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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
SENATOR SMITH TALKS
OF RAILROAD POLICY
South Carolina LaWnaker Ex-
plains Workings of Gov
eminent Control
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
WASHINGTON, March s. Senator
Smith, of South Carolina, chairman of
the senate committee of interstate com
merce, today commented on the gov
eminent railroad ownership bill. which
has just been agreed to by the conferees,
particularly as 1t applies to southern
interests.
The conferences on the railroad bill
have reached a final agreement" he
said. The rate question was the prin-
cipal one at issue, The proposition
which discussed with President Wilson
and Mr.. McAdoo was finally adopted.
1t is in effect that the president shall
initiate rates and they shall be effective
until the interstate commerce commits
sion, after full and complete hearing
shall issue its findings and orders, but
the proposed law provides that in con-
sideFing such rates the commission shall
give due consideration to the fact that
the railroads are now being operated as
unified and coordinate system as
radically differing from separate and
distinct roads under separate and dis
tinct management operating as a COM
petitive system.
There was also retained in the bill
that section of particular interest to
certain states providing that the police
laws and regulations of the several
states shall continue in full force and
effect except in cases where they af-
feet the movement of troops and war
munitions.
THE taxing powers of the states as
to railroad property is certified to the
| effect that no state shall levy, assess or
collect any amount of taxes from rail-
roads within the state in excess of the
rate on which such taxes derived from
railroad property shall bear to the who;s
taxes collected in the state the year
previous to federal control
"These are perhaps the points of
greatest interest to the individual states
and for which resolutely stood in the
commitet of the senate, on the floor OF
the senate and in the conference COM
mittees. L am greatly gratified that I
have not only been successful in OBJ
tanning these points. but finally sue
ceeded in having the administration to
agree to my viewpoint"
In the section referring to the po-
lice power of the states, it was amend
ed in the house by Congressman ". F.
Stevenson, of South Carolina. so as to
make the exercise of the police power
definite. clear and unmistakable The
language of that particular section as
amended by Mr.. Stevenson was retain
ed in the conferees' agreement mainly
by the insistence of Senator Smith.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12

From the Congressional Directory, pub
lished by the United States Government
WIN. E. Mason, Senator from Illinois, was
elected to the 5Oth Congress in 1887, to
the 51st Congress in 1S91-defeated for the
SIND Congress 1s92-Elected Senator 20 tAs
55th Congress 1897 20 1893
Senator Mason is Low Congressman from
the State of Illinois.
senator Mason's championship Of Pure
Food and Drugs legislation, his fight for
the rural free delivery system, and his
strong advocacy of all bills favoring labor
and the rights of the masses as against
trusts and combines makes him a national
figure at Washington and endeared him to
the hearts of the working and the
great masses of people throughout the
United States. Senator Mason has the dis
t1nction of being one of the really big H-=E
of the nation. His strong endorsement Of
Nuxated Iron must convince any intelligent
thinking reader that it must be a prepare
tion Of very great merit and one which the
Senator feels is bound to be of great value
TO the masses Of people everywhere, other
wise he could not afford TO lend his name
to it, especially after his strong advocacy
of pure food and drugs legislation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
FRETFUL BABIES
NEED A LAXATIVE

When your baby is cross and fretful
the chances are it is constipated and
that a mild laxative is all that is neces-
sary to make it comfortable and happy.
Inactive bowels are the cause of as
much discomfort to children as to older
people, and unless the condition is
promptly relieved is very apt to develop
serious illness.
For children there is nothing that
will act more easily than the combina-
ton of simple laxative herbs with pep
sin that is sold in drug stores under the
name of DIR. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin.
1t does not grippe and is free from opiate
or narcotic drugs. is pleasant to the
taste. and positively effective; children
like it and take 1T readily.
If you have never tried this simple,
inexpensive remedy, get a bottle OF
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin from your
druggist and have it in the house to use
the next time any of the children seem
out of sorts A trial bottle can be OBJ
tanned, free of charge, by writing to
Dr. w. Is. Caldwell, AIS Washington
St, Monticello, Illinois, for whom this
advertisement is published.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12

