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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Master Merrill Goodwin returned
last Monday night from visit to his
little cousins, Thelma and Vera Cain, at
Shreveport.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

When you have bsckache the liver
or kidney are sure to be out of gear.
Try Sanol, it does wonders for the
liver, kidneys and bladder. A tria
Csc bottle will convince you. Get il
at the drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
House for Rent.

Seven room residence on corner lot
of one acre, with garden, outhouses,
plenty of water and abundant shade,
will be rented reasonable to desirable
tenant. For information apply at the
Chronicle office. je23
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Miss Lois Long will leave today for
a visit to her sister, Mrs. ID. w. o.
Quinn. at Iago, Texas. She will be
accompanied by her little brother,
John, who will make his home with his
sister in Texas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Do you know Sanol Chill Toni C
knocks the Chills and all Malaria Few
ers. Get it at the Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Miss Lennie Afford has been assist
ing Superintendent Warner In his offic'
the past two weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

A large number of Colfax citizen
attended the Boyce hot well ceiebra
tioa ON the Fourth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Mr.. C. H. Rhodes and family left
Thursday night for a summer outing a.
Gulfport, Miss.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
Ebenezer Camp Meeting Dates.

Ebenezer camp meeting will begin
Friday. July q, and close on Sunday,
August 5. Workers, Revs. Will Nc
Leod and o. H. Calls.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

A regular business session of the
Methodist Missionary Society will be
held at the n. E. Church next Tues
day afternoon at o'clock. All MEM
hers are urged to be present.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
To the Public.

am now located at the Williamson
hotel and am prepared to do your dent
al work. i guarantee all of my work.
w. c. MAYS,
Dentist
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Mrs. l.. o. Clinton is visiting he
parents at Extension, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Miss Laura Kelsoe, Of Boyce, is WISH
ting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. S.
Cameron.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

How about that potato drying plan
at Colfax?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
Notice of Final Proof.

Department of the Interior
u. S. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La.
June 20, 1917.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

Our friend w. d. Flanagan, who
lives on Colfax Rural Route No. 2, is
engaged in a subscription contest for
McCalps Magazine in the hope of win
ming Buick, Overland or Ford car.
He is hustler of the first water, and
is sure of winning one of the 81 prizes
offered. But he is counting on win
ming one of the grand prizes, and if he
don't he is sure of being next to the
man who does.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
Town Lots for Sale.

Three lots near Colfax depot. Apply
to c. l.. HAYNE,
je30-2t' Boyce, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07
The c0Kux Chronicle

SATURDAY, JULY 7. 1917.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-07-07

One day last week the editor took ar
automobile trip over Mr.. j. II. Nc
Neely's farm. He has about 1000 acres
in cultivation. about one-half of il be.
ing in food and feed crops. and all6f j,
was looking fine in spite of the drouth.
except couple of cuts of corn and one
of cotton, probably 20 or % acres.
These he expects to pillow up and plant
In soy beans. peas, potatoes or stms
other crop, He has cut three or -four
fields of oats, which gave fine yields,
and the oat land is also to be replanted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

HOUSEWORK = Young woman de-
sres position assisting with house,
work or as child's nurse. Call, or ad-
dress, 1914 Cowden street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Garages

HUPMOBILE and Franklin Owners
Service Station; tires, accessories and
repairs; work guaranteed. Federicks
Garage, Forster near Front Bell 2SoOJ.
CURTIS A. SLOUGH,
Formerly 81 South Cameron street.
has taken over the business of the
COMMUNITY GARAGE
and will conduct u general garage
business in addition to the buying and
selling of secondhand cars. Ford
owners service station. Special rate
on Ford repairs.
Autos bought and sold. Fords a
speciality.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

GOOD - On Saturday afternoon, at
O'clock, John Good, at his nome, IN
progress, aged so years. d,
Funeral on Tuesday AFTERNOON, at
o'clock. from his late residence. In
terment PaXtang Cemetery. me ne
relatives and friends are invited 10
attend without further notice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

DAVIDSON - Susan E., wife of W..
w. Davidson. .,,.,- ..
1880 p. NJ, Monday evening, ) June -
at 10 A. NJ. Relatives and friends
invited.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Help Wanted-Male

