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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
ALLIES TOOK FOUR
TIMES AS M NC H
TERRITORY AS HUNS
Possession of German Colo
nieSu and Loss by Germans
in France, Give Entente
Startling Superiority of Area

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Feb. 12.-(By Mail 1.-The
opening of military operations for 1918
finds Germany and Austria in posses
sion of 249,320 square miles of allied
territory, while the allies now hold a
total of 1,1S1,160 square miles of Ger
man territory alone
Were there to be added to this the
provinces of Armenia, Mesopotamia
Arabia, Palestine and other portions of
the Turkish empire reclaimed by the
allied armies, the comparison would be
even more startling.
The 1917 operations of the allies had
for their keynote the steady Wrestling
from Germany not only of her war
won territories, but of her empire ter
ritory as well. The Wanted war map
of Europe" which Germany at the be-
ginning of 1917 was so anxious to have
served as a basis of German peace,
is not quite so attractive with the open
ing of the 1918 campaign.
Germany's first great loss of terri
tory last year came in March when
Hindenburg's voluntary retreat, forced
the Germans to relinquish a great
stretch of French soil. This was in
creased later by French offensives in
the Aisne, Champagne, Verdun and
Chemin des Danes regions; the British
offenSiveS of YpreS and Cambria and
the combined Anglo-French offensive in
Flanders.
The year also marked the final con
quest of Germany's colonial possessions
in Africa, together with the capture Of
practically of all Armenia, Mesopota-
mia, Arabia and southern Palestine,
with the three important cities of Bag
dad, Mecca and Jerusalem.
in Inxv
Germany's recapture of Galicia and
Bukowina and her progress in Courland,
Livonia and the islands of the Gulf of
Riga. Her italian thrust, in commune.
ton with the AuStrians, also Melted her
another 5000 square miles.
In the matter of territories, these
figures show that it is only the little
nations that have been heavy sufferers.
They demonstrate again that Germany
has been able to make only limited
Roadway against the big allied nations.
The following are the figures on ter
ritory occupied:
Russian territory, $4,000 square
miles.
Rumanian. Serbian, Montenegro, So,-
600 square miles.
Belgian, 1880 square miles.
French, 1900 square miles.
Albanian, 5000 square miles.
Italian, 5000 square miles.
Total held by enemy, 249,320 square
miles.
German territory held by the allies:
German foreign colonies. 1,1SO,SO0
square miles.
Alsace-Lorraine, held by France, $50
square miles.
Total held by the allies, 1,1S1,1sO
square miles.
The above figures do not include Ar
menia, Mesopotamia. Arabia, Palestine
and other portions of the Turkish en-
pire now occupied by allied armies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Greater Food Production
Is Planned In Butts

JACKSON, Feb. 23.-The aim to en-
roll at least one hundred members in
each of the following clubs, poultry,
canning, pig, corn and calf, is announced
by Mrs. c. A. Butner, agent in home
economies, and J. II. Blackwell, farm
agent. Several members nave already
been enrolled in these clubs and salts
factory progress is announced
In 1917 Butts county led the entire
state in the work of the Boys Corn
club. Girls Canning club and Boys Pig
club. Members of these clubs won
prizes at the local county fair and at the
Southeaste tern Fair in Atlanta and the
State Fair in Macon. With the proper
cooperation, the agents hope to enroll
more members and make an even bet
ter record this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Offers Her Own Hair
To Help Government

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Bird
get Quinn, Confer. Pa, wanted to do
something for the country-so she Of
fered her own hair and that of her
daughter, to the war department. She
had heard it was needed by munitions
factories in the manufacture of hair
rope.
Secretary of War Baker replied to
Mrs. Quinnis letter:
Your generous offer of the sixteenth
has just been brought to my attention
and I wish to thank you and your
daughter for your patriotic Willingness
to sacrifice your tresses in case the
country needs them. Fortunately, how
ever. this is not the case and it will
not be necessary for you to make the
sacrifice. We are none the less appre-
ciative of your patriotic offer and
should the occasion ever arise, when
we need your help, we shall not hest
tate to call upon you"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Nine Lose Their Lives
In Residence Fire