BERGER INDICTED
BY FEDERAL JURY
He and Four Other Socialists
Charged With Interfering
With United States ProSecu-
ton of the War

CHICAGO, March 9.-An indictment
charging former Representative Victor
l.. Berger. of Wisconsin, with interior
ring with the United States prosecution
of the war was handed down by the
federal grand jury.
Others indicted were Adolph Germer
national secretary of the Socialist party
J. Louis Engdahl, William f. Kruse and
Irwin st. John Tucker.
The men are charged with obstruct-
ing recruiting, causing disloyalty and
interfering with prosecution of the war.
The indictments were returned Febru-
airy ?. but We're suppressed until today
by United States District Attorney
Clyne.
Rev. ST. John Tucked is head of a
so-caIled hobo college in Chicago. He
has been identified with Socialists here.
Mr.. Berger recently announced his can
didacy on the Socialist ticket for United
States senator.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12

now given out in Washington, while the
German government long ago discon-
tinued the practice of posting in towns
the names of the killed or wounded from
those towns.
It is the intention of the department
to give out the lists as soon as they
are received from abroad, it was eX-
planned Until further notice one list
a day will be published by the adjutant
generals office, mimeographed copies
being provided for newspaper CORE
spondents.
After explaining the departments ac-
ton, General March today expressed
the opinion that "the patriotic press"
would sustain the ruling.
Adiutant General Mccain tonight re-
lterated that there is no cause for
anxiety among the relatives of soldiers
in France. and that all relatives of men
killed. wounded or dying from any
cause viii be notified Immediately.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
II SHIPS COMPLETED
BY j. s. IN FEBRUARY
Tonnage of 100000 Built in
North by American
Yards

WASHINGTON. March 9.-America's
shipbuilding program was advanced by
the completion and delivery in Febru-
airy of II ships with a tonnage of $780,
700. Shipping board officials today es.
timated that the March deliveries would
reach a total of % ships of 1925
tons.
Besides the ships delivered there
were launched in February fifteen ves-
sells of 1900 tons. The March launch
ings, it was said, probably will reach
80 vessels with a tonnage of 220,591.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
Wins
Brush Over Overman Bill

WASHINGTON, March S.-Adminis-
tration forces today won the first test
of strength in the senate judiciary
committee on the Overman bill, spon-
sored by President Wilson to give him
greater powers in co-ordinating and
reorganiizng government departemnts
and agencies during the war.
Byl 10 to z, the committee voted
down resolution by Senator Reed. of
Missouri, democrat, to have members
of the cabinet inform the committee of
legislation believed necessary or de-
sirable. Three Republican members
Joined seven Democrats, defeating the
resolution.
Neither faction regarded the vote as
finally indicative of action on the Over
man measure or settlement of the COM
mittee's controversy over the bill
Senators voting for the Reed resolu-
tion included Smith, of Georgia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
Tucker Son of Dean
Of Alabama Diocese

MOBILE, Ala, March 9.-rRev. Irwin
st. John Tucker, indicted at Chicago to-
day on the charge of interfering with
recruiting, is the son of Very Rev.
Gardiner c. Tucker, of Mobile, dean of
the Episcopal diocese of Alabama and
prominent throughout the south. Tuck
er is a former Chicago, New Orleans
and New York newspaper man and con-
Quoted an Episcopal mission in New
York on a houseboat on the East river.
He was in Mobile about two months
ago in charge of a prominent church.
His present address is at Houma, La
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12

Oppressed Feeling in chest. Choking Sens
mRTioniu throat. Painful TO lie on left side,
Sinking or smolhering Sensation. pif5-
cult BreathinR. Heart Dropsy or Swelling
Officer 5r ankfess II you have one or more OF
the aoovs symptoms, don't fall to use DIR. ms
mans eE "a Tablets, Not a secret medicine
It's said that one person out OF every four mas =
weak heart Probably three-fourths Of these 90
not Know IL, and hundreds wrongfully treat them
selves for the Stomach, Lungs. Kidneys or
Nerves. Don't take any chances when DR.
hansmans Heart Tablets are within your
reach More than l0e0 endorsements furnished
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
Tells why chicks die

