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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
American Troops IN Italy

To the American Red Cross and engineering
long in Italy and those recently arrived.
there is now to be added substantial contingent
of lighting men. To begin with, a regiment
will go rom the expedtionary forces in France
taking the historic route across the Alps Their
presence will answer once for all the German
propaganda that we have heart interest in how
Italy fares and will emphasize afresh the oneness
and fraternity of the Allied cause. this respect
alone the expedition will be highly valuable 1t is
likely moreover, that other regiments will follow.
and not unlikely that they may follow in numbers
sufficient to play a truly formidable part
A writer in the New York World adduce opin-
ions from numerous observers, including n.ilitarv
leaders and critics we'll statesmen. 70 the
effect that the short way to win the war. 81. to go
into Mttel-Europa by the back door--by Laibach
with the Italians and from Salonica with the
Greeks and the Serb veterans" We are more con-
cerned, it is true, with the sure than the short
way to win the war; and there is a deepening con-
vistion that is must be By crushing the enemv
the Western front. Yet the Italian front is vr-
tually one with the Western 'front.' and certainly
decisive campaign against Austria-decisive
enough, that is to say to eliminate her-would be
the next thing to decisive blow against Germany.
The growing unrest in the Dual Monarchy.
amounting in regions to revolt. would be
markedly favorable to an Allied expedition that
would press beyond the Isonzo and get fairly into
the Hapsburg- HohenzoIlern realm Plans to this
end may already be maturing in the mind of the
Allied War Council. but they will hardly be under
taken until more man power is available. In meet
ing that need American resources will play major
part; and the first regiment to bear the Stars and
Stripes across the Alps may prove the precursor of
entire divisions and army corps.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
HUN ARPLANES BOMB WOMEN DESTROY OF FRENCH
BY

w TiTH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE,
w June 3.-The captain from Kansas ex-
pressed the general sentiment when the
German plane came over last night:
Il feel like cussed prairie dog alongside d
road" said he. Every time any one throws rock
at me duck into my hole and chatter"
The psychological aspect of the German often
sive in the air is intensely interesting to me- The
actual damage done any single night is probably
inconsiderabe, but the manner in which the planes
are handled seems to indicate that the direct attack
is on the courage and staying power of the French
civilian The air offensive is by no means an I'M
important part of the German general offensive. 1t
has be ineffective, but it has been devilishly wel
planned. If the bomb-dropping psychologists HAD
been dealing with people of their own breed it might
have been more successful.
Hum and hum and drop bomb and hum ana
hum and fly away and come back two hours later
and hum and hum and hum and drop a bomb or
two and hum and hum"
That might almost be a copy of the orders given
these night bombers. 1t is precisely what they DO
Last night one plane came over the tiny town
in which l living now. We heard 1T bdZzlnS
overhead, all the world like some maIeVolent IN
sect. Ii buzzed on and buzzed on, out OF sight in
the clear luminous night, but within most distinct
hearing.
The Arches banged away at him helplessly. One
grew to have contempt for an Archy at night 1t
is obviously blind luck when plane is brought
down by gunfre at night, unless the flyer can De
pinned by shafts of light from projectors, like
a butterfly against wall. Firing into spangled
void seemed useless. BY and by the Arches almost
stopped Then he dropped a bomb or two and flew
away and flew back and dropped more and heW
away
-Four nights now that haven't slept" sighed
the captain from Kansas
The Boches fly over in two three now
adavs If it were only matter of dropping the
bombs, they might well in a single wave
One wave may get past the barrage where two might
not. But the psychologist end would not be accom-
plished that way. The women and little children
and girls who make up the better part of the popu
lation of French towns nowadays must be Kept
awake and in fear Where the barrage is danger
the waves come on at intervals of hour or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09

