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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
THE MAGIC OF COLORS
BY H. Addington Bruce

E~ AMOUFTAGE'' is today almost hackney
ed word. Everybody now knows that it
- means primarily the art of combining col
in such way as to deceive the eye and tnereoy
afford concealment and protection for military pur
poses.
Skilled practitioners OF this art obtain seem
ingly magical effects. Colors which presumably
would render any object more conspicuous actually
decrease visibility when properly combined.
And, the opposite, it is possible SO to manip-
ulate colors to increase the visibility of objects
to give them appearance Of greater size than
they possess, to heighten the intensity of one of
the coIors brought into combination.
FIR military needs this second possibility in
color combination is far less important than the
first But it is of special Importance in matters of
everyday life, particularly regards clothing and
household decoration.
Recently this fact has been emphasized in
most interesting book, THE Sense of Sight by
Professor Frank n. Spindler. Calling attention to
the singular phenomena of contrast effects in col
Ors, Professor Spindler makes these practical sug
gestiOns:
"AlI have observed how black negro looks
when wearing white clothes. negro woma1's
face would look less black if she wore bIack-Or
any color other than white.
1.-The same would apply to dark brunettes; they
should not wear white clothes hats, unless they
wish to accentuate their dark compilations.
''If the brunette is of rather pale or grayish
complexion she could wear green to advantage, as
that will tend to make her face appear more rosy
This is in the charming effects Of a green par
asol in such
red clothing, hat parasol will make the face
greenish and blue will give it a yeowish tinge.
The golden-haired, rosy-cheeked blonde
wear white, although it will somewhat dull the
brilliancy and brightness of the hair and face.
BLACK viii accentuate her complexion. Blue
will make the yellow hair seem still yellow.
and will not always hamoniZe with the rose and
white complexion, since II will tend TO give it
yellowish tinge, and yellow and red dscordant-
eff the blonde be of a pronounced reddish hair
and complexion she should not wear green, unless
she wishes her face and hair to appear still more
red
THE pale, naturally compexiOned blonde, how
ever, could green to good advantage, while
red, blue, or yellow would be doubtful
In household decoration, a furnished in
oak and papered in brown or bTownish red looks
smaller than it really is. Change the paper to tan
and Upholster the furniture in blues and the room
gains an usory appearance of spaciOusness.
make small look big. Or the same effect
may be gained, where several rooms open into each
other. by having each room papered precisely like
the others.
Many people already of these and
other facts in color magic But many have
never given the subject any thought would sug-
gest that they begin to study it, a means of
HANGING both their personal appearance and the at
tractiveness of their homes.
Editors proceed to order spring and summer
fiction in the optimistic belief that winter will not
last always.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
The S0nth'S Ports in Winter.

The traffic problems resulting from the rigors
OF this extraordinary winter emphasize anew the
nations need OF larger utilization of Southern
ports. The Savannah Morning News seasonably
observes ON this point that nowhere in the South
has there been an instance of trains freezing to
tracks or of delays because of snow-piled road
beds. or of ice blocking the proper Tightening Of
supplies in harbors, of an excessive demand
upon the loading facilities at ports. Nor is there
any valid reason, our contemporary adds "for
crowding Northern tracks and harbors in the
winter time while the perennialy ice-free harbors
Of the South are not being used to anything like
their capacity"
II is hardly imaginable that conditions will
continue in this respect they were up to the
time of the Governments taking charge of trans
portation. Now that the urgent business of NOV
ing basic supplies from the interior to the coast
is under unified direction and control it is to be
expected that vast quantities of ocean-bound
freight which heretofore have glutted the terminals
of North Atlantic outlets will be diverted to South
lines and Southern ports While this is i'm
peTative during the season of ice and snow, it is
advisable as a year-arOund policy. The traffic
problems that press so disturbingly upon the
United States today are not of recent sudden
origin. They have been growing ceaselessy since
the early autumn of 1914, If not indeed for a
decade; and they are traceable in no small meas
IRE to the practice of attempting to crowd the
vast bulk OF the country's transatlantic commerce
through the narrow funnel OF one of the North
Atlantic ports.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25

