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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
Washington Sees AlsaCe-
Lorraine AS Main Bar to
Peace Pact at This Time
INDEPENDENT APPEAL
TO FRANCE AND RUSSIA
Original Views As To Belgium
Have Been Modified
by Chancellor
By Carl D. aroat

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Jan. 25.-The central
Iempires are angling for further dis
cussion with the United States and the
allies, but are not yet ready to go far
enough to bring peace now.
That conclusion was drawn by inter
national experts today from the Hert-
ling and Czernin replies to President
Wilson s and Lloyd-George 8 war aims
speeches.
The main baking point appeared to
be AlsaceLorraine.
Germany manifested NO intention of
"righting' or reconsidering the
wrong done France, as demanded by
tho British and American statesmen.
Her reply as to the first five points
of the Wilson speech were fully antic-
ipated.
Her answers to the sixth and eighth
points were regarded as subtle appeal
to Russia and France to talk peace in
dependently but scornful rejection of
her statement that she cannot talk of
cession of Alsaee-Lorrain will be the
French answer As for Russia, she APP
pears temporarily unfavorable to any
more peace parleys with Germany.
The answer to the seventh point was
regarded as q. distinct concession, in,
dicating that Germany has modified
her original views as to Belgium.
Omission Of part Of Hertling's re-
plies to the important ninth, tenth,
eleventh and twelfth points bearing
on Italy Austria, Poland and the Bal
kans, left officials curious as to what
the Germans thought about these very
big problems.
I1ertling's s demand that England
relinquish Gibraltar and other forti-
fled points along sailing routes is the
very first time in all the, German peace
"feclers' and peace proffNs that
such a scheme has ever been advanc-
ed. Observers here were emphatic in
declaring such a demand constituted,
on its very face, an insuperable bar to
England Is consideration of the Ger
man terms The foundation of the Brit
ish empire itself rests on such fort
resses as Gibraltar.
Czernin's speech was IEgarded as
far more coneiliatory than Hertling g
though authorities saw in Hertling' 8
tone something far more subdued and
diplomatic than Germany has issued
to date There was brusqueness, how
ever, that indicated German militar-
lists are still debating and that there
must be further fighting to accomplish
the American-allied aims. Experts here
have foreseen that the Teutons would
bid for a peace conference or for fur
ther statement of war aims, but have
warned that this by no means meant
that the Teuton feeling was sufficient
ly genuine to bring peace.
Reading between the lines, some
saw a reflection of internal Difficult
ties more marked than ever before,
but there was doubt that Germany is
convinced that her mill
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
OF ETNTEREALLIED
NATIONS WILL BE ACTUAL
IN FUTURE OPERATIONS

cussion of America 8 war problem the
nation is now going faster and more
smoothly than at any time; that it is
prepared to do its utmost in men and
supplies and that it has its ordinance
and quartermaster departments geared
to fresh efficiency under new leaders.
In return, the urgent suggestion will
doubtless be made that the allies must
be aggressive, not defensive.
If Bliss voices the view Of many
American military men he win inform
the allies that it is well to strike the
Germans despite the latter's preponder-
anee of nen-not wait for him to ae-
eomplish his long advertised offensive
and meet it only defensively.
Meantime, Admiral Sims viii be
American representative on the inter
allied naval council.
Between the two men, there must re-
suit closer working agreement for the
United States and her allies, military
men say.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Amsterdam, Jan. 25.-German Chan
cellor Hertling told the main committee
of the reichstag that the speeches of
Premier loydGeorge and President
Wilson contained certain acceptable
principles" to Germany, according to
Berlin dispatches received here today.
"'Concretely the outlines are unsatis-
factory the German chancellor insist
ed.
He demanded that "enemy leaders -
set forth "new proposals."
The German chancellor oft-post-
poned and eagerly awaited speech was
delivered to the reichstag committee
Thursday afternoon.
con January 5, the period expired for
cooperation among the entente looking
toward a general peace" Hertling said
in opening.
After that Germany was no longer
bound by her offer to the entente. She
had a free path to pursue separate
peace negotiations.
"Since then war aims speeches have
been delivered by Premier Lloyd George
and President Wilson. Lloyd George
showed an alteration in tone.
He no longer abused us, but he
showed an inclination for negotiations.
But l cannot go so far as the foreign
journals which have read in the speech
an earnest desire for peace, or even of
friendly feelings toward us.
Gin declaring he does not seek the
annihilation of Germany and never en-
tertained desire to destroy us, he even
CONTINUED ON nare sixA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
PHYSICAL DEFECTS
Barred BY DRAFT
Government Officials Startled
and Will Take Steps to
Find Remedy

