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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
TO ASK FUNDS
 TO|NVEST|GATE
 PRICE OF FOODS
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Approval for a s400,OOO appropriation will be asked of President Wilson by the fed eral trade commission and the de- partment of agriculture for the food price investigation they are about to start at his direction. The inquiry will be begun as soon as the money is available and a plan of organiZa- tion is worked out. It will go deeply into charges of price manipulations and restraints of trade in violations of the antitrust laws.
 At least six months will be required, it was said today, before any sort or report can be made and a year is the estimate of the period necessary for a complete inquiry into the underly- ing causes of advancing food casts. Already the department of agricul- ture has gathered 9 mass of detail concerning production. distribution and consumption of foodstuffs. Data gathered by the peramert of justice in it's cost of living investigation will be turned over to the trade commis- sion of ruse in the new injury.
 The trade commissions aim will be to cover every side of the food sit uation. Its observations will include the work of the farmer, the packer; the commission dealer, the whole saler and the retailer. Experts will go into every detail of food produe- tion, distribution and consumption. A new division will be established, the sole duty of which will be to fix the responsibility for high prices.
 Tables prepared within the last few days bearing on food prices for 1915 show that during the year there was a general advance in prices of from ten to 100 per cent. Some of the staple articles and the amount of their price increases are:
 Sirloin II per cent; ham 21 per cent; lard 29 per cent; flour II per cent; eggs IS per cent; butter IA per cent; potatoes 100 per cent: sugar 2J per cent; milk four per cent.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
HARDLY LIKELY
 ID REAFF|RM
 OLD TREATIES
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Germany' proposal for a reaffirmation of the old Prussian- American treaties of 1799 and 1928, with list of added clauses to modernize and extend provisions in re- lation to the enemy citizens in case of war, has been forwarded formally to the state department by Dr. Paul Ritter, the Swiss minister here.
 This is the proposition former Am bassador Gerard refused to consider when the German foreign office, after the United States government had broken relations, had sent it to him in. the form of a protocol, with the inti- nation that if he did not at,dch his signature, Americans in Germany might be held as hostages to insure good treatment of Germans in this country.
 Officials familiar in a general way with it's nature said today it apparently was so different from the original treaties that it virtually would consti- ute a new one, and strong doubt was expressed that the United States would enter into negotiations.
 Most important among the new pro- visions suggested by Germany is one expanding the exemption from seizure in case of war between the two coun- tries of merchants and their effects of an exemption specifically mention ing enemy ships which are import at the time of the outbreak of war and which either must be left free in port or given safe conduct to their own ports, pre- Sumably in face of a blockade conduct ed by hostile governments. Also sec tions are added forbidding internment or restrictions upon the liberty or free dom of movement of enemy nationals, and reaffirming the old provisions al lowing merchants nine months to close up their businesses and depart, and guaranteeing the inviolability of patents.
 In part, the spirit of the old treaty the United States already has adhered to official statements have been is sued at the presidents decision, declar- ing that German warbound ships here would not be seized or used, even in case of war, and that bank deposits and other personal property of Germans also would be immune.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

to sell a fractional part of their stock, but only two cans on each bread card. Permission to sell a further part is eX- pected to be granted again soon, but the dealers are to be compelled to open each can before selling it. so as to force the buyers to consume it at once and not hoard it.
 The weekly allowance of meat of all kinds in Greater Berlin municipalities runs from 5H to S% ounces. The cheap est varieties cost about SO cents a pound. the dearest 72 cents.
 One of the most serious deprivations continues to be the lack of fats and oils. The weekly allowance of butter and margarine together is a little less than three ounces a person. Oil is so expensive that it is out of the reach of the great majority. The Associated Press correspondent. paid S3.12 for about two-thirds of pint of hazel nut oil to be used for frying. Goose fat costs s4.S0 a can of IT 3-5 ounces, and is the only fat, except vegetable oils, that can be bought without a card.
 This insufficiency of fats in the daily ration shows itself in an almost con-
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

