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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
SENATE REJECTS
ALTERNATIVE TAX
HOUSE PROPOSED

WASHINGTON. oct 22.-The senate
finance committee today rejected and
eliminated from the SS,OOO.OOO.OOO war
tax bill the alternative war and excess
profits feature written into II by the
house The committee adopted an
amendment which still provides for war
and excess profits, but which does not
give the taxpayer an alternative meth-
Cd of computing his tax. nor the treas
ury department discretion 20 say
whether a concern shall pay war or ex-
cess profits taxes
The senate amendment VIII reduce
slightly the aggregate amount 10 pe
collected from war and excess profits
IT reduces somewhat the excess proflts
rates in accordance with the views OF
Secretary McAdoO. who has vigorously
urged that the excess profits rates pro-
vfded for vb the house be lowered
Under the house plan concern
would paw whichever OF the two taxes
war profits or excess proflts-WaS
higher. The senate plan provides that
upon excess profits up 20 20 per cent
a so per cent tax shall be paid, ana
on excess profits OF over 20 per cent,
n tax of SO per cent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
MotOrman Not Losing Any
Time

Z don't think anyone ever suffered
more from stomach trouble and bIoating
than have. 1 had 10 lay OF my run
more than half the time and could get
no help from prescriptions or medicine.
One Of my friends advised using Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy, put up by Geo. H
Mayr. Chicago chemist, which 1 found
10 be the greatest remedy ever put on
the earth 1 have not lost a day since
taking it II is worth its weight in
gold" II is a simple, harmless prepara-
tiOn that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays the
Inflammation which causes practically
All stomach. liver and intestinal all
ments. including appendicitis. One dose
viii convince or money refunded For
sale by druggists eve-ywhere.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
IN AUSTRIAN DEPUTIES
FORM OWN ASSEMBLY,

BASEL, oct 23.-The German-Aus-
trian deputies in the Austrian reichS-
rath have formed an assembly for the
purpose of conducting the affairs of the
Germanic people in Austria and have
issued a declaration announcing the
creation of the German state OF Aus
tria-"
Karl Zeitz, leader of the German So
cialiStS in Austria, has been elected
president of the new assembly. The
deputies have announced their desire to
bring about the autonomy of the Ger
mans in Austria and to establish rela-
lions with other nations, the assembly
has drawn up a resolution respecting
the form of government of the terri
tory occupied by Germans. The German
state OF Austria" will seek access to the
Adriatic sea, in agreement with other
nations. Pending the establishment of a
constitution, according to this program,
the people will be represented by the
reichstath deputies constituted as n
provisional national assembly. This body
will represent the Germans in Austria
in negotiations for peace and will eX-
ercise legislative powers. The executive
branch Will consist OF twenty members
who will have power to contract state
debts and administer interior affairs.
There has been evidence for some
time that the German people in Austria,
distrusting the wavering policy OF the
AuStro-Hung arian empire and rearing
its dissolution or that ii might draw
ensuring their own close unity with
the German empire
The German population in Austria
forms the center OF Austrian society
and is the largest of the many eth
meal elements in the kingdom. The CEN
population as 9,95O,000, out of total
~ 9S325- 900.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
RECIPE TO DARKEN
GRAY HAIR
4 Cincinnati Barber Tells How to
Make Remedy for Gray Hair.

Mr.. Frank Harbaugh, of Cincinnati,
o., who has been a barber for more
than forty years, recently made the
following statement:
Anyone can prepare a simple mix
ture at home, at very little cost. that
will darken gray hair, and make it
soft and glossy. To half pint of water
add l ounce bay rum, a small box Of
Barbo Compound and IA ounce glycer-
inc. These ingredients can be bought at
any drug store at very little cost. APP
ply to the hair twice week until the
desired shade is obtaineu. Ills will
make a gray-haired person look twenty
years younger. This is not dye, it does
not color the most delicate scalp, IS neg
sticky or greasy and does not rub on"
....- -. ..s (Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
BRITISH STORM DEFENSES
TO WEST OF MAUBEUGE

