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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

Az FED. travelling saicamnu Tor Grrs.
goods and blankets Fall trade. w.. .,.il
the retailer ANA pay good commission. lie
sirth.e sid" line. Schuy!kiN Mills. B"s lls-.
Philadelphia -,
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SAl.ESM.. NAGi:E wanted Something ur~.
Hus!ne>s necessity. lrta!Ie s. :" $500.
l:hormous profits. y" n"mp.t.t ,on. r.Scig.
s!ye territory Free Samples. Sayrrs 90.
iSi. Wainwright. 81. Louis
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ri savior ir.efat.- u..o!
liza made uy ril~ Sue.
He na-s"d through death dars RAGING
ho.a
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Al travelling statesmen sri! side iiuc to auto
truck users pocket sample sold on Trial,
towns under 100000 no; y-t covered. COM
missions paid weekly. g, Wirich. Manager
@l7 Fulton. Chicago.
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SALESMAN. covering entire state 80 NIr-
GINA, {" handle itEhI side lime ON ,out-
mission basis. Langley Sales 20. Green's
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WANTED. position To- y"unv man as col.
!"r;or or som" Kind OF outside "niiov.
in"l' Sow employed in once can ar
't~h references Address y - Ron =, -.
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N fb position in o1ic- or some KIND!
isc.e! housekeeping or assistant can fn--
ilHh Ieicrrncr Address II 3os. care Times.
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ali" bulletin tAhtnrts nuta,llirs ~.
Sample. Eo"d territory. convex Sins. t-
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HONEST. settled coiored woman for house
Grove Avenue.
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WANTED. position - city Of tr.vcli,.c
salesman ny "Nucrieuccd man R,s- -
'r'nceS an! bond. iinN SiI CITY
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POSITION 10y expert shipping CI.rl, ritI.
salesman or onicH work where fh.,rr j..
TIdyanecueni por't object to long hour,
j. So1. ear" Times Dispatch
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cINH married man desires ~ irni>,
chang" in position -Four years office .s-
r"r!rnCc- Would also consider selling any
m"rth ,mtnn!" line III Richmond or ,i.ini,y
u .U!, TiuIc-- Iisr.,,h
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

ttHl los salesman, bou>E-,prr or
iur".su '"irc-poi<ru, ,FJ"N,E spanish
aud Iiiiihn' Icy experienced young ,n-n ca,
"t T"l."bi" vra-.ctrr .>Gdr,>- u 800 ar,
'IiTlrs. itSpa,ch
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Sh'ESMl:\. ~ y"u can show n. ths.- ..,
are an \ rn"u lUukin= Su51t GOWNS o.,
,''Fi"Fy sun "p"n. We Viii show yaG tha
'.'t Si"c Nnc IgU"h board prpuu,lttou .t,r
"H"i"u. hiE prompt tuI rrpna, ..fffa.--
Sons answer uuI' e. Grove Nfc 90, So
'"tt"Sv crn'' -NN"ugr. chicago
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SAL':SMAN. 10 years experience. open Tor
sisaGHinsn. any lins. Acquainted
throughout North and South Caro!inn 80
q persona! interview. address /. 54S care
Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

OFFICE manager with wide cxpcrl.nc.
: ""niS {" hanse location. Fully equipped
: ana qualified 20 render satt>:autur, s.,yi,..
! Best references furnished Address \ 90:
! care riMNN Dispatrh
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ED--rrofcssi onai