height" said he. Let us all fervently hope that no crisis shall ever come to pass that shall call for another Lincoln. But here are facts that should spur and inspire, and doubtless do spur and in spire every young man of today. Lin coin was not a youthful prodigy; he was neither precocious nor angelic, He was not divinely gifted. He was inst plain American ooy, plainer than most, at the beginning of his career Born where life was hard and comforts meagre he had neither luck nor cir cumstances in his favor. He had as poor a chance as any boy ever had to become great, and his success came only through the discipline of toll. He put his foot 0n diversity and rose to opportunity. He did what any Ameri can boy car do and ought to do. make
 the most of life's chance.
 "The people of these great Cumber- land hills are of the stock from which Lincoln sprang, and among the cabins in these rugged fastnesses are youths whose lives now parallel his early days. We should all take singular interest. yes, pride, in these mountaineers. And we should encourage them in the effort they are making. so apparent here at Lincoln Memorial University, to ac- quire an education as Lincoln acquired it, by painstaking and persevering struggle and sacrifice.
 This college is doing a wonderful work, and an even more wonderful fu- ture is before it. The paths of com merce, l might say of progress. now circle around it, and avoid it, even as in Lincoln's day. but the road builders who are linking states and cities with broad highways from coast to coast will one day come upon it, and the mir acle will be wrought. The southern mountains will be reclaimed Lincoln's people will have their chance; theil 1 pure American blood will pulse with g new patriotic fervor and the nation will find here in these fastnesses 6
 treasure house, of civil, moral and DO litical wealth for the enriching of oul
 civilization"
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

ate with another neutral relief organ
 ization as soon as one IS formed t0 ad
 minister the work, Herbert c. Hoover,
 chairman of the commission, said here
 tonight.
 After addressing a meeting in the interest of the fund, MT. Hoover
 learned of the announcement from London that the American relief workers would be withdrawn from Belgium and northern France. He said he thought they would go to Holland and set up temporary headquarters there.
 The American evacuation does not mean immediate lack of food for those who have been cared for, although the commission has automatically stopped l the movement of further supplies from Amsterdam to other points, MT. l Hoover stated.
 There is s25,OOe.OOO worth of food now stored in warehouses in the vari- | ous districts in which we have been i active" said MT Hoover. Tt is | equivalent to a six weeks supply. This | food is in charge of Belgian officials and they will be authorized to admin ister its distribution until another or | ganization steps in to take over the l work
 If the Germans do not interfere ] with the Belgium administration and
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
BAUM ARRESTED FUR
 NOT HAVING LICENSE

Frank Baum, who runs a pool room on West Washington street, was ar rested last night by the police on a warrant charging him with running a pool room without license.
 Baum claims that he does not have to comply with the city license laws, as he alleges that he is running a club, named the Aztec club.
 The police say that it is Baum's opinion that he comes under the same class as the Arizona club and the Moose home, and that there is no ordinance to apply to him.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Salazar On the Move

DOUGLAS. Feb. 12.-General Jose lnez Salazar at the head of twenty three hundred followers was moving westward from Ascension, Chia., Fri day afternoon, according to a message received here by mining men from Columbus, N. NJ, late today. Mining companies in the possible danger zone in eastern Sonora were warned today.
 The Carranza forces in Agua Prieta today were augmented by the arrival of several hundred Approximately 1,50O under General Arnulfo Gomez are reported en route to Agua Prieta.
 Consul Leleevier applied to the United States government today for permission to send one thousand Wo- men and children, families of mem bers of the Sonora punitive expedition, from Douglas to Juarez by special train, in bond.
 Six cowboys, believed to be Mexi- cans, are under arrest together with five hundred head of cattle they ucre driving toward the border south of Hachita, N. M, according to an of ficial message received in Agua Prieta from Major Patricio Garcia, patrol. He now is en route to Agua Prieta. with the prisoners and cattle. he said.
 Garcia said the men were trying to | drive the cattle across the information
 al boundary without paying duty He and his force of fifty men were at 1 tackled twice by large party of Amer l ican and Mexican cowboys he re- | ported, but repulsed both attacks, driv- 1 ing the cowboys back to New Mexico l coiI
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

