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PROBE IS ORDERED IN BUILDING OF HOG ISLAND SHIP YARD Gross Mismanagement and Ex travagance Permeated Affairs of the American International Corporation is Charge. * EXAMINATION ORDERED BY BOARD OF EXPERTS Increase From $21,000,000 to $61,- 060,000 Not Accounted for to Full Satisfaction of Investigators of Big Corporation. / WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Gross mismanagement and extravagance permeated the affairs of the American International Corporation in the building of Hog Island ship yard in Philadelphia, according to the findings . of department of justice investigators made public at the white house to day. Recommendations were made for an examination into the corporation’s ex penditures by board experts. TBhe report says the officials at tempted to justify their position by saying they were forced to sacrifice economy for speed. An increase from twenty-ore mil lion, the- first estimated cost, to sixty one million dollars, was not accounted for to the full satisfaction of the in vestigators, says the- report. r . _ =1 EIOT WAITED ©rarae HF TOO j TCrr FEIEIL fflffiT |Says 'glass of hot water with ' phosphate before breakfast washes out poisons. If you wake up with a bad taste, bad breath and tongue Is coated; if your head Is dull or aching; if what you eat sours and forms gas and acid in stom ach, or you are bilious, constipated, nervous, sallow and can’t get feeling just right, begin Inside bathing. Drink before breakfast, a glass of real hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in it. This will flush the poisons and toxins from stomach, liver, . kidneys and bowels and cleanse, p sweeten and purify the entire alimen tary tract. Do your inside bathing ina , mediately upon arising in the morning ' to wash out of the system all the pre vious day’s poisonous waste, gases and sour bile before putting more food into the stomach. To feel like young folks feel; like you felt before your blood, nerves and muscles became loaded with body im purities, get from your pharmacist a quarter pound of limestone phosphate which is inexpensive and almost taste less. except for a sourish twinge which is not unpleasant. Just as soap and hot water act on the skin, cleansing, sweetening and freshening, so hot water and limestone phosphate act on the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Men and women who are usually constipated, bilious, headachy or have any stomach dis order should begin this inside bathing before breakfast. They are assurad they will become real cranks on tha subject shortly. ■ 5 ■ • __— —■—-—___' ; ' 7 *' Rk JIMMBaww - —-—-~-- • , ■ v . wSSK 1 f lOF J/ward the Beds' Sf Vx) Os peace onßarth, W TO Goodw/ttto [fen, . ||gJi® ttTGirold tamittar ® For eVer and ever L Carob W Jf anten. XSMi p |_ PI J!r "™" l ‘ 1 11* 1 % w. Lhertiaia * > ci, >■>«?<, Wn^i^iifcini"^ /t2i KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the World’s Liniment Thia famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most ether external twinges that humanity ; suffers from, enjoys its great sales ' because it practically never fails to I bring speedy, comforting relief. Always ready for use, it takes little to penetrate without rubbing and produce results. Clean, refreshing At all drug stores. A large bottle means economy. 30c, 60c, $1.20. MWWIWWBBWnWWBMBBBMBBtmBRMWnm. r— mu BRITAIN WILL MEET WILSON’SPOINTSAS FAR AS FULLY COGNIZANT OF ABOLISH ING ANTIQUATED SEA LAWS. BUT SAYS REVISION MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH INSULAR POSITION. PARIS, Dec. 21.—Great Britain is willing to go as far as possible to meet President Wilson’s view regard ing freedom of the seas, according to the advanced skirmishes of the Brit ish peace delegation. They say Great Britain is fully cognizant of the necessity for abolish ing antiquated sea laws, but point out that any sueh revision must be consistent with Great Britain’s insu lar position, which they believe Presi dent Wilson himself will agree re quires special consideration and safe guards. Greatest regret is expressed by these unofficial diplomats that Lloyd George’s conference with President Wilson has been delayed, inasmuch as the French are busy cultivating the president and American delegation. SPUN TO THE LIST MIN MSLMOFNIITIONS Unanimously Recognizes That Pro ject is Only Salvation of Smaller Nations, Says Romanones. PARIS. Dec. 21.—Spain to the last man favors a league of nations, Pre mier Romanones declared in an inter view with the United Press today. Spain unanimously recognizes that the project is the only salvation of smaller nations, said the premier who came to Paris to confer with Wilson. STRANGER WORKS A CLEVER SCHEME ON CONCORD FOLK J. W. STEWART OFFERS TO TRANSPORT BOOZE FROM CO LUMBUS AT FABULOUS PRICE, GETS BIG MONEY AND SKIPS. CONCORD, Dec. 21.