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-(Summary of
European Cables to the Associated
Press. british troops again are storm
ing the German defenses west of Maui
beuge. The new attack, launched early
today between Solesmes and LIE Cateau.
is reported to be making good progress.
Field Marshal Haig in driving for
ward on the seVen-mile front north OF
LIE Cateau also is increasing the menace
to Valenciennes, through the western
suburbs of which the British are fight
ing. North of Valenciennes the city has
been outfianked by the capture of Bruay.
1t is not probable the Germans will be
able to hold out in Valenciennes.
Once the Scheldt is crossed here the
British will be in position to threaten
seriously both Mons and Maubeuge.
Between LIE Cateau and SoleSmeS the
British are on the high ground east or
the Selle river and it is from this favor
able position today'S attack was begun.
The German resistance here has been
bitter, as the line is vital to the Sc
curity of the German defenseS over a
wide front to the south and southeast.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
BRITISH GAIN MILE IN
DRIVE BEYOND SOLESNIES

Marshal Haig's new attack this morn
ing between LIE Cateau and Solesmes the
British advanced a mile on a front of
from five to six miles, according to
dispatches from the battle front.
North of the town they have forced a
crossing of the Scheldt, while on the
south they have reached the western
bank of the river on four-mile front
from Brieulles to BleharieS.
South of lie Cateau the enemy is re-
sisting stubbornly French attempts to
cross the Serre river and take in the
rear the German positions east of the
Disc. South of the railroad junction of
Montcornet, the French have made
progress between Nizy-Le-COmte and LIE
Thour.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
1 PTTRE OF VALTNCIENNES
SEEMS MATTER OF HOURS

LONDON, Oct. 23.-Valenciennes, the
great communicated. center which forms
the principal western defense Of the
line of resistance has been penetrated
by British troops. Announcement of its
complete occupation is expected hourly.
CMaubeuge lies just twenty miles east
Of ValencienneS. Mons, which became a
historic spot i'll the great British retreat
through FLANDERS in the early days OF
the war, IS eleven miles north of Maui
beuge. great part OF the interveninS
territory between these two cities and
Valenciennes is difficult wooded cOun-
try
North of VaIenciennes, the British
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
COUGHS And COLDS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
DR.. Kings New Discovery Used
Since Grant Was President
Get : Bottle Tods=

1t did it for your grandma, for your.
father. For fifty years this well-known
cough and cold remedy has kept an
old.
For half a century druggists every
where have sold it. Put a bottle in your
medicine cabinet. You may need it in
hurry. Sold by druggists everywhere,
soc and $40.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

penetrated deeply into the great Rails
mes forest. They also drew closer TO
Journal and advanced north and south
of that city, practically surrounding 1t
from the south by reaching the Scheldt
at BruyelleS.
Progress was made by the BelgianS
and French on practically the whole
front between the Dutch border and
Journal. The Belgians cleared the en-
tire west bank of the Rarenburg canal
except at Ooverbroeck. The French ad-
yanced nearly two miles south of
Deynze, crossing the Lys near Vive-St.
BagoH-
French troops pushed the Germans
back again in the --Srre valley. clear
ing the south bank of the river as far
east as Mortieres.
Fierce fighting was resumed in the
region east of NOuziers., In the face
of German counter attacks, CZecho-
Slovaks, cooperating with the French,
recaptuTed the village of Terron-sur-
Aisne four miles north of VouZiers.
In the Balkans, the French have
reached the Danube at Lompalanka, and
now hold the south bank of that river
on a front of nearly 20 miles in Bull
garian territory, facing the Rumantan
frontier.
Serbian, NIontenegrin and French de-
tachments continue to cut the rear
guards of the retreating Austro-Ger-
mans to pieces, taking numbers OF
prisoners and great quantities Of ma
teriaI
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
YANKS TAKE BOTS DE FORET
IN MOST STUBBORN FIGHTING

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Tuesday,
Oct 22-(By the Associated Press.)-
In the face of stubborn resistance, Amer
lean forces today cleaned up Bots de
Foret, just west of Brieulles, capturing
seventy-five prisoners, many of them
machine gunners who fought to the last.
The fight for Bots de Foret began week
ago and has been one of the most stub
born since the beginning of the Meuse-
Argonne offensive.
The Americans fought with determi-
nation. At times they fell back under
terrific pressure and then rushed for
ward with all their might. On Monday,
they reached the line crossing the north
ern half of the wood and completed their
task today. Among the prisoners were
several officers. The enemy elung to the
wood with tenacity, owing to the fact
that the cleaning up of this place en-
dangers the commanding positions of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

