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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Florida People VIII
Ballot on Prohibition

Especial Dispatch to The journal
TALLAHASSEE. Fla. April 11.-Vot-
ers of Florida will have an opportunity
to vote on statewide prohibition in the
1918 election Both houses of the Flor
da legislature Tuesday voted overwhelm-
ingly in favor of the resolution provid-
ing for the submission Of constitu-
tional amendment calling for statewide
prohibition. The vote in the senate was
20 to while in the house the vote was
81 to 4.
The prohibitionists Of Florida have
for many sessions vainly endeavored ia
secure the submission of the proposed
amendment. They have often won In
the house, but each time the senate re-
fused to concur. In the last session.
which was in 1918. they lost by but one
vote in the senate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

a grain of sulphate Of strychnine. and
stated that one-fourth of q grain was
the least dose known to prove fatal
to an adult
Based upon these facts the coroner's
Jury returned a verdict of death by
poisoning at the hands Of R w. Woot-
en- and his wife and pronounced 1t
murder and the coroner issued a war
rant and they were arrested and placed
in Jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Asks Return of Nobel
Peace Prize to Teddy

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Senator
Lodge introduced resolution in the
senate today proposing to dissalve the
foundation for industrial peace and re-
turn $4,000 to former President Roose-
welt.
The money was the Nobel peace prize
awarded Roosevelt several years ago.
He placed the money in a bank as the
foundation for Industrial peace. No 9TH
er contributions have ever been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Petrograd Garrison
Adopts Resolutions for
Carrying on the War

PETROGRAD, April 11.-(Via Lon
don. 1.-The party of the fatherland and
the army" which includes most of the
members of the Petrograd garrison, has
adopted a resolution strongly support
ing the war.
I'VE urge the continuance of the war
to a victorious conclusion" reads the
resolution, namely, a peace restoring
the ancient frontiers of Russia and free
Poland, including the German and Rus
sian territory.
"A peace without the consent of the
allies would threaten Russian liberty;
would brand us with disgrace and trea-
SON"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
DRUGGISTS EXPERIENCE
WITH KIDNEY MEDICINE

We are very much satisfied with the
demand we have for DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root- We have been carrying 1t
for eight years and havo never heard of
a dissatisfied customer; they all speak
very favorably regarding the merits OF
the preparation and Judging from the
sale we have on it it must be splen-
aid medicine for the trouble for which
Il IS so highly recommended.
Very truly yours,
ZEBULON DRUG co.
E. c. Daniel, Mgr.
Sent. 2I. 1916. Zebulon North Car.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Patrol Of Warships Is
Established on Gulf
And Atlantic Coasts

WASHINGTON, April lO-A patrol
warships has been established along the
Atlantic and gulf states. the navy de-
partment officially announced today.
Throwing out of the marine sem
tries" is the first active step by the
navy department in taking steps in CO.
operation with the allies for the defeat
of Germany.
Assumption by the United States OF
the Atlantic patrol duty will relieve the
allied patrol fleet in American waters
for more important duties on the other
side
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
German Found Guilty
Of Having Bombs

JERSEY CITY, N. J., April 1.-THE
fury which tried Fritz Kolb, German
on a charge of having bombs In his
room in a Hoboken hotel, brought In
a verdict of guilty today. Sentence was
deferred.
The Jury was unable to agree in the
case of Hans Scwartz, a German tried
with Kolb on the same charge.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

Prove What swamp-Root will DO For
You
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.
Binghsmton. n. Y, for a sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention The Atlanta Semi-Weokly
Journal. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores -(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
FOR EXCESSIVE
URICACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
FOR EXCESSIVE
so Cent Bottle az Doses)
FIR EE

Just because you start the day worried and
tired, stiff legs and arms and muscles. an ach-
ing head. burning and bearing down pains In
the bsck-Woru out before the day begins-do
not think you have TO stay in that condition.
Be strong. well and vigorous. with no more
pains from stiff Joints. sore muscles, rheumatic
suffering. aching back kidney trouble.
II you suffer from bladder weakness, with
burning. scaling pains. or II you are in and
out Of bed half . dozen times night. you viii
appreciate the rest, comfort and strength this
treatment gives.
To prove The Williams Treatment eonquers
kidney and Bladder diseases. rheumatism and
all other ailments when due 10 excessive uric
acid no matter how chronic or stubborn. IL you
have never tried The Williams Treatment, we
VIII give one 50c bottle l32 dOsesl free IL you
will cut out this notice and send ~ with your
name and address. and 10c % help pay distribu-
tion expense. % The DIT. D. A. Williams Com
pauy Dept. IS3s-F. Post Office Block
East Hampton, Conn. Send az once and you will
receive By parcel post regular SOC bottle. with
out charge and without mourning any Obliga-
ton. only one bottle TO the same address OF
family dyt-l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Asks Use of Niagara
For Power Purposes

