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Utlwwtw Soxivnal VOLUME XVIII. ANOTHER CONCESSION IS MADE BY GERMANY SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT Though Still Objecting to “Il legality” of Lusitania At tack, Berlin Virtually*Admits It in Different Language (By A***ci»t*d Pre**A WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.—Germany nas a creed that reprisals must not be di rected against any other than enemy eubjeeta. This expression is offered by Germany to take the place of the phrase containing the word illegal which was incorporated in the draft of the Lusi tania agreement now under considera tion. It also became known that Germany expresses hope that it may have the opportunity to co-operate with the United States in some action looking toward the freedom of the .seas before the end of the war. Furthermore, the German government refers to the British blockade-of Ger many as being inhumane, calls attention to the fact that neutral vessels have been affected by the efforts of the Brit ish government to starve Germany, and puts forth the contention that the Ger man retaliation in the war zone around the British Isles is justified by the ac tion of Groat Britain. Claims, that the reprisals are legal are not mentioned. As has been previously stated. Ger many says in the communication that A»e killing of citizens of the United Statee was without intent and that the method of conducting warfare around the British Isles has been changed out of regard tor the long-standing friend ship between the United States and Germany and because American lives a ere loot. STONE SEES SETTTLEMENT. Chairman Stone, of the senate foreign relations committee, said today after conferences with administration officials that it was his impression that the Lusi tania case was “practically settled." He did not go into details. Administration officials let it be known today that a mere choice of words will not be permitted to stand in the way of success of the Lusitania ne gotiations. and that the United States will not insist on the use of the word Illegal." or "disavowal” in Germany's acknowledgment that sinking of the liner without warning and the loss of 113 | American lives was wrong. Inasmuch as the proposal now before President Wilson and Secretary Lansing is described in German quarters as sub stituting for the word “illegal” a phrase which Germany hopes will be acceptable to the United States as covering the same point without humiliating Ger many and having regard for public opin ion in that country, this announcement was taken as strengthening the optimis tic atmosphere-<hich surrounds the ne gotiations, and possibly leaving open the way to continued negotiation. The principal consideration of the United States, just now. is that there shall be an acknowledgment by Germany that the sinking of an unfesistlng mer chantman without warning is in contra vention of international law, and such naval warfare shall be permanently dis continued. The Germafi contention is that such assurances already have been given in the Arabic case and that all that remains in the Lusitania case is reparation for the lives of neutrals and an acknowledgment that it was wrong to destroy them. LANSING AND WILSON CONFER. This is contained in the German pro posal as at present forwarded, without the specific use of the word "illegal." Whether the phraseology substituted is acceptable to the United States is the only point to be decided. This prob ably will be decided before tomorrow. President Wilson will confer about it with Secretary Lansing today, and meanwhile the situation remains un changed. Secretary Lansing today flatly denied that new demands had been in the Lusi tania case at a time when the German government considered the negotiations practically were at an end. He was speaking of Berlin dispatches quoting the references by Dr. Zimmermann. Ger man under-secretary of foreign affairs, to “new demands." "This government." said Secretary Tanning, "has not increased the de mands made in the Lusitania case as set forth in the notes of 13, June 9 and Julv 21. I doubt if Dr. Zimmer mann ever made the statement that new demands had been injected, because he must know that it is utterly false ” Secretary Lansing would not go into details or discuss Dr. Zimmermann's statement further. When Dr. Zimmer mann's statement was published In this country, however, his reference to new demands was taken to appply to a possi ble construction on the word ”11 legal" In the proposed form of settlement. The ’ only ground American officials could find for construing that as embodying a new demand was the possibility that it might be considered applicable not alone to the destruction of neutrals on the Lusitania but also as to the meth od by which she was sunk. Snake Charmer Is Wanted to Lure Worms from Nuts YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. Feb. 7.