Washington, Jan. E5.-Startled at the
physical defects of American manhood
revealed by the seleetive service, the
government has started campaign to
Tree the rising generation from like dis
ability.
Starting April 6, first anniversary of
America S entrance in the war, there
viii be inaugurated a "ehildren s
year twelve months devoted to saw
ing and Benetitting the lives of 1000
youngsters.
Approximately ten million women in
the country viii be furnished cards by
the federal children IS bureau and thru
the Council Of National Defense will
be called upon to abide by the regula-
ti0ns.
Here are the regulations:
First, immediate registration Of births
so that nursing and medical aid may be
provided where the parents are finan-
oially unable to obtain it.
Second, proper and thorough care by
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
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Washington, Jan. 25.-Secretary of
War Baker today asked Senator Cham
berlain formally for an opportunity to
make statement before the senate
military committee on giving the conn
plete summary of what has been done
by America in the war.
He proposes, in a big way, to answer
Chamberlain S charges against the war
administration. Ia mis- letter to Cham
berlain, the secretary held that justice
demanded that statement be made, in
view of the sacrifices and the spirit OF
officers and men of the army and busi-
nessmen who had given their aid to the
government in this time of stress.
Moreover, he suggested that the peo-
pie of the country are entitled to q full
answer.
Bakers request was made with di-
rect sanction of President Wilson. IL
Chamberlain grants the request, as he
undoubtedly will, Baker viii delve into
topics heretofore untouched by the SEN
ate committee testimony to prove his
contention that vast work had been
done on broad guage scale, with the
least possible delay or friction under
the circumstances. The secretary's iet-
ter says:
"My dear Senator Chamberlain:
HThe questions which have arisen
with regard to the conduct of the war
require an explicit statement from me
for the information of your committee
and generally for the information or
congress and the country
~ feel that in justice I owe such
a statement to the splendid officers and
men of the army, who have forgotten
themselves and labored with self sac
rifice and, as 1 think, success, in the
building of the great army. 1t is due
also to the great number of men Of busi-
ness and of affairs who have accepted
the invitation Of the war department.
TO come to Washington and brought
their business experience, their talent
and their Judgment to the work in hand.
And | think the people Of the country
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
vessel Held in Port

A Pacific Port, Jan. 25.-Beeause
the United States has not given recog-
milton to the Lenine-Trotsky govern
ment of Russia, the Russia volunteer
fleet corporation IS steamer Mini Nov
gorod was held in port here today
while officials tried to determine a
course or action. The owning company
is a Russian government concern which
still is loyal to Kerensky.
Two other vessels Of the same line
are en- route from Japan, it is said,
and probably viii be detained on ar
rival. Federal officials fear the YES
sells would be seized on the high seas
or in a foreign port by the Bolsheviki
if allowed to sail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
German Socialist Leader
Disagrees with Hertlin!

