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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
PACIFIC COAST NEWS

Oregon's anti-aliens land bill was
withdrawn from the legislature.
G. Stossel, member of the crew of
the steamer Cordova, was found fro
zen to death at Juneau, Alaska, re-
Gently.
A fire started by Pere Silvola, an
insane man, did $250,O0O damage re-
Gently to the Clatsop Mill company's
lumber plant near Astoria, Ore.
John Davis, fireman, was killed
j. H. Dalzell, engineer, had his right
arm broken, when Salt Lake route
engine was wrecked near Keenbrook
Cal, in Cajon pass.
Several millions of dollars were
shipped to Seattle recently by the
federal reserve and ether banks Of
San Francisco, to aid in stabilizing
the situation brought about by three
banks closing their doors.
Bond for $4,000 was obtained fol
Harry ]. Spaniel, who was acquitted
tsftens his trta4 sat s3aIl angelo, Iexas
on charges Of killing his wife, an6
he was given. his release to await
hearing on a charge of having killed
Lieut.. Colonel M. G. Butler of the
Sixth cavalry, U. S. A.
Calls 1t "Frame-up."
San Francisco.-Charg that Israel
Weinberg was offered $4,000 to frame
up evidence against Thomas J. Moo
ney, on trial here for the bomb muir
ders last July, were hurled in court
by Attorney w. Bourke Cochran, the
chief of counsel for Mooney.
Cockran's charges created intense
excitement. He followed it up by
declaring that the entire case of the
prosecution was conspiracy against
Mooney, Weinberg, Edward Nolan
Warren X. Billings and Mrs. Rena
Mooney, all defendants. They are
under indictment for murder as the
result of bomb explosion during q
preparedness day parade which kill
ed 10 persons.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
HOLD GERARD UNTIL
Won BERNsTORFF Is SAFE
The Alleged Action at Berlin Causes
Surprise in Washington-Busi-
ness Matters Urge.

Copenhagen is officially stated
that James w. Gerard, the American
ambassador to Germany, will not be
allowed to leave Berlin until the Ger
man government is satisfied as to the
treatment of Count Won Bernstorff, the
retiring German ambassador at Wash
ington, by the American government.
Mr.. Gerard has advised the Ameri-
can newspaper correspondents to leave
Germany as soon as possible and to
proceed the safest way to the United
States-by way of Switzerland or
Spain.
The ambassador, adds the dispatch,
will stay in Berlin for some time set
thing up urgent business matters.
Surprise at Washington.
Westinghouse far as could be
learned the state department had re
ceived no official report of the an
nounced intention of the German gov
eminent, as reported in press dis
patches from Copenhagen, not to per
NIT Ambassador Gerard to leave Der
lin until it had received proof of the
satisfactory treatment of Count vor
Bernstorff by the Washington govern
:nent.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
General Trade Conditions.

Dun's Review says: After natural
lull the momentum of business in
creases, though there is no repetition
of the feverish buying recently wit
messed. Both domestic and foreign re-
quirements, Notwithstanding previous
heavy purchases, remain extensive,
but competitive bidding has largely
subsidized and the general situation is
clearly more wholesome. Doubts re-
garding future supplies cause hest
fancy in many quarters Delivery
problems do not appreciably lessen.
Weekly bank clearings, $4,779,s24, 4O2.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Gompers Appeals to Germany.

Washington.-An appeal to organ
lied labor in Germany to throw it's
influence against any widening of the
break with the United States was ca
bled to Berlin Sunday by President
Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation Of Labor The message
was addressed to Carl Legien, presi-
dent of the German federation of
trade unions, and said:
Cant you prevail upon the Ger
man government to avoid break with
United States and thereby prevent
universal conflict?''
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
WHAT
THE BREAK
MEANS

Breaking of diplomatic relations
does not mean war, but it may
lead to war.
Modern diplomatic history of the
world shows no instance where
diplomatic break has not resulted
in war.
Rights of Germans in U. S. and
Americans in Germany are unaf-
fected by break.
No treaties are terminated or
suspended unless either nation de-
cides to terminate them, which
under international law calls for
years notice.
German and American consuIs
continue to perform their respect
i've duties, but not under superv-
sion of diplomatic officers.
There is no change in CONNER
ciaI relations.
Only under certain circumstan-
ces may sequestration or confisca-
ton of property either in U. S. or
Germany be affected.
German ships in American ports,
95, may be taken, but German
owners must be compensated uIti-
mateIy.
Mails will continue to move un.
der the Geneva convention.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Taft Urges CONSUMPTION.

