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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31

shown last week when xl72b per
cwt. was paid for feeding lambs in
Omaha. New York feeders are out
after western lambs for feeding
purposes and the entire eastern dis
trict is buying breeding ewes and
paying some fabulous prices for
them, too.
The wool market IL dull, but arm
the prospect that the government
will sooner or later fix prices seems
TO be the influence which Is putting
a damper on all speculation in wool
The announcement that the British
will soon release $4,000 bales OF
Australian wool for sale in America
adds 10 the uncertainty OF the sit
uation.
The live hog market IL again on
the upgrade with every indication
that recent high price levels Will
soon be again realized Arrivals I'm
all markets have been very Hight
during tho past week and the aver.
age quality decidedly poor on the
other hand the boycott that follow
ed close on the heels OF the biz
bulge seems to be or and the de.
mand for fresh pork and cured
meats Is as active as ever The lard
market Is still rather dull. but n
this Is the of season for lard no
significance Is attached 20 this fact
The belief is quite general that the
fall run of packing hogs Will be
smaller than for many years
Live stock and grain dealers
turnout the country express regret
that the government should loiter in
its campaign OF price fixing They
urge that I'm view Of the fact that
the present time Is the period I'm
which the feeder makes his plans
for the coming year the details OF
price regulation which relate % the
farmer should be settled immediate.
w. Tho claim is made that tho
feeder will not go forward in tho
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31

The course OF the cattle markets
OF the country during the next 30
DAYS would be hard TO predict One
thing is certain, the country Is In
for widely huctuating prices for
grass cattle for some weeks. The
demand for prime corn-fed cattle
continues 20 gain strength az ar
rivals diminish and average quality
declines.
Prime steers have sold up TO
$3.50 per cwt. in Chicago and since
the beginning OF the bulge all Of
the gain has been held. Recent
hirh prices for all kinds OF killing
cattle have been the cause or pro
nounced activity among country
dealers and shipments OF all grades
OF butchers cattle have been heavy
Western range cattle are beginning
10 ret good and beef gathering Is
going ahead rapidly in the north
west. the quality OF these cattle, as
demonstrated by dressing perform
ance. IL much better than killers
thought It would be after the hard
winter which the northwest coun-
Try passed tru last year. The mar
kct for butchers cattle Is hardly 80
active as AZ this time last week and
prices are a shade lower. Choice
COWS and yearlng heifers are work
ing higher each week, but offerings
are so small that IL is difficult to
establish n table OF quotations that
will faithfully reflect the temper OF
the market
Cattle feeders, who were recently
50 active have quit the market
again and evidently this time for
good or at least until prices for
foundation stock are scaled down
considerably.
Reports from the corn belt states
are rcassurine. but II is conceded
that the crop Is not yet out OF dan
rrr There H. some announcement
FOR the feeder In the fact that top
cattle are selling above SIC per cwt
bur n IS universally conceded that
the present scale OF values for corn
fed stock is the result OF scarcity.
As has been stated frequently The
corn sithstion II tho key 70 the prob
lem and feeders are convinced that
corn will be- too hlGh this year 20
he fed 20 cattle with satisfactory
profit
The sheep and lamb market is
holding well after following the re-
cent bulge and there are indications
that the trade has got its stride
for the fan campaign The trade tn
western feeding lambs il easily the
leading feature Of the market, the
temDer OF western feeders being
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
ANTI-CRliME
DRIVE is ON
IN CHICAGO
Police Sweep City For
Crooks After Fight
With Bandit
THREE WOUNDED
BY DESPERATE
Pay Roll LoOter Holds
Off Posse of $50
For 3 Hours

