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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

tonments were not the modern type the
army will use in France, but an obso-
lete type, for which there was no am
munition. This, he said made neces-
sary postponement of target practice
until modern rifles could be obtained.
To Probe Al Departments.
1t developed today that the senate
probes of the war department and the
coal and sugar situations constitute
merely the forerunner of broader and
more penetrating inquiries into all de-
partments. Through senate committees,
engaged on various expenditure prob
lens, the public will learn the truth
about alleged extravaganza with the war
chest.
Congress, returning from ''back
home" in a critical and inquisitive
mood, proposes to get at the truth of
claims that money is spent like water
in many neutrality-suspicious. honestly,
but still negligently. 1t will ascertain
the basis for reports that expensive
publicity men are engaged to advertise
certain. government branches; that the
most expensive office equipment is pur-
chased: that telegraph lines are leased
to carry messages which might go by
mail.
Also Lavish Reck1essness
Moreover, it will consider such
charges and even graver hints of lavish
recklessness, in the light of the COM
plants that our men in camps are I'M
derclothed, lack blankets and are ex-
posed to conditions which menace health
and life.
The senate will want to know some
meaty facts as to disposition of the
$640.000.00O allotted to aviation work
publicity on which has been lacking
under the plea of giving informatio nto
the enemy. The probers, too, have a
curiosity as to the s1,350,000 eXpendi-
ture of the public information COM
mittee.
THE military investigation is just a
starter" said a senator who last session
wanted a joint committee on conduct of
the war. There is no intention to
prejudice anybody, nor will anybody be
spared.
"If the people are to pay huge taxes,
they must not be compelled to see 1t
frittered away on nonessent1als.
Against wasting Dollars
1--WE hear a great deal about using
Americas last dollar If necessary TO
win the war. We are all for that. but
we are against wastin gone of thoes
dollars"
other departmental Investigations
NAV be ordered by a senate resolution
to be proposed Wlthll d lev NASS'
they may be pushed by chairmen OF the
committees on expenditures, who neeo
no additional authority to begin PROBES
Chairmen of these committees are to
meet this week to discuss whether they
will investigate at once or wait until
the military probe is ended.
The military quiz went on today, with
Major General Crozier, chief of ord
nance, continuing his preliminary state
ment covering the entire ordnance sit
uation
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Eight Spaniards Killed
On Torpedoed Steamship

MADRID, Dec. 11.-Premier Alhuce-
mas made official announcement today
that the Spanish steamship Claudio
had been bombarded by a German sub
marine, eight sailors being killed and
others wounded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

buying based on the higher Liverpool and New
York. but selling increased and eased
prices. As the reasons for the advance in the
northern markets. due TO transportation condi-
items. becomes better understood the shift OF
selling To the southern markets would increase
the supply Of contracts. The census consump-
ton report is expected for tomorrow, but there
Is no definite announcement Of date yet from
Washington
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Only One French Boat
Sunk hY Submarines

PARIS, Dec. 13.-In the week ending
December 8 only one French steamship
of more than 1000 tons was sunk by
German submarines. None under that
tonnage was lost. Three French vessels
were attacked but none of them was
destroyed. No fishing vessels were
sunk.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Storms interfering with
the movement OF the crop tended today TO make
the corn market rise. Opening prices, when
ranged from n 10 sc higher, with January
81 Piss to 81 .ola4 and May Sl.l9is TO 81 1854
were followed by additional upturns.
Corn closed steady at the same as yester-
days finish To &c higher. with January 81 2l y
and May S1.19A.
Oats, Influenced 10y bad weather, mounted to
new high price record for the season
Sharp declines in the hog market weakened
provisions.
CHICAGO quotations.
TIE following were the ruling prices in the
Exchange today:
Prev.
IMAM I;rh CIose Close
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
j. S. Ambulance Section
On the Italian Front

ROME. Dec. 13.-The first American
ambulance sections to enter active ser
vice on the Italian front departed from
Milan today. There were three units,
composing sixty-five ambulances and
10 American university students in the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Cotton