New York -Conscription. to build
up an army for the country's defense
now the war is on u.s. and for the
future as well, was advocated here
Sunday by former President William
HI. Taft in an address on the League
to Enforce Peace before the Brook
Ign Institute of Arts and Science.
Stirred as the people are by en-
thusiasm," at the break with Ger
many, they would support a con-
scription measure, Mr.. Taft believed,
mot only to meet the situation, but
for the future after the war shall
end"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
NEWSPAPERS IN BRAZIL
SAY KAISER GONE MAD
"Has Declared War Against Entire
World" Says One-Advises the
Taking of Steps.

Rio Janeiro.-Commenting on the
new German note, the newspaper
Noticia says:
Germany has declared war against
the entire world. The German men.
ace will bring in it's wake the inter-
vention of North America and con-
sequently that of South America.
North America undoubtedly will play
a decisive role in the conflict"
The Epoca says:
Emperor William has gone mad.
Now there are to be no more neu-
trails. The entire world will revolt
against morbid Prussianism.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

Dressed Meats-The scarcity of live
stock has caused further advances in
fresh meats. Changes noted are
Steer beef, 1871 @14c; COW beef, 11@
12hc; pork, 16@1Sc; mutton, TAO
100. and lamb, 1914 @2Oc. Live stock
figures are also up all along the line.
Poultry-Scarcity of fresh stock still
continues, although owing to storage
stocks on hand there is no change as
to prices. Hens and springers still
bring 15@16c live weight.
Lard and Cured Meats-Both hams
and bacon have shown advances, the
former quoting at 22c, while the lat
ter range from 231sc to 24hc. Lard
is also firmer at 1870.
Hides and Wool-Market is still in
very unsatisfactory condition owing to
the inability to get transportation and
unfavorable weather conditions for
moving supplies. Quotations are I'M
changed with the exception of &c de-
cline on calfskins.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples = The market is without
change as to prices and the movement
is not what it should be considering
the quality and values offered.
Other Fruits = Oranges hold this
week without change, with. quotations
still at So for the fancy and $275 for
the choice. Lemons also are un-
changed at $3.50 for fancy and 81 for
choice. Grapefruit is little firmer at
$425.
Potatoes - Market is some firmer,
the quotations this week being $3.50,
but this is probably the top figure
that the market will make, as new
spuds from the south will soon be in
market.
Other Vegetables Cabbage is a lit
tie firmer at $4.50@5, but the situa-
ton will be relieved the first of the
week upon the arrival of carload
from California. Cauliflower is easier
at $1.75 and Florida tomatoes are now
in market at SCOOPS.
Grain, Flour and Feed.
Wheat-The market has been some
quleter and shown less changes dur.
ing the fore part Of the week, but with
the announcement of the resumption
OF the German submarine warfare, the
) market took tumble of about zoe in
. two days. Should the activities of the
German undersea boats take on a Sc.
> rlous aspect, expectation channels
would be shut off, thereby leaving a
surplus here, which would tend to still
= further reduce prices. At the moment
2 bluestem is quoted at $1.33, club 81 .3s
: and red Russian $1.31.
J., Flour-No change in the -four mar.
D ket has as yet been recorded, but as
IN the case OF wheat, the new develop.
ments In the European situation may
cause changes later
l. FeedE7The, only price change in the
feed division is an advance of 81 on
white shorts, but as in the case OF
wheat and flour, developments in the
y next few days may shoot prices all tc
. pieces,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
MARKET REPORT
Chicago.