CHICAGO. Aug. 31~-The Chi
caso police today began the great
est offensive against organized
crime In the history OF Che city.
With Edward Wheed. ex-convict
and alleged participant in the $4,000
hold.up al Winslow Bros factory
Tuesday, when two employees were
slain, In custody after a two hours
battle with policemen late yester.
day. city officials not only were d.
recting efforts 10 apprehend other
members OF the gang but were
rounding up every known crook In
Chicago.
More than 50 men and dozen
women have already been arrested
IN the crime drive. Many OF these
are said 20 be wanted for Jobs
executed years ago. Hundreds OF
policemen and detectives are engag
ed IN the roundup.
Wheels arrest ia said 70 account
for three of the ave bandits who
shot Barton Allen and Louis Osen-
burg in front OF Winslow Bros on
the west side and escaped with the
payroll they were carrying. Wheed
IL alleged 10 have been Identified
by XII Lewis, who accompanied
Allen and Osenburg. Others iden-
tiled by Lewis are Charles Carrao.
alleged owner Of the bandits auto
mobile. and Anthony Cosetino. The
latter Is said % have had some OF
the loot In HIS possession.
The capture OF Wheed followed
one OF the most spectacular battles
In police annals. Surrounded In a
little stone cottage on the west side,
he held $50 policemen at bay for
two hours.
He wounded three OF ne Officers
and surrendered only after Deputy
superintendent westbrook promised
him a prison sentence in lieu OF
hanging. Fifteen hundred spectators
orowding around the scene OF the
battle added 10 the difficulties OF
me police
Part OF the W'1nslow payroll was
recovered IN Wheels home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31

MILTON. Ind. Aug 31-levi
Crull. who lives near Nashville.
placed a box near the cave trough
Df his house and a robin built it's
nest In he box Mr.. Crull climbs
AZ stepladder and feeds the mother
bird, now taking care OF her brood
Of young birds. lie gathers worms
and the robin eats them from his
hand She does not appear 10 have
any fear OF him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
Prime Cattle Stronger While Other Grades
Fhuctuate: Hogs, Sheep and Lambs Are Firm

face OF existing uncertainty and
that the result will be marked
falling of in the number OF animals
prepared for slaughter during the
coming year unless some definite in
formation IL soon forthcoming.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
City News in Brief

officer IN charge here. Since this
country entered the war this city
has contributed 20 tho regular
army. thru voluntary enlistments.
more than one and one hair times
the number expected OF her.
Since the hrst OF the month the
army station has sent away All re-
cTuits. Today's shipments viii
bring the total for the month close
10 $50.
Recruiting of $50 ambulance and
transport drivers for ser.iee In
France has begun here. They VIII
consti tutc the Michigan unit 81 the
American Field service, The re-
crulting office "a located on the
top floor OF the Dime Savings
banks Broadway branch. a FUND
Of $3.50 Will be raised 20 equip
the unit In tho interest 81 the
fund a war movie show VIII be
given In the armory oct vii
Ham Livingstone. president OF the
Dime savings bank. IL treasurer OF
the fund.
A class of - enlisted men In the
Detroit College OF Medicine base
hospital unit Will he confirmed by
bishop Charles - Williams at the
mobilization camp on the state fair
grounds Sunday morning, Tho
men have decided 20 Join the Epis-
copal church thru the efforts OF the
chaplain. the Rev " D. Maxon
Major Hiram a. Phillips. OF the
regular army. has been sent 10 De-
troit as military commander OF
the unit, which leads the officers 70
believe the unit Will be ordered
abroad very soon.
T.. l.. brown. general agent OF the
Adams Express company, announ-
ces that his concern has made
special arrangements for the
handling OF paroles. letters and
kilograms addressed 20 Americans
In the war zone. n has opened off,
ces in various parts OF France.
England. Holland and Scotland
where IL will maintain writing and
reading rooms for It's patrons and
will have information bureaus. rail
and steamship ticket Offices and
other conveniences The company
will undertake 20 perform any
business desired for the soldiers
and their friends.
How tho transport Monaghan, carry
ing Harper hospital unit 10 France,
was saved from being torpedoed
by German submarines, IS told by
T r. Woulfe OF Chicago. who
his way home. He was the only
civilian passenger on the Mongo-
liam on this trip The trip was
uneventful until the danger zone
was reached. said Mr.. Woulfe.
Then there was a sudden call for
the lifeboats and everybody scram-
bled into life preservers. Present
ly a whole feet OF small craft ap-
peared. They proved 70 be Eng
fish sea slugs" and they drove
on several German submarines ly-
ing In wait for the transport. and
sank two Of them. Mr. Wculfe
went 10 England on business
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31

The Homestead Steel works. one
OF the largest plants OF the United
States Steel corporation. expects
10 have / 900 women and girls on
its payroll before the end OF the
present year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31