WASHINGTON. April 11.-Chairman
Flood, of the house foreign committee,
today introduced a bill for the perma-
nent diversion of 10000 cubic feet of
water a second from the Niagara river
above the falls for power purposes, I'M
der control Of the secretary Of war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
German Consul at
Jaurez Arrested at
International Bridge

Ell PASO, Texas April 11.-Fredertck
Reuter-, German consul at Juarez, Next
CO, was arrested here by federal au-
thorities at the international bridge
this afternoon, charged with crossing
into the United States. He is detained
at Fort Bliss.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Brokers Stop Trading
to Shout Loyalty to U. S.

NEW YORK. April 1o.-Seven hundred
brokers on the stock exchange floor
paused in their trading today to shout
loyalty to the United States as President
Noble read resolutions adopted at a
meeting Of the board Of governors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
You Can Try 1t FREE

Wives. mothers. sisters. IL 10 you that the
man who thinks Whisky, Wine or Beer 20
excess must Cepend upon 70 save him from a
ruined life and a drunkard's grave. He can't
stop-but save him. All you have 70
do is To- send your name and address and we
will send absolutely FREE in plain wrapper a
trial package Of GOLDEN TREATMENT. YoU
viii be thankful as long as You live that
you did IL. Address DR.. J. W. HAMS CO..
74eo Clean Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Record Hog Prices

CHICAGO April 11.--Hog prices
reached new high record today when
choice heavies sold at $3.50. an ad-
vance Of $3.50 in a little more than
week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
A Practically Perfect Preparation.

WEARS of experience have enabled Mr. Fletcher make Caoa practically
perfect preparation These years labor the money required
introduce it's the public: the manufacture including
the modern machinery vast invested capital follows
that the greatest exercised the selection of each Ingredient and the
greatest attention paid every detail of its preparation The result the
practically perfect preparation in the finished product Fetcer Casto
Herein lies the of the absolute safety the Fetchers
Coa for the baby and the warning against irresponsible makers limitations
ceuers The signature of Ch e. Fletcher that black
the wrapper and red the bottle the mothers safeguard
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

SPANISH LOVE DROPS. Fascinating. iSresisri-
BILE. secret eoncOction for lovers. soc and 81.
TIE Adams o.. Baltinors bldg. Chicago. Ill
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13

DruUA. u18cn1rSe from EarSs su,-
wiz Commoa-sS2ss Ear Drums
Little Wireless Phones for the Ears' require
no rnedIcfne but effectively replace what IL
lacking defective in the natural ear drums
They are simple devices. which the wearer
easily fits into the ears where they are fnvts-
Die Soft safe ard comfortable.
Write today for our lSs-page FREE book on
DEAFNESS. giving you full particulars and
testimonials
WILSON EAR DRUM CO., Incorporated.
7si Intsr-so1thern Bldg. LOUISVILLE, KY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-13
Deafness

Perfect bearing - now be-
ing restored in every cOndi-
ton OF ceafneSs Or Objective
hearing from causes such "a
Catarrhal DeAfne<s. Relaxed
or Sunken Drums. Tnickened
Drums. Rearing and Kissing
Sounds, Perforated. Wholly
or Partially BEST roye q
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
TAX PENALTY IN
EFFECT SATURDAY

Taxpayers who fail 20 meet their
Obligations 70 the county by nert
Saturday will have q four per cent
penalty 20 pay. according 10 Treas.
nrsr John y W Vergouw After
Saturday afternoon this penalty will
b in effect for the following 90
DAYS Then one per cent viii b.
added for each additional month
Because OF the much later date
on which taxes are being collected
this year. payments have been un.
precedentedly prompt Many per.
sons had an opportunity 'or their
money 10 accumulate. while Others
feared penaliza'ion. being unap.
p-ised OF the postponement In col.
lection on account % the con'es;
between The board Of supervisor
ard The state tax commission. Ont
OF total assessmen's % S3.i7s a3g
sc far 1,3s3.ei2 has been collected
In comparison with 553Z5 receipt
issued FOR the corresponding time
lar year s0.2a5 receipts have been
issued ibis year
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
Bonar-Law Thanks Germany's
"Frightfulness" for Success Of
Britain's SIS, GOO, 600, 900 War Loan