Hogs - Csc under opening, which
was 15c to zoe above yesterdays av-
erage. Bulk, $1I6O@11.90; light,
$11.2O@11.sO; mixed, $11.3O@11.sO;
heavy, $11.35 @11.95; rough, $11.35@
11.5O; pigs, $9.75@11.
Cattle-Weak. Native beef cattle,
$7.75@11.95; western steers, $7.75@
$1O.15; stockers and feeders, $6@9.10;
COWS and heifers, $5@10.25; calves,
$1O.5o@14.25.
Sheep Strong to 1oc higher. Weth-
ers, $1O.25@13.50; lambs, $11.s5@14.5O
Wheat-No. 2 red, nominal; No.
| red, $1.63; No. hard, nominal; No.
hard, $1.64.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, 96A @97c; No.
4 yellow, 93@95Ac; No. 4 white, 400
95Ac.
Oats - No. white, 51A@53c;
standard, 52@53c.
Barley $4@1.25. 4,
Timothy, $3.5O@5. so.
Rye, nominal.
Glover, $12@17.5o.
Eggs-Higher. Firsts, 43c; ordinary
frsts, 4O@42c; at mark, cases includ-
ed, 4e@43c.
New York
Raw sugar, unsettled; centrifugal
4.S9c; molasses, 4.02c. Refined, quiet;
fine, granulated, 6.75c.
Cotton, spot, quiet; middling up
lands, 14.75c.
Coffee-Spot, unsettled; Rio rs, 1Oc {;
Santos As, 10Rc. No fresh offers were
reported here from Brazil owing to the
unsettled ocean freight situation.
Portland.
Hogs : Steady. Bulk of packing
grades, $11@11.25; heavy packing, 215
to $50 pounds, $11.3O@11.40; light
packing, no to 100 pounds, $11@11.25;
rough heavies, .$1O@1O.35; pigs and
skips, $9.75@1o5O; stock hogs, $3.50
@9.56.
Cattle-Strong. Steers, prime light
$S.50@8.75; prime heavy, $S.75@9;
good, $s@S.4O; cows, choice, $500
| 7.75; medium to good, $7@7.25; ordi-
nary to fair, $6@6.75; heifers, $40
7.5o; bulls, $3.5o@5.5o; calves, $6@s.
Sheep-Firm. Lambs, east of noun.
tains, $12@12.e5; lambs, valley, $11.5o
@11.75; lambs, good, $11@11.5o;
choice yearling wethers, $10@10.50;
good yearlings, $9.75@1O; choice ewes,
$9@9.25; heavy ewes, $S.50@S.75.
San Francisco.
Butter = Fresh extra, Ale; prime
firsts, 401sc.
Eggs-Fresh extras, 35c.
Cheese-Young Americas, 21c.
Tacoma.
Wheat-Bluestem, STAG; fortyfold,
club and red fife, SLAB; red Russian,
$1.3S.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
CREWS IMPRISONED IN ISOLA
TIoN BARRACKS TO AVOID
TROUBLE FROM THEM.
NAVY DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE
Attempt Made to Sink U. S. Torpedo
Boat Destroyer by German Sym
pathizers-Four American
Boats Depart