PEABODY, Mass, Feb. 23.--Nine per-
sons all members of the family of
Morris Miller, lost their lives in a fire
which destroyed the Miller home near
here early today.
Reuben Miller, a boy of 10, who was
employed on a neighboring farm, was
the only member of the family who es.
capped. The blaze was discovered by a
neighbor and when iremen arrived the
house was in ruins. Miller, his wife
and seven children, ranging in age from
20 years to a baby girl of two months,
fell victims to the flames.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
CALL FOR SECOND
NATIONAL ARMY IS
PROBABLE BY MAY
Equipment and Supplies Are
Estimated to Be Ready for
Next Increment of Men by
April |

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-while war
department officials reiterate that no
date has been definitely fixed for the
s calling OF the second Increment for the
national army. all available outward
Indications would seem 20 point 10 some
time during the month of April. or al
the latest early in May
Such an estimate is based on the
known preparations for eQuipping and
housing the men II is no military
secret that equipment and supplies for
men Of the second call will become
available soon after April 1. and care
full observers look for the first incre-
ment 20 be called soon afterward-
The number of men to be called in
the first increment has not yet been de-
termined because the question OF hous-
ing them has not been disposed OF.
There will be room for some OF them in
camps and cantonments now occupied
BY troops. and IL is possible that addi-
tionaI environments may have to be pro-
vided II is also possible that some OF
the national guard camps may be used
during the period
. This phase OF the subject is being
given careful study but nothing has
been decided
= Unless some great emergency arises, nc
-
under the second call The present plan
provides for a continuous stream of men
moving from civilian life to army camps
and from the camps TO France. Com
parztiveIy small numbers of men will
be ordered from certain districts 70
camps just as rapidly as men now there
start across the sea
The formal call authorizing some def
mite number will be made merely for
;sthe purpose OF locating the district
quotas
Many more special and industrial
calls. such as the recent ones for brick
layers with Pershing's forces and ac-
countRnts, will be made under the Sec
ond call, IL is believed For this pur-
pose an elaborate card index system,
showing the occupations Of all register
ed men is being compiled
Commencing today, about $4,000 men
OF the first call will begin moving to the
training camps. This mobilization will
be completed within five days. On
March g. about 10. 900 more will be sent
and this win leave only about six per
-cent-approximateIy 10000 men-of the
first who have not been indicted into
service
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Ex-German Chancellor
Invests in Liberty Bonds

WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-Former
German Chancellor Won Bethmann-
HoIlweg has subscribed to American
Liberty bonds.
The caretaker Of the eX-chancellor's
real estate holdings in Waco Tex, has
asked that the total income from the
neutrality-suspicious. $4,000 a year
be converted into the bonds, which
are being used to fight the kaiser.
In stating this today, officials of the
alien property custodian's office here
declared some Of the money already has
been turned into bonds. 1t is assumed
that the caretaker acted on instructions
from Won Hollweg himself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Kidney Trouble Often Causes
Serious Backache

When your back aches. and your
bladder and kidneys seem TO be disOT-
dered. go TO YOUR nearest drug store
and get bottle OF DR.. Kilmer's swamp
Root n is a physicians prescription
for ailments Of the kidneys and blad-
der
II has stood the test Of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands OF cases.
This preparation 50 very effective.
has been placed on sale everywhere.
5sict a bottle, medium or large size. It
e-our nearest druggist
However. IL you wish first to test
lis preparation. send ten cents TO Dr.
kilmer & Co. BinghamtOn. y Y, for
- sample bottle When writing be sure
sg,nd mention The Atlanta Semi-weekIy
90urnal-tA dvt.N
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Man Killed by Son
After Family Quarrel

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 23.-Following
family quarrel the police say, John
T Cannon, aged SO years. a section
foreman. was killed in his home here
tonight by John T. Cannon, Jr., aged
sixteen, his son, who used an axe. The
youth is being held at the police sta
ton.
The youth then telephoned for the
police and officers found him in the
room with his dying father.
The man died as he was being car
ried to an ambulance
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
$65O,OOO Flood Toll
By Susquehanna River