served. But as long as q oountry
has credit u can nsht oerrany's
resources. hnaAoil and otberwfss,
are practically oonfDed within her
own borders. BUD there 10 no svi-
denoe that Germany has lost or Is
likely soon 10 lose her ercdk With
her own peopls Her vther resources
may give way sooasr. Austria Is
less able 70 support hsrssh alone,
eut even Austria 10 a country n
great prOduotiviU Turkey and BAD.
garia. of course. are being support
ed By the 0thr too.
N n becomes scs<fy q anextton Of
staying power-nnRncial and Nous
irisl staying powsr-ths Ansss No
tory 10 certain. We have sAs ~
sources
Has the effect Of Amersca's pos
sihle entry been eoosidersd
Americas resources an create
than those Of any Of the A1ies. b0l
r. h outside the province OF a mem
Der OF the BritiSh government %
discuss Americas pnoba Ole action.
we have steadily returned from DO
ing 50 Bur n n becomes q qass-
ton OF staying power. Il IL oovf0us
American resources could maize all
the difference in the world"
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
BANK OPENS IT'S
NEW BUILDING
IN HAMTRAMCK

The new banking once q the
First State bank OF Hamramck. 10
Gated on the southeast corner Of Jos.
Campau and Hoibrook -aves.. will be
formerly opened for business March
81
he building Ia modern and exclu-
Eively Tor bank purp9sc-. aud was
designed , ualton T. wells. Of this
city
The necessity for IN up-to-date
banking lns'itution ~ his district
Is evidenced by me fact hat IN on
year The temporary on - reported
"a growth IN deposits = nearly $500
0n0
The ofleers and directors are 10
s'ph J Leszrzyn'Si. president. Dr.
Roman SadoUski. vice-president. and
Max A Wosinski. cashier. dirpc-
tors. Frank l. Card Adolph wovicz.
William r. Kalss ] n. johnson,
Edward Ieszczynski. Joe J L4sLc.
yynski aad Or Roman Sadowsk.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
ADCRAFTERS TO
AID RECRUITING
Club VIII Take Charge Of Pub
lieity Campaign To Boost
Enlistments

The AdcTaft club OF Detroit will
take active charge OF the publicity
campaign 10 encourage navy recruit.
ing work In Detroit. Two thousand
members OF the Board OF Commerce
viii b. asked 10 assist Lieut.. Rieh-
aEdson. OF the United States navy.
Nho has charge Of this work At this
point by placing banners On their
motor cars calling for men 20 Join
the navy.
In this way Detroit viii be taking
on active part in work which IL 20
ing on in several OF the larger cities
IN the ess-. NaeFe Il IL reported that
Cnlistments are coming in rapidly.
Lieut. Richardson says that the
ravy IL Zo.G00 men below its peace
footing an3 needs 10000 men TO put
4, up 10 \ war footing.
The banners for automobiles will
be placed on sale in the Board Of
Commerce lobby Friday noon By
Blue Jackets detailed for this pur-
pose BY Lieut.. Richardson. The cost
price only WiIl be asked. bat those
who can contribute more are aSstr.
ed that the money viii be spent in
adding impetus to enlistment II 10
topped thru this campaign 20 bring
tie quota for Michigan up 20 1000
Recruiting ofices are locatef at
No. 1s1 Griswold>et. in charge OF
Lieut.. Richardson.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
AMERICAN
.FIGHTERSTO
REPATRIATE
Those With Allies Are
Anxious to Fight In
II. S. Ranks
HAVE LOST
CITIZENSHIP
Hope, However, They
Can Find Way To
Evade Obstacles
BY LOWELL NELLsTr.