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-The cotton market
opened steady on relatively firm cables and
more optimistic view - the news first
prices were 10 points higher October, with
active months showing ret advances OF IL 10 10
points. There was a good deal Of realizing.
particularly by houses with Wall street con
necti0nS and prizes eased off several points
after the call Trsde interests were active
buyers. however aud the market soon tirineJ
up again. with January selling at - > ami
March az ~ Il before the end ~ the ftrst hour,
about - % 81 points net higher. Early sell
ing for southern account was supposed 10 De
against an increased SPOT business late yester-
day. the larger sales At Houston and Dallas be
INK noted particularly in that connection Nor
folk and Charleston advices rprortiug an embar-
90 on cotton shipments 70 New York until stocks
here were reduced by exports. probably Stimu-
lated demand for the near months
The volume OF business tapercd off aGter an
advance 20 -. ~ for January. AMI 2SS for
March, o. about % q - points above last
nights closing figure. Later fluctuations
were irregular within 3 narrow range and the
Trade seemed to b. waiting for SPOT market
Developments with prices ruling or 10 points
III from the best around midday
GSw YORK COTTON
s..- following tie rUtIDg prices on the
~x-hangc today
Tone. firm; middIins. 3OTOc. quiet
Prev
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
WV ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS COIIOn
NEW ORLEANS. De-. 13--The price OF cot
tor he-e ,xsS advanced II to - points in the
first half hour % business today by moderate
nuyiuE which was met by limited offerings
me Humiliation which has beeu coming from
the long side OF late absent The strength
% spots wss a factor. making for underlying
steadtneSS.
Reports Of separte peaee movement in lI 1-
rev ,xere a STRENGTHENING influence aud in the
trading up TO noOn. the advance was widened
10 y 70 81 points.
Reports Of further weakness IN the siocA
uarket resulted in a selling wave which wiped
out the advance At I o'clocE prices We're
Point up 10 ! point off compared with yester-
Gays close
NEw ORLEANS COTTON
IRE following we're the ralinE prizes ~ ih'
~r-byure tcdsy.
Tone. steady: mIddIing, - &c. STEADY.
Saf- Tl1ss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
DELAY IN SUPPLYING
MACHINE GUNS Is
CHARGED TO BAKER

CONTINUED From Page one.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Classified AdVertisem ents
wANTED-Salesu1en.

-~@NS~~-~~~s
SIIESMES~- or travelling Inexperienced or
inexperienced. Send for our valuable free
book, a knight of the Grip list of openings
and fun particulars. Fit yourself to earn the
big salaries-S2,JOO to $1,000 a year. Prepare
in spare time to make a success like thousand.
Of our members have done. Our course combines
careful training with practical experience. In
mediate and unlimited employment service rem
dered members. Address nearest office. Dept.
lO2 W. Dec, 1O2 A. Jan, National Salesmen's
Tr. Assn, Chicago. San Francisco. New York,
saLLSIlEN ANTED-Owing to conditions
brought about by the war we have a few we'll
worked territories open and win be pleased 20
hear from interested persons. Applicant must
be exempt from draft. McConnon & Co., Dept.
~, Winnona, MINI.
FARMS Fo& SALE.
fI0iTfDA lands; maturing cotton early, aToiI-
ing boil weeviI; affording year-round grazing
and plenty water live stock; producing fruits
and vegetables during season when prices
highest; prices most reasonable compared with
present and rapidly increasing values. Particu-
lars free. J. b. Ransom, First National Bank
bldg, Tampa, Fla.
FOR sALE-FEATHERs.
F0R 80 days viii ship one 36-Ib. feather bed
for SIC. All new feathers; best ticking. Old
reliable dealer. postcard will bring catalog
and order blanks. D. NJ. Martin, Quitman. Ga
wANTED-FARMs.
W1NTED~TO hear from owner Of farm or fruit
ranch for sale. o. o. Mattson, 703 Endicott
bldg. st. Paul. MINI.
SEEDS AND PLANTS.
kROST-F ROOF cabbage plants. Now ready. Ali
leading varieties. Parcels post. 100, 35c; 500,
Sl.25; 1000. S2.15. Express, $3.50 per 1000.
Large lots. Write for prices. Fairview Plant
Farm, Triton, Ga.
: ABbAtiE plants and seeds. Genuine true 10
name. Leading varieties. quick shipments.
Express collect, $3.50. 1000. Parcel post paid.
500, Sis; 1000. 81: ]. L. G. w. Clark.
brownsville, Ca.
IFKOST-PKOOF CABBAGE PLANTS-Leading
varieties. Express collect, 1000, 81. 80; par
eel post. 900. Sl.25. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Highway Farm, Decatur, Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Roasters

