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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
IT'S ENGLAND'S NEXT MOVE;
ACTS, NOT WORDS, COUNT

Washington, Nov. Sit is Eng
lands next move in the commerce
interference controversy. The ad-
ministration today considered
measures to enforce the demands
made in this governments last note
protesting against British trade
interference.
Action instead of words is ex-
pected from England, administra-
ton officials declared, as a proper
reply to the note. The anticipation
expressed in the note that new
orders complying with this govern
ment's vigorous insistence upon re-
movaI of restrictions upon Ameri-
can trade will be realized, it is
hoped.
1t will be some weeks before a
reply can be expected from Eng
land. Because of the length of the
American note and the numerous
technical legal points raised, it will
be impossible for the British for
eign office to reply Immediately.
Arbitration is to be the last re-
sort of the United States in secur-
ing satisfactory settlement, officials
indicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08

looks for a 1000 registration before
Wednesday night.
Some of the larger delegations that
have enrolled are: Holton, 21; Enter
prise, IL; Parsons, 16; Rosedale, 46;
Lawrence, 72; Smith Center, IA;
Olathe, 20; Lindsborg, Is; Arkansas
City, 1S; Hutchinson, 100; Atchison,
SO: Winfield, 40; Kansas State Agri-
cultural college, 40; Kansas State Nor
NAL at Emporia, 81; Concordia, 10;
Kansas State Manual Training school,
20; Junction City. So; Chase county
high school, 8; Glen Elder, Z; Osborne,
II: Salina, rs; Hays. g. Sedan, IA;
Jackson county, 2s; Eureka, 10; En-
poria, so; Canton. Z; st. John, 8;
Wabaunsee county, so: Dickinson
county, so: Usage City, 25 Newton.
80 Wichita, 70; Leavenworth, 80; Be
lott, %: Axtell, II; Goodland, 10;
Trego county 25-
The above are just few of the
many towns that have enrolled. The
smalled towns have shown perhaps
the greatest interest of all. Those en-
ploying from four to seven teachers
are registering the entire corps. And
the number of rural teachers coming
is eSDeCiallY large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
BERLIN CRITIC TELLS WHY
ALLIES WERE SURPRISED"

Berlin, Nov. S.-The statement
of Premier Asquith in his recent
speech in the house of commons
that the war had brought sur
pI1ses to all elected today the fol-
lowing comment from Major
MoraIit, the military critic:
'sThe surprises were the Ger
man advance In Russia. the fail
urc of Franco-Britfsh attack
against the German west front, the
great and swift successes of the
Austrians, Hungarians, Germans
and BuIgarians in the Balkans, and
fem OF the allies action i'm Serbia,
which was carried out as though
il were a accommodating movement
I'm the colonies, instead of serious
military operation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
Estimates Place Values at Nea1
ly Two Billion Dollars.
The Yield Is the Second Larg-
est on Record.
A GREAT YEAR FOR FARMERS
All Harvest Returns Show Un-
precedented Productions.
Influences of War Keep the
Prices From Dropping.

Washington, Nov. S.-The nations
corn crop this year was the most val
liable ever grown. Based on prices
paid farmers November l, it is worth
nearly two billion dollars-S1, 913,-
$4,000, in exact figures. In size, it is
second only to the record crop of 1912
The production was 5000, 900
bushels. or 34,OOO,OOO less than the
country's previous corn crop.
Unprecedented harvest returns.
with many crops showing production
records which may remain unbrokep
for years, are shown in the depart
ment of agriculture's November re-
port made from a canvass of the coun-
try on November 1 and issued today.
New Wheat Record.
Wheat, with a production of almost
one-fourth of the entire worlds out
put this year, has established a record
never before reached by that crop in
any nation. The American harveS-
this year exceeds the previous record
production of wheat in this country by
more than 110, 100000 bushels.
Oats, barley, rye. sweet potatoes.
hay, tobacco, rice and peaches all
have been produced in quantities new
er before harvested in a single year in
the history of the nation.
With higher prices being paid to
farmers because of European war in
fluence, the nations crops this year
undoubtedly will be the most valuable
ever grown, Notwithstanding the
heavy pr Cuction which ordinarily
would have the effect of lowering
prices
Statistics showing TIE size of the
various crops, preliminary estimates in
most instances, with figures giving
last years crops were announced to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
HIGH LIGHTS IN EUR0PE'S
WAR ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Russia's Galician successes, in
Guiding the taking of 13, 900 Aus
trian prisoners and many war sup
plies, worried Berlin, which called
a council of war of the German
retreat.
Assumption of the offensive be-
tween Lys and the North sea and
several important advances in the
entire line, was claimed by the al
lies. Germany claimed an Argonne
victory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
Serb Quarter Dives at Prus-
sian Back, but Misses.
FULL BACK BULL In A DASH
Turk Attempts to Block His
Rush Down the Field.
Looks Like a Long Run and
Perhaps a Touchdown.
BY JAMES HI. NoRTHRUP.