WANTED 49, Good. strong boys, over
16 years of age, to work in bake shop;
Schmidt's bakery, Eighteenth and
Mulberry streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Help Wanted
Male and Female

WANTED - Elderly gentlemen or
lady canvassers for West Harrisburg
and suburbs If you are energetic
you can make good money. Apply by
letter. M. S. Kohr. 319 Prune street
MEN AND WOMEN WANTED
everywhere to start a business of then
own. Pays from $500 to $4,000
monthly. Brains and energy the only
capital required. Call and see Max
we'll II. Hite, The Auctioneer. 902-904
Market street, Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Hauling and Moving
Money to Loan

WE LEND MONEY in compliance
with Act of June II, 1915. to individu-
ais in need of ready cash; small loans
specially; business confidential;
payments to suit borrowers convent
ence: positively lowest rates In city.
PENNSYLVANIA INVESTMENT Co,
1872 Walnut Street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Statesmen Wanted

SALESMAN WANTED - One who
can produce results. Eureka Life In
surance Co. Salary and commission
ment. Must be honest and sober. and
every assistance given. Apply Chas.
Young. Room 16. 202 Walnut street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Help Wanted-Male

WANTED - Motorcycle repairman.
! Good mechanic. Address Box 5, $780,
care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Public Sale
Wanted Miscellaneous

BICYCLE FRAMES. COASTER
BRAKES, ETC, bought for highest
cash prices. Dayton Cycle Co., yla
North Third street. Bell $500.
/ PAY highest spot cash prices for
new and second-hand Furniture
Max Smeltz, 1915 Market. VIII call.
city or country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Deaths

LONG - Mrs. Emily May Long died
Sunday, June ), at 9:2O n t, Nj Yrhomas So oa
residence of her father, MI Ihoiiias
b, Bumbaugh, Penbrook. III,
private services and burial VIII pc
held Wednesday, June 8. at Z; M,
from her fathers residence l"eh''
eighth street, Penbrook
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WANTED - Boys over II years to
learn the Machine Trade. Good pay
while learning. The w. o. Hickok
Mfg. Co.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Real Estate For Sale

ONLY $3.50 is the price of new
corner dwelling at Paxtang. Inspect
it You will not get more for the
same money. Terms can be arranged.
Bell Realty Co, Bergner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Board and Rooms

S11 WALNUT STREET - Room and
excellent board; trst-claSs breakfast,
a. NJ. Diningroom will open L. M,
June !.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

MAN wants to whitewash cellars.
clean paints, shellac floors, trim
hedges, NOW lawns, take care of pri-
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
For Sale-Miscellaneous

EXTRA SPECIAL - Roses and Car
nations, soc per dozen. keeney's Cut
Rate Flower Shops, SO North Third
street. 1926 Market street
BEDBUGS and other Vermin leave
when you use SHURE- DEATH. Sold
and guaranteed by Hite & Hite, 904
Market street. Dial phone.
FOR SALE Two A. G. Westing-
house Ceiling Fans. Used very little.
In best condition. Low price for quick
sale. WeaVer's Confectionery, 20
North Second street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

ONE HUNDRED (100) first-class
laborers for construction work on new
brick plant in Lewistown Narrows
Work will last entire year. Wages
$2.75 for 10-hour day. Good accommo-
dations for $500 per week Apply at
job, Narrows, Pa. (5 miles east of
Lewistown Junction). Berkebile
Bros, Engineers and Contractors
Johnstown, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

DESIRABLE PROPERTY on Long
street, Camp Hill, for sale - large
house, in good condition, on lot 90X190
two chickenhouses - stable va
riety of fruit. Bell Realty Co., Berg
ner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Agents Wanted

AGENTS - To handle our house.
hold specialties. Great labor savers.
Big sellers. Particulars free. Write
at once. The Greene Speciality Co.,
Box 8. Elmlra. N. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Business Opportunities

BUSINESS PROPOSITIONS FOR
SALE We now have a wide range
of business opportunities. Tell us Just
what you want. Bell Realty Co, Berg
ner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Real Estate Wanted