LOCKHAVEN, Pa, Feb. 23.-The
flood in the Susquehanna river which
all but inundated this city Wednesday
night, damaged the property here of the
New York and Pennsylvania Paper COM
pany to the extent of 100000. Other
losses around the city amounted to
$3.50, 1000.
Early today the city was placed under
martial law and a proclamation was is
sued stating that any person found idle
would he compelled TO labor cleaning
streets and removing debris.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
J.. S. SOLDIERS IN CAMP
HELD FOR TREASON PLOT
Said to Have Planned to Kill
Officers and Surrender to
Germans

CAMP LEWIS, TACOMA, Wash. Feb.
23.-Four national army soldiers were
held in the guardhouse today awaiting
a presidential warrant from Washing
ton which will mean their internment
as enemy aliens who plotted not only
to shoot their officers the first time
they got into action in Europe, but also
their organizations to the German
army
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Steamship Burmudian
Sunk at Alexandra

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The British
passenger steamship Bermudian, former
Iy in the tourist trade between New
York and Bermuda, has been acciden-
tally sunk in the harbor of Alexandria
according to information received in
shipping circles here today by way of
Halifax The Bermudian was owned by
the Quebec Steamship company. and sew
eral months ago was requisitioned Tor
transport duty by the British govern
ment The report added that the vessel
can be refloated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26

Oppressed Feeling in chest, Choking Sen.
sationin thrOaI, Painful to lie on left side,
Sinking or SmoLhering Sensation. Dim.
cult Breathing. Heart Dropsy or Swelling
OBJECT Or ankGess II You have one or more OF
the above symptoms, don . fail to use DIR. n ms
tits said that one person out Of every four has
weak heart. Probably three-fourths Of these do
NOT Know IL, and hundreds wrongfully treat them
NerVOs. Don't take any chances when Dr.
A1nsman's Heart Tablets are within your
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Washington and Lee
Unit Now in England

LEXINGTON Va Feb. 23.-The
Washington and Lee ambulance unit,
which left Allentown, Pa, several weeks
ago, landed in England, instead of in
France as was first supposed The
unit is now in a rest camp near Win
chester, England, awaiting transporta-
ton across the channel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Negroes Are Sentenced
For Misheating Child

DALLAS, Ga, Feb. 23.-Redd and
Mann Griffith, who brutally beat three
year-old George Tidwell and threw him
into a briar patch, were sentenced by
Judge Moses Wright to serve ten years
in prison. The brothers are negroes, the
child white. All live a few miles from
here The boy will recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Livestock Hearinu Deferred

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-The hear
ing on complaint OF the National Live
stock Shippers Protective leag e
against the failure Of railroads TO main
tain through rates on livestock to the
southeast. originally assigned for hear
ing March s, at New Orleans. before
Examiner Disque. was postponed today
by the interstate commerce commission
10 an indefinite further date
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
WOULD YOU BE WILLING
To Let Your Son or Daughter
Work for 500, a Month";

Are you familiar with the great repu-
tation of the orgia-Alabama Business
College at Macon, Ga? Do you know
that it's fame is due to it's success IN
making young men and young women
successful in business?
Write and find out what it can do
for you.
Address Eugene Anderson, Pres.
-(AdVt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Cotton Seed Crushers
To Meet In New Orleans

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb 23.-An~
nouncement was made today that the
executive committee of the Interstate
Cottonseed Crushers' association had
decided upon New Orleans as the 1913
convention city of the organization. The
convention will be in session May 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
PhiIippines Help U. S. in War

MANILA, Feb. G3.-GoVernor General
Harrison has signed a law authorizing
the flotation in the United States of
a $4,000, 900 bond issue. The money will
be used to finance the construction Of
the torpedo boat Rial and one subma-
rine, to be given by the Philippines to
help America in the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Men Plotting Treason
VIII Be Shot, If Guilty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.COfhcers of
the judge advocate generals Office said
today that any national army soldiers
charged with plotting treason would be
tried by military court-martial and If
found guilty would be liable to the
death penalty. No report on the arrests
at Camp Lewis had resulted the judge
advocate general.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Save Fifty Cents

Semi-Weekly Journal and The
Southern CuItivator, one year each.
The regular price is S1.75. but We
will send the two papers for SIPS.
Address all orders to
The Atlanta Semi-WeekIy journal,
Atlanta. GA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Cured His RUPTURE

