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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10


y Wall St, New York, Feb. 10-STOCkS-
Dealings in stocks today were altogether
superficial, the coming holiday and the
foreign situation combining to reduce OPP
Price changes were decidedly uneven. tho
mostly higher. United States Steel was in
moderate demand with shippings oils and
war supply issues. Underlying strength
was shown by few of the leading rails
General weakness marked the utilities,
Peoples Gas making extreme decline
of almost six points. Bethlehem Steel lost
points Airbrake 6 and Saxon Motors IL.
The closing was irregular. Sales were esti-
mated at 1T5,000 shares.
Bonds were variable, some foreign issues
being slightly firmer, but Anglo French
SIS repeated their minimum quotation.
Uncertainty was the dominant note of to-
days early dealing substantial advances in
Marine preferred, Atlantic Gulf and West
Indies, Texas Company, Pittsburg Coal.
international Paper and General Motors
being offset by declines in various utiii-
| ties. especially gas shares. Airbrake fell
! points on single sale. Brooklyn Tran
! sit also yielded with Colorado Fuel and
American Telephone. United States Steel
was firmest of the favorites extending it's
| initial gain of a slight fraction to q full
point but bethlehem Steel lost points.
| Trading was extremely light on impendin Y
j developments and the approaching holiday.
Kansas City Live Stock Market
Kansas City. Feb 1o-HoGs-Receipts
1000. Market sc higher. Bulk of sales.
S11 .90G 12.35; heavy. S12.30d1245; packers
and butchers, $120O@12.35; light, $11-G5@
1205; pigs. $1oooqn,5o
Prime fed steers. $112a@12.00; dressed beef
steers. $1,000 90: cows. $5.50d9. so; heif-
ers, 5000 1880: stockers and feeders, 81 .0G
d9.I5: bulls. $65ods.50; calves, $7.0o@1 %
Lambs. S12.50@14.40; stockers and feeders
| $7.00M13.15.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
New York Money Market

NcW NVtoHH
New York, Feb 1o.-COTToN-Spot
quiet; midling, 1855.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
Chicago, Feb. 10.
Kansas city Grain Market.

(The range of prices for grain futures on
The Kansas City Board of Trade as
ported by Thos- J. Myers. Broker. New
England building.)
Kansas City, Feb. 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

Elgin Buthter Market.
Elgin, Ill, Feb. 1o.--BUTER-25 tubs at
AZ cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

Chicago Grain Market
(The range of prices for grain futures
on the Chicago Board of Trade re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers, New England
Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

New York Sugar Market.
New York, Feb. 10-SUGAR-Raw.
steady; molasses, 4.15: centrifugal, 500 /;
refined, quiet; fine graduated, CTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

prices.
unless fatD
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
TWO BOYS DROWNED
WHEN BOAT CAPSIZES

Albany, Ga, May 7.-Robert Powe,
10 years old, and Ben Hooks, II years
cid, were drowned ii Flint river, i'll
the southern section of Albany, about
4 O'Clock this afternoon Both bodies
We're recovered within half an hour
The two boys, with Louis Roby,
another boy about the same age, start
out in beat. The boat began to leak
and the Logs became excited, over
turning the boat. The Roby boy
swan out, but the others were drown
ed in FIVE or six feet of water, about
twenty feet from the bank.
The alarm was given by the Roby
boy and some negro women, who
were fshing.on the river, and aid was
summoned. A pulmotor was used il
an effort to save the boys.
Their mothers are widows.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
U. S. SHIPS SUP
PLYING U-BOATS?