'TrIis w. ',,g..,, ~ .Gmg@,oal Se
DANCING.
THE very latest dances r.u.h, IN cI,.-s.
:. and private lessons Phone Nh. liarle.
H""'S"" w." ''""""'P' ~
WANTED,
"''N' AO-'"'cNH'tH.
SALhSMi:% 4" call ON hanks--,;""d uru
able :" Interest l"'nh"rs in deposit huna-
; ing rnm I'm n. nnS@ f""m' 'nr"mr ,
WANTED, Iv. sp.,ialty sti..n,.r DIR ,,.
ami gu, Of town. specially eood on.r >u-
- - ', p - NV
rHHEt: speciality s.l"sn"n .y,n,.d for ~,
,,'oiii'! sdyncccm.nt ' da ,pnrgr. ,,r...
NH ct "H'it\. "i,h 81 rood r,lI> "nH
,ivc WORKER. vim iui,tni,, @ .
system Tor building permanent cash bn.,
ness IN retail st"r". EN"p town u"od n~lj
800 : month and ~ ' on ORTIZ er4loa Il" o '@nGS
A.,.,r.nS ,"'pH. , rom r''Iraiyrs
chicago.
F',IlrE s.I,q,,.,, :,
Si,t.. viii nm, ',iN
Call Suu,i.v -; ana Nnr, ''
M-.a Street
SALESMAN Tor general p,.r,.,r,iI, .r,.L
Virginia ,o ,.U "A u"w Ir,,p,siil'r ~
merit. Vacancy nov \ttrp'ii,a ,,r......'
sion contract $50 weekly fnr .,..,
Msca .. HlN!"r 90. WEO!cs.,," Jewellers. -,
II Garlin building. nl-vc.hnd. g
SALESMAN toi r-I-r,:S.ng .crvi,c -, ,.,l,,.
IoiI leather f.lt imct.i KIM i ~. 'N,.n
t.aii"S, ho'c!tIcs, siSES and ,altuuur~ Nut
the ordinarS cheap jonh"rs' rropositlou. {,
su'clN h!Sh grad" manufacturers inc Sold
on the basis Of iut-iliEcHt Service to A,.ecr-
'tS"r>' We can SNOW Non rf"ntAr!" ana p.r-
tnIiw onmr',. ,iT T'' t,,a 60" sue,
record. Cr,,vcr Mi. 10 st.G j,,t.,i,
chicago
SAItrSl,L,\
list II "p,ntmss NJ pas" LII .'fsr
earn from sio0 ia SIon ,r,,,r '"'tt.tt !"
learn AdHrr,. mares, "'iye nep' 9t
chicago. Sew York san Francisco
COMPETENT grrw .r..,,j..rs , ,.......
sales ui established seller ~, r.r
abb" -i"c Issue Tor travelling ucu -l"te
~ ~ psiienc" IyNe Sales COMPANY hv1t !.
SALESMAN. covering entire state ~ Nir-
h ht,s.'% """'S ''"F'F! sales 80. Gr"'"'-
..",, =,
W Az FED. travelling saeamnn ;"r !rrs.
the retailer ana pay good c"mnissiolt lie
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WANTED small got hooAs 80 N.,p o..
xiv" few ho'!rS each day ia sane = r0i
car" fim",- pi~ pat
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CONSTRUCTORS company can SECURE ill.,
Ht'N 1'.S "i 'hor"G.h!! trmp"tCut sud
Of nr"rr0of construction. rIauS Spccitic,
tons aud estimating. u 81, care Times.
l,iSu.',b
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

De GtilST. registered assistant ,uow en-
PIo! cd, desires position, 10 years hro,,!
eNpcr!enIe Address l. 50. Times Dis
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WASTED position by h!rh-rlass book
keeper, credits and collections: best rcf
FRANCES. reasonable SALARY Address = L.
Z f-nne.!. 1905 grove Avenue tity
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Young man with Years ,raiuirS III col.
/ lego .ud rrcp school desires POSITION ~
, l. car" Times DiSpatch
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~ SUNDAY AFTERNOON
''r'n 'h" resident" Iii"uis
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>f""iE 1"h. Don't apply without above
rrTu'r.'tcrfs A. : Hawkins 4 % i
East tank Street rctcr.nurs Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

LADY with ollie" "xpori"urc want. rovi.i,r
as huoNk""u"r or nri Office wort, ., ..-rt
Shorthand REASONABLE" address $50, -r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

LADIES. a fascinating homo business tint.
~ r"atC.rhs. pivtrt's. &c. spare time:
81 a. ."rn'N. iin ''.uNI~Siu... sample To-;
par Inl'a'~ free Artiur II, Is $50 Man
hat.- u sl,eeL. N.M inrk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