WANTED - Suburban furnished
cottage, accommodate adults, 2 chill
dfen; running water and bath, SC car
fare, Address M, 6S13, care of Tele-
graph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Rooms For Rent

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
room, near Capitol, for gentleman, in
private family; use of bath. Apply
205 Barbara avenue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

DAYS WORK - White woman de-
sres days work, or washing to do at
home. Apply 1924 Bartine street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WASHING - Also ironing wanted.
Call at $50 Nectarine street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WANTED - Pipefitter, age 20
years, desires position with plumber.
Call Bell phone 134SJ.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Farms

TWO small farms near Goldsboro
acres has buildings and fruit-ll
acres apple orchard. Cheap to Quick
buyer. Inquire 1870 Walnut street
Bell phone 2412R
TWO in Dauphin County, one OF 100
acres. the other l67 acres. Very pro-
ductive iron and limestone soil All
in good condition. Price and terma
right. Also Two Cumberland Counry
farms of Ito and l62 acres. Charles
Davies, Room 204 Calder BuildinT
Bell 4377. Office open till P. M.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

HITES MAKE 1T TIGHT CEMENT
is well worth your consideration. 1t
makes one dollar do the work of
three. 1t saves time, worry, work
and wallpaper, Let us paint your
roof. HlTE & HITE, 902 Market
street. Our Premiums are Our Sales
men Ask about them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WANTED - Experienced operators
on high-grade shirts on Union Special
telling and sleeving machines, also
pay part of board. Apply to Tauber
Ryttenberg & Co., Supt.. ID. G. Keller.
LititZ, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

MAN to sell trees, shrubs, roses
vines, bulbs. Permanent. Brown
Brothers Nurseries, Rochester. n. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Wait A Minute

Here's a tip that concerns your
pocketbook and that will interest YOU
When you are going to fill your want
with Want Ad, be sure that that
Want Ad represents full value for
what you pay for it. If it is TELE-
GRAPH Want Aa, it will. There's a
difference and a great difference be-
tween TELEGRAPH Want Ads and
those of other mediums. Using them
will prove this to you. Call Bell 400;
Dial 2135.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Rooms Wanted

FURNISHED ROOM. for lady. with
balcony; all conVenlenceSi rent rea-
sonable. Address r., 6632, care of
Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
]. COOPER g. SON

Pay the Highest Cash Prices
for Rags, Paper, Rubber,
Scrapiron and Metals. Old,
wornout Autos bought for
cash.
Eleventh and Christiana Sts.,
Between State and Walnut.
BELL 3971W. DIAL 4371.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WANTED - A position as house
keeper for an old lady or widow. 21
South Thirteenth street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Situations Wanted-Female

WANTED. - Woman desires place
as housekeeper, with small family.
Address L., 6S11. care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

FRONT ST, WORMLEYSBURG =
, A STORY, single concrete block dwell
ing; rooms, bath and pantry; lot, so
Xl50; gas and electric light; large
stable on rear; electric range. This
property is well located on the river
front, and commands a magnificent
view. BRINTON-PACKER CO., Sec
ond and Walnut streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
FOR SALE
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board

PARK STREET PROPERTY FOR
SALE = No. 1874; 3-story brick, s
and % gas, T large G Yard. Price Very feaec
sonable. Inquire at 1914 Park street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Real Estate For Sale or Rent

HOUSES at Fifth and Curtin, Nine
teenth- -and-a Half and Greenwood, sos
South Tenth and an apartment, con-
slStlnS OF seven rooms and bath at 20
south Fourth street. Fred Z. Miller
2l3 Walnut street. Bell phone 797M.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

LOST - Between the Union Depot
and 1s North Third street, a pocket
book, containing eleven dollars, with
name and Masonic receipt Tor one
year. Reward paid If returned TO Is
North Third street, third floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Farms

so ACRES - Farm in good condi-
tion, near Linglestown; Z. o. and
store close by; good fences; 100 peach
trees bearing this summer and other
fruit; 20 acres of woodland; sacrifice
to quick buyer; easy terms. 1880
Walnut street. Bell phone 2I12R.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Situations Wanted-Male

WANTED - Educated, sober, mar
ried man desires position as collector,
salesman or sales manager. Address
L.. 6633, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04