and bomb the city and fly back Where the bar
rage is not danger-as in little town last
night-one lone flyer may come and hum and hum.
One waits underneath, knowing that the bombs are
freighted with death.
In the earlier days of air fighting it was thought
that planes could fight other planes by night. Now
it is recognized that this is quite impossible The
of the motor browns all other sounds, that
the flyer cannot hear his adversary. If the friend
iy plane is unmarked, it is quite as much target
tor the blind barrage is the enemy. Ii it
lights it enables the enemy either to avoid it
attack with presumption of success. So that the
defensive reliance is entirely on the barrage az
night aided by the microphones and the projectors
to pick up the sound and to spot the planes.
The adnger--Or almost the only danger
to the night bombers lies in the clock. He must
leave his home field after dusk has fallen and get
back to it before he be by the enemy flyers
who have been put on his track the listen
ing posts have reported his return route. Otherwise
he is free to do as he pleases
Not only have the Germans had enormous
number OF planes on the western front during the
recent offensive, but they have been handled with
a recklessness which may Indicate a recognition
the German part that they must win quickly or not
at all. In ali the recent fighting planes have been
active. flying very low and machine cunning the
allied lines and trenches. When the Americans took
Cantigny six German planes were in the air at
time over the Yankee lines, each cracking with ma
chine gun fire 1t is difficult for rheman to hit d
plane. matter how low it flies.
l do not believe the allies have ever had the
superiority in numbers of planes they have claimed
from time to time, although the French and British
flying men have established undoubted superior
ity over the Boche individuals. Now that the
Americans have begun to send planes to France
the balance should be shifted 1t is officially
stated that 800 American planes their
way to France. Ten thousand would be of enor-
value The Boche does not like the death that
flies
Scores of times l have been talking with Ger
man prisoners at the front when their own ma
chimes flew overhead" said officer of the intel
ligence service. Invariably the German was more
frightened than his captors. 1t is phase of ma
tional psychology which should recognize
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
Senator TiIlman.
triumph.

There has passed in the death of Senator Benja-
min R. Tillman one of the most picturesque and
most useful personalities of his generation. His
ptcturesuueness was of the kind that springs
hidden from native wit and rugged integrity.
"Pitchfork Ben" they called him in his earlier
Senatorial days, and he resented the
sobriquet But his aggressiveness was not that OF
the swashbuckler. 1t that of strong, courage
Gus man deeply devoted 10 the public welfare and
impatient of all insncerities What he believed in,
he believed in with all his mind and heart; and
whom he liked he liked with all his mind and soul.
AS is usual with such temperaments his hostilities
were as pronounced his friendships. He was
good hater and fighter unexcelled.
These were his qualities that stood out most
conspicuously when he first entered the Senate
nearly a quarter of century ago. in his unccnven-
tional dress and wholly unstuded manner In
those days the Senate was nothing like demo-
cratic q, body as now. 1t not elected by the
people and the whole was not in sympathy with
popular movements But it a punctiliously
dignifed body and believed above all things in
precedent. 1t not surprising, then, that so
plain 4 speaker as Senator Tillman shocked those
most potent, grave and revern'd Signiors." He
said what he thought and said it when he pleased,
and said it moreover with an incsiveness that never
failed to lind its mark.
But the shock to Senatorial conventionalities
gave way before Ions a serious study and last
to a cordial appreciation of the bluff Carolinians
basic virtues. His colleagues came to know him
keen and earnest thinker a worker whose
zeal never tagged, as an ardent seeker of truth,
as the enemy of shams as the friend of the people
With experience and service he grew in wisdom
in moderation. His earlier mission to tear
down the defenses of hypocrisy and privilege his
later years were given to building stronger the
fortresses of truth and freedom AS chairman
the Senate committee naval affairs he an
able as well as earnest student of the nations
maritime needs, and largely instrumental in
steering the great naval legislation of the
last three years. He a loyal supporter of the
Wilson Administration. an intense believer in all
the principles of democracy, American worthy
OF the country's virile traditions, Southerner
worthy of South Carolina.
In Russia Germany has something more than,
bear on her hands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
THE ALLIED FOOD SUPPLY. ENGLAND-By Frederic 4askin