The allies won the toss and got the
better side with whatever favorinG
winds from neutral quarters. The
Teutons kicked off to Albert, the star
Belgi9n tackle, who was so close
pressed by the opposing forwards that
he had to punt.
The Teutons had the ball in the
middle of the field and at the first
lineup sent Won Gluck, the PruSSian
half back, through Albert by a hard
plunge thai nearly put the latter out
of the game. His colleagues were so
slow coming to the defense that Won
Gluck never stopped till he had car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
GREECE VOLCANIC
New Cabinet Already Shows
Signs of Collapse.
War Group Appears Bound to
Direct Nations Policies.

London, Nov. S.-With the selection
cf the ministers only barely completed,
Greece's new cabinet already shows
signs of a collapse. M Michelidkis
refused the portfolio of public instruc-
tions today.
Except NJ. Skouloudis, the new pre-
mier who consented to act also as for
eign minister, Michelidkis was the
only new man chosen, the rest of the
cabinet consisting of holdoVer MEM
bers of the Zaimis regime. He was
chosen because, it was believed, he
would be acceptable to ex-Premier
Venizelos, the war party leader.
His refusal to act is regarded as in
dicative of the war groups determine
ton to dictate Greece's policies.
Athens advices have not yet ex-
planned why Premier Zaimis whom
King Constantine wished to remain in
office, was finally eliminated, but it is
taken for granted that Venizelos, with
his majority in parliament, convinced
him that he could make the post i'm
possible for him, and had agreed to
tolerate Skouloudis on account of the
latter's known strong friendship for
the entente powers.
Skouloudis announced when ap-
pointed that, although it was not his
purpose to throw the Greek army into
the Balkan struggle. his attitude
would be one of very benevolent
neutrality toward the allies"
The kings appointment of Skou-
loudis as premier was an evident at
tempt at a compromise with VenizeIos
and the war party, since it did not in
volve dissolution of parliament,
which Venizelos declared he had no
right to order under the circuSsl-
stances. 1t fell short, however, of
meeting Venizelos' wishes-Greece'
participation in the war.
1t is taken for granted here that
Constantine would not have acted as
he did, if Venizelos had not agreed to
tolerate the Skouloudis ministry for
the time, but it seems clear that his
consent must have been very grudg-
ing one.
The Greek situation is looked on by
diplomats as still highly critical, with
prospects that the countr will finally
have to join the allies or that Constan-
tines throne will be in serious danger.
Southern PhysiCians Meet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
ECHO OF BANK FAILURE
Judgments Aggregating S150,O0O
Against Colonel McGraw.

Charleston. W. Va, Nov. S.-Judg
ments aggregating $150,o00 have
been filed here, it became known to-
day. against Col John T. McGraw.
Democratic national committeeman
from West Virginia. and q number of
his business associates
The suits, it was said. were the out
growth of the closing of the bank of
Grafton, of which Colonel McGraw
was a director
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
TEN THOUSAND U. S.
HORSES To SLAUGHTER

Pittsburg, Nov. S.-Ten thou
sand war horses, assembled here
last week from the middle west,
were forwarded today to Elizabeth,
n. j., for shipment to Europe.
Holsters who accompanied the
trains declared the reported at
tempts to poison horses at stock
yards in certain western cities had
prompted contractors to assemble
the animals in Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
LAUTz HAS TYPHOID
Is Seriously Ill But Doctors Say He
Will Recover.

