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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
FOOD PRICES HIGHER
THAN IN 81 YEARS
But Prices of All Commodities
Combined Were Less
Than in 1913
CBy Associated Press.)

\ WASHINGTON, Jan. '3.-Food prices
in the United States during 1914 were
higher than at any time during the last
thirty-seven years with the exception
OF the years 1882, when they were per
cent higher than 1914 prices, 1888, when
they were on the same level, and in
1912, when they were 1 per cent higher.
The bureau of labor statistics in its an
nuaI bulletin just issued on wholesale
prices of commodities reviewing the
years from 1860 to 1914 discloses that
in the ffty-five years food prices were
highest in 1854 wnen they were rs per
cent more than 1914 prices and lowest
in 1896 when they were 40 per cent
below.
In. the years of the Civil war and
during a dozen years or more afterWard
prices of all commodities were the high
est since 1860 when the first attempt
was made at keeping record of whole
sale prices. In 1854 prices of most COM
modities reached their highest point.
Lowest prices we're recorded in the years
from 1894 to 1898.
The effect of the European war on
wholesale prices in the United States
is not fully disclosed in the report, as
prices for only the first five months
of the war are recorded. Comparison
of Civil war prices with those pre-
vailing in this country during the Eu-
ropean war. therefore, is not possible.
The Spanish-American war apparently
had little effect on wholesale prices, as
they remained on about the same Level
as they had been in the Period imme-
diately preceding 1T.
Farm products prices in 1914 were
higher than they had been in the last
forty-four years. AS with food prices
their highest point was reached in 1864
when So per cent more than in 1914 and
1896 when sc per cent below.
Clothes and clothing were lower in
1914 than during the previous year and
were higher than at any time since 1884,
when they were OIL the same level, eX-
cept in 1907, 1910 and 1918. Their high
est prices were in 1864 when 254 per cent
more than 1914 and lowest in 1896 and
1897 when rs per cent lower.
Fuel and lighting prices were 3 per
cent lower in 1914 than in 1913, but
were 80 per cent higher than the lowest
point reached in 1894, and 100 per cent
below the highest point, reached in 1868.
Metals and metal products were lower
than they had been since 1905, being 8
per cent below 1913 prices. Their high
est point was reached in 1854 when
1874 per cent higher than in 1914 and low
est in 1898 when 81 per cent below 1914
prices.
Lumber and building materials were
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Man, Officially
Dead 81 Years,
Gets NeW Job
(By Associated Press.l

DENVER, Jan. "a man who has
been dead for more than fifty-one years,
according to the records of the war de-
partment became an officer of the de-
partment of justice today when w. A.
Jameson, of Denver, took the position
of announcer in the United States dis
trict court here.
Jameson, a corporal in the 1O3d
Pennsylvania infantry in the Civil war,
escaped from the Andersonville, Ga,
prison. His name was confused with
that of another prisoner who died, and
Jameson had a picture of his tomb
stone, No. 1880, in the national cene-
terry at Andersonville. His death" is
recorded on August 2, 1864.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
PLOT PROBE RESUMED
BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY
Judge to Announce Whether
Accused Woman Should
Be Held
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Sine 1ed-
eral jury was called to meet again TO-
day to resume its investigation into the
alleged German plots to blow up ships
and munition plants.
Mrs. Cornell was indicted Jointly with
c. C. Crowley, a detective in whose en-
ploy she was, and Baron George VIII
helm Won Brincken, an attache of the
local German consulate. All three were
charged with using the mails to incite
arson, murder and assassination. Mrs.
Cornell claimed immunity from. trial on
the ground that she was compelled to
testify before the grand jury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Germans Must
Read the Papers
nv Associated Prass.l

OSNABRUCK. Prussia CVia London),
Jan. s-The court here has decided
that the perusal of newspapers is now
a duty Of citizens.
Residents i'm a neighboring village sold
a small quantity Of w@Ol contrary to
regulations and pleaded in defense that
the particular regulation was not
placarded i'm the village, as has been
customary. and appeared only i'm the
newspapers. which they did not read.
The court ruled that persons who now
read no newspaper act culpably and can
not plead ignorance Of wartime regu-
lations as Justification"
The defendants were sentenced to
DAY in Jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Wide Offensive Is
Opened by Germans