merchantmen and their status had been as soon as we learn the fate of the German crews in American ports.''
 The release of the Yarrowdale pris- oners was agreed to with Ambassador Gerard on the eve of the break in rela- tions, but the possibility of the German crews being interned in the United States, prompted the admiralty to re- scind the orders liberating the Ameri- cans held with the rest of the Yarrow- dale prisoners. It is pointed out here that this episode is a further illustra- tion of the menace growing out of lack of facilities and opportunities of free inter- communication by both countries.
 Herr Zimmerman reaffirmed his previous statement that the Americans now in Germany would be permitted to move about unmolested and be per fectly free to leave the country when ever they desire, even if the break threatens to reach the ultimate stage.
 This intention is based on the impress sion prevailing here that the United States is not contemplating any steps with regard to German civilians that might compel Germany to reconsider the position she has now definitely taken. These and similar considera- tions calculated to work out to mutual advantage are said to be incorporated in a modernized draft of the treaty of 1799, which is now awaiting the ap- proval of both governments. The com plete text of the revised version has not yet been made public
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

allow it to go uninterrupted mean
 while allowing time and opportunity for another neutral group to control the relief there is no reason why the relief work should not go on in definitely"
 MT. Hoover stated that negotiations looking to the formation of another or ganiZation of citizens of one of several neutral countries were now going on. In the meantime, unless the prelimin ary steps were protracted he thought the Belgians would not suffer any hardships
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
On UincoIn's Rostrun

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Feb. 12.-Stand- ing on the same rostrum on which Lincoln stood 56 years ago tomorrow as he was on his way to Washington to be inaugurated president. forme~ Governor James E. Campbell tonight addressed joint session of the Ohio General Assembly on the life of Aora- ham Lincoln
 The speaker cast his first vote for Lincoln. Referring to the present crisis Campbell said the people of Ohio who do not stand behind the president now will be in as great con tempt as were Tories of '76 and the copperheads Of '61.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

fare lately burning railway bridges and making raids in the Casas Grandes re- zion.
 Government agents here received a report tonight that Jose Ynez Salazar. the ranking leader of the Villa forces in the section that General Pershing has just withdrawn from, is on his way to the border to get ammunition. It is reported that despite the govern ments watchfulness, considerable sup plies of cartridges are being passed from American territory into Mexico.
 A work train that went to Guzman, eighty miles southwest from Juarez on the Mexico Northwestern railway. re- turned to Juarez late today and re- ported that there were no signs Of rebels in the neighborhood. although near the station number of dead bodies of CarranZa soldiers, killed in the raid on that point last week were 1 lying unburied.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
LINCOLN PRAISE
 BLENDED WITH
 WILSON PLEDGE
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as a nation is to illustra'e the blessings which come through loyalty to law. It was for this that Lincoln stood and today he still stands, the silent sentinel of our history, pleading for the preser- vation of the precious heritage of pop ular government"
 The time when Lincoln lived in this rugged region was recalled by General Coleman DuPont of Delaware in pre- siding today at the celebration.
 Tt would be too much to say that any American boy can rise to Lincoln's
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
AUTHORIZES ALASKAN ENTRIES
 Ran

WASHINGTON, Feb 12. - A bill authorizing homestead entries on pub lie lands in Alaska containing coal, oil or gas with a limited patent to the entryman reserving the coal oil or gas to the United States, was passed tonight by the senate.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
GREEK STEAMER SUNK IEenlIhlican A P aaSeG Wire

LONDON, Feb. 12. - Lloyd's an nounces that the Greek steamer Aghios Spyridion, 76S tons. has been sunk by a submarine. Five men have been landed. but the captain and the remainder of the crew were drowned.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Sailors Are Released