Philadelphia.-The German auxil-
larry cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, interned at
the Philadelphia navy yard were seiz-
ed by order of the navy department
and their crews imprisoned in an iso-
lation barracks. 5v 0g4
An attempt was made to scuttle
the United States torpedo-boat de-
stdoyer Jacob Jones, by opening sew
eral of her seacocks at the Philadel-
phia navy yard, according to unoffi-
cial, but reliable reports. Officials
at the yard refused either to confirm
or deny the reports, pointing out
that upon instructions from Washing
ton a strict censorship had been
placed upon all activities at the navy
yards throughout the country.
An officer of the Jacob Jones, it
was said, found that the ship was
listing heavily to port as she was be-
ing towed from her anchorage in the
Delaware river to dock and all per.
sons aboard were detained and ques
toned. The chief machinist's mate
whose identity was not disclosed, was
arrested and placed in irons on one
oner is a German sympathizer or a
| fanatic is not known.
Disregarding the new sea peril an
nounced by Germany, four steamers
one flying the American flag, lade1
with munitions and the others rich
cargoes destined for the war zone
sailed from here Saturday.
Guarding Virginia's Coast.
The coast guard cutter YamacraW
has gone alongside the German prize
ship Appam and 1t is thought the
German prize cgaNsWill be taken of
Immediately
Two torpedo boat destroyers join
ed the superdreadnaught Arkansas of
the Virginia capes in emergency duty
Only Guard informed Boats.
New York. Officers and crews Of
the rs German steamships which
have been self-detained here since
the outbreak of the European wal
were ordered late Sunday to remain
on board their vessels. At the same
time the guard of customs officials
about the piers virtually was doubled
while police ordered visitors to keeI
away from the approaches of the
docks
Transfer 1000 Germans to Port.
New York, Feb. 5.-Nearly 1000 of
ficers and men, remnants of the crews
of the 25 German merchant ships thai
were laid up here at the beginning oil
the war, are being transferred to Ellis
Island this afternoon
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
POULTRY WANTED.

Our market is higher on poultry,
veal and hogs. We can use any amount.
Write for prices and shipping tags.
We also want few cars potatoes. Com
mercial Creamery Company, Spokane,
Washington.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
German Socialists Kick.

Socialist members of the municipal
council of Neukoelin, Berlins most
important suburb, made vigorous de-
mand that some effort be made to re-
lieve the food shortage.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
CHICAGO Is Getting Easy.

Chicago.-Three armed men seized
the superintendent and paymaster of
the Appleton Electric company last
Thursday and took $4,000 of payroll
money from them. The thieves es-
capped in a waiting automobile.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Guard Piers at Boston.
News Rocks Germany.

Copenhagen.-Ge was rocked
with the greatest excitement, which
coursed throughout the country be-
fore the United States break with
Germany was announced.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
To Break In New shoss.

To Break In New Shoes.
Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease q
powder. 1t cures hot, sweating, aching,
swollen feet. Cures corns, ingrowing nails
and bunions. All druggists and shoe
stores Csc: Don't accept substitute Sam
pie mailed FREE Address Allen 8. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. Y.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
German Sub. Gets Two.

The Spanish steamer Butron and
the Greek steamship Elekon have
been torpedoed and sunk by the Ger
man submarine U-67. Two lives were
lost
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

A patent has been granted for a
trunk that also can be used as a
bathtub.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
MARKET AT SPOKANE.

The general business situation shows
no change from last week, the volume
of trade keeping up to the previous
levels, with free buying movement
in evidence. While the country is still
disturbed over the various foreign
complications, owing to the war and
the situation in Mexico, the business
men are going ahead on the assump-
tion that prosperity is here for an ex-
tended stay.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

Fred Harmon, who recently disposed
of his meat market at Pine City, is
opening grocery store at that place.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

The laxative properties of fruits and
vegetables are not destroyed by can.
ming them.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Provisions.

Butter = Market is very firm, but
without change as to prices, Washing
ton creamery still being quoted at 3S
@4Oc, though other markets are high
er and may cause advances here.
Eggs-Supplies are little shorter
than last week, but quotations still
hold at the same figures Of $11@11.5O
to the producers and $12@12.5O whole
sale for fresh ranch, while the stor-
age product is quoted at $9.5O@1O.5O.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
AUSTRIAN FREIGHTER WRECKED
informed Ship Put Out of Commits.
sion-Other Boats Guarded.

sion-Other Boats Guarded.
New York.-Coinciden with the
publication of the news of the rup-
ture with Germany, the Austrian
freighter Himalaya, which has been
lying in Newark bay, an estuary of
New York harbor, was put out of
commission
The report had it that the piston
heads and other parts of her engines
had been smashed by crowbars and
axes.
Guard Piers at Boston.
Boston.-U. S. marshals were i'm
mediately ordered to the water front
for guard duty at the pier where six
German ships are locked.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
General Pershins Home Again.