Henry B. Lautz, assistant to General
Manager c. w. Kouns, of the Santa Fe
railway. is seriously i'll at his home,
1927 Fillmore street, with typhoid
fever.
report at the general managers
office this afternoon said: Mr.. Lautz
is getting along as we'll as can be eX-
pected and the fever is being kept
within bounds. Physicians say he
will recover"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
new PRESIDENT GOES IN
DIR. Leutsch Heads Luxembourg After
Death of Eyeschen.

Amsterdam, Nov S.-A telegram
from Luxemburg, says DR. Leutsch, a
lawyer, who was appointed minister
of state on Saturday by Grand Duchess
Marie has assumed the presidency of
the new Luxembourg government A
session of the chamber mas been called
for Tuesday.
A Geneva dispatch on Saturday said
that Grand Duchess Marie had ac-
cepted the resignation of the Luxem-
burg cabinet DR.. Leutsch will sue
ceed as minister of state the late
Premier Eyeschen, who was credited
for years with being the real ruler of
the Grand Duchy and who beQueathed
his entire fortune to the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
FRENCH STEAMER kFIRE
Captain of Rocilambeau Turns Toward
Halifax: "No Danger" He Says.

line steamship Rochambeau has fire
in the reserve coal bunker, according
to a message received at the French
line offices today.
The message from the captain
stated the Rochambeau is not in dan
ger, but has turned toward Halifax
and that the fire is being fought with
all facilities.
line here read:
Fire in reserve coal bunker, amid
ships Fighting fire, and have turned
toward Halifax Hope to put it out.
Am in no danger at ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
SETS A new MARK
Advance Enrolment for State
Teachers Convention
Is the Largest in History of
the State.

A record for pre-convention enroll
ment of the Kansas State Teachers
convention which will be held here
Thursday, Friday and Saturday was
set today when the advance enroll
ment at Secretary d. A EllSworth's
office went over the 5000 mark. This
advance enrolment is one thousand
more than last years which set a rec
ord for 50 years. Secretary Ellsworth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
B. & 0. WARS ON LIQUOR
Detectives, With Cameras. Take Pic
lures of Men Caught Drinking

Grafton, w Va, Nov. S.-Detec-
tives armed with cameras are taking
photographs of every employee of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad they see TAX
ing a drink of alcoholic liquor. A num-
ber of employees have been discharged.
Whisky rs Iirst aid to the injured
has been prohibited by J. +. Turner
chief medical examiner of the rail-
rOad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
UNFOLDS RAIL RECORD
Government Reaches Period When
MelIen Became New Haven Head.

New York. Nov. s.-The trial OF
directors of the New York, New Haven
e Hartford railroad for attempting to
monopolize railroad traffic in New
England today reached the period
when Charles Mellen became presi-
de1t CT the company. Counsel for the
prosecution expect that two or three
days will be required to complete Mr.
Mellen's direct examination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
STEEL FOR ROCK ISLAND
Receiver Authorized to Buy 10000
Tons of Rails.

Chicago, Nov. 8.-The receiver for
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railway was authorized today to pur-
chase 10000 tons of steel rails 70 be
delivered next year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08

FINAL estimates Of the years crops
and their value, as estimated by prices
paid to farmers on December L, will
be announced by the department of
agriculture on v ednesday. Decem-
ber Is.
Other details of the crops are:
Corn-Stocks of old corn on farms
November l estimated at 96,009,0O0
bushels compared with S0,046, 600
bushels a year agp and 104, 100000
bushels, the average of the preceding
five years.
Weight per measured bushel:
Wheat, 57.9 pounds, against $50
last year. and 5S.2, the ten year aver
age.
Oats $50 pounds, against 31.5 last
year and 31.7, the ten year average.
Barley, 47.4 pounds, against 46.2 last
year and ass, the five year average.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
WHISKY FATAL TO BOY
Died After Drinking Liquor Given
Him by Soldiers.