—A ton of wormy walnuts have just been ar rested here by U. S. District Attorney E. S. Werts and charged with being a men ace to publie health. Until the naughty walnuts can be ar raigned In court they must repose in darkened cloeets of the Youngstown Jail with their tags marked “Arrested.” The police force of Youngstown have been asked to produce a snake charmer who can lure the worms out of the wal nuta It Is hoped that one of the force, who is an excellent flute player, will volun teer as snake charmer. • ALLEGED MURDERER - OF MOTHER DENIED BAIL (By Associated Preu.) BUFFALO. N. Y.. Feb. 7John Ed ward Tetper was arraigned before Jus tice Marcus in supreme court here today on a charge of murder in the first de gree in having killed his mother. Mrs. Agnes M Telper, January 30. Motion to admit the prisoner to bail was denied. J. W. CHANCEY, young prison er in Clarke county jail at Athens, who has written postoffice inspec tors that he will beg the judge at his trial to authorize an operation in the hope he* will die. He is charged with using the mails to de fraud. His case is said to be one of the most unique on record. v ’ )y ’ t * ISP * ■■,. >n •fTeiftSMlt M- y Seeks Antidote For Snakes oj North America South American Snake Expert, Here on Visit, Carries Col lection Back to Brazil and Will Study Their Poisons (By Associated Press NEW YORK. Dec. 7.—Dr. Ritol Brazil, bead of the Institute of Serum-Therapy in Sao Paulfi, Brazil, has undertaken to study the noison of snakes of North America and if possible to find a serum whiqh will counteract the poison of each species. When Dr. Brazil left here Sat urday for his home he carried two rat tlesnakes, four moccasins, two dtgmond back rattlesnakes, a gila monster and a few small but deadly North American snakes. They were given to him by Raymond L. Ditmars, curator of the Zoological park tn the Bfbnx. Dr. Brazil came here to attend the Pan-American congress at Washington. He met Mr. Ditmars and when one of the keepers in the snake house at the Bronx xoological park was bitten by a rattle snake several days ago Dr. Brazil gave Mr. Ditmars a serum which saved the keeper's life. He said he obtained it by inoculating a snake with its own poison. If Dr. Brasil is successful in obtain ing serums for the poisons of the snakes which h» has taken to South America he will send theip to Mr. Ditmars. Saved Man From Indians, and Now Inherits Fortune (By Aaaociated Pre**.) KOKOMO. Ind.. Feb. 7.—John W. Boy er, seventy-five years old, has. received | a notice from an attorney at Indepen dence, Kas., that he has inherited a large farm and thousands of dollar/ worth of stock from the estate of a wealthy Kan sas farmer, John Westfall, who died ten years ago. When a young man seeking adventure in the west fifty years ago Boyer sur prised and, single-handed, drove away a band of Indians attacking the home of Westfall, then a poverty-stricken settler, saving Westfall, his wife and daugh ter. Westfall on his deathbed requested his family to reward Boyer, it is said, and Westfall's daughter, who died recently, had made many attempts to learn Boy er’s address. She instructed her atttor ney to carry out her father's deathbed request, and Boyer, whose early adven tures accumulated only experienced for him, now faces the prospect of acquir ing a small fortune. Pulpit and Press Called on to War On Lawlessness (Special Dispatch to The Journal.' MACON, Ga., Feb. 7.—At a meeting of the Macon Ministers* association today, resolutions were passed calling on every preacher In Georgia, regardless of de nomination, and on every newspaper tn the state, dally and weekly, to aid in a movement to suppress lawlessness In Georgia. All ministers are requested to preach special sermons to their congregations on oimervlng the law, on Sunday, March 12, and all the newspapers are request ed yto have editorials on the subject about the same time. Copies of the resolutions will be sent to every newspaper and to every minis ter in the /state. Tobacco Habit Banished In <8 to 72 hours. No craving for to bacco in any form after completing treatment. Contains no habit-forming drugs. Satisfactory results guaranteed in every case. Write Newell Pharmacal Co., Dept. 5. St. Louis, Mo., for FREE Booklet. ‘TOBACCO REDEEMER* and positive proof.—(Advt.) ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916. WILSON TO VISIT Uli IF HT COMES TO SOUTH President Promises Adamson to Visit Columbus If He Makes Southern Trip (By Associated Pra*».) WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.—Southern senators and representatives who called today at the White House to urge Presi dent Wilson to visit their districts should he make another tour for na tional preparedness, gained the impres sion that the president might decide agalqst another tour. He has not yet made up his mind, it was said, and prob ably will leave the matter open till the end of the week when he will have canvassed thoroughly the congressional situation. The president's callers said the presi dent believed that the people of the country had already shown their ap proval of adequate national prepared ness and that he might well remain in Washington to confer with leaders in congress on the subject. President Wilson has an engagement to address the chamber of commerce of the United States here February 10, and would not be able to leave Washington before that date. Former Governor McCleary, of Ken tucky, and Senator James invited the president today to visit Louisville and other points in that state if he makes, a southern trip; Representative Adam -son asked him to visit Columbus, Ga.; Senator Shields and Representative Mc- Kellar asked him to go to Memphis and Nashville; Senator Lea and Representa tive Byrns invited him