves
strong. Mrs. ALBERT Suite, COB
Olmstead St, Winona, Nina
How often do We hear the expression
among women, Il am so nervous, can
not sleep" or cit seems as though |
should fly" Such women should profit
BY Mrs. Suites experience and give
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Com
pound, trial.
For forty years it has been overcom-
ing such serious conditions as displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation. irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, bsckache, diz.
illness, and nervous prostration OF
women. and is now considered the STAN
dard remedy for such ailments.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

Every sufferer from Weak Lungs-
-Tsryone afflicted with chronic cough
should read this remarkable history OF
q druggist. afflicted with Tuberculosis
-yho experimental on himself, seeking
70 road TO health. with his simple treat
meat any cough -raeked. tortured per
-H1 may find quick relief in a home
treatment. Soothing. pleasant; anyone
lay use II under plain directions. Just
end name and address 90 postcard "a
ADDILTSE. 1874 Capital Trust Bldg,
columbus, 0hie.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
THE TEXAS WONDER

Cures kidney and bladder troubles, dia-
betes, weak and lame back, rheumatism,
and dissolves gravel in men and wom-
en-. Sent by mail on receipt of 1925. Small
bottle seldom fails to cure. Send for
sworn testimonials. DR.. E. w. Hall, 2s26
Olive ST., ST. Louis, Mo- Sold by drug
gists.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
Dixie Highway Work
VIII Commence June

Construction of the Dixie highway
from Atlanta to Macon will actually be-
gin about June 1, according to Judge
r +. Patterson, chairman of the Geor-
gia highway commission. This is made
possible by the use of federal funds
to supplement county appropriations,
the difficulties in the way of obtaining
the federal money having been at last
obviated.
1t is hoped that the whole route from
Atlanta to the Florida line will have
been completed by winter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

the Anuric Tablets
for the kidneys and
they surely aid give
good results. / have
also used the Pleas
ant Pellets for the
liver and they have
done me . great deal
o ( good. / can
recommend Doctor
Pierce's NJ edicine
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
Makes 50 Knots In Trial
New American Destroyer

AN ATLANTIC PORT, May 1S.-An
american torpedo boat destroyer put
in here today after a trial spin with
the figures 50, indicating her speed in
knots, standing out boldly on her SUI
perstructure. The vessel, soon to be
placed in commission. went to sea later
for other endurance tests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

as mighty INT. = U. =. hAUsUAIsE.
ATHENS. CA had been complaining
with my hack for 10 years and had tried
great many remedies OF course. / was
not completely down but il was very pain
full through my spine i tried AnuTic
and found complete relief. Now / can life
fG0 lnS. and over. where before | could
scarcely get up when l stopped 70 tie my
s-.r..--I- ~ ANDERSON, 81 Augusta Ave.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

50 L10 4 NNAlQ AAOA
st at night
would lie awake and
get so nervous /
would have TO get
up and walk around
and in the morning
would be sll tired
out. ] read about
Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and thought
! would try it. My
nervousness soon
left me / sleep
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
On the Market Half a Century

when SOU are in perfect health. and
are enjoying strong and vigorous
vitality. 81 is then that yoUr blood lis
free from all impurities
You should ne very careful and give
heed to the slightest indication Of i'm
pure blood. A sluggish circulation is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

irritable, or looks pale, haggard, and worn
should at once have her blood examined for
iron MISREPRESENTATION ton Of simple Nux-
ated Iron will often increase the strength and
endurance of weak, nervous careworn women
In two weeks time.
There can be no strong. healthy, beau
tiful. rosy-cheeked women, without iron -
says Dr. Ferdinand King New York ply
seian and Medical Author. 81 have strongly
emphasized the fact that doctors should pre-
their nervous, rundown, weak, haggard-look-
ing women patients. Pallor means anaemia
The skin of an anaemic woman is pale, the
flesh flabby. The muscles lack tone the brain
Tags and the memory fails, and often they
become weak, nervous, irritable. respondent
and melancholy. When the iron goes from the
blood of women the roses go from their cheeks.
lin the most common foods of America,
the starches. sugars, table syrups, candies, pol
ished rice white bread, soda crackers, biscuits,
maearoni, spaghetti, tapiOca, sage, farina, de-
germina ted cornmeal, no longer is iron to be
found. Refining processes have removed the
iron Of Mother Earth from these impoverished
foods, and silly methods of home cookery, by
throwing down the waste pipe the water
in which our vegetables are cooked are respon-
sible for another grave iron loss. Therefore,
you should supply the iron deficiency in your
food by using some form of organic iron, just
you would use salt when your food has not
enough salt"
DR.. A. j. Newman, Former Police Surgeon
Of Chicago, and former House Surgeon, JEFF
ferson Park Hospital, Chicago, says: 1T has
been my particular duty during the past SIX
years to assist in keeping Chica COS five thou
md blue coats in good health and perfect
fighting trim, so that they would be physically
equipped to withstand all manner of storms
and rayages of natures clements Recently
| was prompted to give it a trial. This remedy
has proven through my tests of it to excel
any preparation | have ever used for reating
red blood, building up the nerves, strengthen
ing the muscles and correcting digestive dis
orders.
Dr. Schuyler O. jacques, Visiting Surgeon of
st. Elzabeth's Hospital, New York City, said:
II have never before given out any medical
in formation advice for publication as l
dinarily do rot believe in it. But in the case
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17