WANTED - Two colored chauffeurs
for out-of-town. State name of last
employer Will pay good wages. Ad-
dress B., 6S05, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Lost and Found

LOST - A lady's leather purse, in
Steelton car, Saturday evening. Lib
eral reward if returned to 3l4 North
Second street Steelton, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-04
Apartments For Rent

FOR RENT - Apartment, second
floor, 5 rooms, bath, electric light,
steam heat; hardwood floors. Apply
2I24 sixth street.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-03
WILL mug
ALL TAKEN
IN RAIDS
Police to Use Drastic
Measures In Clean
Up Campaign
COUZENS is
AUTHOR OF PLAN
Commissioners Say 8
Courts Have Been
Too Lenient
ConlmiNalnner

Police Commissioner James
Couzens. thru the operations OF
Lieut.. John Hayes, head OF the
cleanup squad, is going to try t.
shoot gambling and vice out OF De
troit with the camera.
Altho plans of a similar nature
have been condemned and forced
out OF operation In numerous ir-
stances, the commissioner declares
the department viii take the pic
ture and Bertillon measurements.
including 1nger prints. of all per.
sons arrested In vice and gambling
raids. and that these photographic
and written records viii become n
part Of the rogue's gallery. The
gallery heretofore has Deen reserved
for felons' records.
In several cases In various parts
OF the country courts have held
that the police have no right to keep
In the rogua's gallery the picture
OF a man who has not been convict
ed OF q crime.
Nevertheless. N Couzens' plans Is
placed In effect. the fam'l, man who
disgresses from the course OF do
The Detroit times., 1917-03-03
SIN 10 sSuF 1ED
,.p efR THE ntAT
|, eonelf a UWER
BILL is CERTAIN
TO PASS TODAY
Long Debate In Senate
Ends Without
Action
BY ROBERT q. BENDER

fstaG Correspondent CHtfed Press.l
WASHINGTON, March s.-Presi-
dent Wilson awaits only authority
expected today--to issue an order
10 arm American merchant ships.
The senate will give him full pow
erx today to take this step which
draws the United States closer to
open hostiIities with Germany.
The navy department hold guns
in readiness at the New York Bos-
ton, Mare Island. Charleston, Phiia
deiphia. Washington and other GOV
ernment yards for mounting on
American vessels as soon as the or
der Ia issued.
The president is prepared even to
convoy vessels when mere arming
proves an insufficient protection for
American lives and property on the
seas.
Immediately after the "full pow
or" armed neutrality bill completes
its Journey thru congress. the presi-
dent viii sign IT, According 10 In
dicatlons today he will at once an
nounce AZ the White House the dis
patch ot orders to Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels for arming merchant
men.
The navy department will then
issue orders 20 the commandants Of
tho nasy department Instructing
that guns available there be put
into immediate use.
Oermany's latest announcements
indicate that even this armament
will not sufhce 10 guard American
ships wholly Night attacks are be-
coming common--and armament is
10 guard against an unseen enemy.
Details of the enormous German
plot are still held In secret. Such
facts as are permitted to leak show.
however. that japan furnished muni-
ton making machinery some time
ago for Mexico and that Germans
helped operate the government
plant.
still another development 10 the
probable entrance OF China into the
war n she gets what she wants
from the sentente in the way Of
concessions.
After an al night debate. In which
Il became apparent that the sup
porters OF the armed neutrality
measure were in great majority,
the senate at an early hour this
morning recessed until 10 o'clock.
(Coatiaued On Psge rvvsp
The Detroit times., 1917-03-03
||lR allSS /.
ASKS GRAND
JURY PROBE
Wants Building De.
partment and School
Board Investigated