—Several hearts have been made sad here by the disappearance of one J. W. Stewart, who lived out in the Hollon ville section during the past year. A few days ago he was circulating among his friends and acquaintances here, offering to transport whiskey from Columbus at sl6 per gallon. He came from Columbus there, so of course knew the ropes, and of course was a good fellow, so quite a large sum was placed in his hands in pre paration for celebrating Christmas in the usual barbarious way. But the old story is told once more. He disappeared with the cash. Sev eral of his victims went to Columbus yesterday looking for him, but return ed none the wiser as to his present haunts. TEN Tilsill BOlilß FIRE IT PTBENIILLT D. P. Blake's Home is Destroyed To gether With Most of the House hold Goods—No Insurance. CONCORD, Ga., Dec. 21.—The home of D. P. Blake, at Pedenville was destroyed by fire yesterday morn ing about 2 o’clock. When the family was awakened the flames had gained, great headway, and little of the furnishings were saved. The fire started in the roof some where and was most likely caused by a defective flue. There was no insur ance and the loss will be near $10(- 000. ‘ Mr. Blake and family will make their home in the house occupied re cently by Eugene Blake, until plans for the future are made. Children smile when they take Foleys Hone Mar Ist. It taatea good. 2nd. It makes them feel good. 3rd. It will turn a distressed, fretful child into a happily smiling one. Because it is just what children ought to have forfeverish colds, coughs,croup, “snuffles” and heavy,wheezy breathing. It nuts a healing, eoothinfl,eoatinfl on a feverish, inflamed, tickling throat, and it stops couflbs quickly. It is flood for croup, too. It contains no morphine, chloroform, or other drufl that you would not like to flive to younfl 1 —' ive for crown-una, FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. CATHERINE STINSON TO TRY TO FLY FROM EUROPE TO AMERICA NOTED AVIATRIX EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE OF HER ABILITY TO DO WHAT NO MERE MAN HAS EVER DONE. LONDON, Dec. 21.—Catherine Stinson, American aviatrix, announc ed she will attempt to fly from Eu rope to America. She expressed con fidence in her ability to do what no mere man has ever done. Miss Stin son flew over London yesterday and will fly to Paris today. CILOMEL 5 SLIVBTES Ml MIKS TOU SICK Acts Like Dynamite on a Sluggish Liver and You Lose a Day’s Work. There’s no reason why a person should take sickening, salivating cal omel when 50 cents buys a large bot tle of Dodson’s Liver Tone—a perfect substitute for calomel. It is a pleasant, vegetable liquid which will start your liver just as surely as calomel, but it doesn’t make you sick and can not salivate. Children and grown folks can take Dodson’s Liver Tone, because,<rit is perfectly harmless. Calomel is a dangerous drug. It is mercury and attacks your bones. Take a dose of nasty calomel today and you will feel weak, sick and nau seated tomorrow. Don’t lose a day’s work. Take a spoonful of Dodson’s Liver Tone instead and you will wake up feeling great. No more bilious ness, constipation, sluggishness, head ache, coated tongue or sour stomach. Your druggist says if you don’t find Dodson’s Liver Tone acts batter than horrible calomel your money is wait ing for you. Lange and small farms for sale. Also vacant lots and homes in the city. AH at reasonable prices. INSURANCE All lines, lowest rates. Call and let us show yon. DAVID J. BAILEY, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Buy War Savings Stamps Now. Phone®—Residenee No. 1; Office 133 Holiday Gifts Are chosen either for beauty or Usefulness Select a pair of our High Grade Shoes and you will combine both of these attractive qualities in your gift. We take great pleasure in showing you our large stock of Shoes, Slippers, Hose, Spats, Etc. JONES SHOE CO, The Shoe and Stocking Shop. Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! Handsome-Useful—Sensible Toilet Sets Stationery Box Paper Shaving Sets Hair Brushes Combs Military Sets Manicure Seta. Handsome Line of Djerkis and Mary Garden Extracts and Powders Bells, Decorations, &c. Block’s Superb Candies. EVANS PHARMACY CO. If You Want Your Auto Painted or New Top or Top Repaired or Auto Washed Bring it to 115 West Taylor St. Work Done While You Wait. GRIFFIN AUTO TOP & PAINT CO. HAISTEN BROS. Exclusive Undertakers J. P. WILBORU, Manager. North Hill Street, (Riley Sanders’ Old Stand.! Automobile Hearse Office Phone 63 Sunday and Night Phone 163» OPEN DAV AND RIGHT