The increase OF approximately thirty-eight
million dollars in Georgia's tax valuations for
1917 as compared with the year preceding bears
cheering witness to the States prosperity and also
to the growing efficiency and fairness of tax re-
turns By far the greater part of the increase is
from property other than railroads and corpora
tion holdings. a large portion accruing from so
called Intangible" property.
For the imI -ovements in method and in atti-
tude thus indicated. the rank and file of the peo
pie have cause for hearty qualification The surest
way both to tighten tax burdens and to provide
for the adequate support of public institutions is
for every citizen bear his equitable part of the
cost. This will mean smaller demands and larger
results all the way around. II will mean better
schools better roads better service in every branch
of the States Government and richer opportuni-
ties for the people along with lighter tax pressure
upon the mass of them.
To further this end is the object of all we'll
considered legislation concerning tax methods. 1t
was particularly the object of the tax equalization
law enacted by the Georgia Legislature few years
ago. Whatever may be the shortcomings of that
measure its basic principle is undeniaby sound;
and the steady increase in property valuations,
amounting to thirty-eight millions for the past
year. would seem to indicate that in practice also
it is justifying itself
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
Thrift Stamps As Var Winners
lind As Prosperity Builders.

In urging the purchase of War Savings stamps
the Columbus Ledger truly observes that aside
from the fact that they prove most profitable in
vestment and that the Government needs all avail
able funds at this time the movement is certain
to encourage thrift among the people, which will
be worth much more to them than the money can
possibly be worth to the Government" That is
the pith of the matter. 1t is the broadly economic
and social and moral possibilities of the movement
that makes it one of the most important in Amer
lean history.
1t should not be forgotten that the sale of
these stamps will place at the Governments dis
posa some two billion dollars for the maintenance
of our armies and the winning of the war Thus
every purchaser of a Thrift stamp acquires part
nership in the greatest work the United States ever
has undertaken and turns his patriotism to helpful
account. It should be remembered, too that this
form of Government security-these tbahy bonds"
as they have been apty called--bear- a highly
profitable rate of interest. As for safety, no in
vestment could be surer; they are backed by all
the power of the American Government and all
the wealth and resources of the American people
But the most distinctive merit of the Thrift
stamp movement is the opportunity and incentive
it offers the OF the people for saving the pen
mics and nickels and dimes which often slip
through their fingers without yielding anything of
value in return. To supplant wastefulness, which
has been a long-noted American trait, with habits
of thrift will add UNNECESSARILY to the nations
strength and security and to the happiness of its
people. Without thrift, we cannot expect to take
care of the billions of dollars Of bonds yet to
De issued and the billions of taxes to be paid Nor
expect as individuals to meet the response
biIities that will press more and more heavily
upon US. Patriotism and self-interest alike de-
mand that thrift be practiced and practiced and
practiced until it becomes a habit with our up
wards OF one hundred million people. Then there
VIII be no difficulty in carrying the countrys war
burdens or in shouldering the individual load
There will then be no danger of prosperity failing
us, for thrift is the safeguard of proper
ty and is the pathway to material success.
Atlanta's safeguard of prosperity and
Georgia's response TO this movement is yet far
short of what it should be, and far short of what
the interests of the city and the State require. We
cannot afford to let record lag in this highly
important work. For the sake of the community
and the Commonwealth as well of the Nation
we must see to it that the principles and methods
for which the Thrift stamps stand inculcated in
our daily life. AS patriots are bound to do our
part in raising the two billion dollars which the
Government proposes to borrow in the form af war
savings; and persons mindful of practical needs
it certainly behooves to lay by for the uncertain
days ahead.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25

This editorial space has been given by this
paper for this issue to the service of the Federal
Food Administration for Georgia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
OUIPS AND OUIDDITIES

II got me money from the district council"
he called to her
Did yez, then, Mr.. Derrigan? It's glad am.
How much did yez get?'
1.-TWO pounds
Glory be! An hev yez the money"
Il hev not, but had it,
What did yez do with it?"
Sure, bought two pounds worth Of ducks
Wild IT,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
NOTICE To SIRSCRuBERs.

ne laoeI used Tor addssias your IaPeT shows INC u me-
this label insure regular ser'ee - -
chanEe. he mention your DID, as
your address. If route please give the route
Subscriptions begin with back numbers.
eittances should T-tsl order registered mail
this Department 10 IttE
SE1II WEEKLY JOURNAL. Atlanta, Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-01-25
THE SOUTH MUST FEED ITSELF