sfof Covrespoadsaf UHttcd Prcss)
LONDON, March ee.--Amerfcans
nov fighting the Germans under the
British OF the French fas wo~ld
rather be doing IL under the stars
and Stripes.
At least that Is the case Of a large
percentage Of than. judging tom
the number that hsve so expressed
themselves at the American embas-
sy here.
Never a day passes now but one
or several Americans In British
khaki appears TO ash how he can
transfsr his services direct 10 the
United States army In case the
United States goes 10 war. Thus far
they have not received a great deal
~ comfort. They .ace the fact that
they have lost their American citi-
1enship. To become q member OF
te British army an American is com
PEELED 10 swear allegiance 20 the
king and forsvear allegiance 20 all
other countries.
Legally. such Americans cannot
become American citizens again
without the process OF naturalisa-
ton. but some have nevertheless de-
used ways OF eVading this. IL PROB
ably isn't treason to conceal the ma
tire OF these plans. under the cir
cumstances. Anyhow the soldiers
feel certain congress viii enact spe-
cial legislation in their behalf per
hitting restoration OF their citizen
ship. in consideration OF the purpose
for which they desire H.
A further complication Is the fact
that all such Americans have en-
listed In the armies or England or
Of France for the period Of the war
To obtain the privilege o, serving In
American commands they must oo-
tain some concession from their
adopted countries They all seem
confident OF receiving such a favor.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
OIL Your Car onsn

Il am not anxious that motorists
should consider me a crank" says
Max Hagelstine. service manager OF
the Studebaker corporation. "but I
want folks TO know more about
their cars and the proper care OF
them. | believe motorists cannot
know too much about fabrication
and lubTtcAting oils. LACK OF knowl.
edge means loss q pleasure. loss OF
time and. often. loss Of money
There IL one phase OF the subject
often overlooked which IL the base
Of many lubricating troubles. re-
fer 10 gasoline leakage
Gasoline leakage 10 generally
caused by certain amount Of mix
ture which 10 not burned and finds
its way into the crank case, dIluting
The oil and destroying its lubricat-
Ing qualities from 10 per cent 20 80
per cent IN from two weeks 10 a
month, depending upon whether con.
ditions. This means that on tho
compression stroke ZONE % ihr
gaseous mixture from the con bus
ton chamber leaks past the piston
rings and condenses In the cool
crank case
II owners will drain OF the old
ca IN = crank case ofien-ssy cuce
every tVo weeks In cold Wcather.
aIa once month during t~e sum
lner-and replenish Vith fresh oil.
there need b. no fear Of ne OIL de-.
terioratinE and losing its original
.uhrlCatlng qualities
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
HOLD-UP YIELDS
PAIR $50; MANS
TRUNK is LOOTED

A hold-up on Brooklyn-ave.. be-
tween IAbrosse-ave. and Porter-st.
Wednesday night. netted two men
$50 In cash. George A. Smith. No.
l51 Porter-st. was the victim.
Walter knapp. No. i0+t nv. FL
hott-ave.. has forsaken his old
trunk as a safety deposit vault.
Sometime Wednesday. II was looted
OF $50.
Alexander and Sieve witkowski.
No, SeS Canneld-ave. east, were
robbed of SIS worth OF clothing.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
LAY PLANS FOR
1917 CRUISE
Committee to Arrange Annual
Board Of Commerce Outing
Holds First Meeting

The 1877 cruise committee OF the
Detroit Board OF commsrce. the APP
pointment OF which has Just been
announced. met Wednesday noon To
discuss the probable date and route
OF the 1917 cruise.
The personnel Of the pew com
m.ttee IL as follows: Lee Ander-
son. Hupp Motor corporation. chair
man: Hiram Marks. Hiram Marks
Electric company. commissary;
Charles A. Hughes. Detroit Athletic
club. professional entertainment;
Ralph Craig. Detroit Column q Man
ufscturing company; sports: J. Theo
Reed. ID. A. c.. entertainment; u.
II Doyle. boat; Walter c. Cole. sec
Rotary OF the Detroit Board OF Com
merce. finance: Edwin DENLY.
speakers: K. ]. Hickey. o J. Hickey
company. properties: George Cush-
tns. Hudson Motor company; A. A
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
M. SELLS
$4,000, 900 BONDS

<Ine REORGANIZATION managers OF
Psre Marquette have sold 10 the
iris Trust q Savings bank. Chi.
-. sndfits eastern associates. IS.
900 worth Of Pore Marquette
rpa1 hrst mortgage six per cent
- DUE In 1885. The proceeds Of
= saIe win enable the Pere Mar
Ute 10 begin operation with cash
oond OF between 5000 900 and
eve.ooo. II II understood. For tho
80 days ended March 81. the
ming OF the road showed an in.
oose OF 5000 over a similar 81
: . year ago. For the three week
I'D March 81. the increase wa
SIS. but from Jan TO March gi
are was a decrease OF sl045s7
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
HEALTH BOARD
BILL NOT LIKED
Plan to Abolish Detroit Body
Does Not Interest Legis-
latOrs
BIZ W. L.. CALEoN.