to Nashville; Senator Sheppard asked him to visit points in Texas, and Representative Har rison invited him to Mississippi. The president replied to each of these invitations by saying that he would visit the cities mentioned if he went south. The administration's legislative pro gram particularly national preparedness, and the Lusitania ease, gave promise to day of occupying much of President ilson's attention during the week. The president has engagements to confer with many senators and repre sentatives in furtherance of his efforts to expedite the work of congress on the army and navy bills. He is anxious that these measures be disposed of as soon as possible so other legislation may be taken up. Including the shipping bill, the tariff commission bill and revenue legislation. The Philippine bill, already passed by the senate, was up for discussion at a ; conference today between the president and Chairman Jones, of the house in sular committee. It is said efforts will be made in the house to amend the bill. The measure is said to have met the president’s approval as it passed the senate. Senator Ransdell and Representative DePre Invited the president to visit points in Louisiana, and Senator Smith and Rrepresentative Byrns invited him to visit South Carolina. »• 22 Battleships In 2 Years Put Up to Congress Two Republicans Say They Favor the Plan—Clark Takes Floor to Urge Faster Prog ress in Building Up Navy ( pai»ioo»«y Xg) WASHIGTON, Feb. 7—ln first real naval debate of the session in the house today Speaker Clark took the floor and to enthusiastic applause from both sides spoke for faster progress jn increasing the navy. He declared that If seven teen-inch guns were being placed on foreign ships, the United States shopld have them as well, or the best guns attainable now or hereafter. “The speaker knows,” said Represent ative Butler. Republican, of the naval committee, "that If we want things bet ter in the navy we have to pay the price demanded." “That Is true," - replied the speaker, "but suppose we paid the full price, what Is the reason we cannot build bat tleships as quickly as England can?" "We can,” Mr. Butler replied. “We never have done so,” replied the speaker. “If we will begin to build and take the money and push aside private con struction,” replied Mr. Butler, “we can build twenty-two ships in two years and put them to sea, if we find the men to put on them. “I am for the twenty-two ships if necessary and will help to raise the money,” said Representative Hill, Con necticut, Republican. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Meets In Washington (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.—Delegates representing 700 commercial bodies in all parts of the country gathered here today for the opening tomorrow of the fourth annual meeting of the chamber of commerce of the United States. A meeting of the national councillors of the chamber was held today to re vise and approve the program of sub jects to be discussed during the three days’ convention. National defense Is expected to feature the discussions. The concluding session and annual banquet Thursday will be given over almost en tirely to addresses on preparedness. I'resylent Wilson, Secretaries Garrison and Daniels and others will speak. CONVICTED TERRA HAUTE OFFICIALS FINISH TERMS . (By Auocikted Preu.) LEAVENWORTH. Kan., Feb. 7.—Ed war Holler, Alexander Aczell, Charles Houghton, Joseph O’Mara and George Sovern, former city officials of Terre Haute, Ind., convicted in the election conspiracy case, were released from the United States penitentiary here today, having served their full sentences. AU of them, by their conduct at the prison, earned good behavior allowances. t NIX ON THE "PORK | . —x. 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CLARINDA, lowa, Feb. 7.—Colonel William P. Hepburn, former member of congress from this district, died here today. x. company gives it control of works at Johnstown, Pa., and iron ore properties in the Lake Superior, dis trict. HARRIS MAY CHILLRISE HtnUMMI TO DEBATES Governor to Open His Cam paign for Re-Eelection With Speech at Macon' . (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) MACON, Ga.. Feb. 7.—Governor Nat E. Harris probably will issue a chal lenge to Dr. L. G. Hardman for a series of joint debates in the coming guberna torial election. When asked about the matter this morning. Governor Harris stated that at-present th'ere were no Issues between Dr. Hardman and himself, but should any develop he would gladly meet the doctor in joint discussion of them be fore the people of the state. Governor Harris was accorded an ova tion on.his arrival in Macon this morn ing. He will open his campaign for governor here tonight, and it is expected that the largest crowd ever gathered in the city auditorium will be present. Governor Harris will be introduced by Mayor Bridges Smith. Three hun dred leading citizens will occupy seats on the stage with him. The governor stated this morning that Se was receiving great encouragement from all over the state, and he felt con fident of re-election. Household Journal‘and Floral Magazine A Magazine Devoted to Household Affairs and Flowers —twelve months. Home Life — A High-class Home Magazine—twelve months. Gentlewoman— A Woman’s Magazine of the Best Class—twelve months. N UMBER 37 RUMANIA FLARES UP IGIIN ANO HURRIES ARMY TOFRONTIER - Friction Between That Coun try and Central Powers Grows More Acute Daily,. Dispatch Says (By Associated Press. 