Berlin, via Amsterdam and
London, Jan. 25.-Philip Schei-
; demann, majority socialist lead
er, bitterly disagreed with
some points in Chancellor Hert
hng's outline of Germany's
views on the Wilson and Lloyd
: George speeches.
After Hertling finished speak
ing to the main reichstag COM
mittee, Scheidemann voices his
disagreement of the govern
ment S view. He declared the
submarine warfare. which had
. drawn America into the war,
/; had failed.
The socialist leader declared
; Hertling had not regarded :
. President Wilson 8 message as
: an honest declaration looking
. to peace.
. He likewise disapproved OF
: Hertling's statement that Al
. Lorraine must be German,
stating his belief that if the
. Belgian question was cleared
, up the Alsaee-LOrraine prob
: lem could be solved.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
AUSTRC-HUNCARY IS
ALMOST IN ACCORD
With WILSON'S Terms
Foreign Minister Count Czern-
in Differs Widely With
German Chancellor

Copenhagen, Jan. 25.-" Austria Hun
gary and the United States practically
agree not only on great principles of
new arrangement of the world after
the war, but our views approach on
several concrete peace questions" de-
clared Count Czernin, Austro-Hungar-
ian foreign minister, in a speech re-
ported in Vienna dispatches today.
The address was a frank and open
bid for discussion Of differences be-
tween Austria Hungary and the Unit
ed States, looking to a possible adjust
ment.
at is obvious,' Czernin declared,
that an exchange of views between
Austria Hungary and the United
States might form the starting point
Continued on page twol
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
PROHIBITION RATIFIED

Bismarck, n. D., Jan. 25.-By a vote
of 43 to 2, this afternoon, the senate
Of the special session of the North
Dakota farmer legislature ratified the
national prohibition amendments The
house having previously taken the
same aetion, Governor Frazier indi-
Gated he would sign the resolution to-
night North Dakota is the third state
in the union to ratify the amendment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Washington, Jan. 25.-President Will
son is suffering from a cold, which
eaussd tho cancellation of his appoint
mems today.
He was to have had a meeting Of the
cabinet at 800.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
ANSWER SWORD Not Trade"
Severe RiOting Is
Reported In Berlin

amsterdam, Jan. 25s Severe
rioting on Wednesday and
Thursday in Berlin was report
ed in dispatches reaching here
today. ~
One report asserted that
mobs were marching in the
streets demanding peace.
1t was regarded as of great
significance that Thursday s
newspapers had not arrived to-
day from Berlin as usual.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
GERMAN CHANCELLOR
PARTIALLY AGREES TO
WILSON PEACE TERMS

However, Won Herng ntepOses One InsurmOuntabe Bar
rier to Peace the Proposal That Great Britain Be Com
PEELED to Surrender the Fortress Of GbraIter -AusrO
Hungarian Foreign Minister Differs From German Ally
and Accepts In Main Principles Laid Down by President
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
BOLSHE YIKI MAY Be
RECOGNIZED SOON BY
THIS GOVERNMENT
Report To This Effect Now In
Circulation In Capital
of Russia
MAY BE RECOGNIZED

Petrograd, Jan. 25.-A re-
port that the United States
would recognize the Bolsheviki
government very shortly was
circulated in Petrograd today.
Officials refused comment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
Premier Has Resigned

Copenhagen, Jan. 25.-Resig-
nation of Premier Wekerle,
Hungarian premier, was again
reported here today, indicating
continued political unrest in
Austria Hungary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

\ Washington, Jan. 25. = The
\ senate mllitary committee TO-
X day granted Secretary Of War
K Bakers request to make a
< statement on America Is war
+ work. Baker is to appear Mon
< day at 10:30. The committee
X will not invite the house mili-
+ tary committee or any mem
< bers of either house or SEN
< ate to listen to Baker as he re-
K quested.
< Senator Chamberlain announc-
K ed there is no rule providing
X for joint sessions Of house and
1 senate committees.
We have extended our own
( rules to permit Secretary Ba-
4 ker to return. out of courtesy
to him, said chamberlain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
Prague workers Strike

Zurich, Jan. 25. = One hun
dred thousand workers struck
Thursday in Prague, dispatch
from Vienna asserted today.
Great throngs of strikers pa
raded the streets throughout
the day.
No Austrian newspapers have
been received here for several
days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Might put your streetcar fare receipts
in the safety deposit box along with the
other family treasures.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Theirs two things that you allus take
chances on at a country hotel-hash an
tn elevator Some fellers move T. tn
outskirts fer tn fresh air an then set
around home ever evenin' inhain
cigarette smoke.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
German assistance

Petroerad, Jan. 25-Confidence in
the looming assistance of the western
proletariat'' was expressed by Foreign
Minister Trotsky in speech to the
Of soviet deputies today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
PRESIDENT HAS COLD.