stance the size of the ordinary butter chip and of
the thickness-or thinness-of a knife blade
So-called coffee is in many made from
chicory. Even the tea is very poor, and in Eng.
land this is the eliminating disaster, for what
would England be without her afternoon tea,
custom for which she is famous? Milk cream?
The Britisher can hardly recall the taste OF the
two latter. Never under any circumstances IL
real milk Or cream served in public eating
place. With coffee one is given a small pitcher of
hot water and pitcher of condensed milk diluted
with warm water No cereals are obtainable. Corn
flakes SHREDDED wheat and the like OF the past.
One can obtain oatmeal, called porridge but no
milk TO go with it and usually sugar.
There is apparently no shortage of salt or pep
per, although it is said that in the carly days OF
the England faced a salt famine, and, as a
matter of fact much of the salt served is said to
be pulverized bone. Ice cream is a delicacy,
luxury, which as far as England of today is
cerned might have been sacred 10 the table of
William the Conqueror. In fact it cannot be called
a luxury, for luxury is something that can be
procured at price and ice cream cannot be pro.
cured at price. There is not a soda fountain
England. Once in great while may find
candy shop. 1t is open only or two hours
during the day, however and scarcely any shop
will allow the customer to purchase more than
half shiling's worth Of what stuff it has offer
An American recently returned from the British
Isles tells of accidentally finding the original old
curiosity shop made immortal by the pen of
Dickens, tucked away in Portsmouth street. my
surprise was much greater" he affirmed, when
the next day | actually saw the first candy shor
which had seen in England
Taking it all in all, the gormet and the epicure
find little comfort in England today. Breakfast, q
roll-very, very hard-sugarless and creamIess
coffee, egg, porridge but with sugar or milk.
Luncheon, another hard roll, another cup of sugar
less and creamless coffee, a piece of fish,
omelette. Dinner, practically a repetition of
luncheon possibly with the exception of a taste
less salad. The bill-of-fare seldom varies from a
certain tiresome repetition. Once in a while pud-
ding is offered, or a tart, but it has sweetness
You always rise from the table more inclined to
draw up notch two in your belt than to give
it any slack. Never, if you in good health
and are endowed with the happy faculty of enjoy
ing you meals do you rise from the table with
the feeling of hunger completely satisfied. There
is always something lacking.
Under all these discomforts, these departures
from the old order of things, the people of Britain
maintain their courage and continue to make sac
rifces. 1t must be remembered that England
has always been land of plenty, a paradise for
him who caters his stomach. 1t is surprising
that the discomfort is borne so stoically
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09

I'VE must do utmost" declares the Ma
tionaI Food Administration, Ito see to it that the
bread ration of France is not cut down a single
ounce more France must have bread if it takes our
last bushel of wheat to give it to her
This appeal is prompted by the news that
again the French have reduced their daily bread
allowance, this time one-third. And the CORE
spondent adds, still she keeps on fighting
bravey and as well; the home folk keep on work
ing as is their won't That's France." Surely
no American worthy OF the can fail to
respond to this heroic self-denal with a resolve
to practice keener economy in the use of wheat
in order that noble allies may have to
go further in painful sacrifice For all her courage
and fortitude, France cannot keep fighting less
wheat bread than she now has. Let see to it
that out of our own supplies she shall have more.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
GermGny'S Idol

He is the cruelest creature that ever drew
breath" Thus the Countess Laura Turczynowicz
who is visiting America describes Hindenburg
She has lived through the frghtfulness of a Ger
man invasion of her native Poland; has witnessed
the systematic brutalities which the Huns
pride themselves has watched their foremost
cheftain he ground her helpless people,
women and children and aged men, under the
heel of his boosted Prussiansm; has studied his
countenance, his gesture and bearing; has seen
him as he is; and this is how she portrays
him:
You know his pictures That is just
the way he looks, only more so. He is
purple and red. 1 don't think it is apoplexy.
1t is temper and alcohol. He is the cruelest
creature that ever drew BREATH
And this is Germany's idol. This brute who
holds that the daughters of a land he invades
shall go as spoils to his soldiers and who sane
tions looting and murder treatment of defense
less civilians, this is the incarnate ideal of the
German nation. Is it to be wondered that the
Huns are barbarous, when consider whom
they adore?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
TRAVELETTE
BY NikSah
THE OLD ALE HOUSE