Editor The Journal: have Just read the spIen-
did editorial, urging the farmers of the south to
raise foodstuffs in order to be seIf-sustain-
ing. This has prompted me to write the enclosed
letter, which am mailing to every banker in, the
state.
Yours very truly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
- mem y
Held in
Check!
By WILLIAM PHILIP SINNS
Lnled Press SMfl COrreSbOndem


Unned Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FLANERS, April 27.-There is comparative
calm on the Flanders front, following a tempest
uous three days. But the fighting may start again
at any moment.
Field Marshal Hndenburg has brought Gen.
Sieger up from the Verdun region to help around
KENNEL Under him are five divisions 100000
mem.
Gen. Won Eberhardt, with another five divis-
ions, is at his left Together, these ten divisions
hammered away yesterday, making only slight
Roadway after the capture of KENNEL
Sieger tried to advance toward Ypres, astridc
the Ypres-C Confines canal, but the British coun-
tered, retaking lost ground and establishing
strong posts.
Won Eberhardt's chill men," hurled out Of
Dranoutre four times were unable to push on aft
er occupying the place in fifth charge.
Likewise, they were too exhausted, after taking
KENNEL, to succeed in turning Mount Scherpen-
berg.
Thruout the Ypres front, the German guns
thunder. Local shelling keeps up elsewhere. The
weather continues threatening. The ground is
unusually dry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
CHARGE POLICE
FRAUD IN CASE
OF T.J.MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO. April 81
Charges Of 'willfui fraud" and
"wiIlful nonfeasance and NAL.
fcasance" were made against
the district attorney and police
Of San Francisco in n motion
filed in Superior Judge Griffin's
court today by attorneys for
Thomas J. Mooney.
The motion asks that the sentenc,
OF death against Mooney. the judg
ment against him. and the order de
nying a motion for new trial be SCI
aside. The motion also asks FOR M
order directing trial OF Mooney OF
one OF the murder charges growins
out OF the preparedness parade dyna
hitting OF July 22. 1916.
Mooney appeared before Judg,
Griffin today for resentence. There
sentencing became legally necessar,
after the supreme court denied tn,
motion for n new trial.
II was regarded as significant tina
the motion was made before Judg,
Griffin, who personally rcconim, nd
ed to the supreme court that Moone,
he given n new trial after ;hc dis
closure OF questionable testimony
which had been used when he wa,
convicted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
$500 ALLIES TAKEN
is CLAIM OF FTEUTONS

berg were held. but the British line
was forced back in the direction OF
Locre, "A mile and n quarter west OF
KENNEL, and on both sides of the
Ipres. Confines canal.
Germans Fall Back
In Picardy. French and British
forces hurled the Germans back at
some points in the neighborhood OF
Hangard En- -Santerre and Hangard
wood, Haig said.
The French war office reported the
recapture of most OF the ground re-
Gently lost between Villers and a
point south of the Lucre river, a
front of probably five miles. This
battle. IL was said. ''is continuing
with exceptional violence"
North of Hangard wood, seven
successive German assaults were
completely repulsed. The town it.
self twice changed hands.
Regarding this fighting south of
the Somme. Berlin said that enemy
attacks OF Villers- -Bretonneux failed
with heavy losses" The prisoners
t.ken around Hangard were said to
total 2iO0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27

LONDON. April 27.-The Ger.
mans claim TO be within two
miles Of Ypres. The Berlin war
office i'm its day report state
ment declared that ''the large
crater Of 81. Eloi and the place
itself" were captured.
st. Eloi is two miles directly south
OF Ypres on the road from
Wytschaete.
In storming Mont KENNEL and the
village of KENNEL. the enemy also
claimed to have progressed to KEN
mel brook half a mile northward.
Allied prisoners taken Thursday
were said to total $500.
Field Marshal Haig. in his night
report. said that fighting is continu.
ing on the whole front north of the
Lys river, from the neighborhood OF
Dranoutre to the Ypres. Confines ca
nal, distance of seven miles. He
admitted the capture OF Dranoutre.
KENNEL and Mont KENNEL. Nine
divisions d0S.000 menl were used by
the enemy in Thursdays attack, he
said.
All German attacks in tn region
of the La Clytte and Mont Scherpen-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
DUTCH, WITH ALLIES WOULD
CHANGE WHOLE WAR ASPECT