Ell Paso, Texas.-General Pershing
crossed the international bridge Mon
day noon below Columbus, N NJ,
and went to Ell Paso Tuesday.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Transfer 1000 Germans to Port.

New York, Feb. 5-Nearly 1000 Of
ficers and men, remnants of the crews
of the rs German merchant ships that
were laid up here at the beginning of
the war; are being transferred to Ellis
Island this afternoon
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
TURNER COUNTY
NEGRO WILL HANG
Frank Mathis Sentenced to Death for
Murder of David Wayman

Turner Superior court which has
been in session during the present
week at Ashburn, disposed of large
number of criminal cases, several of
which were of more than usual inter
set.
One Of the cases tried was that of
the state against Frank Mathis, in
dicted for the murder last September
OF David Wayman, both negroes.
groes. The formef killed the latter
while on their way from Rebecca to
supper at negroes home tive or three
miles out from town. The case was
hard fought on both sides and held
the attention of every one present.
The case on behalf of the state was
tried and the argument made by A.
S. Bussey OF the Cordele bar, while
Macon's noted criminal lawyer, John
R. Cooper, represented the defense.
The jury returned a verdict Of
guilty without recommendation after
a few hours deliberation.
Judge Eve imposed the extreme
penalty of the law, death by hang
ing, and fixed the date for the exc
cution between the hours of ten o.
clock a. m. and tive o'clock p. m. on
Friday February l, 1918, at Ashburn
This will be the second hanging
in Turner county since the creation
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
GOVERNMENT SLOW TO
ADOPT MACHINE GUN

3 WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Col. Isaac
Lewis, inventor OF the celebrated ma
Chine gun by that name today told the
senate committee investigating the
Conduct of the war the whole story"
Of his eifots to get the war department
TO adopt his invention.
!, H stated that while still an active Of
fcer of the army he tried without avail
to persuade the war departmnt to ac-
eept it before the offer of the weapon
Go the British.
{ THE last June l went to present it
70 the Secretary of the war and offer
ed him all my interests, without and
emolument" Lewis said, but was
Nrned down fat"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
FOR PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The Pres
ident will enjoy an old fashioned
Christmas with tree for the grand
children, surrounded by members Of
the family. During the day he or
some member Of the family will dis
tribute gifts to about fifty children re-
siding near the country club where
the President plays golf. More than
a hundred and twenty-five turkeys
were distributed to the White House
employees today as gifts from the
President
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24

a letter was read in which Lewis of
fered Oh his share of forty-three uer-
cent, aggregating two million dollas
under existing contracts.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-The gov
ernments reluctance to adopt the
Lewis machine sun was described to.
day by e. E. Borie, manufacturing
head of the Savage Arms Company,
American makers, in testifying in the
ss2@,o military committees investiga.
ton OF the shortage of army supplies.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
INVEST INTEREST in
NEW WAR STAMPS

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c. S.
Pearce, cashier of the United States
treasury, today instituted a plan, ask
ing all persons who presented interest
coupons of the first Liberty bonds for
payment to reinvest the proceeds in
war savings stamps. The majority of
persons compiled Immediately.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
ON AzUES FOREIGN SECRETARY
RESIGNS BUT NOT ACCEPTED

me JANElRO, Dec. 22.-Foreign
minister Peeanha presented his resig.
nation to the President of Brazil yes
terday on account of the incident in
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24
ship BUILDING PROGRAM
ON WAY TO COMPLETION

WASHINGTON, Dec 24-The gov
ernment's shipbuilding program De.
cember first was eighteen and two
tenth percent on the way to compile
ton as disclosed today in an analysis
of statistics supplied by the shipping
board to the senate commerce commit
tee investigating the progress of the
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24

Count Czern says our declaration of
war on Austria will not effect the out
come. Then maybe it will effect The
income a. rrr,. "-s,fv .os,' nnV
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-24

the chamber of deputies relating to
domestic political affairs. The presi-
dent declined to accept the resignation
on the ground that his services are in
dispeucable