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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
WOMANS NERVES
MADE STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Winona. MINI. / suffered for more
than q year from nervousness, and was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

instead of being so nervous and
irritable all the time and look
ing so haggard and old-The
doctor gave some 20 Susie Smiths
mother and she was worse off
than you are and now she looks
years younger and feels just
fine"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
TIE Chd's AppeaE-What Is Your Answer9

Mother, W b y
don't you take
FUXATED IRON
and be strong and
well and h a We
nice rosy cheeks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17

, ~ SNUFF EAEI4 Cu kEJ
s harmless remedy. Guar
auteeI. sent GA trial. "
b 81 n 30 fails. costs moth
lrau-. II B. Baltimore, No.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-17
Anaemak of
of the American Woman

DR.. FERDINAND KING, New York
Physician and Medical Author, says
physicians should prescribe more
organic iron-Nuxated Eron-to sup
ply the iron deficiency. Opinions OF
DR.. James Francis Sullivan, formerly
Physician of Bellevue Hospital (0ut-
door Dept.), New York, and the
westchester County Hospital; DE-.
A j. Newman, former Police Surgeon
of Chicago, and other physicians
who have thoroughly tested the
value OF Nuxated Iron.
Evening star., 1918-01-25

the federal government would not only
enormously increase the number of en-
ployes directed from Washington, but
would go far toward obliterating state
lines. Our nation has been described as
IAN indissoluble union of indestructible
states and no better description has
been given. If the state is to remain
indestructible' its activities should be
increased rather than diminished. The
ownership of intra-state lines by the
states would greatly strengthen the po-
sitions of the states without in the least
lessening the advantages Of government
ownership and operation of the rail
roads"
Proceeding, Mr.. Bryan points out
that the dual plan would require q
smaller investment by the national gov
ernment; that the sum necessary to pur-
chase all the railroads in the country
would be enormous. And he might have
added that the war debt is attaining pro-
portions which will make careful and
skillful tnanciering for some years
after the war has closed imperative on
the part of the government.
In a short time Congress will take up
the railroad question as presented by
the President Legislation is required
to carry out his plans. He has not de-
clared for government ownership and
operation, but he believes that govern
ment control, such as he has inaugu
rated. will he necessary for some time
after the war emergency has passed.
He has not stated how long the control
should continue.
Secretary MeAdoo. now the govern
ment director of railroads, agrees with
his chief, and in his deliverances on the
subject leaves the matter where the
President does.
This railroad question may cut fig
ura in the coming congressional cam
paigns. The people are very much in
terested in it. and legislation on it at
this session, no matter of what char
aeter, is likely to increase that interest.
Quite as likely, too, the two leading par
ties will take notice of it in 1920, ex-
pressing themselves in their platforms
and pledging their candidates on it for
The presidency. On every account. there
fore. what is done at this session should
be well weighed in the preparatory
stages.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
The Alley Law.

Surveyor Hazen's report to the Com
missioners on the subject of alley houses
goes further in scope than in mere
postponement Of the law written to take
effect next July, which, if enforced,
would deprive 5000 persons of homes.
He recommends the repeal of that por-
tion of the law which prohibits the use
Of buildings in alleys as dwellings and
also the enactment Of a law reducing
from forty to thirty feet the minimum
width required for an alley before it
can be converted into a minor street.
Under this plan alleys now declared un-
acceptable as for housing purposes may
by slight changes be made into minor
streets. The surveyor believes that the
alley housing evil can be entirely elimi-
mated in few years without further
taxing of the present housing facilities
Of the District, such as the full enforce
ment Of the new law would involve. The
details of his recommendations will be
subject to most careful consideration by
the Commissioners in the framing of
their own recommendations relative to
sehs alley law, the postponement of
which at least is evidently necessary.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
The Explosion, and the Result.