The "western proletariat" can only
mean the people of Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Petrograd, Jan. 25. - The people s
commissaries today wired the soviets
of Vladivostok and Harbin firmly to
resist the landing or entry of any Jap
anese or Chinese troops from war
craft.
The commissaries were informed that
Colonel Budd of the British army, just
arrived in Petrograd from Jassy, had
brought word of Rumania's Is desire
amicably to adjust the matters in dis
pute between that country and the
Bolsheviki government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Last week the Bolsheviki govern
ment was reported to have served
"a hour ultimatum on the Rumanian
government threatening war if Ruman-
ia did not instantly release Russian
and Austrian army officers and pun
ish Rumanian soldiers responsible for
their arrest.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25
Sends Letter to Chairman
Chamberlain Expressing
Desire to Appear
THAT REQUEST WILL
BE GRANTED CONCEDED
Representative Glass viii
1en House Members Just
What Has Been Done
BAKER WILL TESTIFY

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

Oregon: Tonight
and Saturday pro-
badly rain; mod
crate northwest
erly Winds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-25

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Floods in Brazil.

The native inhabitants Of Brazil
have lately been suffering from the
disastrous effects Of the flooding Of
the Amazon, whose relentless waters
have submerged the countryside for
hundreds of miles around. At regu-
lar intervals this mighty river over
flows its banks, and famous traveller
estimated that no fewer than 100000
natives have lost their lives during
the last five centuries through these
terrible floods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Dragging Road in Fall.

being puddled by the horses hoofs
and wagon wheels, can be smoothed
out and properly shaped before dry
ing then the ideal is attained, and
this smoothing and shaping is the
work accomplished by the road drag.
The water standing in pools and pud-
dies is spread out over q larger sur
face, so that it dries quickly, the min
ute holes or pores in the clay are
Smeared over and closed, making the
surface more nearly waterproof; the
ruts and holes are gradually filed
up and made smooth, and just enough
earth is moved toward the middle to
give the proper crown. The result is
a smooth, hard, well-shaped road
which will shed water and never be-
comes very muddy in wet weather
or very dusty in dry weather.
From the above discussion it can
readily be seen that dragging should
be done when the road is wet, or at
least when it is moist. The exact
time to drag any given road will de-
pend upon the character of the ROAD
material, and no exact rule can be
given which will fit all cases. If traf-
fic can be kept off from the dragged
portion for awhile then the road may
be dragged when it is very wet and
sloppy. bur if wagons are going to
follow right behind the drag. making
deep ruts as soon as the old ones
are filed up the dragging must be
deferred until the road has partly
dried out. Good Judgment and expert
ence on the part of the operator Will
soon tell him what is the best time to
drag any given road. Roads which
dry out quickly must be dragged I'M
mediately after rain, while others
may be allowed to dry for several
days before being dragged. Dragging
a dry road simply makes 1t dusty
Dragging should be done, if possible
after every rain, and as soon there
after as conditions are right.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
sURFAClNG THE FARM ROADS
Materials Ordinarily Used in Building
Roads Are Too Expensive-FeW
Good Suggestions.

! Many Of the materials ordinarily
emplovcd in road construction will be
found too expensive for use in improv-
ing the farm roads. One or more OF
the following will, however, usually
be found available and within the
means of the farmer for surfacing MS
roads and paths: gravel, mixtures OF
sand and clay, cinders, brickbats from
old buildings, brickyard waste anu
quarry waste. The material selected
should however, he hard enough to
withstand crushing under heavy loads
and possess sufficient binding power
to compact well and maintain nrm'
hard surface under oil ordinary wealth
er conditions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Notice.