Leavenworth, Nov s. William
SeeIey, Z years old. died today after
drinking a quart of whisky The
liquor had been given to him by two
soldiers, visitors at the home of the
boys aunt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
Armed Brftisher Sent Down.

London, Nov. 8.-The British armed
merchantmen, Tara, was attacked
and sunk in the eastern Mediterra-
mean by two German submarines Fri
day last, according to an official an
nouncement made this afternoon by
the official press bureau. Thirty four
of the crew are reported missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
GERMAN CRUISER DOWN
Small Warship Undine Torpcdoed on
Swedish Coast.

Berlin, Nov. S.=The small German
cruiser Undine has been torpedoed and
sunk by a submarine off the Swedish
coast, it was officially announced to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08

Southern Physicians Meet.
Dallas, Tex, Nov. S.-SeveraI hun
dred physicians attended the opening
of the Southern Medical associations
convention in this city today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08
British Steamer Down.

London, Nov. 8.-The steamship
wollwich of London, 2,936 tons, gross,
has been sunk. Her crew was saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08

COOL summer and perfect au-
~ tumn-the Kansas vacation
less have no regrets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-08

WEATHER Forecast for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Tuesday.
Frost i'm northeast tonight.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-03

the bill is not only to have officials right on the ground to do those things that half a dozen departments at Washington now perform in a dIlatory and complex sort of way, but to alec have some Alaskans on the board. The fact that some incompetent men may apply for place on the board should not discourage Aleskans from giving hearty support to the measure that is earnestly desired by both President Wilson and Secretary Lane.-Chitina Leader.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-03
A Meritorious Measure

The Alaska Development Board that Secretary Lane is anxious to have es- for Alaska would undoubted
 Iy prove of great advantage to this territory. And there is a general hope that before many years a competent board of experienced men will be di. rectiug the multitudinous affirs of the federal departments, as applied to Alaska, from a central headquarters in the territory. But the administration months ago decided not to push this project at this session of congress. It may be a couple of years before the sentiment can be worked up so as to assure favorable action upon the subject by congress-. The tendency of
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-03
Facts Concerning the P.PLE.

Celebrates the completion of the Panama canal.
 Gates opened at ga. m., Saturday, Feb. 20; close Saturday, Dec. 4, 1915.
 Forty three states and forty.two foreign nations represented officially; other nations by individual exhibitors; more than have been present at any other exposition in history.
 Investment represented, S5O,OOO,0O0.
 Concentration of exhibit palaces 8 triumph of ground plotting. Contains the largest frame building under one roof in the world-Machinery hall.
 Transportation facilities available to handle fifty thousand visitors an hour to aud from the exposition gates.
 Hotel facilities ample for any num- Der of visitors Reasonable rates guar anteed.
 The only world exposition where climatic conditions make possible mur- al paintings on canvas on exterior surfaces.
 Covers an area of two and one-balf miles in length by one half a mile in width along shore of San Francisco bay.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-03
Tenakee Truths

GA4cAge eAAAe
 We were unable to get out the spring facts last week on account of the edi torial staff being badly broken up. The "Edward Bird" flew to Haines, Me- Fadden was on a hunting trip and re- turned with sprained ankle, and MT. James Neversleep Dolan has whipped Pete MoDonald's dog and got posses sion of the bed. He intends to hold that fort until he gets caught up.
 Mir. Captain Darby Graham has sold out his logging camp to some Washing ton enterprise. He is now figuring on building some charcoal kilne. He says he is going to blend the cottonwood with tamarack.
 Missouri Bill Fees saw mill will be completed by March 9, 1920, if no delays occur.
 Alex Hart is building additions to both pool rooms-which were mnch needed.
 Mir. Jake Rice has not been very we'll for some time. Jake has had quite a strain on his nerves. His little dog "Mary" has seven children, all boys, and Jake has been guarding them with a 04 special He figures one pup, S25; seven pups, s175, if he sells them as he calculates.
 We have never heard how Mir. John MdPberson is getting along since he returned to Douglas. Good luck, John; we miss you by the ireside here.
 Who ran away with the dressed duck and 75 To. halibut.
 The launch Pacific arrived here Thursday evening enroute to Sitka Mir. Davis, tbe master, states he is towing some piles for Sitka wharf.
 The war news here is very little. Prince and white cat had a three minute battle under the woodshed, which resulted in the angora drawing blood on Prince's nose.
 The contractors of the new govern ment railroad built the first hundred miles of the new road around the stove in the White Elephant last evening. l think there will be passenger and mail service by the next issue of The Facts. Mir. A. Dumont is recovering rapidly. So much for the warm water cure.
 This would be a great place for second hand crutch dealer to gather up a supply of timber supports. After few baths, any one wearing the sup. ports are seen to throw them away. Some even light fires with them.
 Finland is strongly represented in our town. At present they are in the majority.
 Mir. Snyder has 9 cabins to move on account of the government road going through He states he will build an additional 50 frst. class cabins, which will mean some work.
 The malard has lost its mate. 1t flew away after dark one evening. Jake has been on a still hunt for it, as it did not eveu say goodbye.
 Pete Mcdonald is doing nicely in bis butcher shop, though his dog is doing better
 Englehard & McFadden are rigging out a three mast schooner aud are go- iug out to prospect the arm and on Baranof island. They are installing a six horse power engine in the Canteen boat. It will be some boat, too.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-03

"SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modatious, American or European plan. For terms apply to Dr. l.. F. Goddard, Sanitarium, Alaska.-Advertisement.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-08-12
OAK HILL PLANS BIG
ANNUAL REUNION, AUG. ~. %

Oak Hill, Kans., Aug. 9.-In ac-
cOrdanee with the custom, Oak Hill
will stage big spectacular carnival
event August q and %. Each year
Oak Hill holds a big annual renn-
ion, for the old Soldiers and Set
tiers, a general Homecoming. This
affair has grown out Of a miniature
country picnic until now it takes its
plece among the big central Kansas
events. This year those having
charge of the reunion promise big
ger and better time than ever be-
fore. Spectacular attractions have
been secured for the two days. Not
ed men of the state have been in
yfted to take active part with the
Oak Hill people, among them being
Governor Arthur Capper, Senator
Charles Curtis and others.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-08-12
I'VE
STOCK
BUILD UP THE HOME MARKET
Not Enough Attention Paid TO Local
Needs by Many Breeders Of
Pure-Bred Stock.

Many breeders OF pure-bred stock
fail to pay sufficient attention to their
local market. The excuse Is often made
that the farmers near by will not pay
the prices a breeder ought to have for
producing high class breeding animals.
To the breeder located In a communi-
ty where the use OF such stock has not
become firmly established this may be
true. II will be to the breeders inter
est to use his best efforts to educate
the men OF his home community TO the
value OF this stock. II may be neces-
sary In the beginning to sell breed
ing animal occasionally for little less
money than 1t might bring from one
familiar with its value. AS L Is dem
onstrated 10 these men that good
breeding pays in dollars and cents they
will gradually become willing to pay
more nearly what animals are worth
for breeding purposes.
During the past season owing to bad
roads and bad weather conditions
many buyers from a distance were
prevented from marketing. 1t has
been interesting to observe the In
stances where the home market had
been systematically developed to such
extent that the offering was taken at
fairly remunerative prices in spite Of
the absence of outside buyers. A sue
cessful breeder of improved live stock
who endeavors to build up home
trade In this way is a good business
asset In the community. In the course
of time the whole community will bene-
At as "a result of mis- work for live
stock improvement. Such men should
be given every encouragement pos
sible.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-08-12
CAPPER ORDERS BREWSTER
TO PROBE RECEIVERS FEBF

Topeka, Aug. 10.-Governor Cap
per directed Attorney General
Brewster to inquire into the legal
ity of an alleged fee of $S.325, said
to have been paid by the receivers
Of the Kansas Natural Gas company
to John S. Dawson while he was at
torney general. Dawson now is an
associate Justice of the Kansas su-
preme Court. The governor directs
the attorney general to start pro-
Ceedings for the restitution to the
gas company of the money il illeg-
ally paid.
Governor Capper also directed the
attorney general 10 investigate 9TH
or fees paid by the receivers for the
gas company and IN case they are
found excessive to attempt TO secure
restitution.