BERLIN. Jan 3.-tBy Wireless 10
SayviIle. l-German troops made an at
tack on a wide front north OF the road
between La Bassee and Bethune yes
terday. after conducting mine operations
on a large scale
The war office announced today that
the occupants Of one allied trench were
buried BY an explosion or shot down,
and that in some other positions the al
lied troops fed.
French artillery on January 1. shelled
the town of Lutterbach. in Alsace. The
announcement says one girl was killed
and One woman and three children were
wounded as they were leaving church
On the eastern front the Russians con-
tinued their operations with patrols and
other small attachments but without
success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04

per cent lower than 1913, 50 per cent
below their highest prices reached in
1864 and SO per cent above their lowest
point reached in 1897.
Drugs and chemicals were 6 per cent
higher than in 1913 and higher than they
had been in thirty years. They were
2S0 per cent below their highest point
MADE in 1864 and % per cent higher
than their lowest prices in 1895.
House furnishing goods were higher
than they had been in thirty years, be-
ing 25 per cent higher than their lowest
prices made in 1897 and 1S4 per cent
below the highest prices prevailing in
1864
Prices of all commodities combined
were / per cent below the prices of 1913
and on the same level as those in 1912.
They were lower by 1877 per cent than
the high prices of 1854 and higher by
SO per cent than the lowest prices pre-
vailing in the years of 1896 and 1897
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Press Dispatches
Assert K aiSer Is
Dangerously III
(By Associated Press0

PARIS, Jan. 3.-Press dispatches
from Switzerland and Italy continue
to affirm that the illness of Emperor
William is serious. 1t is stated that
he was operated on last Wednesday
successfully, but the nature of the
operation is not specified.
IL is stated that the emperor is
suffering from a deep seated affec-
ton of which the cutaneOus eruption
is but a symptom and that the mall
ady is complicated by the reappear-
ance Of his old throat trouble which
has extended to the mouth. 1t is
even asserted that it will be neces-
sary to provide him with an artificial
palate made of silver.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
British LINERS
MGy Seek NeW
And Safer Route

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The possibility Of
British liners which are using the Med
iterranean changing their route, as the
Dutch and Japanese steamships al
ready have DONE is being discussed in
the press, but it is pointed out that
British mail boats are in a different po-
sition. They are under contract with
the government to carry mails by speci-
fled routes and therefore could not
change without consent of the govern
ment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Jap Freighter Is
Torpedoed By Sub

TOXIC, jan 3.-The owner of the
Japanese freighter Kenkoku Maru has
been advised that the vessel was sunk
by a German submarine in the Mediter-
ranean on December 20. The members
of the crew were landed at Cannes,
France The Kenkoku Maru was under
charter by a foreigner. She was loaded
with hemp at Manila and sailed for
Italy and England.
The Kenkoku Maru was a steamer of
21O9 tons. She sailed from Manila No
Vember 8.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Kings ErchGnge
1916 Greetings

PARIS, Jan. 3.-President Poincare of
France and the kings of Belgium, Italy
and Serbia have exchanged kilograms
of New Years greetings, expressing un-
abated confidence in the final triumph
of the entente allies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Steamer St, Oswald
Is Sent to Bottom
fBy Associated Press.

LONDON. Jan 3.-The British steam
snip St. Oswald has been sunk
The st. Oswald was in the service OF
the British government. and presumably
vas sunk i'm the Mediterranean She
was OF 3,SI0 tons gross, built in 1905
and owned by the British and Foreign
Steamship company. Of Liverpool
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
WarShipS Will
Sail for the SueZ Canal

TOXIC. Japan. jan 3--Announce-
Tnent is made by the Jill shimpO that a
squadron of Japanese warships will sail
Tor the Suez canal, presumably 10 pro-
tect japanese shipping. II is said the
arfnored cruisers Kasuga, Tokiwa and
Chitose have been assigned for this
service
The reported decision of the japanese
.-av4rnment TO send squadron to the
rex ca=-aI follows the sinking Of two
japanese steamships in the Medtter-
ranan The passenger liner Hasaka
AIaru was torpedoed of Port said on
December 81. The freighter kenkoku
Maru was sunk by submarine on De-
,.ember 90 Those on board both yes
seIs were rescued The Japan Mail
Steamship company. which controls the
bulk Of japanese shipping. has aban-
,ioued the Suez route
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Oil Producer Dead