Washington. May 9.-Persistent ru-
mors of German submarines in the
South Atlantic were given additional
color today when it was disclosed
that government investigating agen-
cies are running down story that
freighters of the American Transact.
lantic company, flying the American
flag, have carried supplies to sea for
J-boats
Officials would not go into details
but twas assumed the report prompt
ing the investigation came from mem
bers OF the crew of the steamer Man
itowoc, quoted in news dispatches
from Porto Rico today as charging
that the Manitowoc and other I rams
Atlantic company vessels had trans
shipped 10 German submarines at sea
quantities of food and fuel Struggled
out Of New York.
Both the navy department and the
department >of justice have taken a
hand in the investigation How far
the inquiry has progressed was not
indicated, but officials, by their 81
lence gave the impression that no del
ante conclusion had been reached.
They declined to comment on the
news dispatch from San Juan or on
statements by the Transatlantic
company officials in New York char
acterizing the story told by the Mani
towoc's crew as fiction.
In many quarters the inclination
was to regard the report as merely
another Of the crop of unfounded ru-
mors current here since the visit OF
the U-53 to Newport 1t was pointed
out that all such rumors are investi-
gated thoroughly as matter of pol.
icy, and that consequently no con.
clusions could be drawn from the
steps taken in the present case.
Some naval officials, on the othei
hand, have not concealed their be
~ that German submarines ar
raiders have been supplied from TIL:
side of the Atlantic.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
MUNICIPAL INSTITUTIONS OF
ATLANTA WILL OPERATE
OWN DAIRY

Atlanta Ga, May 8.-As a move
toward economy and food conserva-
ton, the city of Atlanta is going to
operate its own dairy and supply
all municipal institutions using milk,
butter and cream, instead Of buying
from commercial diaries as hereto
fore.
An appropriation was passed yes
terday afternoon by the city council
for the purchase of a dairy herd, and
the farm will be established on tract
of land already owned by the city.
The dairy will be equipped with
model barns and apparatus and will
be supervised by the city bacterioIo-
gist and chemist It will supply
Grady Hospital, the Battle Hill sani-
tarium for tubercular patients and
all other institutions of the city where
dairy products are used.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
AG TO YOUR PLoW AND WORK For YOUR COUNTRY AS Y
MRS. ADAMS WILL FACE TRIAL
TODAY FOR MURDER OF
CAPT. SPRATLING

Macon, Ga, May 8.-The trial of
Mrs. Matte Stokes Adams, for the
murder of Capt. Edgar Spratling of
the Fifth Georgia Infantry, will be-
gin here tomorrow. Many witnesses
have been summoned for the state
The murder of Capt. Spratling oc-
Cured on Aug "a of last year while
the Georgia troops were encamped
here
Mrs. Adams left her home in Allan
ia on the morning of the murder, it
is claimed, and came to Macon on a
train, going directly to the camp,
where she is alleged to have shot the
captain in front of his tent.
Mrs. Adams was arrested by SOL
diers while she still held the revolt
yer She has been in the county Jail
here ever since.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
HELP THE GOVERNMENT WIN
THE WAR BY BUYING
A BABY BOND

Atlanta, Ga, May Buy baby
bond and help the government win
the war against Germany, will soon
be the slogan among salaried men
and women throughout the South, as
we'll as throughout the country, when
Uncle Sam puts. on the market the
Frsr issue of tire 9 fsit1ertss Loan 2
Announcement is made here that
The bonds will be issued in denomi-
nations as low as $500 eacle in regu-
lar coupon form, for the special bene-
fit of small investors, and AZ busi-
MSS and manufacturing concerns
employing a large number Of people
will be asked to buy a supply Of these
baby" bonds and resell them to
their employees on the installment
plan in weekly or monthly payments
TO suit their convenience
As Atlanta bankers point out the
average salaried man or woman's
pocket change would buy bond if
saved instead of spent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
S1,OOO.OOO,OOO
TO BUILD SHIPS

Washington, May S--Congress will
be asked to appropriate 81 ,0Q0,0O0,00O
for the building of the great Ameri-
can merchant fleet which is to over
come the submarine menace.
The program evolved by the Ship
ping board contemplates the diversion
to government uses of the products of
every steel mill in the country, cancel
lation OF existing contracts between
these mills and private consumers and
where necessary, payment of damages
by the government to the parties
~-.cse contracts are cancelled
Estimates of the shipping board are
that 100000 to 100000 tons of steel
and wooden vessels will be construct
ed by the government during the next
two years.
The only manufactures of steel to
be exempted from the program will
be those needed otherwise for the
national defense. Bills 10. introduct-.
ion in congress have been prepared
and the administration hopes to get.
them under way SO promptly that the.
first Of the ship-building operations
may be in motion within two weeks.
Cooperation Of the labor orGaniza-
tons has already been pledged, it IS
understood, and there will be no leg
ialation, unless the present program
lis changed, looking to the drafting Of
the labor necessary to carry out the
plans.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
PROPOSED COTTON TAX
is STRONGLY PROTESTED