WASHINGTON. oct 92.--AN printed
matter mt out h. or in tho interest 90
he Industrial WorEers Of the World
has been barred from the Canadian
nails. Postmaster General BurlesOr
today nAified rostmasters not to each
such master destined for Canad
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

DNs NENV99-N , V7lL Ia 7
tive in all forms of
catarrh, bronchial IT.
ritatiOn, asthma, ca
tarrhal headache and
ear troubles that may
lead to dea fneSs. You
will breathe better
and feel better after
using it.
For ten cents Tin
coin or stampsl
small package will
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
u1cFoRY GAVE FOE FocH

is being raised here for the purchase
OF a carved and jeweled walking stick
OF hickory cut from the Guilford IN
c. battle-ground TO present to Marshal
Foch as a Christmas gift.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
SAYS PRESIDENT FAILS
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

BASEL. Tuesday, Oct 22.-Ohc1al
comment in Vienna on President Will
sons answer TO the Austrian note eX-
press a complaint that il does not an
swer the precise question put forward,
and that il is necessary to again ask
the presidents attitude toward an ar
mistic and the accomplishment OF
peace, according to adViceS received
from the Austrian capital.
II is added that officials say there is
a contradiction in the reasons given by
Mr.. Wilson in justifying his refusal to
enter into peace negotiations and his an
swer to Baron Burian on September 10.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
GERMAN WITHDRAWALS
ADMITTED BY BERLIN

BERLIN, Oct. 23.-CVia London-)-
been pressed back to the eastern out
skirts of Vichte (eight miles west of
Audenarde), the war office announced
today.
South of Marie, the Germans evacu-
ated the Bridgehead which they had de-
Tended temporarily.
along the Serre they withdrew in
the reginn of the Snunha-,,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
0uakes In Guatemala;
150Persons Are Dead

PANAMA, Oct. 23.-There have been
severe earthquakes in Guatemala and
80 persons are dead, according to re-
ports received here from Guatemala
Much property damage also has been
caused
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

made into cigarettes, also some Remedy for
smoking in pipe and a neat little pipe.
Months supply, either form. costs one dollar
and twenty-five cents. Address THE BIOS
SER COMPANY, Box 4172, Atlanta, Ga.
(Advf \
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
flENOH UAIN 2 IO .
MILES AND REACH SERRE

LONDON, Oct. 23.-Q p. M)-North-
east of Laon French troops have reached
the lien of the Serre river, having made
an advance of two to three miles on an
al HI 10 front
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

Staff dispatches yesterday reported
which was CAPTURED by the Americans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
BRITISH ATTACK BETWEEN
LIE CATEAU AND SOLESMES

LONDON, Oct. The British began a
new attack today on the front between
LIE Cateau and SoleSmes, south of Val
enciennes, Field Marshal Haig an
nounceS.
The British have captured Bruay.
two and one-half miles north of Valen-
ciennes, and have reached the west bank
of the Scheldt.
The statement fellows:
"At an early hour this morning odr
troops attacked OF the lie Cateau-SoleS-
mes front and are reported to be making
good progress.
Farther north, between Valenciennes
and Journal, we have taken Bruay and
reached the west bank of the Scheldt at
BleharieS and Espain. Considerable re-
sistance was encountered on this front
yesterday and sharp fighting took place
in which our troops pressing the enemy
vigorously inflicted many casualties
upon him and drove him from his posi-
tions, capturing a number of prisoners"
FRENCH GAIN 2 TO 3
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

You InhaIe and ExhaIe This Medica-
ton and-Away Goes Your Catarrh

ca tarrh who would like to know how they can
stop catching cold after cold, for they must
realize that sooner or later this may lead TO
serious deafness and injury to the system in
general
Dr. Blosser a respected physician, and for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
respected physician, and for

fOrty-three years an
enormously successful
specialist in catarrh,
is the discoverer of a
plea SAINT, direct meth
cd that can be used
by man, woman or
child.
His Remedy is
made from medicinal
herbs, flowers and
berries, which you
smoke in a dainty
pipe or cigarette, and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
HUNGARY AND AUSTRIA
IN CAAIOUFLAGE PLOT?