TULSA. Okla. Jan. 3.--M. L. Lock-
wood. widely known among Independent
oil producers died here today aged II.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04
Is Sent Down.
Nearly All Saved


LONDON. Jan 3.-The British steam
shin GIengyIe has been sunk. There
are about 100 survivors
The GIengyle had on board about 40
persons. passengers and crew All, with
the exception Of three Europeans and
seven Chinese, were landed. So far as
is known 10 Americans were on board
The GIengyle. which was homeward
bound from Shanghai, was sunk in the
Mediterranean on Sunday. This was
her second voyage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-04

The GIengyIe sailed from Shanhai for
London on November %. She was last
reported at Singapore on December 8.
Her route would take her through the
Suez canal and the Mediterranean. and
il may be assumed she was sunk in the
Mediterranean as were the Persia Vile
del q Cfotat Yasaka Maru and several
other steamships.
The Glengyie was one OF the largest
steamships which have been sunk since
the activity Of submarines in the Med
iterranean became pronounced. Her
gross tonnage was 1886. She was owned
BY the Glen line of Glasgow. and was
the largest steamship of that line.
The Glengyle had been in service
only a comparatively short time having
been -lsslt ss-New Castle in 1914. She
was-5U0 feet long. So feet beam and 81
feet deep Her master was Captain
webster.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
CITY SURPFNDFRS
TO HEAT FORCES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

WIN lNlIl' T lN'h NbE pNE
less babies of the poor. Although a
project has been under way for the
past Several daya Ia furnish \ fund
sufficient to provide for the wants Of
the unfortunate little ones, the de-
nands are eating up the limited sup.
PLY or funds
Considerable attention is being di-
rectcd by Humane Agent A. NJ
Welch regarding the conduct Of
drivers. In an effort to complete
their work as rapidly as possible,
drivers are forgetting the poor horses
and overlooking. Every time an
overload is sighted 1t results in a
reprimand for the driver.
a supply OF straw hats for horses
has been ordered by the Humane So
cicty and will he distributed without
charge to drivers as soon as they ar
rive, which will be in a day or two
Preparations Made.
Preparations were being made yes
tcrday by tho street. interurban and
railroad lines to care for vast
amount Of business today All of the
parks will be thronged at an early
hour and many extra cars will have
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
THREE MEN MEET
VIOLENT DEATHS
Grocer slain by Robbers, Negro Bad
Man Shot Ia Death and Boy
Killed.

M'ALESTER, July 15.-Thrce vio-
lent deaths occurred in Pittsburg
county today. John Corbin, a country
grocer near Carbon, dying in a local
hospital as a result Of bullet wounds
inflicted at his store by robbers Fri
day night; Henry Iatimcr, negro had
man. being shot to death at Adam,
son early this morning by Grant Haw-
kins, negro deputy constable. and
James Barnes, 1+year-uld farme
boy being killed south Of IIartshornG
when a waeonload Of oats upset Ola
him. breaking his neck
John Collins. Charles Collins and
Elmer Freeman, Hailcyvillc men, are
in the county jail charged with the
murder of Corhin. Hawkins is in the
county jail pending Investigation hut
officers say ne shot Lltlmor in self
defense and VIII be released.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
Don't You Remember?
Happenings That Interested the
People OF Tulsa just Five
Years Ago Today.

AtR w II. WREN, wife OF
IVA a well-known local character.
awakened to find her husband
beating her on the head with a
hatchet When she wrested the
weapon away from him. he sud
denly swallowed a portion OF car
ho-ic acid. then slashed his throat.
Dependency was given as the
cause.
Investigation Of the fire which
wiped out a furniture factory at
West First and Main was being
conducted by fire department au-
thoritics. w. l. Davis. owner OF
the factory. is said to have had
some enemies who had threatened
TO do him harm.
The Frisco filed two suits in the
United states district court against
the llawley Engineering works,
alleging that the defendant had
failed TO comply with contract
for construction and maintenance.
Tulsa was suffering from lack
OF rain and from the intense heat
The weather man could promise
no relief in either case.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
TULSA SEES UNCLE
SAM AS LIFE SAVER