tons along the Dutch frontier.
The danger TO Germany u Holland
enters the war with the allies Is well
Understood Mt Berlin. Tho Hohen-
xollern miiitarists. however. are
showing n spirit of rcckicssnesA un.
der the blind spell Of their successes
along the West front Their effort
Is TO secure a diplomatic initiative as
an accompaniment TO their military
initiative. The questions at issue be
tween Germany and Holland are not
OF such vital urgency as normally
send nations TO war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
TElEGRAPHERS READY
TO "PASS THE BUCK"

SAN FRANCISCO. April 81
Commercial telegraphers were to
meet here today with Edward White.
commissioner Of immigration. to talk
over their grievances against the
companies. White viii then confer
with the employers.
The operators have scheduled Sun.
day as Organization day" when
members in body will declare their
allegiance 10 the union and pass the
buck" to the telegraph companies.
The operators declare many Of their
craft have been discharged by the
Western Union and Postal companies
for afflliation with the union.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
HUNDREDS OF FOES
NABBED BY BRITONS

attacked and drove the enemy out OF
the village. which is now held by
the French. AT other points in the
evening the enemy was repulsed.
Hun Troops Fail
North OF KENNEL village and IN
the neighborhood OF Voormexelle.
after n prolonged and fierce strug.
gle. the positions remained ours.
In the ridge and wood southwest
OF Noormezelle the enemy again
heavily attacked. but was completely
repulsed. We took hundreds OF pris-
oners.
Local fighting on the Lys front
and in the neighborhood of Givenchy
yesterday afternoon won US 40 pris-
oners.
south of the Somme, in the after
noon and evening. we obtained ad-
vantages in the Hangard-en- Sa nterre
and Nillers- Bretonneux section. Our
prisoners here totaled more than
800"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
Sc. co. BEA TEN IN FRANCHISE CASE
Why Not CONSUMER
as Fuel Administrator?

Why not have a consumer as the new fuel ad-
minstrator Of this state?
The Star puts this question squarely up to you.
Fuel Administrator David Whitcomb
Soon you will leave for Washington. d. C., 10
take up your duties executive secretary to
National Administrator Garfield. You will be
close to the man who will name the new fuel con-
troller in this state. II will be upon your sug-
gestion. doubt. that the appointment will be
made.
The state Of Washington will hold YOU re-
sponsibe for your successor.
What will you do? viii you give the
sumer the place he is entitled to?
For you must remember this:
The King County Fuel Administrator is John
{. Higgins, n corporation attorney.
The district representative, d. c. Bottlng. is
stepping right ut u the WashinGtoa Cssl Op.
erators' association into his new job.
These men, sincere and patriotic tho they
are cannot east off their viewpoint Of years in a
few minutes. This viewpoint Is the profit making
one. In spite of themselves. they will tackle the
fuel problem very largely from that view.
II is absolutely necessary, therefore. in fair
ness and in Justice that the other viewpoint be
also adequately represented in the fuel admins
traton Of this state
1T IS NECESSARY TO HAVE A MAN AS
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR WHO WILL WEIGH
COAL IN TERMS OF ONE TON PER AVER
AGE FAMILY WITH AS MUCH CONSIDER
ALTON AS THOUSANDS OF TONS PER AV-
ERAGE NINE OWNER When you get that
viewpoint combined with that of Mr.. Higgins and
Mr.. Bottling, you will strike a good, honest bal
ancc. Mr.. Whitcomb.
Prices of coal and wood have been going up
at an enormous rate. In some instances they
double the prices Of year ago. when the gov
ernment did NOT fix prices.
This condition makes it all the more impera-
tive to have the buyer well the seller of
coal adequately represented in the price fixing
body 1T WOULD MEAN GREATER CONFI-
DENCE IN THE FUEL ADMINISTRATION,
MIR. WHITCOMB.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
BIG GUNS ROAR
ON FRENCH LINE