E. J. Refer, the poultry expert. SIS Refer Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo, is giving away free valuable
Dook entitled white Darrhoea and How to Cure it
This book contains scientific facts white diarrhoea
and tes how simple home solution sa suss th
All poultry should certainly Wrts Mr. kssfs
Or Of these valuable FREE hookn-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
Diplomatic Bill Passes

WASHINGTON, March carrying
a total of sS,OOO,OOO, the annual diplo-
matte and consular bill passed the SEN
ate late today. 1t had already passed
the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
What Senator Mason Says
CHICAGO, ILL.

CHICAGO, ILL"
Gentlemen
1 often said uld recommend medi-
cine any kind l believe that the doctors place
However, after the hardest political campaign of my
life, without chance for vacation had been start
ing court every morning with that horrible tired
feeling describe. l advised to try
Nuxated Iron. AS pioneer in the food and drug
legislation l first loath to try advertised
remedy advising with my medical friends
| a The results have been beneficial
in my own case, 1 made up my mind to let friends
it, and at liberty to publish this
statement If you. desire. now SO years of age
and 1 feel a remedy W hch will build up the
strength and increase power of endurance of
at my age, known to the world.
Yours truly,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
Former limited States
Senator Mason,= Pioneer
Pure Food and Drugs Legislation Father of Ruo Free Delivery System
.> Says NaAr0ted Iron

Increased HIS Power and Endurance
so Much, That He Feels 1t Ought
to Be Made KnoaOn to Every NerU-
Ous, Run-doUh, AnGemac Mon,
Woman, and Child.
Opinions of DR.. Ferdinand King, NeW
York Physician and Medical Author;
DR.. James Francis >utliUan, formerly
Physician of Bellevue Hospital (Out-
door Dept.) NeW York and the Vest
chester County Hospital; Former
Health Commissioner Vim. r. Kerr, of
the city of Chicago and Others.
What SouaFor Macon Savs
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
SEMLEEKY JOURNAL ATLANTA

TRENCHES Americans
n r rs hospital
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12
your HEART

,Does Il Elutter, PaIpirafe
or skip Beatag Hsve yOu
l>horfness Of Breath, Ten
sderness, Mum bress, or
Pain In left side. Dizziness,
Faintiag Spells. spots be.
fore eyes, Sudden Starting
in sleep. nervousness,
Hungry or Weak SPELLS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-12

that | believe my own
great physical activity,
is largely due today to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-31
DON'T WANT GERMAN
TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
American Defense Society Is Con.
Quoting Nationwide E1u-
cationa1 Campaign.

New York, Dec. 31.-A nationwide
campaign is being conducted by the
American Defense society to eliminate
, the teaching of German in the schools
throughout the United States. In a
letter written the principals of public
schools, private schools and colleges
throughout the country the society
urges that French. Italian. Spanish
and Russian should be given pronff-
nence i'll the curriculum with 8, view
to strengthe ming trade relations be-
tween these countries. The letter
which is signed by Dr. William T.
Hornaday, reads:
Reports are rife that with the
ending of the war there is to be an
attempt made to force upon our Am
erican youth the language of the peo-
pie whose hands are stained with the
blood of their fathers and brothers.
The German language has been used
as weapon directed at the heart Of
America by German propagandists.
1t is the opinion of many Of our
prominent educators that German is
not an essential in any course Of
study, and it Is to be hoped that our
American youth will not permit it's
being forced upon them for any rea-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-31