Mfiwaukee-ave- east. has been ar
rested by federal authorities be-
caus. he failed 20 apply for per-
init 10 remain in a war zone. Tar
nowski German. ia regarded as
an alien enemy since he has taken
out only first papers. lie had been
warned repeatedly that he would
be arrested unless he applied for
the permit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
John W. woznack, chief of the Grand
Irmmk nnIicc. WIN has chnrxc Of

the safety at crossings. "a so pleased
with the efficient work Of eight
women crossing guards that he in
tends 20 make practically the en-
tire day force one or women. They
company maintains a star OF l25
Trossing tenders woman OF nor
NAL strength can do the work.
which naNs SAh a month
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
Victor Heller. II years old. was held
lnL :. d Ll,l "a u Z lan o., malice c..lIrl ON.

charge OF inducing Clare Murphy
3 years old. 70 escape from the
juvenile detention home. The Muir
ply girl is said 20 have escaped
with two companions by letting
herself down from the second noor
with "A rope made OF sheets. Heller
was waiting FOR her with a chauf-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
The RoodfclIows OF the wolverine
Automobile club entertained moro

than ! 900 children Thursday. by
taking them for an outing on
Belle lslo. The children were from
the various orphanages and charl-
table institutions. The long parade
OF automobiles loaded with happy
youngsters was led by -. r. Dryer.
nresllenf Of the club
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
when Major Angus Mclean, director
OF the Hnrper hnse hospital unit.

now IA France. returns 10 Detroit
he VIII have with him a historic
French flag that was defended by
the Loyal Legion OF France at Yer
dun. II was presented 20 Detroit
thru pr. Mclean when the latter
addressed military officers OF the
Burgoyne district who recently en-
tertatned officers OF tho hospital
unit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
Raymond T.. Cole. of Cleveland
eNecmtIAe secretnrr of The CIexe-

land war council. called upon May
OF Marx Thursday afternoon and
explained the working OF the or
ganization The council Is an off,
cial city body and supervises all
war relief work. II Is possible
that the mayor may establish a
similar committee here
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
Thieves in four raids Thursday night
collected neRrIY 400 In clothing

and jewelry. Gems valued at $175
were taken from the room OF Miss
Jessie Kramer, No. 81 Helen ave.
Miss Nina Dakin. No. t3 Willis-ave
west lost st11 worth OF clothing
and tewelry. Joseph Taylor com
planned that a small sum OF money
was taken from his home. No. ass
Euclid-ave. west Elmer r.. Lag
gett. No. 5000 West Grand blvd
had SIS in jewelry taken from his
home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-31
Jordan Benoit. belgian. returned Z

his home, No. 63S Pennsylvnaia-
ave. Co tell his wife that he was
exempted from draft. and found
that She. boarder and his i've
year-old daughter. Jennie had de-
parted Bcnoit told the police he
viz IN 10 vears ~ rarr,ad it,a
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
POWDER SPRINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis
and Paul Lewis, from Marietta, and
Mr. Willard Lewis, from Eatonton,
were the guests of their parents Sum
day.
Mrs. Ida Bennett, from Fayette-
vile, is visiting in this community.
Mrs. Maggie Lindley is visiting
relatives in Atlanta.
Mrs. J. B. Oglesby, who was oper-
ated on at private sanitarium in
Atlanta last Saturday, is doing well
her friends are glad to know.
Those of our boys who left for
Camp Gordon Sunday morning were
Messrs. Clyde Scott, Clyde Watson,
Sam Chastain and Ed Hill. Quite a
few were down town to see them off
and the national colors were pinned
on the lapels of their coats by Miss
Hettie Lewis. Mr.. j. E. Mckinney
carried them to Marietta. Clyde
Scott, who is always so jolly, was
made Lieutenant of the Cobb County
boys on the trip from Marietta to
Camp Gordon.
The Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church at Dallas gave a
missionary rally last Thursday to
which they invited societies from sew
eral other towns. Rev F F. Jenkins
Mrs. j. D. Middlebrooks, Mrs. T. N.
Camp and Mrs. G.. H. Lindley were
those from here attending. Rev.
Jenkins preached at the eleven o.
clock hour and they had tables load
ed with good things to eat. A most
enjoyable day was spent by all pres
ent.
Mrs. T. J. Hardage has returned
from visit to Marietta.
POLLY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28

crops at living profit and keep it
off of glutted market? ] haven't
heard of it. Are they showing the
same interest in you they did last
spring? How viii the farmer fare
who~raised these crops to make his
money? Now let's be fair. Was
there not a class who was looking
after their own interest and not the
farmers interest when they advised,
him what to grow? Help the farmer
to get a market for his food crops
and you will encourage him to grow
what the country needs.
A. N. Mayes represented Midway
Church at Cherokee Presbytery at
Lafayette, Ga, last week.
The season of rain will HELM the
late crops.
Henry Kemp and Looney Robin
son reported at Camp Gordon last
Saturday for service. They are good
boys and will make good soldiers.
Our wishes go with them for health
and safe return. ALLEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
LOST MOUNTAIN