The County Treasurer's office will be
open for the purpose of receiving taxes
from the 18th day of October, 1917, to
the 18th day of March, 1918.
All taxes shall be due and payable
between the 18th day of October, 1917,
and December 3lst, 1917.
That when taxes charged shall not be
paid by December 3lst, 1917, the County
Auditor shall proceed to add penalty
of one per cent. for January, and II
taxes are not paid on or before February
1st, 1918, the County Auditor will pro-
ceed to add two per cent. and five per
cent, from the 1st of March to the 18th
of March, after which time all unpaid
taxes will be collected by the Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1917 are
as follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Auditors Notice.

All persons owning property of any
kind whatsoever, or in any capacity, as
husband. guardian. executor, admins
traitor or trustees are required to make
returns of the same to the Auditor
under oath within the time mentioned
below and the Auditor is required by
law to add penalty of so per cent to
ell property that is not returned on or
before the Goth day of February in any
year.
All male citizens between the ages of
q and 60 years except those exempt
by law are deemed taxable polls. The
80 per cent penalty will be added for
failure to made seturns.
For the convenience of tax payers. |
or my representative will be at the fol-
lowing appointed places on the dates
mentioned to receive tax returns,
The office will be open to receive re-
turns from the first day of January till
the Goth day of Feb. 1918, as prescribed
by law.
J. R. ZIMMERMAN,
Auditor, E. c. S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
LARGEST Poisonous Reptile.

The Surucucu, known as the BUSH
master, is the largest poisonous reptile
in the world, and is fortunately rare
and found only in the depths of the
jungle and swamps, where man rarely
penetrates. 1t attains length of
twelve to fifteen feet; the color of its
body is rose, or rather yellowish pink,
with brown patterns and tints OF
purple. It's bite is almost always fatal.
Its fangs are an inch long and as much
as ten ounces of venom have been e2-
tracted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Eatiuue and Toxin.

The idea that fatigue is due to a
specific toxin, as suggested by WEIGH
art early in the century, has been a
popular one, but the late investigation
of Lee and Aronovitch at Columbia
university shows it to have no good
foundation. There is nothing, there
fore, to encourage the hope that an
antitoxin may be found. In the ex-
periments made with animal muscles,
a test muscle suspended in the juice
of fatigued muscle lost much in con-
tractile power, but the juice of non
fatigued muscle produced substantial
ly the same effect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
IMPROVE ROADS AND DRIVES
Where Any Considerable Amount OF
Hauling is Necessary Surface
Improvement IS Needed.

Roads and drives Immediately
around the farmyard and barns which
are used very frequently ore usually
iof sufficient importance to warrant
some surface Improvement. Very light
or extremely sandy soils cut up badly
in dry weather, while certain heavy
.and absorbent soils become very sticky
and soft during the rainy season.
Where any considerable amount OF
hauling is necessary, roads over soils
or this character may require to be
surfaced.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Women Better or Worse.

Women, when they are bad, are
worse than men and more disposed to
commit crime. When the sex which
is sweet by inheritance once becomes
degraded it falls into greater eXcesses
than the other Women are always
either much better or much worse
than men.-Bonaparte.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
Ihouuht and Faith.

Men who are seeking for knowledge
in regard to subjects as to which there
can, in the nature of things, be none,
might we'll ask themselves whether
there rs to be no sphere left in human
thought in which faith can operate.
1t was said Of Arnold of Rugby that
his mind could rest as quietly in the
presence Of doubt as In that Of discov-
cred truth. 1t is O great thing to be
able to believe where we cannot prove.
Exchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
{" ROAD .
DING
TIME FOR DRAGGING ROADS
Much Depends on Character of Road
Material-No Exact Rule Will
Fit All Cases.

If clay is mixed with water and
'puddled" and then allowed to dry a
hard, almost waterproof, and nearly
dustless material is formed. If a
smooth, well shaped road could be con-
Structed of this material it would
never become very muddy or very
dusty, and would be an ideal earth
road. Under ordinary conditions this
ideal is not realized, because, after
being puddled the earth dries in ruts
and holes which are rough while dry
and which hold water like dishes when
It rains. If the muddy road, after