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
oped science of saving lives in mine
disasters. Five life-sizc wax figures,
forming a rcscuing crew. were mount
ed on one side Of the coach. fitted
with tho regulation equipment of
breathing apparatus, canary bird.
pick first aid kit. flashlirht, life
line, etc. Several safety devices for
mines are shown and huge map
giving the location I'm electric lights
Of all mine rescue camps in the United
states was mounted In the middle of
the car. G. w. Riggs was in charge.
The agricultural department. in its
three arms. the weather bureau, ami
NAL industry and forest service. oc-
cupied the third coach. = complete
pant for the fOrcc1stinG and rcnort
ing Of weather was i'm operati\1 by
II. II. Finch and T.. J.. Linsey.
Show Navy Exhibit.
Coach held the exhibits OF the
United States navy, a miscellaneous
collection Of equipment for naval
vessels Several models OF big guns
were shown and a complete motor
and stabilizer for an aeroplane on
display. Sergeant Jacob Lienhard,
one Of those in charge Of this ear, is
one OF the leading marksmen II the
United States and had on display n
brace Of a dozen or more medals
which he won in the national shoot
ing championship held at Jackson
Vile. Fla, last year. Others on the
car were Charles Mitchell, chief mas
ter nj arms: T. Tansey. who oper-
ated wireless plant with aerials on
the top of the car. and r. Chandler
Of the hospital corps. The wireless
outfit was adjusted to a radius of
$50 miles and is for use on subma-
rines. OF the guus on the car a reg
ular torpedo costing $4,000 and n
six-pounder which was mounted on n
United States vessel and took part
in the bombardment of Vera Cruz
The United States army occupied
the fifth car with extensive exhibits
of engineering equipment and ac:iv-
tiles. A. l.. Springer and Sergeant
s NJ. Yarbrough were in charge
The medical department of the
army was in coach six with a COM
plete portrayal of the organization
and instruments used by that i'm
oprtant branch Of the army II. c.
WALTON, sergeant Of the medical de-
partment; +. c. Finney, sergeant Of
the recruiting department and u. A.
Heiz of the Tulsa recruiting station.
were nj charge.
Appliances Shown.
The interstate commerce commits
sion had an interesting exhibit in The
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
PARLIAMENTARY
LEADER KILLED
DIR. CcSarc BattiSti. Former socialist
Leader. Executed for
High Treason.

BERLIN. July Is (via London, 1913
p. mD-Word was received here from
Innsbruck. Austria, that Or. Cesare
Battistl. former Socialist member OF
the Austrian parliament from Trent
has been put to death for treason.
Doctor Battisti was captured while
serving as an officer in the Italian
army during the offensive in the
Tyrol, and was sentenced to death by
a court-martial.
Doctor Battisti was a leader in the
movement for the union OF Trent and
Trieste with Italy. He fled to Italy
before the outbreak Of the war and
Joined the Italian army.
A dispatch from Brescia, Italy, on
Jure 2 Of last year said Doctor Bat
tisti had been condemned to death
by the Austrian authorities, though
absent from that country. Several
before that time. prior to the
entrance Of Italy into the war. he
began campaign for Italian intcr-
vertion and large crowds flocked to
hear him speak He was said to have
furnished much valua BILE inform2 tion
to the Italian authorities about the
dcfenses OF the Trentino. and when
the war began enlisted i'm the Ital-
ian army.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
Eight Kentucky Thorough
breds to Hit Turf Dur
ing Convention.
SEE CONEY ISLAND
VIII Witness Old Fashioned
Carnival and VIII Par
ticipate in Games.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. July IL
Louisville, Lexington. Owcnsboro and
Paducah. Ky. will contest in spirit
ed race at Cincinnati July l9 for the
entertainment of delegates to the in
tcrnational convention OF Rotarians
Tie Kcutcky horses will be shipped
TO Coney Island near Cincinnati a
few days prior to the convention
trained especially for this event. This
Is bat one Of the many large attraC-
lions staged by individual Rotary
clubs for the entertainment OF Ro-
tHrians Of other cities. Another at
traction Of interest is a baseball game
between the Toledo Rail-Light base
ball team OF Toledo and the Uricho
club Of Cincinnati. both champion
amateur baseball teams. Tub races,
riding. diving and swimming events
Will also be features Of the after
noCn's entertainment
Tho delegates will be taken to
Coney Island, the scene Of the mon
stcr carnival. by boat early in the
afternoon An fashioned Ken
tu,lJy barbecue will be served thCm
on their arrival Following the ath-
letic games Of the afternoon the seven
thousand delegates will garb them
selves in carnival costume and par
ucirate in dancing. motion pictures
and stunts supplied hy visiting clubs
In the evening grand display of FIRE
works. massod hand concert, vaude-
vile, glec club contest and numerous
spec ial surprises will furnish enter
tainment The boats will return the
visitors TO Cincinnati after a neon
light ride on the Ohio river at mid
mint
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