WASHINGTON, oct. 23.-Hungary,
Essentially Germanized," is working
hand in hand with Austria to prevent
disruption of the dual monarchy and the
military defeat of the central powers.
according to advices from Rome today.
that the recent manifesto announcing
the actual separation of the Hungarian
government, including its army and its
The belief was expressed in Rome
diplomatic corps, from Austria, was but
a link in an extended plan of the Ger
manized Hapsburgs to deceive the en-
tente and the oppressed nationalities OF
the cnnglonerate enpire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
HAIG LAUNCHES DRIVE
UPON HUN DEFENSES
WEST Of MAUBEUCE
PARIS, Oct. 23.-The British are in
Valenciennes, it was learned today.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. Is
(By the Associated Press. THE town
of Brieulles, on the western bank of
the Meuse, which has been stubborn
IL defended by the Germans has been
given up by the enemy.
THIS is the latest point at which the
Amer leans have driven a dent in the
German defenses, despite the fact that
the enemy resistance is still as strong
as formerly.
The Germans set fire to Brieulles late
Tuesday and American patrols early to-
day reported that the Germans had
Withdrawn from the town.
Heavy fighting is taking place in the
region of Grand Pre-, on the western
end of the American sector. A bitter
struggle, also, is taking place in the CEN
ter of the line. The Germans are hold
ing Bantheville in strength and along
the acknowledgements road every
available point has been fortified with
machine guns.
Throughout last night the Germans
Eombarded the greater part of the Amer
lean front and the roads far to the rear
Improved visibility today resulted in
orpa aerial activity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
AMERICAN PATROLS ENTER
BRIEULIaES, LEFT BY HUNS
BY FRED S. FERGUSON

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE. oct. 23.-Brieulles has been
recaptured The important, defense
point on the Mouse, south of Dun, was
entered by American patrols today, aft
er the Germans had evacuated. The
enemy following their withdrawal from
the village began Smelling it vigorously.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
Bowels Acting Properly?

They ought to, for constipation makes
the body retain waste matters and i'm
puritieS that undermine the health and
play havoc with the entire system. DR..
Kings New Life Pills are reliable and
mild in action. All druggists. 25c.
(AdVt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
OCCUPIED POLAND
IS SURRENDERED BY
AUSTRIA, REP 0 7

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 23.-The Austrian
authorities in the part of Poland occu-
pied by the Austrian armies have for
mally handed over the administration
TO the Polish authorities. says vi
emma dispatch TO the Nossische Zeitung,
of Berlin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25
[EASURES TAKEN FOR
HUNGARIAN INDEPENDENCE

PARIS, Oct. 3.-tHavas.) pleasures
are being taken to carry into effect the
proclamation of Emperor Charles con-
ferring independence on Hungary, says
a Zurich dispatch to the Petit Parisien.
II is reported that Count julius An
Grassy wiz be the Hungarian foreign
minister.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

1nhale the YapOr into all the air passages. 1t
contains no tol&cco, even though it is used in
the manner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

Hitherto Austria and Hungary, al
though having separate ministries for
the administration of internal affairs,
have had one minister in common for
each of the departments of foreign at
fairs, war and finance.
Count Andrassy is a former premier
of Hungary and has figured prominently
in efforts toward peace.
DRENGTnENT FATS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

The German and Austrian govern
ments early in the year agreed TO give
independence to former Russian Po-
land. The step now taken by Austria
probably IS in keeping with the agreC-
ment.
The portion of Russian Poland &C
cupied by Austrian troops probably is
not very great.
r-..rrrrnr a N rnr-rnrrntlI.,.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-25