Some Philadelphians of sentimental and con-
vivial turn are disposed to regard the possible ad
vent of prohibition with gloomy mien, if for no
other reason than because it would mean the pass
ing of the old ale house Drury street near Thir
teenth.
1t is not age that gives flavor to the old ale
house. The legend on the rusty sign board which
states that it was established by Mary MCCLELLAN in
1870 does not count for much in city where many
taverns can trace direct lineage from the days Of
Penn. 1t is rather the garment OF tradition with
which the old tap-room has covered itself.
1t was there that this and that heavyweight
signed articles for an immortal bout. 1t there
that politicians Matched a celebrated deal about
which newspaper editorials still being written
and public speeches still being made. 1t was there
that many young genius found the inspiration
which changed him from Z Bohemian hack to a sue
cessful author. Over it all Mother Mcclellan pre-
sided with discipline at once gentle and stern.
The bTawls rare.
The old ale house is no less a landmark than
a sight The visitor is usually taken there in the
early afternoon and while he sips the ale from his
mug the attentive guide recounts the history add
ing line or two from personal reminisence The
ale house seems to fit all moods and to attract a
variety of minds. 1t is furnished in mission wood
after the fashion of the English inns of the
eighteenth century, but that is far as an attempt
at atmosphere has been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09

of the enlightened and thoughtfully patriotic
element of the Russian people; and it is in their
influence and cooperation that such expedition
is now being discussed would find its most
farreaching and most fruitful possibilities.
1t is exceedingly important. however. that the
movement be above suspicion of sinsterly selfish
motives Hence the desirability of joint under
taking by Great Britain. France, Italy the United
States and Japan instead of isolated effort
part of only one or two members of the group
Japan's proximity to the scene of the proposed ac
ton makes it logical if not indeed necessary that
she take important part. 1t would at be APP
propriate and helpful-vastly helpful-if China
went heartily into the project The presence of the
United States would be particularly reassurng to
Russian factions who are skeptcal OF Japan's good
intentions; and the participation of major AL
lies will give the expedition the composite charac
ter we'll as the actual strength required. The
details remain to be worked; only the broadest
outline of general principles has yet been init
mated. and that but vaguely The significant thing
is however, that there is to be an end to waiting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
Major John Purr0y Mitchell.

The untimely death of Major John Purroy
Mitchell brings nationwide and heart-deep regret
Though not yet turned forty, he among the
outstanding figures in American public life. AS
u leader OF anti-Tammany forces he showed a cour-
age and resourcefulness that caught the entire
country's imagination, and mayor OF the metTop-
oils gave proof or idealism at once sturdy and
splendid. 1t was characteristic OF him to enter the
army aviation corps with a view to the earliest
possible service i France That dream was not
realized, but he died in striving for it and died
truly for his country as ii he had fallen in the
fire OF battle. His a gallant personality. a
richly serviceable life. spirit worthy of mis- la
tons xnightlicst traditions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09

In Russia Germany has something than, a
bear on her hands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-09
A HERO EVERY DAY

Secretary Daniels has commended David Gold
man, mechinists mate, second class. for gallantry
in jumping overheard on the night of October 30
1917, and rescuing from drowning, Arthur G.
Palmer, water tender, attached to the u S. S.
O'Brien. AS a strong ebb tide was running and
Palmer was unable to swim, GoIdman'j prompt ac-
ton in jumping overheard saved his life Gold
man enlisted November %, 1911, at San Francisco
His mother, Katie H Goldman, resides at All
Moore street. Philadelphia, Pa.
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ne Journals Service Flag