C. j. Billiard found an insect on
his cotton that resembled a weevil
He sent it to the farm dem onstrator
and had it inspected. The demonstra-
tor said it was a boil weevil.
Prof. G. r. Wyatt closed his sing
ing school Saturday evening with a
concert. The class has made a de-
sided improvement and did some
fine singing.
Last spring there went up a cry
all over the country for the farmers
to raise food crops. The government
flooded the country with letters. Pleas
were made through the newspapers,
officials great and small told US this.
Chambers of Commerce manifested
a great interest in the farmers, they
too saw the wolf coming. The min
listers were called upon to tell the
people from the pulpit to raise some
thing to eat Public speakers parad-
ed the country with the same plea.
The politicians! Oh how sweet they
did talk, dear farmer, raise some
thing to eat or we perish with hun
ger. Even the crows and grasshop-
pers sounded like they were singing
raise food crops" as they flew over
the fields.
The farmers wanted to do the
right thing and it was right. He roll
ed up his sleeves and went to work.
Notwithstanding adverse conditions,
such as scarcity of labor, cold and
late spring, bad stands, drouths, etc.
but providence smiled on US and the
farmers have made good yields of
food crops and fruits and vegetables
have been canned and dried and
something to eat Is more plentiful.
Here's my point. Mr. Farmer, have
you received any letters or has any
Of that bunch that was pleading with
yoa last spring 10 raise something 10
est wrote you any letters or called
on you TO help you market thege
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
Kinks CHAPEL.

We are glad to see the nice show
ers this morning. Hope it will rain
enough to settle the dust.
Several of our young folks attend
ed the concert at Midway Saturday
night, and report nice time and ex-
cellent singing.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Cunningham
and Mr.. A. H. Cunningham attended
church services at Macland Sun
day.
We are glad to know Masters TROY
and Haven Cunningham are improv-
ing after being confined to their room
several days with a mild case of ty-
phoid
Our school closed Friday with a
picnic. The school rendered a nice
program. Pieces were read by Mis-
ses Lillian, Grace and Laura Hard
age, Daisy Wehunt, Mae, Flora, Nina
and Master Rhea Cunningham. They
also rendered some nice songs: Duet,
ANGELS Tell My Mother, by Miss
Laura Hardage and Mae Cunning
ham, Quartette, "I'll Live On and
On, by Mae, Rhea, Mr.. r. A. Cum
bingham and Miss Laura Hardage.
After the program they enjoyed
real picnic dinner. The children
then organized ball game and were
lost in the play until refreshments
were served later in the evening.
Everybody went away happy and glad
to have short vacation.
AUTUMN,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
MABLETON

Rev. ]. S. Bookhart filled his reg
ular appointment at this place last
Saturday and Sunday, preaching two
very able sermons, and received a
unanimous call for another year. Two
more were added to the church Sun
day by baptism.
After spending a few days with
relatives, Mrs. j. NJ. Peacock, return
ed to her home in Atlanta last Tues
day.
Mr.. j. L. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
L. Griggris, and Miss Mary Edwards,
of Griffin, Ga, visited DR.. and Mrs.
Edwards last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Griggris and Miss Edwards are
daughters of DR.. Edwards, and were
very pleasantly entertained while
here. They returned home Satur-
day.
Mr.. J. G. Neil and daughter, Miss
Eunice, visited Atlanta last Sunday
Miss Eunice remained over for this
week with her sister in East At
lanta.
Mr.. j. B. Watson, of Dallas, Ga,
gave US a very pleasant call on Tues
day of this week.
We had fine rains Sunday night
and Monday, which will help late
vegetation.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Lowe spent
Tuesday in Atlanta.
Mr.. Frank spent Sunday in At.
lanta, and we are all wondering what
was the attraction.
Master Tom l.. Gam has completed
his contract in Atlanta ard will be
at home now for a much needed rest
Miss Pearl Davis spent the week
end with relatives and friends in
Middleton.
Nr. n. T. Gam, of Atlanta, spent
Sunday with home folks,
GLADYS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
DUE WEST