Let it be assumed-for the assump-
tion is easy-that the explosion had to
come. We had entered the war in a
condition of appalling unpreparedness.
Our military establishment did not de-
serve the name. In the way of an Army
We had next to nothing in point Of size
In the way of Navy we had an excel
lent start, but not ships enough by half,
and those in being were undermanned.
And vet, in a moment. in the twinkling
OF an eye, We took upon ourselves OBJ
legations requiring herculean strength
and equipment. The neglect of years
was to be remedied in as many weeks.
1t could not be DONE The task was
beyond human power. All possible was
that everybody charged with duty should
bestir himself Immediately, and with
all the industry and capacity at his conf
mand.
The congressional investigations up
to date show that everybody responded.
/. Every body did not do. equally we'll. No
body may have done all that should
have been done. Confusion was in
eevitable. The most experienced man,
whether dealing with matters relating
to the Army or the Navy, or with mat
ters Indirectly dealing with both, could
not hope thoroughly to meet the emer-
gency; and, as matter of fact, nobody
met it.
When the investigations began-they
should have been begun months be-
fore-many things were at skies and
sevens. The trouble was, not that the
machinery Of the government had ceased
functioning, but that it was function
ing in the wrong way; not that no prog
ress at all had been made, but that much
of the progress made had been in un-
profitable directions.
Such condition of things was bound
to cause an explosion. Many persons
knew the truth, and all who knew it
wanted the truth to come out. They
thought disclosures imperative for the
public welfare.
The explosion has come at an oppor-
tune time. 1t can be put to good ac-
count. The big supply bills are begin
ming to take shape in Congress, details
for the authorization of the third lib
erty loan are being worked out To the
extent, therefore, that the reforms and
rsorganizations shown to be necessary
depend upon money, the means can be
voted in the regular order of business.
: Somehow good" Out of all this
wrangiing may and should issue, if the
right counsels prevail, general i'm
proyement putting an end to all bieker-
ings.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
Schools and Coal.

Ways of saving coal in order to make
certain that the people in their homes
have enough to keep them in health are
under consideration. Two-thirds of the
churches have been closed for a period
Of, three weeks. Under the general fuel
saving order theaters are closed one day
in each week. 1t has been proposed to
close the public schools during the
month of February and make up the
time lost by the pupils by omitting the
usual Easter holidays and lengthening
the term in June. This plan has been
for the present rejected, the board of
education opposing any closing of the
schools on the ground of public welfare
and the fuel administrator and the
president of the board of Commissioners
agreeing that the schools should remain
open, or, it may be assumed, that they
should not be closed save. as last re-
sort. The decision to keep the schools
open should, however, be coupled with
provision to keep the schools warm for
the pupils. Partly warmed school build
ings are dangerous to the health and
lives of the children. If there is not
enough coal to meet all the require
ments of all the buildings some of the
schools should be closed, those in which
the least injury to the children's welfare
would be entailed by suspension Of
studies. The paramount consideration
is the health of the people, and it should
not be placed in jeopardy in the homes
or in the schools through inadequate
heating in winter.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
Mr.. Bryan's Latest on Railroads.

Naturally, the railroad question is en-
kaging Mr.. Bryan's attention at this
time, as it is the attention of many
others. He sees its importance, and also
that its present importance is a sign of
what its importance in the near future
Is certain to be. In an article over his
signature in the current number of his
newspaper he says:
believing that government owner
ship and operation of railroads will be
the natural outcome Of the Presidents
action in taking over the management
of the railroads during the war, 1 ven
ture to outline plan which will, in nv
judgment, give to the nation ali the ad
svantages which can be derived from fed
eral ownership and operation of all the
roads, and, at the same time, avoid the
dangers involved in such federal owner.
ship, viz: A dual plan under which the
federal government will own and op-
.eRate . System Of trunk lines running
into evNly state (and except in the case
e hord6r statss through the states) will
EtAA 61kfss owning tho Iocaa lines. The
aihip aad operation II al lines b
Evening star., 1918-01-25

lays normally incident to judiciaa pro-
cedure are increased, until months may
elapse between the fling Of suits or the
presentation of indictments and the be-
ginning of trial.
A bill to this same effect was passed
by the House in the Sixty-fourth Con-
gress and was also passed by the Sen.
ate, but with an amendment creating q
judgeship in one of the states. This
threw the measure into conference,
though there was no dispute between
the houses as to the urgency of the Dis
trict's need, and the bill failed Of pas
sage through lack Of time. The present
bill should be treated solely on its own
merits and not utilized as a vehicle for
other legislation. 1t should not become
an omnibus bill for the creation of
judgeships, especially in the light of
the failure of enactment caused by the
addition to it in the last Congress. For
tunately, members Of the House and
Senate are acquainted with conditions
in the District Supreme Court, and are
not disposed to question the necessity
of its enlargement. They know that the
District, judges are overworked and that
the court is not functioning as rapidly
as the interests of the government and
the local community require. The pas
sage Of this bill early in the present ses-
sion is an urgent public necessity.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
Enlarge the District Court!