The 119 stOrages that reported showed total
stocks OF 2,2SS, PSI pounds. The 107 storages
reporting for December j thiss year and last
| show present holdings Of 4.364. 6o1 pounds, COM
pared with 5,Sl6.6S2 pounds last year, a de-
crease Of ESQ per cent. The 125 stOrages that
reported for November 1 and December 1, 1917
showed increase OF 3.373.521 pounds or
6s.4 per cent. while the 80 storages reporting
| their holdings for both November / and Decen-
her l. 1915, showed increase Of 1854, SD
pounds. 1888 per cent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
NEW oRIEANs sPoT COTTON

NEW ORLEANS SPOT GO41OA
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 13.-Spot cotton steady
and unchanged. sales the spot, lot; TO
arrive. So: low middling. 2S-55: middiing,
z=-S5; good middling, S9-T5; receipts, 44SS;
stock. So. I99.
SPOT COTTON MARKET
Atlanta steady. 3O-i5c-
New York quiet. S0.ICc.
New Orleans. steady. .925c.
Augusta. steady. 29-3Sc-
Memphis. steady. $500
charleston. steady. "a
Wilmington. steady- eAc-
Montgomery. steady .a-SSe-
Boston. steady. 30.50c-
Philadelphia. STEADY. S0-s5c-
Norfolk. steady. - ~
Houston. steady. 2Sdoc-
Galveston. quiet. &c
Mobile. steadT- 2ac-
little Rock. 60
Dallas. steady. 2S-25c-
savannah steady. BIC.
ATLANTA SPOT COTTON
Atlanta spot cotton oU-l3c
Receipts liz
shipments slS
stocks =. --....7asA AV
LLAMA cOTToNsEED PRODUCTS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
COTTON SEED QUOTATIONS
- -.I"s "1"-s
LIVERPOOL cnTTON

he following were the ruling prices on the
EXCHANGE tgIIv.
Tone. quiet; sales. ZOO: good middling.
- sd.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
ST. LOUIS CASH QUOTATIONS

The following were the cash quotations on
grain and the previous close
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
Fowls.

The 202 storages that reported showed total
stocks Of S6l7455 pounds The 49, storages
reporting for December l this year and last
show present holdings Of 3,O3S, 555 pounds
compared with 4612, 73S pounds last year, \
decrease Of 3f1 per cent. The 141 storage
that reported for both November 1 and Dcccm-
Der l. 1917. showed on increase Of 3, AS COZ
pounds. or 1928 per cent, while the 81 storages
reporting their holdings for both November
and December I. 1915 showed an increase Of
1.sII, GIT pounds, or 1O4.4 per cent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

The NJ StnraEFN mat rtpuTI'u ShoWeU tOIaI
storks Of H423, 755 pounds. The 164 storages
reporting for December l this year and last
show present holdings Of 4.O69. G64 pounds. com
pared with 9.T2O 494 pounds last year. a de-
crease Of ISL per cent. The 1870 storaces that
reported for both November l and December ],
1917. showed a decrease Of 2Ss. $50 pounds or
g per cent, while the lis storages reporting
their holdings for both November l and Decem-
Der I. 1915. showed increase OF 1,6S5, 667
pounds. or 426 per cent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

SaLLSnEN WANTED-Owing to conditions
brought about by the war we have few we'll
worked territories open and viii be pleased 20
hear from interested persons Applicant must
be exempt from draft. McCOnnon & Co., Dept.
~, Winnona, MINI.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14

The 2l7 storages that reported showed total
stocks OF 3.259 AIS pounds. The 139 storages
reporting for DECEMBER !. this year and last
show present holdings OF 1.177,7T6 pounds, com
parcd with 2.Sf2,0s4 pounds last year. de
crease Of $50 per cent. The 131 storages that
reported for both November 1 and December J..
1917, showed a decrease OF 4. OFT pounds, or
6S 4 per cent. while the "a storage reporting
their holdings for both November l and Deem
her l. 1916. showed increase OF 1918, 725
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-14
FARMS Foz SALE.
FOE sALE-FEATHERs.