The very damaging drouth which
we have been having for some time
was broken Monday by a good rain
If you don't want to miss some
good singing here next Sunday, you
had better come and bring your book
and well-filled basket.
There was much interest taken in
the series of meetings held here last
week by Rev. W. E. McCollum, and
feel assured there will be lasting
good will result to the community.
Mr.. Carl Reid, who is in the u. S.
N. Training Camp at Norfolk, Va,
writes he is liking fine and enjoying
good health.
1t was touching scene when Due
West Lodge babe one of its members
goodbye Friday night for Camp Cor
don.
Mr.. Asa Darby is making prepar-
atoms to spend the winter in Flori-
da.
If this is the last war we are to
have, it closes at the expiration of
AZ months of duration.
Its generally conceded that the
cotton condition has fallen off in
condition 10 per cent since the last
report.
Fred and Lester, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Kelley, are attending the
Marietta High School We predict
for these young men a bright flu.
ture.
The idea has been suggested that
the people Of Cobb assemble them
selves together every Sunday night
for the purpose Of imploring the Al
mighty aid in restoring peace on The
earth again.
HAY SEED.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
SMYRNA.

Miss Annie D. Manning left last
week for Milledgeville, where she
enters the Georgia Normal G. Indus
trial College.
Miss Grace Mauck, of Atlanta, was
recent guest of Mrs. W. H. Carter.
DR.. Boiling Branham, of Atlanta,
visited old friends in Smyrna last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Collier had
as their guests last Sunday, Messrs.
John, Will and Chas. Collier, and
Miss Carolina Maynard, of Atlanta.
Miss Clara Dunn has returned from
visit to her aunt in Kirkwood.
Mr.. VIM. Johnson spent last week
in Gainesville. Mr.. johnson is now
engaged in Y. M. c. A. work at Camp
Gordon.
The Misses Floy and Lucille Mat
thews were the weekend guests of
their sister, Mrs. George McKin-
ney, in AustelL
The Happy Dozen Club met with
little Miss Annie Edison last Friday
afternoon. This club is composed of
the younger school girls, and a full
attendance was reported.
The Misses Eloise and Leile Gull
berson, of Atlanta, were the guests
of Mrs. NJ. Taylor last week.
The Smyrna Auxiliary of the Red
Cross met with Mrs. M. Taylor at her
home on Love street Monday after
noon, with twenty-five members pres
ent. The Auxiliary now has a mem
bership of lao. One box Of twenty
five shirts have been sent in and an
other box of twenty-five almost fin
ished. $4,000 worth Of army wool
has been ordered for knitting sweat.
ers. Mrs. NJ. Taylor reported ma
wy sweater finished, Miss Estellc
Manning an entire army set consist
ing Of sweaters, helmet and mittens
and Miss Jessie Brown Il sweater al
most finished.
Mr. G. d. Timothy has resumed
work H. his bakery which is good
news TO Smyrna
BROWNIE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-09-28
ROSELANE

Mr. 5. j. Bell spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Kendrick.
Miss Era Johnson, Bonnie Coffey
ana Miss Maud Dunn went to Atlanta
shopping Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Kendrick,, of
near Kennesaw, spent Saturday night
ana Sunday with relatives here.
Mr. Author Christopher, of Can
yoh' spent Saturday night and Sun
DAY with relatives here.
MRS l.. c. Grower is real sick at
'nis writing. Hope for her a speedy
recovery.
MISS Fife Hopkins and Mr.. Clar-
snce Honeycutt we're quietly marri-
81 sunday. We wish them a long
and happy life.
"r' and Mrs. Homer Deanport, of
pear Acworth, spent Sunday with
"'s father, who is very sick.
MRS Clint Hopkins continues very
s''N' but we hope to see her well
soon.
mr. o. c. Cassidy. of Camp Vince
vt spent the weekend with relatives
ana friends here.
News is scarcs this week viii do
better soon.
DON'T you KNOW.