Early consideration should be given
by the House to the bill lately reported
favorably from the judiciary committee
providing for two additional District
Supreme Court judges. The District
court is seriously congested with work
and its calendar is plain proof of the
need of at least two more members.
This is an exceptionally busy and i'm
portant jurisdiction. Cases of magni-
tude arise here owing to the fact that
the court deals with government as we'll
as local business, and these cases occupy
longer than the usual length Of time
required in other jarisdietons By rea.
son Of their frequent bearing upon fed
eral interests. In consequences the do,
Evening star., 1918-01-25
Profteering Not Solely Local.

Senator Thomas, who recently figured
in correspondence with a local hous
ing agent on the subject of alleged
profiteering in the District, declares that
he is not disposed to regard the people
of the capital community as especially
bent upon making money out of the
war necessities of the government or
the people. He proposes measure pre-
United States and not solely in the Dis
triet of Columbia.
The District people have not been
profiteers in any marked degree. Doubt
less there has been some charging of
high prices FOR rooms and board here
and there. Undeniably some of the own
ers of houses have rented their proper
ties for very high figures. But it must be
remembered that sudden demand for
quarters was made upon this city when
the war broke, and that there was sharp
competition, without regard to price, for
dwellings and apartments. Extraordi-
nary prices were offered for houses fur
nished, or unfurnished, and it was not
to be. expected that these prices would
be rejected. In this way, through no
fault of owners of property false scale
was established at the beginning.
Is it to be expected that when in the
early rush of wealthy war workers to
this city they sought large dwell
ings-furnished wherever possible-and
bid against each other for the more de-
sirable that the owners of the properties
should refuse to accept the high rents
rendered on the ground that they were
excessive. Much of the alleged prof
iteering in the matter of housing here
has resulted from that first imitation of
rates, which had its effect all down the
line by natural process. In the pres
ent emergency the householders of hum
bier circumstances, many of whom have
never before taken strangers into their
homes. had no standards to guide them,
and there has undoubtedly been some
charging beyond the means of the new
comers, but not generally.
Prohibition of profteering in the Dis
triet of Columbia is we'll enough and
enactment to this effect may correct
some ills and prevent others. But the
people of the District should not be sin
gled out for this attention, and it is
gratifying that Senator Thomas has
broadened his purpose to put ban upon
all profteering, wherever it may occur
Evening star., 1918-01-25
PRETTY RIBBONS
For Hair Bows and Sashes
and J.inoerie.

5H-inch Moire Taffeta Ribbon,
Just the thing for pert hair bows
for school wear and bows and
sashes for party dresses, Csc.
Black, navy, white, pink, rose and
old blue.
French Lingerie Ribbon in deli
cate colors: pink, blue and white.
No. / to 1la inches. A range in
price of SOC bolt for No. l. to $50
for l " Inch.
Lingerie Ribbon of plain satin,
embroidered with rose buds in self
colors Pink. blue and white. No.
l to 1-inch. 2Sc bolt for No. l. to
soc for 1-inch.
Motp floor cantar
Evening star., 1918-01-25
Lovely Dresses for the
Little Tots

A recent shipment has brought
the new dresses for children of
one and two years.
Just the kind that mothers have
been looking for.
White Lawn Dresses, bishop
style. with lace edge on neck and
sleeves. / and 2 years. Csc.
Nainsook Dresses. fine tucks and
feather stitching from the yokes:
lace edge on neck and sleeves. 1
and years, S1.O0.
Nainsook Dresses. round yoke.
trimmed with embroidered sprays.
Skirt ruffle edged with lace. $3.50.
Nainsook Dresses, yoke trimmed
with shocking. turnover collar and
cuffs skirt finished with fine tucks,
$2.25.
Fine Lawn Dresses, with yoke of
dainty embroidery, tucks. feather
stitching and French knots; en-
broidered ruttie on skirt, $500.
Fourth floor G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-25
A Whole Table Full of
Shell Pink Envelope
Chemise.
Splendid Value, ST. 90.

These dainty combinations can
be had in variety of trim
mings. Some are plain tailored;
others are hemstitched in blue.%
There are 1ace-trimmed styles
in plenty. ribbon run. Their deli
cate coloring makes them un-
usually attractive and they will
not last long at this price.
Third floor, F street.