New Orleans, La, May 8.-W. B.
: Thompson, prominent in the cotton
Z niffffdaiiiffftE1aAs4of the South, and other
members of%the New Orleans ex-
change today sent kilograms to mem
bers of congress protesting against
the proposal to tax cotton production
s. 50 bale as war revenue measure.
Mr., Thompson in his telegram to
Chairman Lever, of the house agri-
cultural committee, declared sufi-
cient supply of cotton was necessary
both for offensive and defensive pur-
poses during war and that its pro-
duction should be stimulated by the
government. Placing of a tax on pro-
duction of cotton or other necessities
raised on the farm, he asserted, would
result in serious consequences to the
nations supply.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
AMERICAN REGIMENTS WILL
BUILD FRENCH RAILROADS

Atlanta, Ga, May 8.-That the call
OF the United States for nine regi-
ments Of engineers and railroad
workers to be sent Immediately to
France in an indication that the great
Allied gains on the western front are
going steadily forward with ecery
assurance OF continued gains, is the
opinion expressed by Atlanta mem
bers Of the Engineers Officers Re-
serve Corps, of whom there are quite
large number in Atlanta.
r Major ]. S. Sewel1 has come to At
lanta to recruit regiment here, to
be drawn from Georgia and Alabama,
and already a number of young civil
engineers see in this branch of the
service a most attractive opportunity
for an early journey to France, for
service right up near the fighting
front, and for lucrative employment
i'll that country when the war is over
and the period of rehabilitation be-
gins.
The government wants civil engi-
neers for officers in the regiment,
wants railroad building foremen for
non-commissioned officers and wants
carpenters, mechanics, axmen, sec
ton hands, and all kinds of laborers
who have had experience in building
and maintaining railroads.
These nine regiments will be sent
to France to- build and maintain the
rail lines for rushing supplies and am
munition up to the fighting line. AS
fast as Trains are made, the supply
lines must be pushed UP with the adj
vancing armies, and a delay in build
ing these lines has often halted tie
attacking forces.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
HELPING CONSERVE THE
CoUNTRY's RESOURCES

Atlanta, Ga, May S.-Among the
resolutions which Atlanta women are
passing as a conservation measure ,te
help win the war and which viii
doubtless be eventually adopted
throughout tire country, arerisese
Discontinuance of elaborate re-
freshments at social entertainments.
Saving every crumb of bread and
every bit of sfood>left or. the table at
every meal.
Use of corn and other substitutes
for wheat, and the use of graham
bread in place of white bread to
make the wheat supply go farther.
Simpler and less expensive dresses,
especially for school girls.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
NEED OF MORE CROPS MAY
SERVE GOOD TURN FOR
SOME MOONSHINERS

Columbus, Ga, May The regu-
lar term of federal court was con-
vened today, Judge William T. New
man presiding, and will be in session
several days. Judge Newman's re-
marks to convicted moonshiners to-
day indicated that if their crops are
already in the ground he will let them
go on their own recognizance, if their
cases are not of an aggravated nature,
until their crops have been harvested,
the only. condition being that in the
meantime they raise all the food
stuffs possible.
J. 7. CAN'T, United States deputy
marshal, lis to be placed on trial
Wednesday charged with having kill
ed an alleged moonshiner.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
GERMAN VESSELS SAFE
IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Washington, May Sit was reveal
ed in the house today that an un-
published provision in the agreement
with Denmark, by which the Danish
West. Indies was acquired by the
United States, was that German or
other Warbo,nld shiI7s sA1sss...s..lae island
would not be seized or con6scated.
The disclosure was made BY Chair
man Alexander of the commerce com
mittee, presenting the administration
bill to confer congressional sanction
upon the president for seizure and
operation of enemy warbound ships
in American ports.
When Republican Leader Mann ask
ed for more information about the
agreement; Chairman Webb, of the
Judiciary committee, warned the
house that it was not subject to be
discussed publicly.
Mr. Alexander then explained the
purpose of the bill, which, he said,
was to give the president full power
to take title to the ships, except
those in the Virgin islands, and to
provide for their operation or lease
by the government.
The disclosure plunged the house
into long debate, in which every
body geemed to be demanding details
OF the agreement. Representative
Hamilton, republican, insisted the
agreement had not been incorporated
in the treaty itself The text of the
treaty never has been made public.
In view of the state department,
Mr. Alexander explained the ships
sought refuge in the Virgin islands
while they were under the Danish
flag, the United States, in taking over
the islands, assumed a moral ob1iga-
ton, and the burden Of international
courtesy not to confscate the ships
later.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
SERIOUS POLITICAL
CRISIS IN GERMANY
Especial TO Leader-Enterprise.)