Aid. George W. Ross. OF the
Eighth ward. petitioned Judge Con.
molly Friday afternoon to call a
grand Jury to investigate sensation
al charges he makes against the
city department of buildings and the
board Of education. He alleges that
the board OF education has bought
and sold property at a great loss
Of public funds. and that the de-
partment OF buildings has permitted
gross violation Of the building code.
He cites specific instances where
the head OF the department has al
lowed buildings 10 be erected In
violation OF the code.
Aid. Ross Ia president and gen.
eTal manager OF the Michigan Lum.
Der Yards company. A few months
Pgo he charged the building com
mission with attempting TO hush
ur matters" Mt the time OF the in
oulry into the Harry Hollands case.
and promised sensational disclos-
TRES n the commission persisted.
Accompanying his petition 70 the
recorder Ia a brief prepared by
lanes ". Pound. attorney, setting
forth the legal right OF the recorder
10 call a grand jury investigation.
Among the charges made by Aid
Ross against the department are:
That nreproonng allowed by the
building department IN the cen
construction OF public buildings is 10
reality not nreproohng at ali. but
merely combination OF plaster and
khavings.
That tho department has issued
permits for the erection OF frame
buildings within the FIRE limits that
do not conform with the require
ments OF the code.
That In many instances Illegal
permits nave been issued by the
department. and that, when com
plants were entered IN the depart
ment once by inspectors, the In.
spectors were promptly fixed" and
the complaints removed.
In regard to his charges against
the board of education. Aid. Ross
claims that the board has fought
frame buildings with sites for
schools and sold them for wreckage
al a great loss. He cites one in
stance In his petition where such a
proceeding tntailed a loss OF 10000
70 the city.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-03
GREAT NAVY.
SCORES 0N Bill PASSED.
PHONE co. BY SENATE.
$500, 900, 900 Measure
Greatest Defense Pro-
gram In History
is ADOPTED
UNANIMOUSLY
Carries Provisions To
Strengthen Every
Arm of Service

WASHINGTON. March 3.-The
administrations giant s5S5, ,ooo, 900
naval bill-the greatest national de-
Tense measure ever passed by an
American congress-passed the sen
ate today by unanimous coueent
without a roll call.
On motion Of Senator Lodge. ali
moneys In the measure are made i'm
mediately available. They are To be
used for preparation, and not for
any back deficiencies.
The bill provides for the following
new war vessels:
Three battleships at yi5.50O, 900
each.
One battle cruiser at sls. ZOO, 900
Three scout cruisers at $4,000. 900.
Fifteen destroyers at $1,000. 900.
One destroyer tender at $4,000. 600
One submarine tender at $1,000.
600.
Fifty-eight coast submarines at 81.
300. 900 each.
Ten neet submarines at 1890 600
each.
Five million dollars is provided
for the aviation department and an
additional million for the purchase
OF aerial patents. Important in
creases in the bill are pay for civil
ian offcers and members OF the
navy, 100000. srming and equip
ping the naval militia. 81 800. 900;
projectile plant. S1.250,0oo: batteries
and ammunition for merchant auXil.
iary. $4,000. 900; anttaircraft guns
and ammunition. s3.s00 600. and So
500.0O0 for ammunition for the navy
The Detroit times., 1917-03-03
Argues Detroit Plant
Is Worth Only
$7,565,000
COMPANY CLAIMS
$14,000,00
Metered Rates Are Not
Justified, Asserts
Official

LANSING. Mich. March 3.-Astor-
ney-General Groesbeck hurled a
comb into the camp OF the Michigan
State Telephone company In it's
fight before the state railway com
mission to secure permission TO In
stall metered service In Detroit.
The encouragement by official
records brought out the following
Joints whsch materially strengthen
the case Of the city against the tele-
phone company.
That on the basis OF the sworn
statements Of former President NJ.
c. Kingsbury OF the telephone com.
pany before the state board OF AS
sessors in 1910 the present value
OF the Detroit properly Is 1855. coo
inEtead Of $4,000, 900. as alleged by
the company or 5000. 900 as assert
ed by the city.
That q American Telephone A.
Telegraph company which controls
the Michigan state is exacting 80
per cent OF the revenue from all in
tcrstate business handled by the
Michigan State.
That the Detroit plant OF the
Michigan State. so per cent OF the
entire investment OF the company.
gets only 20 per cent OF the revenue
on toll messages In Michigan.
Mr.. Groesbeck entered the case
on the theory that the state which
created the city OF Detroit and the
Michigan Telephone company has a
right to interest itself in any dis
pute between the two parties.
His moves 80 far have resulted
a distinct advantage to the city.