PARIS. April 27.--The French war
office announced today that there IL
mo change" on the Hangard
Villers front a bombardnent con.
tinued on this front thruout the
night.
German attack on the railway
west Of Themes two miles west OF
Hangard. near Thailles. where Amer.
lean troops are fighting with the
FRENCH failed
There was severe artillery fighting
on the right bank Of the Meuse.
on various fronts and particularly
in the regions east OF Lassigny be.
tween the Miretie and the Aisne and
in the neighborhood OF Benzovaux
and Eparges. the French made
numerous surprise attacks.
Prisoners were taken in the Lor.
raine and the NosRes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
TAllEST U. S. SOLDIER
KILLED IN AIR SMASH

BERKELEY. Cal. April 27.-A
few hours after receiving n CHEEKY
letter from her son. Donald Frazier
a telegram arrived at the home OF
Mrs. r. a. Frazier. In Berkeley. tell.
ing Of her sons death in an aero
plane accident In England.
A. nearly as could be learned
Frazier was the tallest soldier In
the American army He was 6. feet,
~ inches tall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
ISN'T SERIOUS" SAY
HOLLAND LEGATION MEN

WAsHINGToN. April 27,--That
Germany has not served an ultima.
tum on Holland on the question Of
free transportation Of supplies thru
mat country was the declaration Of
Dutch legation officials here today.
pontrary to the statement Of the
mitch premier this week. legation
officials here declared negotiations
have not yet assumed serious pro
portions"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
WANTS HELP ON PLAN
TO THROW ELECTRICITY

Corporal Sam Sarr. Company l..
i4th infantry. would like to know
how 90 throw electricity from one
place TO another"
I've got a great scheme" he
says. but | don't want to give II
away"
lie can be reached In care of the
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock
company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27

This was the reply nf Mayor Han
son 20 the complaint OF the traction
company filed yesterday with the
railway committee In charge Of tho
new steam train 90 the shipyardz.
The complaint charges that many
persons no, employees Of the ship.
yards were riding on the steam
trains. and that extra cars provided
20 harsdl. the traffic on street car
lines were moving practically empty" 3"
II was not elected 20 fight tn.
traction company or anyone ciar. !"
said Mayor Hanson. II was elected
20 give all a square deal. trust
the traction company officials will
understand. however. that the people
~ Seattle mus, and viii have ser.
vice. Mr., Leonard knows that his
lines are not giving service. and
when he confcsses to having empty
cars at the ship yards. would like
10 ask him why he doesn't put those
cars on other lines. where they need
them. West Seatti. cars are motor.
iousiy overcrowded and inadequate
from the shipyartis. why not jus,
turn the empty cars around and run
them to Faunti@roy7''
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-27
PAVING AND z
PER CENT TAX
MUST Be PAID
Dykeman, After Six Months,
Decides Against Traction
interests
RULING IS SIGNIFICANT

The Seattle Electric company
must stand the cost u paving
between Its tracks and pay S6t..
900 10 the city. n . pr cent tax
on gross earnings.
This WAS the significance Of y
decision handed down by su.
perior Court Judge King Dyke
man saturtls, morning. after six
months deliberation.
: The city won a complete victory
by two decisions. on which will bear
many other cases The demurrer
filed by the traction company to the
city'n suit for collection OF ? per cent
OF groes earnings OF the traction
company was overrulcd by Judge
pykcman.
In the paving case. Judge Dyke
man holds that the paving must be
provided Immediately or the case ap-
pcaicd to the supreme court.
1tcfuseDf 10 Rule
Judge Dykcman held that the
ci,y'n form Of action was proper and
justified.
II the case IL taken into the state
supreme court by the traction com
pany. u may come under the jurls
dictlon OF Judge Kenneth Msckin.
tosh.
When Judge Macintosh was In
tho King county superior court he
refused TO rule on the paving case
until the public service commission
had passed on the traction com.
pany's application to be released
from paving and franchise taxes
In Franchise Contract
The public service commissions de
oision was pending at the time. and
IL stu pending. altho the cases firs,
came up six months ago.
Judge Dykcman ruled that the
traction company must pave regard.
less OF the decision OF the public
service commission.
Paving between tracks and pay
fnent Of : per cent os annual gross
earnings are provision. IN the trac.
ton company's franchise. in which
the city granted them use of the
streets The company. however. has
refused to meet these contract obli-
cations