FOR 90 DAYS | will ship one So Id. feather bed
and pair feather pillows weighing lbs.
for SO. All new feathers; best ticking. Old
reliable dealer. A postcard will bring catalog
and order blanks. d. NJ. Martin, Quitman. Ga
New-York tribune., 1917-11-11
This New Plan Revolutionizes
Typewriter Buying

NLIVER'S wartime contribution to the business
~ world is standard typewriter at half its former
price with the universal demand for intelligent economy and
practical efficiency identical Oliver Typewriter latest model that
was formerly priced $780, sold S9 monthly payments
or S44 10 for cash.
made possible by revolution in sales methods
We had o IN
cities These practices $5l selling each machine
Now through like this We the ISL and
you The Oliver speaks for itself
New-York tribune., 1917-11-11
The 500 Model

This offer is made by The Oliver Type
ritter Company itself. This means a
$2,OOO,00O guarantee that the
$40 Oliver is the identical $l00
model, brand new, never used. 1t
is not second. hand or rebuilt.
1t is the same commercial
. machine purchased by the U. S.
u Steel Corporation, The Saturday
Evening Post, The National City
Bank of New York, Montgomery
Ward & Co., The National Bis.
4 cult Co.. The Pennsylvania Rail.
road and other leading businesses.
Over $4,000 are in daily use.
The entire facilities of this
Company are devoted exclusively
to the production and distribution
Of Oliver Typewriters.
The Oliver Nine is a standard
,achine in every particular. Any operator
an use it. 1t has the universal keyboard. Ii
asmany extra fe found elseWher
New-York tribune., 1917-11-11
Free Trial
No Money Down

You save $5l if you buy the new
Oliver Nine, at the rate of SO per month.
You save $500 if you buy it for cash.
We ship an Oliver Nine to you for
five days free trial. Be your own sales.
man. Keep it, or return it. You are the
Judge. If you should return it, we will
even refund the transportation charges.
Check the coupon.
Or, if you wish further information,
check the coupon for our startling book
entitled, 1.-The High Cost Of Typewriten
The Reason and the Remedy" This
shows the folly Of paying more than $5l
for brand new, standard typewriter.
Let US hear from you in reply to this
advertisement at once. II takes the place
OF sales force. This new way saves you
50 per cent
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET
NEXT WEDNESDAY

Inc board of county commissioners
VIII meet In special session on Wa
hesday, May 1G, for the purnosa ~ Of
calling the election to settle the fate
OF tne proposed Seaway county. The
lewis levi. county board has acted ON the
Recommendations of the ATTORNEY Gen.
erai the same as Idaho county. and will
eau the county division election ana
let the vote be taken by the peonla in
fhe affected district. There seems 70
De quite difference OF opinion as to
tne outcome Of the election. which win
lake place In August. The result seems
20 largely hinge upon the action of
hamiah. If the citizens there give II
strong support, the new county win
probably carry; If they oppose it, n
VIII no doubt meet defeat. The uanerx
In kamiah and Sites have been IN
opposition from the start. and dele
cations from the two towns were in
attendance at the last legislature to
oppose the original bill. which did
not take the voters into eonsidera-
tion.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10
REHEARSING SCHOOL PLAY.
Her Nephew's Aunt" the Glass Offer
ing, Billed for MAY 21.

Every evening rehearsals are the or
der at the high school this week In
preparation for the presentation of
Her Nephew's Aunt" the comedy Of
fering which Is to be the 1917 class
play. The production viii be staged
at the !. o. O. #. opera house on the
evening of Monday, May 81.
The play Is rich In humor OF the kind
and character that appeals to all alike.
About dozen characters are intro
duced by the story and all enter into
the dialogue and action of the piece
sufficiently to create a most ENJOYABLE
entertainment Splendid progress is
being made at rehearsals, we are told,
and the different characters have been
most happily cast. Gleaves Cole, Hell
en- Norwood, and Ray Moses have the
principal straight characters. Most of
the comedy has been intrusted to Jean
McGhie, Millard Heath and Harriet
Hanson, while all the others in the cast
come In for a fair share Of prominence.
Noryille Johnston, Charles Hurley and
Wallace Criddlebaugh are three typic-
al college boys, and typical" Is a good
word IN this instance. Dewey Yates is
an aggressive lawyer and Gay Eimers
is the busy butler. Mae Lanningham
has a character part which calls for
careful delineation ana which il sure
of a correct presentation in the hands
OF this young lady.
Specialties will be given between
acts by high school talent
The cast for "Her Nephews Aunt
Is as follows:
Matilda Jones, who helps with the
housework --------Jean McGhie
Elmer Sniggins, hired, tired and
fired ---------M Millard Heath
Dan Clark, her nephew Ray Moses
Dorothy Mason, the girl -------
--------------4-- Helen Norwood
Richard Bird, known as "Dicky''
Bird, the nephew's chum-
-----------------No -Noryille Johnston
Mitchell Cline, another chum---
------------W Wallace Criddlebaugh
Albert Mason, Dorothy's brother,
still another chum Charles Hurley
Aunt Myra, her nephew's aunt
--------A----------- -GleaveS Cole
Maggie Miller, an affable neighbor
Harriet Hanson
William Erastus Lowell, lawyer
------------------- dewey Yates
Robert, the busy butler----------
Gaylord Eimers
Dolly Twinkles. from the bright
lights" Mae Lanningham
Beulah. a maid id----------Della Hanger
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10
]. P. VOLLMER
ON FINAL
VOYAGE
Passed Away at Lewiston at
8 O'clock Monday
Evening.