The entire second corps includes the
Fourth division of the regular army, the
Thirtieth (Old Hickory division Of
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and District of Columbia national
guard the Thirty-sixth division of Mis-
souri, and Kansas national guard, and
the Seventy seventh New York and
Eighty second Georgia, Alabama and
Florida national army men.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-06

lish, in every camp in France, Hut
ment equipped with libraries, daily
newspapers, games, light refresh
ments, etc. These centers. seven o.
which are already in operation. are
the headquarters of devoted CHRIS
tian women who, as officers Of the
Salvation Army, are devoting their
every moment to this work.
The work If the women Officers in
France has received much praise
from the officers and men in Perish
ing army. When the first snow
storm of the season had whitened
chilled the American camps the
Army" girls stayed up all through
the night making steaming hot cot
fee, which they carried to all Of the
American boys on guard duty. The
men, who were shivering from the
cold, received the coffee with much
gratitude.
ut was hard work" wrote one of
the girls, "and we were all cold and
wet, but not nearly so cold and wet
as the men on post who had to fight
their way forward and backward
through the falling snow and wind.
You should have heard them thanh,
US for the coffee, which we gave
them every half hour or So"
Quite as interesting are the letters
that come from men serving their
country in France. Il am hanging
out at the Salvation Army Hut most
of the time writes one boy to his
mother, "and the four American
women make it seem more like home
than any place | know. They serve
cake and chocolate every evening. All
Of the fellows like it."
The soldiers of the Expeditionary
Forces are we'll equipped with money
but have little chance to use it legi-
timately. The officers of the Saliva
ton Army are making an effort to
get them to save, so that when they
are discharged from the service they
may have funds to tide them over
until they can secure work. Money
deposited at the Hutments is trans
mitted TO any person or bank in the
United States without charge to the
solder. and where soldiers are will
ing to send money home. they have
IN many cases been persuaded to buy
Liberty Bonds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-06
SAILOR BOYS WIN
IN DOUBLE HEADER
BASKETBALL GAMES

In the double header basketball
games at the y. NJ. &. y on Thurs
day night. the Marines and the Navy
teams won from the Y. NJ. {. \. and
the High school teams Both games
were ON the verge Of thrills ali the
way through, and this being the first
games Of the league schedule, teams
played for victory from start 20 finish,
with the object of taking the first Of
the series. The first game ended IL
a score Of 80 to Il in favor Of the
Marines, their opponents being the
''Y'' team. The game between the
Navy boys and the High School end
ed in score Of % to Il, in favor az
the Navy boys.
In the first game Sloan played eN
CeIlently for the winners. and was
obIy backed up ny FosteY ana HaCh,
who threw six goals each The losers
played good, but were down on ac-
count OF an evident lack Of practice
and team work generally.
For the Navy bove, Bradshaw starred
shooting many goals, whole McNoy
and olsen did the sharp shouting for
the High boys. The box scor~ f"l-
lows:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-06
bAPT|STS At THE
STATE CAPITAL IN
BUSINESS MEETING

Tallahassee. Fla, Jan. 81 Spec-
ialj: The annual social and bust
ness meeting of the members of the
First Baptist Church of Tallahassee
was held last night in the auditor
ium of the Church, the pastor, Rev.
J. Dean Adcock, presiding. The vari-
Gus departments of the Church rem
dered their several reports showing
healthy condition in all the Church
life and work Clerk W. H. Rugcley
reported for the past year a net in
crease of siXty-seven members over
1916. The treasurer. Mr.. A. Pich-
ard. N his report showed that the
financial condition of the Church was
the best in its history, all bills being
paid with a balance in the bank. The
Sunday School report for the year
was presented by Superintendent n.
A Bitch. showing that organization
to be holding the high ground occupied
year ago and growing. The Sun
day School had contributed nearly
a thousand dollars to various caus-
es, including a Christmas gift of
eighty one dollars to the suffering
Armenlans.
The Ladies' Aid rendered an an
nual report through their secretary,
Mrs. NJ. c. Mcintosh. showing over
two hundred dollars contributed for
local charities and hundreds Of gar
ments given to the poor. Mrs. O G,
kendrick. President of the Mission
AIRY Union. rendered report Of the
past years work for that organiza-
ton: more than two hundred dollars
had been contributed to missions.
aud to education by the Union in
1916.
The b. Y. r L, the Juniors and
Sunbeams showed excellent results
from their labors.
The Church adopted unanimously
the budget for 1918 of one hundred
and four dollars per Sunday a. the
minimum amount, exclusive of what
the Sunday School and the women Of
the Church and young people VIII
endeavor to give It was also un-
animously voted that every member
Of the Church would make every eff
fort possible to Worthily entertain
the State BAPTIST Convention which
is TO be held in Tallahassee on the
18th and 10th of this month.