London, May 9-The presence in
Berlin today Of Bavarian Premier,
Count Hertling, has revived ru1nors
in Germany that he is to succeed
Won Bethlnann- Hollweg as Imperial
Chancellor, according to dispatches
received via Holland from Zurich.
1t was reported that ,Hollweg al
ready had rendered his resignation,
but there was no confirmation of such
a rumor
Count Hertling is ostensibly in Ber-
lin to preside at meeting of the
Foreignl Affairs Committee of Fed
era1 Council.
All Holland dispatches today EN-
phasize the existence of serious inter
nal political crisis in Germany.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
ANOTHER 100000 GOING TO
GREAT BRITAIN

Washington, May 8.-The govern
ment has decided to lend Great Brit
ain $l00,000000 to meet her needs in
this country during May A second
instalment of $25,QOO,000 was trans
ferred to the British embassy today,
making with the $25,O00OOO loaned
her Saturday, total of one-half oil
the May loan u
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
STAGGERING LOSSES
BY GERMAN TROOPS
Especial TO Leader Enterprise

Especial TO -Enterprise.)
Paris, May 9-staggering losses
were inflicted on repeated assaulting
waves Of Germans troops who were
desperately attempting to retake
French positions on Chemin-des-
Danes today's French official state
ment declared. All attacks failed.
Northeast OF Chevreux the war Of
fee reports the taking Of first line
German trench over a front of three
quarters ola mile, with one hundred
and sixty prisoners.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
ANOTHER OIL COMPANY
BEING FORMED HERE

The Georgia Oil company is the
latest candidate in the oil field The
company proposes to buy, lease and
sell stock for the purpose of boring
for oil in the county. G. M. Bowden,
J. M. Mcdonald and eheri Culber-
son are the promoters and they have
opened Offices in this city.
We haven't seen their prospectus.
but we are advised that its plans con-
template operating along the lines OF
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Oil com
pany, which are pretty we'll known to
our readers. Is
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
CHINA EXPECTED
TO ENTER War
Especial to the Leader-Enterprise)

Especial to the Leader Enterprise)
Picking, China, May 9.-Premier
Tuan Chijui and entire cabinet adj
dressed a secret session of Parliament
today and urged adoption of reso-
luton declaring war against Germany.
The resolution was referred to a
standing committee for consideration
Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Shareholders Of the StandardSul-
phur Co.. Of Louisiana, are .requ1ssssSa
to meet at the Stephens Furniture
Company's store on Central Avenue
az ZOO P. M. Thursday. Matters Of
Importance.
1tp STOCKHOLDERS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
Gone, But Not Forgotten

Especial to the Leader Enterprise)
Copenhagen, May 9-Nikolai Le-
nine, the Russian Radical Socialist
leader, has been missing for two days.
Nothing is known as to his fate.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
MILLIONAIRE BANKER DIES

Los Angeles, Cal, May S.-Qtho S.
Houston. millionaire banker and
principal owner of about twenty
banks in Texas, died of apoplexy here
today
He was nephew OF Gen Sam.
Houston.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
BRITISH REGAIN
PART OF GROUND
LOST YESTERDAY

Especial to the Leader-Enterprise)
London, May part of the ground
lost in the vicinity of Fresnoy, in Ar
ras battlefield, was .regained by the
British last night.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09

THE LEADER ENTERPRISE
GETS THERE. ARE YOU IN TIP
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-11
NO AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALL NEXT SEASON
Big Games 20 Sc Suspended During
1918 II War Continues Through
the Coming Year