II the sixty-one Atlanta Journal men
eTsd the service of their country. The
is in memory of Captain Meredith
} gave hi5 life on the French Battlefield.
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-12-17
CHRONOLOGY
OF THE GREAT
WORLD war
{ Continued from Pa. Two)

ment: Eve must either go on or go
UNDER
January 19--American troops
take ov,r sector northwest of Toul.
January 21--Sir Edward Carson,
minister without portfolio, resigns
from British war cabinet. London
reports resignation of Austrian min
istry.
January 22-Baron Rhondda, the
British food controller. DEGREES Tues
days and Fridays to be meatless days
in London-in other parts of king
dom, Wednesdays and Fridays.
January 26--Count Won Hertling
discusses President Wilson's war and
peace program and outlines Ger
many's peace program in the reich
stag.
January 26-Hangarlan cabinet
January 2S-Eleven ounce bread
rations effective In France.
January 29--Italians capture
Monte al val Bella with 1900 pris-
oners and 100 machine guns.
January 30-Germans kill thirty
six In Paris raid.
February 1-Argentine minister
OF war recalls military attaches from
Berlin and Vienna.
February 4-Trial Of Bolo Pasha
for treason begun in France.
February 6-American steamer
Alamance torpeoded, six Of crew IL
lost.
February 6-Tuscania AN Ameri.
can transport, torpedoed off coast Of
Ireland; 101 lost.
February 6-Hungarian cabinet
resigns on receipt Of demand from
Won Mackensen demanding start of
peace negotiations within four days.
February Y0-Russia declares a
state Of war with Germany.
February 12-British government
declines to recognize Brest-Litovisk
treaty.
February 12-President Wilson
addresses joint session on war aim.
February 13-Premier Lloyd
George sustained by test vote in
House Of Commons.
February 14-Bolo Pasha is found
guilty.
February 15-Germany decides to
renew war on Russia.
February 16-Sir William Robert
son resigns; succeeded by Sir Henry
Wilson.
February 17-Lord Northcliffe is
enemy countries.
February 22-American troops in
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-12-17
chemin des Danes sector.

Chemin des Danes sector.
February 22--Senate passes rail-
road enemy at Toul.
February 26--British hospital
ship Glennart Castle torpedoed in
British channel.
February a7-House passes alien
Stacker bill.
February 27--Japan proposes
Joint military operations with al
lies in Siberia to save military and
other supplies.
February 2S--Spanish cabinet re.
signs. House passes railroad control
bill. giving President power to fix
rates.
February 2S---House adopts rail-
road bill.
March Americans gain signal
victory in salient north Of Toul. Mai.
Gen. Peyton. c. March returns from
theatre Of war.
March 3--Kiev occupied by Ger
man and Ukranian troops
March 4--Treaty signed between
Germany and Finland.
March 5-Rumania signs prelim-
mary treaty of peace with central
powers.
Marcn 6--Announcement is made
that American troops are holding
four and half miles Of battle front
In France.
March Air raid on Paris, kill
ling thirteen. One mile of enemy
trenches on Lorraine front obliterat
ed by United States troops. Russian
capital moved from Petrograd to
Moscow.
! March 11--American troops &c
over the top at Toul.
! March 12--Bolo Pasha's appeal
from death sentence rejected.
March 13-German troops enter
Odessa.
March 15-French troops recap.
ture trenches held by forces Of the
Grown Prince since March /.
March 1-Senate passes daylight
saving bill.
March 2O-President Wilson ord.
ers all Holland ships in American
ports taken over.
March 21-President Wilson signs
govern .nent control bill.
March 21--Beginning Of big Ger.
man drive on fifty mile front from
Arras 70 La Fere. American artil.
| lery fire destroys enemy first and
second lire positions In Luneville
sector.
March 26-Germans occupy Fer
onne anil Baupaume.
March 26-British defeat Turks
: in Mesopotamia. Lloyd Geore ap'
peals for American achievements
March 27-General Pershing. in
France .offers all United States for.
/ ces wherever needed.
! March 29-Gen. Ferdinand Focf
chosen commander in chief Of all al
lied forces. President Wilson ord.
ers temporary suspension Of food
shipments excepting military sup
plies and concentration on sending OF
troops.
March 29-Seate extends selective