to be put on to care for the in
creased service.
EVERY day now that it fails to
rain will hurt the corn crop to the
extent of thousands of dollars in this
section" said County Farm Demon
strator DR.. C. + Earnheart yester-
day. It is said that the corn in the
low. mucky land is still in fine con-
dition, but that in high sandy spots
is suffering terribly for want of
rain and will be ruined within a
few days
Cucumbers and melons are also
feeling the effect of the parching
heat and il is said that these crops
will be greatly shortened, no matter
when the rain comes now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

next coach, showing as 1t did all the
systems and appliances used for the
prevention of railroad accidents and
wrecks. Featuring the exhibit was n
detailed model Of the block system. T.
=. hays and A. ID. Rogers were in
chatge' the later showing a model of
a modern locomotive.
The United States public health
service with characteristic placards
and exhibits held Cal No. .. The plea
oi TINS display was the prevention OF
alsease by means OF sanitation and
+. A. Thornton and ]. 7. Curtis ware
in charge.
The coast guard service and tho
american Fed Cross society held tho
next two cars. Hall of the first was
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
RESCUE ALL ON
BOARD HECTOR
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ovF

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
each had two barges. carrying about
five men each. torn adrift in the
hurricane and search is being made
for them.
The real story OF the disablement
OF the Hector. a vessel of l1.200 tons
displacement which was taking sixty
marines TO Santo Domingo. has not
yet been told. for neither her COM
mander. Captain Jose Newell nor
any Of his officers would discuss the
exact cause of the disaster or tell Of
their fight against fires that broke
out while the vessel pitched In roll
ing seas until her reckoning was lost
and she went aground
II developed today that the reason
rcscuers were late in reaching her
was that the Hector first reported
herself off Charleston hghtship as
announced by the Charleston navy
yard. hut that in reality she was off
Cape Roman, some thirty miles
north Of the lightship.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
taken by the Red Cross society with

taken by the Red Cross society With
.dUns OF their various kits and
pictures of their work The coast
guard service with its breeches buoy,
iifeboat stations and minor exhibits
look ihe other half. The last car of
ihe train contained regular size life
boat OF the type used by the govern
neht hfesaving stations Gunner f.
BLOCK or the coast guard service was
in charge.
The special train will leave Tulsa
about O'Clock this morning. the liv-
Ing cars going to Sand Springs for a
days entertainment by the Sand
Springs railroad and the exhibit cars
going to Wekiwa to wait the rest of
tne train. THE train will go TO Ok
lahoma City Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

Baxter is now assured and will be
completed within thirty days accord
ing to present plans The extension
from Commerce TO pichor was fin
ished just a few weeks ago and work
has already been started now on the
extension from pichcr 10 Baxter.
Kan This road is great benefit to
tho mining district as switches are
now being run 20 an OF the principal
mines IN the district from this and
other railroads.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
ECHOES

SINCE the warm
SPELL started
THE women who
USED TO cast
CRITICAL Elances
UPON the fair
YOUNG persons
IN short
AND shimmcry gowns
ARE now looking
At them with
\ Jealous eye.
Bloule!
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

DRINK BUTTERMILK
if you are troubled with
bowel complaint or diar-
rhea. Don't drink much
water.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
BRITISH DRIVE
HALTS BEFORE
THIRD DEFENSE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Italian troops have taken strong
Austrian positions at the head Of the
Posina valley and stopped violent at
tempts 10 rccapture them. Rome de-
Clares Italian successes In the Tofana
region following the capture Of Monte
Castelletto have been very mark ed -
Or the sea there have been addi-
tional successes for the central pow
crs A German submarine, Berlin
admiralty statement says, has de
destroyed a British auxiliary cruiser
OF about seven thousand tons in the
North sea. OFF the English coas,
German submarines have sunk three
British patrol boats. An Austrian
submarine has sunk an Italian de-
Etroyer