John p Vollmer, the pioneer banker
ana merchant of Lewiston, passed
away at 3 o'clock Monday evening at
his home In Lewiston at the age Of
seventy and was laid to rest at IL a.
m. Wednesday. Mr.. Nollmer had been
failing In health for the past two years
and had been confined to his home
since last fall. He fully realized the
approaching end and met it with the
same calm demeanor and unwavering
determination which has always char
acferized his actions throughout his
long business career. Mr.. YOllmer
settled In Lewiston In 1870 and short
~ afterward formed a partnership
with Wallace Scott, president of the
First National Bank of this place. In
the mercantile business and the part
nership thus formed had continued In
numerous lines of business ND to the
death of the younger partner on last
Monday. Mr.. Vollmer was reckoned
a millionaire, but just what his hold
ings were at the time of his death lis
known only to his intimate business
associates
Mr.. Scott and Mr. Anderson went
down to Lewiston Tuesday to pay their
respects to the family of the deceased
partner. but did not remain to the fu-
neral on account of mdisposition ON
the part of Mr.. Scott, who Is some
fifteen years the senior of the de-
ceased
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10
AIR COMPRESSOR and GAS
ENGINE FOR WAKELY Mine

ore They are isolated and cut off
from the outside world as it now is,
but such perseverance, as is shown is
bound to overcome all obstacles in
time.
There has been runner floating
around that Jim Bishop recently
struck rich body of ore near the
Wakely property that measures so feet
across 1t. When asked ii that was
true Mr. Wakely hesitated about an
swering the question. but finally ad.
mItted that he had heard some such
report. Their, is little question but
Jim has run cnto something worth
while. From the present outlook ON
the Dewey aa6 other properties on the
front doorstep of Grangeville, we are
soon going to have an awakening here
that will mean something substantial
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10

tne company TO $4,000 ana y, ora.
70 70 accomplish this a special mast;na Ssuer
q. o.. tne stockhtldSrs was called fer I,,ns
pun. The matter Of the min ~, ana 'one oin
f,a ea.or at this place is still hane;nr
- e, ansumciert stock being sabscrihaS
~ ~ Nv variant ~ further action by the com.
intaras.es & ~ 'als time, although anyone
na.erested ,.ie In Ihe mill proposition can can
YET De accommodated. an erronanns an "a,
preston seems to have gained cnn ~
rehcy TO the effect that the warahons,,,
company desired to unload tha hn;id
,ng now In use on to those who wara
pchg asked te subscribe for stoeI IN
G Ine elevator and mill proposed for r
urangeviile The warehouse comma nv nv
= = SIMPLY making an effort TO exnand
e. - vsuer 70 meet the growing demand
lor handling grain in bulk and the an
parent necessity of a flour min ana s ~ ~
a"u ies
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-05-10
RED CROSS MEETING TO.NICHT

Mesdames Stockton and Glanville
have received word Tuesday from Mrs.
Paul Clagstone of Lewiston that she
would he In GrangevilIe to organize
n Red Cross society. and a meeting
has been called for tonight at the
court house. to which all citizens of
the community are urged to be pres
ent Mrs. clagstone arrived on We'd
nesday nights train and has In CON
junction with the local ladies'. been
working up interest IN the meeting.
The announcement of the meeting was
made yesterday at the Commercial club
luncheon, with the request that they
give 1t their endorsement and moral
support, which was done.