Blue, has charge of the legislation af-
fecting the project,
There seems to be no doubt that
Congress will promptly sanction the
matter. A wrong impression has been
created by "a, press report that the
government was to locate a tubercu-
losis hospital at Dawson Springs.
Already the Dawson Springs Bust
ness Mems Association has raised
100000 to purchase the first 1000
acres required by the governm emit.
The Dawson committee is composed
of I, n. Day, Will P. Scott, William
Lynch and Fred Besher.
1t is proposed that the second 1000
acres he purchased by the citizens of
Christian county. and a committee, of
which H. NJ, Frankel is chairman, has,
assured Mr.. Troendle that it will have
no difficulty in raising $4,000, which
is all that will be needed.
Evansville merchants who are mem
beers of the Evansville Chamber of
Commerce say they will subscribe
$4,000 for the purchase of another
1000 acres, extending in the direction
of that city. The park will take in
portions of Christian, Hopkins and
Caldwell counties and options have
been obtained on all Of the land
needed.
Dawson is near both the country s.
geographical center and the center of
population. The ridge lying along the
HopkinsvilIe-D Dawson road which is
to be the site of the institution, is SOS
average temperature is sixty-six de-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-31
U.S.. To CONSTRUCT
IMMENSE HOSPITAL
Soldiers Back From France Will
Get Medical Treatment

HepRtnsv1lle, Ky, Dec. 31.---That
the governmental project to construct
the central hospital of the War Risk
Bureau near Dawson Springs Is one
OF vast magnitude is not generally
understood by the people of this re-
Eion. so quietly have the plans been
worked out.
In addition to a sanatorium of ST.
100000 initial cost, there will be a
government park which may embrace
as rnuCh as ten thousand acres, with
scenic beauties unrivalled. These in
Guide tho Cliffs Of Dawson, famous
as one OF Kentucky's beauty spots
N. V. Perry, who is chief architect
OF the Public Health Service, and
Theodore r.. Troendle, of Hopkins
Vile, who has spent months at Wash
ington to interest officials in the ad-
vantages of Dawson, will meet with
business men OF Hopkins Christian
and Caldwell counties and they will
select tho site or the big institution
More than two months ago Secre-
tagy of the Treasury McAdoo definite
~ stated to the House Grounds and
buildings Committee that the War
RISK Bureau mad selected Dawson as
the site OF the central hospital and
the first of the kind built in America
1t Is the outgrowth of the War Risk
Bureau, itself a new thing, and is not
under the supervision Of the War De-
p&rfment as generally supposed. In
fact those who are to be under treat
mant in the hospital will be dis
charged soldiers who are receiving
benefits under the terms of their gov
ernn emit insurance.
These policies, which are issued up
to $4,000, provide for medical and
hospital treatment for diseases result
ing ff&nl army or naval service.
Colonel Charles e. Banks senior n1edi-
cal officer, is at the head of this de-
partnnent. He visited Dawson last
July, and it was upon his recommend
alton that the War Risk Bureau
made it's decision.
An added feature will be vocational
training in connection with the hospi-
tai Some time ago an appropriation
OF $50, 100000 was made and the
policy was adopted to build a voca-
Gohal institution for soldiers and
sailors wherever the War Risk Blu
rean established a sanatorium.
Furthermore, there is to be q SOL
dtsrs' home for the permanent wards
of the governm emit. and this viii like
wise be located in Dawson Park
Senator Martin. OF Kentucky, at the
request OF Surgeon General Rupert
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-31

son whatsoever The next five years
will witness a. disqualification of edu-
cational opinion and upon that crys-
tallization will depend the future Of
American education.
For those who would study Ian
guage for it's future utility the choice
lies between French, Spanish, Italian
and Russian our trade relations
with these countries will be immeas-
urably increased now that peace Is
in sight. To study German would be
to condone the atrocities perpetrated
by the people who speak this lam
Euage"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-31
HAMILTON HOLT SAILS.
Representa- tive of League to Enforce
Peace Going to France.