HONOLULU, Feb. 12-Sailors from various German ships taking refuge in Hawaiian waters were released from detention today by United States Im- migration Inspector Halsey, acting, he said, under orders from Secretary of Labor Wilson.
 Simultaneously charges against of ficers and men held for alleged de- struction of machinery and otherwise damaging the self interned ships, were dismissed in the federal court at the orders of the United States district at- torney, who gave no reason for his action.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
EuIoaies In Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Although congress continued in session through out Lincoln's birthday at work on the congested legislature program eulogies to the liberator were deliver ed in both senate and house and many members attended memorial service tonight.
 Senator Lewis. speaking in the sen ate, declared that in the present in ternational crisis the issue involved is the same issue of liberty and jus tice which Lincoln gave to America. In the house the Gettysburg address was read and Representatives Dill and Chiperfield made eulogistic ad- dresses. At the meeting tonight for mer Speaker Cannon related his per sonal "reminiscences of Lincoln.
 Lincoln and America, Senator Lewis predicted, would be the shrine to which the world would turn after the great war for a new dedication of society to the principle of democracy.
 Today in the crisis pending be- tween the United States and lands oi Europe" he said, the issue before the world is the issue which Lincoln gave to America-the right of man to ex- ercise liberty of action, freedom of intercourse, and to enjoy justice from all
 If in this day we hear civilization pleading in the name of God that the century now reeling in death graple of Christianity with barbarian shall halt in it's crumbling of kingdoms and crushing of empires we in the re- public of America are not without consolation in the presence or this worlds catastrophe. In this satac- lysm We behold the coming trans formation. It is to be the republican ideal of government the realized dream of the democracy of man."
 Naturalzed Citizens Celebrate
 DENVER, Feb. 12-Over a hundred recently naturalized citizens, many of them students of the city's cases at the Denver opportunity school, par ticipated in a Lincoln day celebration
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
CREW IS HELD
 UNTIL STATUS
 IS DETERMINED
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an urgent protest against their re- imprisonment will be made at once.
 A peremptory demand for the release of these prisoners was about the last instruction sent former Ambassador Gerard. Though the boat came into port December 31, it's arrival was not reported for military reasons until Jan uary 19. Following reports that there were Americans on board, three direct inquiries were made, eliminating in a list of sixty-four American sailors held prisoner in Westfalen made public by the state department only few hours before President Wilson announced the severance of relations with Germany to congress. Immediately afterward, the announcement of protest against their Imprisonment and demand for their release was given out at the state department. The next day came word of their release, and it was supposed until today that they were to go out of Germany with the other Americans.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Asks for Investioation

BERLIN, Feb. 11.-(By wireless to the Associated Press via Sayville, Feb 12.l-Foreign Secretary Zimmerman today informed the Associated Press that he had requested the Swiss gov ernment to make inquiry in Washing ton regarding the status of the crews of the interned German ships in Amer ican ports
 4 Pending the answer the seventy two Americans taken by the German raiders and brought in by the Yarrowdale, whose release had been agreed to, are being held in Germany, the foreign sec retary stated.
 During the past week recurring ru- mors have reached Berlin by way of London in which it was Announced that the United States government had se- questered the German ships and in- termed their crews. No definite off cial denial having been received. the government was prompted to ask the government of Switzerland to obtain specific information.
 In regard to the Yarrowdale prisoners the foreign secretary said
 These men had been taken off armed
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
FOOD CONDITIONS IN GERMANY HAVE
 CHANGED LATELY

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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
AMERICAN RELIEF WORKERS ORDERED
 OUT BY GERMANY

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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
VILLA FORGE
 ENCAMPS NEAR
 U. $. TERRITORY

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-26
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No Candies That Evening,

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week and always brings my little sis.
ter, Mildred, box of chocolates. Re-
Gently he left town, unknown to her.
and of course she waited for him lust
as usua! when Wednesday evening
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Legal Advertisements
Petition for Charter.

GEORGIA, Sumter County
To the Superior Court of Said Coun-
ty: The petition of Franc Mangum of
the county of Sumter, said state. and
Arthur Lucas, of the county Of Fulton,
said state, and Mrs. Ruth c. Mangum,
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COTTON BLANKETS
GOOD SIZE AT $1.9S.

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Other Cotton Blankets at CSC pair;
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FULL ASSORTMENT OF MEMS
AND BOYS GLOVES AT SOC.
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pies, pair goo.
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Reasonable Idea

LIE Roy was being leased by his
aunt, who told him that his father
liked his baby brother better than he
did him. He was almost ready to cry
when he looked up hopefully and said:
i think daddy should like me better.
cause he knows me longer