1 LONDON, Feb. 7.—The British gov ernment has received definite informa-, tion that the report to the effect that an ultimatum has been delivered by the central powers to Rumania is without foundation. (By A&toci&ted Pymb.S WASHINGTON, Feb. ..—While recent reports of the actual opening of an of fensive by the Teutonic allies against Saloniki appear to have been premature, the accounts of various troop move- ■ ments are held in military quarters to indicate that such an offensive isf probably not far distant. Athens dispatches today tell of con tinued concentration of German, Aus trian and Bulgarian forces on the Greek frontier, together with* the transfer of heavy artillery southward from Nish. With such a movement in the Balkans in prospect, reports that out of a Rumania command increasing interest. Advices from allied sources declare that the friction between Rumania and ths central powers has increased and that Rumania, supposedly in view of the re ported threatening attitude of Germany and Austria, has collected forces close to the Austro-Hungarian frontier. There is a paucity of news of active operations in any of the war fields, prote ably for the good reason that few im portant movements are now actually is progress. The chief of the en tente allies, however, appear to be ins pressed with the idea that an important offensive is shortly to be begun by the Germans in the west. The belief is prompted largely b? the military movements noted along the Franco-Belgian front. The latest official bulletin from Con stantlnople reports Improvement forth- , Turks who apparently have recently bee:: under extremely severe pressure by th” Russians. Although the Ottoman force around ErSbrum seemingly have not bee’ successful in undertaking an offensiv*. they have been able to repulse all th renewed Russian attacks, they declan No change in the situation in Mesopo tamia is indicated. Artillery Lively Near Arras, La Basse and on Somme (By AasoeiatM Fraas.) Feb. 7. (Via London.)—A» tillery engagements of terrific intensity have been in progress in the sector b< ( tween La Basse canal and Arras i r northern France and south or the Rive ‘ Somme, German army headquarters an nounced today. The official statement says: “Western theater of war: There hav been fierce artillery battles between L Basse canal and Arras, and south of tb Somme. “The city of Lens has again been vig orously bombarded by the enemy dm Ing the last few days. "In, the Argonne, the French blew tr> and occupied a crater on hill No. 28i . La Fille Morte, northeast of La Chalad. They were driven out immediately by a counter attack. "Eastern theater of war: A Russia field sentry post on the eastern bank c:‘ ’ the Schaia, on the Baranovichl-Lyakht - vichi railway, which we captured on th ■ night of the sixth, was attacked withou '. suqcess and the enemy was forced to r* treat, incurring considerable losses. "Southwest of Viday, a Russian aero plane whose pilot had lost his way, fel into our hands undamaged. "Balkan theater of war: There is noth ing to report.” Nothing of Importance, Says Paris Statement (By Associated Press.) PARIS .Feb. 7.—(Via London.) —To day’s war office statement reads: "Noth ing of importance occurred during last night.” i Large German Warship Is Reported Sunk in Cattagat (By Associated Press.) COPENHAGEN. Feb. 7.—(Via Lon don.) —A large German warship has beer sunk in the Cattegat between the Island of Anholt and the Swedish coast, ac cording to the newspaper Helslngor Avis. The dispatch says it is supposed the vessel struck a mine, t Wireless calls for help were heard, but these ceased after a time. The Cattegat is a body of water lying between Denmark and Sweden through which vessels from the Baltic must pass to reach the Atlantic ocean. The Island of Anholt lies in the center of the Cat tegat. 195 Killed in Explosion In Skoda Munition Plant 'By Associated Press.) MILAN (Via Paris), Feb. 7.—A Buch arest dispatch to the Secolo says that in the explosion at the Skoda armament factory in Bohemia 195 workmen per ished. Three buildings were blown up, the dispatch adds, including the one in which the famous 12-lnch hydraulic can non made. A Rome dispatch dated February S said that, according to the Bucharest correspondent of the Messaggero, the Skoda works at Pilsen had been partly destroyed as the result of an explosion. Germans, Bulgarians and ’ Austrians Are Reinforcing (By Associated Press.) MILAN (Via Paris). Feb. 7.—An Ath ens dispatch to the Secolo says French aviators report continued concentration of adversary Tprces on the Greek fron tiers. German reinforcements are ad vancing from Uskub to the northwest of Gievgell, fresh German regiments have arrived at Monastir and Austrian forces are concentrating around Tchevikovo. A Bulgarian division, says the dispatch finally, has left Kustendil going south ward and the transfer of heavy artil lery from N 4 sh to the Bulgarian frontier is confirmed. Norwegian Cotton Steamer Is Taken Into Kirkwall (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Feb. 4.—(Delayed.)—The Norwegian steamships Bogstad, Galves ton to Gjthenberg with a cargo of cot ton, has been taken into KirkwalL