Peace Going to France,
New York, Dec. 30.-Hamilton Holt
was amng the passengers sailing yes
terdav on the Baltic. He viii represent
the League to Enforce Peace at the
conference to be held In Paris during
the peace congress by delegates from
the American and European organiza :
tons engaged in promoting a league
of nations.
He is the first official representative
of the league to go abroad on this
mission. Oscar S. Straus and other
members of the peace congress COM
mittee appointed by the league expect
to sail In January.
Williston graphic., 1918-11-07

week longer, and dnally got to France.
He took It very hard when we talked
about Dixmude, and told him that
the old church was Just shot to pieces.
He asked about painting called ~
.Adoration Of the Magi," and one Of
the other prisoners told us 1t had been
saved and transported to Germany. II
that is true, and they do not destroy
II meanwhile, we will get It back. don't
worry!
NY wound was just 4 clean sunshot
wound and not very serious, SO, al
though it was not completely healed,
they let me 60 after three weeks. But
before I went, I saw something that
no man Of US will ever forget. Some
Of them took vows just like the men
Of the legion have told about.
One Of the patients vas German
doctor, who had been picked up in No
Mans Land, very seriously wounded.
He was given the same treatment az
any of us, that is, the very best, but
finally, the doctors gave him up. They
thought he would die slowly, and that
1t might take several weeks.
But there was a nurse there, who
took special interest in his case, and
she stayed up day and night for some
time and finally brought him through.
The case was very well known, and
everybody said she had performed q
miracle. He got better slowly.
Then a few weeks later, when he
was out of. danger and was able to
walk, and 1t was only a question OF
time before he would be released from
the hospital, this nurse was trans
ferred to another hospital. Everybody
knew her and liked her, and when she
went around to say good-by, all the
men were sorry and gave her little
presents, and wanted her to write to
them. She was going to get a nurse
she knew in the other hospital to turn
her letters into English, 80 that she
could write to me. l gave her q ring
had made from a piece Of shell case.
but guess she had hundreds of them
at that.
But this German doctor would not
say good-by to her. That would not
have made me sore, but 1t made this
French girl feel very bad, and she be-
gan to cry. One of the French officers
saw her and found out about the doc
tor, and the officer went up and spoke
to the German. Then the French Of
fcer left, and the German called to
the nurse and she went over to him
and stopped crying. r -..
They talked for little while, and
then she put out her hands as II she
was going to leave. He put out his
Williston graphic., 1918-11-07
c4A;prsa <.
Han q oalIIp1ll.

He'll at 0aIllpoll.
After was discharged from the ho0.
pital, / was ordered to report 10 ny
ship at Brest for sea duty.
The boys aboard the Cassard gave
me hearty welcome. especially AuE'
ray, who had come back after two
weeks In the trenches at Dixmude. !
was glad to see them, too. for after oil,
they were garbies, and l always feel
more at home with them than with sol.
diers. Then; 1t was pretty rough stuff
at Dixmude, and after resting up at
the hospital, 1 was keen on going to
sea again.
The Cassard was in dry dock for re-
pairs after her hast voyage to the Oar
danelles as convoy to the troopship
Duplex. Everything was being rushed
to get her out as soon rs possible, and
crews were working day and night.
There were other ships there too-su-
perdreadnaughts, and dreadnaughts.
and battleships, and armored cruisers,
all being overhauled.
We received and placed guns OF
newer design, filed the magazines with
the highest explosives known to naval
use, and generally made ready for q
hard Job. Our magazines were. filled
with shells for our big II and 14-inch
guns. A 14-inch shell can tear a hole
through the heaviest armor plate at
1900 yards, and will do more damage
than you would think. 4
When we had coaled and had got
our stores aboard, we dressed for &C.
tion-or rather, undressed. The decks
were clear; hatch covers bolted and
davits folded down; furniture. chests,
tables, chairs were sent ashore, and In
dammable gear, like our rope ham
mocks, went overheard. You could
not find single wooden chair or table
In the ward room. 49,
When the ship is cleared for action,
q shell bursting inside cannot find
much to set afire. and If one bursts ON
deck, there Is nothing to burn but the
wooden deck, and that 10 covered with
steel plate.
Finally, we had roll call-all men.
present. Then We set sail for the
Dardanelles 40 escort to- the Duplex.