Cleveland. May ~ More than h.l,
o. fUe member u. tI. Cleveland Amer.
Jeans are eligible for military -aryic.
and they Ni'I boo urged t1 "d0 their o'f'
f. thc m'rr according % R0H.r
NcHoy yic.p-asider' OF the club Ne
ROY. however. does not believe the
players win uo called. lt at .l uu'u
'lo close of the season
"lu OD, sense 500 urc prepared "
NcRoy said with th. other clubs in
the league wc have been CONDUCTING
military drills Our players could ea
list tomorrow, and with little ub-e.
punnt training could join amy military
organization and go through the ro
quircd drill movements"
Although the American league win
not open its gates On 1918, n the war
continues McRoy Is Of the opinion
that there will be plenty OF baseball.
"The Cleveland park probably would
to opened for amateur games. hc
said 81 believe the public demands
baseball as means for relaxation.
There viii Dee baseball Of some sort
next year. war or no war"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-11

Toledo Blade Nervous Passenger
during the thunderstorm Amt +,
dangerous 70 De on q street car when
!t- lightning SOP
Calm Passeuser-Not a. an You
SEQ. the mo'orMan is noncouduoto.
The nery0I, one felt easier
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-11

The bali is ..e o,de., roy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-11

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The Cordova daily times., 1917-03-27
YOUR COUNTRY CALLS YOU.

The Daily Times yesterday received and published a lengthy telegram from Hon. osephus Daniels secretary of the navy, which contained imperative call for young to the ships which the United States will put to sea defense of the rights and lives of American people.
 President Wilson has issued executive Order directing that the authorized enlisted strength of the be increased to S70O0 This that about 10000 recruits needed and Uncle sam call will not fall deaf The patriotism of the citizen will prompt him to volunteer his services and result there will be difficulty in securing all the needed Alaska should, and believe wl furnish it's quota of fighting men,
 The calamity has alen and everything indicates that when in extra session there will be decara on of with Germany, brought about by the unlawful a front this country by the central powers While all de or there to be out of the darkness and it remains but for the spark to flash that will all loyal citizens spring to the defense of the Stars and Stripes
 Just how deep the United States will be plunged into this clamous situation tell Our navy likely to be ee to assist in patrong the high in order to keep the lanes to Great Britain open Merchant ships being armed that commerce may not be interrupted. The militia is being called out to guard industrial plants and other property public and private. It is mthnkabe that shall have send troops to the front in Europe yet the possibility brings suarey up face to ace with the problem of military and naval preparedness problem which have avoided, until the cOnfronts But, given little me the spur of patriotism will furnish the required recruits all the ships building and waiting list without ber the spirit that built navy almost night in the eos will build another and vastly greater Out of America S unlimited be created material the like of which the present baefelds scarcely know.
 Young men, your country calls and is your duty spond Already number of Cordovans have offered enlist and many others will do likewise.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-03-27

In the district court for the terri tory of Alaska, Third Division.
 Notice of ter moi court at Cordova. Alaska.
 The president of the United States of America, to the residents of the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, and to all whom it may con eern. greeting:
 You and each and all of you, will please take notice that by an order of the court, duly made and entered. term of the district court for the territory of Alaska, Third division. has been called and will be held in Cordova, Alaska, beginning on the End day of April, 1917, and continue as long thereafter as the public wei fare may require
 Dated at Valdez. Alaska, this 23rd day of February, 1916.
 District FRED NJ. BROWN court Seal) District Judge.
 Attest: Arthur Lang, Clerk.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-03-27
INSURANCE

FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
 Insure your property against fire in reliable Insurance Companies.
 We represent the Niagara, London. Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe and Rutgers, and others; all strong Board Companies.
 We also represent the Maryland Casualty Company. and issue Fidelity and Surety Bonds.
 Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-03-27

There is place in Alaska where there urgent need for homes and apartment houses than in Cordova and gratifying to note that the weather permits Der of these buildings to be erected
The Cordova daily times., 1917-03-27

Now that congress about to in extra session. the hbusterng members should be given the door that II they again attempt to their old tactics patient public will be within easy reach of them This is no tune Tor petty party politics. and patriotism should be given full swing