1 was badly ruptured while lifting trunk
several years ago. Doctors said my only hope
Of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no
good. Finally / got hold of something that
quickly and completely cured me. Years have
passed and the rupture has never returned. al
though 1 am doing hard work a carpenter.
There was no operation, lost time, no trou-
BILE. 1 have nothing to sell, but viii give full
information about how you may find com
plete cure without operation, if you write to
me- -Engene N. Pullen, Carpenter, 462-D Maj
ceIus Avenue, Manasquan, n. J. Better cut
out this notice and show it TO any others who
are ruptured-you may save a life or at least
stop the misery of rupture and the worry and
danger of an operation.-(Adyt.l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Hoo Restrictions Removed

DALTON, Ga, Feb. 23-The Dalton
city council has gone on record as favor
ing the policy of more meat in Georgia
this year by removing all restrictions
from the keeping of hogs within the
city limits
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
THE TEXAS WONDER

Cures kidney and bladder troubles. diabetes,
weak and lame back. rheumatism, and dissolves
gravel in men and women. Sent by mail on
receipt OF 81. Small bottle seldom fails 20
cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. h. W.
Hall. 1928 Olive ST., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by
enthusiastically
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
To Teach u. S. History

LONDON, Feb. 23.--The Royal Auto
mobile club has passed a resolution
urging the teaching of American his
tory in English schools.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26

NURSES MASKS LIKE MEN IN TRENCHES the
since have of a
thickness
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26
Praise u. s, Ambassador

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 2.-Newspa-
pers here today contained articles prais-
ing American Ambassador Morgan, the
day being his birthday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-26

docs It Flutter, PaIpitafe
or Skip Beats Hsye ycu
AShOrtness Of Breath, Tens
Hderness, Mum bress, or
Pain IN left side, Dizziness,
Painting Spells, Spots be.
fore eyes, sudden Starting
in sleep, n ervO usn ess,
Hungry or Weak SpeIIA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
uNCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
TO Be OBSERVED
TOMORROW

Lincoln's birthday will be appro-
pr;ately observed tomorrow morning
at 1880 o'clock at the Auditorium by
the G. A. R. Post and Tourist Society.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the occasion:
Song-"America,' by audience, led
by Mrs. Norville; accompanies, Miss
Lucille Clough.
Invocation = Rev. Charles H.
Trout.
Violin Solo-Miss Mildred Stewart:
Mrs. Steward, accompanist.
Address Abraham Lincoln" Hon.
Washington Gardner, Michigan.
Solo-"Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" l.. w. Bloom and chorus.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Song-The Battle Hymn of the Re-
public, Mrs. Ella E. Fleming.
Address by Commander Fredenburg
with salute of the flag.
song-"The Star Spangled Ban
ner.'
Benediction-Rev. Ward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
MODERN WOODMEN
TO HAVE BIG
MEETING TONIGHT

Supreme Organizer, Ralph E. John
son, of Rock Island, ILL.,, and Curtis
E. Bullock of Jacksonville, State Dep
uty will meet with the Lakeland
Camp tonight. Venerable Consul
Raulerson of Jacksonville will be
with them and will offlciate at the
adoption ceremonies tonight.
Delegations will be present from the
the camps of Tampa, Plant City, Bar
tow, Winter Haven, Haines City Lake
Wales, Mulberry, Fl. Meade, and 9th
err cities and very important meet
ing will be held.
A large number of new members
will be adopted and important bus
mess transacted.
The Modern Woodmen of America
has just closed it's 35th year and has
membership of over 100000 which
makes it the largest fraternal insur'
ance society in the world. 1t still
has in force the extremely low insur-
ance rate which it has always main
tanned and has paid out nearly $780,
100000 to members since organiza-
ton and has built up a surplus of
over $13,O0O,O00. 1t is bigger, and
stronger than ever before and will
continue to grow.
1t is raising this year fund of over
$4,000 900 to pay claims of Modern
Woodmen soldiers who may be killed
and has already paid out $4,000 for
such claims. In addition to this pa
triotic action the members are con-
tributing over $1,000 pes day for the
maintenance of the tuberculosis Hos
pital at Woodman, Colorado.
In all that is charitable and patri.
otto and fraternal the Modern Wood
men leads all societies. It's future
growth is assured.
Lakeland Camp is one Of the larg-
est in the state and is composed of
the best business and professional
men in Lakeland. Many others will
Join tonight and the near future The
members are looking forward to a
very successful year and expect to
have many social gatherings, which
will be open to the general public Sc
that they can learn more of the Mod
ern Woodmen of America and share
in their good times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
INTERESTING SERVICES AT
ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH

Editor Telegram have lived in
lakeland now for several weeks and
have not yet seen any notice of the
services held in the papers Of the
Catholic church in this city, so |
thought | would give your readers an
account of yesterdays interesting
ceremonies. Mass was said at 3
o'clock by Father Padilla, an exceed
| ngly earnest young Jesuit who
comes from Tampa on the second and
fourth Sundays in each month to
look after the spiritual needs of the
Catholics of Lakeland. He read and
explained the regulations for Lent
and impressed on his hearers the ne
cessity of penance and aims giving,
particularly during this time Of trial
ard suffering when so many Of our
fellow Catholics are battling for the
rights of humanity on the bloody
fields of Europe and laying down
their lives on the high seas. The mu-
sic given by the choir, assisted by
some visitors was OF a very high or
der. Wiegands Mass with Miss Bic
wer and Mrs ]. d. Warde taking the
solos and Mrs. G. p. Phelan at the or
gan was beautifully sung and would
compare favorably with the music
rendered in a cathedral city. Benedic-
ton of the Blessed Sacrament fol-
lowed with the usual impressive
hymns. The little church is now
equipped with electric light and SER
vices can be held in the evening. A
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
Strawberries ARE
POURING OUT;
DAILY SHIPMENTS
BEGAN TODAY

Strawberry shipments are now be-
coming heavy, the warm weather OF
the past several days Fastening the
berries to maturity rapidly. Ship
ments will be made every day this
week at an average of about twenty
five refrigerator boxes, or 1000
quarts, per day. Prices are fair, AMI
tie quality of the berries is unusual
~ fine.
Should the present weather con-
tinue for few more days the berries
will ripen so rapidly that all records
for heavy shipments will be broken
Notwithstanding that the acreage is
smaller this year than usual.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
Interesting Services Yesterday
At First Christian Church


The members and friends Of First
Christian Church experienced anoth-
er delightful and helpful day yester-
day. The services were brimful OF
interest from start to finish.
The Bible school still is growing
and climbing to its goal every Sun
day. At the morning service, instead
of the pastor speaking as announced,
Rev. B. L. Allen of Indianapolis, Ind,
spoke on, "The Glory of the Only Be-
gotten" This was a sermon well
worth going quite ways to hear. II
was a clear. ringing and forceful ar
gument for the divinity of Jesus, the
Christ
The Christian Endeavor led by
Miss Eunice Guthrie, was another
evidence that he young people of this
congregation is capable and doing fine
service for the church.
At the 7:15 hour Rev. Homer f.
Cooke. the State Missionary Score
tary spoke, and he gave the large and
appreciative audience great mes
sage. After which he passed out en-
velopes and the offering was large
and generous.
Rev. Homer F. Cooke will give a
free lecture in church this evening at
1880. Subject, what the War Is
Teaching"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-11
Mems List

A. Barns, Robert Buyanner, Charley
RraceWell, Il. j. Bolender, j. e. Dug
gan. E. S. Eddarn, Henry Field, Stan
Icy Filbert, B. H. Freeman, A. J. Gill,
Rev Paul Heckel, w. Fl. Hodge Bur-
HE Joahy, c. j. June, w. J. Jackson,
% M. Jones, Morris Jones, e. G. Lisle
i. f. Moore, Rev. T. ]. Murrell, B. r.
Moore, Rev. r. J. Murrell, B. J. Mont
gcmery, w. T. Maxwell, Lee Martin
John Marched, Master George McLu-
nah, B. f. McCollum, J. l.. McCrack-
en-, George McRay (speciaD, ]. A
WcPhail, John "A. McPhail, II. f.