(staf Correspondent DETROIT TtmeG
LANSING. Mich, March ~
Chances for the bill TO replace the
Detroit health board with single
health commissions do not appear
&c be bright. following the hearing
on the bill in the house Tuesday
evening. In fact. Il Ia doubtful n
the house committee yin report the
bfll out a. all.
Charges that Detroiters have
brought their dirty linen TO lansing
&c wash are being made since the
bearing by some OF the state mem
bers who listened 10 the war OF
words between defenders OF the
health board and lie attackers.
The issue did not appear 10 be
the merit OF the bill itself but the
record OF former Health oficer
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
YOCUM DENIES
He SHOT OFFICER
Staying Suspect Under Arrest
In London, Ont, Will
Fight Extradition

Under arrest In London, Ont, HAr'
vey Yocum. wanted by the Detroit
police az a suspect in connection
with the staying OF Pstrolman Emil
Schmidt. has announced that be will
not submit TO extradition without a
nght.
Yocum's identity was established
Wednesday. when Detectives John
Reid and Fred Frahm went 10 the
Ontario city The prisoner promptly
told them he knew be was wanted
in connection with the Schmidt slAy-
ing and vehemently denied be shot
the officer.
re admitted freely, the oficers
say. that he tapped the telephone
wires leading 10 the branch Of the
Detroit Savings bank al Grand River
and Warren-aves, which Is az the
corner where the oticer met death.
The Detroit police department Is
not worried over Yocum's refusal
70 return voluntarily 10 the United
states. a. the CanadlAn OFFICIALS are
holding him on a serious charge. As
C. r Howard. II IL charged that he
used The Dominion mails in a fraud
uient scheme for the selling Of mo-
torcycles. II Is also alleged that he
tried TO shoot the London detectives
who arrested him
II is certain that YocHm win Do
heFd in London for several months,
and meanwhile the local police vii
continue 20 hunt evidence on the
schmidt case Should they get
enough 10 present a strong case IN
ne Canadian courts, they have no
doubt OF their ultimate success in
eKiraditing the prisoner.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29

Templeton. Detroit Seamless Steel
Tubes company. president-elect OF
the Detroit Board OF Commerce.
member ex-oficio.
Howard Conn. A. Ewing and A.
A Hisginson will comprise a com
mittee to meet In an advisory ca
pecity with the committee. They
were members OF the 1916 cruise
committee.
Isle Royaie has been mentioned
as the. possible objective point Of
the cruise this year.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
EVER MAKES
SMALL GAIN

The scarlet fever epidemic IL suil
owing slowly and the latest health
ard report shows that there are
psk casesin the city. gain Of %
>ees IN the last - hours There
sore 4s new cases reported on Wed
DAY. bat number of recoYerles
>re also reported and discharges
- quarantine made the net gain
Nv rs. One death was reported
IN scarlet fever on Wednesday.
- nrst IN several DAYS
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29

Price. together with the question a.
10 whether OF not the bill was pre-
pared By q Detroit newspaper" said
one OF the state members OF the
house yesterday. III It's only a De.
truit light. why not night II out down
theref"
The Detroit times., 1917-03-29
MANY PRESCRIPTIONS
This Season, for impure Blood,
Weakness, Nervousness, Brsin-Faa,

This Season, for Impure Blood,
Weakness, Nervousness, Brsin-Faa,
In order to comprise the best course
OF treatment, and 10 secure The best
results should read as follows
r Hoods Sarsspari.la on.
Peptiron Pills-1s0
Sig one toaspoouful Hood Sar-
sapariila before meals
Two Peptiron Pills after
meals
No better course Of medicine can
be recommended b. ihe most skllful.
for Hoods Sarsaparllla Isl made from
an unsurpassed formula of blood pur
living and FtomaChfoning remedies.
including sarsapsrilla mandrake.
dandeiion. yellow dock. Wild cherry
gentian and Other valuable sltera.
uves and diureucs. while Pcptiron
Piils. named from pepsiu and IRON.
include also nuN and other blood and
stomach TONES which physician pre-
scribe
y is therefore u ,er aud economical
I 20 gei these two Incidence from ,0ur
druggist J0da5 The two working 90
gether often give a four.fold beneft
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