IL AEFt-p. . lIr" '.I-D 80 co.. raai estate !u
West tinl"s rHrl. SALARY CO.. aomlir,-s.or.
,t'' ami suburban Safe. Company 600 10
Ngt...i Ruil.luE
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WANTED .'.' e" lam barrier tr.d.: !cw
weeks required STEADY positions :u- ,o,n.
r'i GRADUATES wonderful demand FOR
tH.u"rs. Free catalogue. Eirhu.on. Btr.
--,r 90. NL-Lllol. Va
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Ne ~ Ii.b. ir-t-'lt-H r"p.ir ru-.utuEs,s
"na tt'sr eia- w"!"ers ,rrrn,nttrv
!I;OptEENDE8 at "r,o- invt,iou rnr 81,
n"r'r. 'iurn.."u possibly ."rGer ~
G"Ii'r''# nU Lur..gai t.p.D .urS So. 30 nor
""c su, tr.iH. pur;aiiou r. j. fi..I -,
ln. f,sf.nbur-. Va
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WANTED. hrStIinS saIrsmmn 70 haud!g
'rNrl steel show cards ~ Virginia. SOM.
thinc entirely nrw Don't rcpIy unlcs. y,,,y
az" SALESMAN and Willing ,vorS "a ~
carc Times Dispatch
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WANTED. ladies' .NcsyNNctc to matt circu.
lars. nothing inoic. mako So 20 So
weekly: mo capital S"nGcI: 80 ~upply ci~cu-
i.u.. address Disc Mailing 10. D-rt -.
"a Victoria Street. .iacl.sonrtll". Fla
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statesmen. new side liu- . mirut.s tim.
I"!T 70" $50 Pocket samul"S, prpnli
commissions, STAT" territory covered al.
wood Mfs Co. Inc 'us Michigan Avenue
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EEGlSTEEED rha'rnac!si wants position.
Best references 10 ~, car. r!m", Tvs
: - Ii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-16

| 4 by"-d aud '>Nc bal>"r wants posI,!on
. city or country. Address ~ l.. care Times
Isr p.
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SCNtl:A !. ladies :" tr.N"i. Har"Us'ra'. our
E"uur u'.n ,"'l dealers. -" - SO wcch IS
=" pa r%iir"rU fares Experience Hnn"vcs-
~rr.. Duchess 90. prpi tag. MlUn.hpuu s,
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WANTED. h"oSno. per. 500: rlan"r fnrc'iIa ~.
circular ii"- and foreman. ull!wrisht.
$500. tend r'"r .Ut foreman. engineers.
..,s"y---. tim. keeper ana Dill clerk. account
i,.' ,uI estimator Uniit. HOSTING engineer.
''r. ais" other openings Mack, I.i,tIe
lAD.t. NIX
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Si1 weekly salary. Permanent position.
! uisi,tnc sru copying daily summary OF in.
> = rrIrIs"n'- aud suits tilcd FOR record cents
postage for application and contract Vest
own Ent.uC lurC.n. Miami. Ok
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HE'LL WANTE.D-,Iale and Female

Ed hous' rir! city references ~
Il lns la Grace
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
THIRD LARGEST CROP


Continued from Page One.)
fall approximates s,8S7,077 acres, or
2.8 per cent more than the acreage
seeded a year ago. This is the third
most extensive acreage in the history
of the state. the sowings in the fall of
1913 and 1914 only exceeding it. The
states record area of 9,447,9S7 acres
was sown in 1914. Seventy-nine of the
states los counties report increases
in acreage. Most of the counties of
the eastern third show decided gains,
and more wheat has been sown in the
majority of the northern and western
counties, but about a dozen counties
in the southern half of the so-called
wheat belt appear to have fallen below
last years sowings, so much as 10 per
cent in Barber, for instance.
The condition of the growing wheat
as found on December 1. averaged
75.9 per cent for the state as a whole,
100 per cent representing Satisfac-
tory stand and development. This is
lower by 1875 points than was reported
on the wheat of a year ago, and is
lower than the December condition of
each of the past five years.
In the western third of the state
conditions have been quite favorable
wheat, but elsewhere they have not
been so propitious. Lack of moisture.
both preceding sowing and in some To-
calities at the present time, is the
cause for the comparatively poor show
ing of this falls wheat. In many
cases timely and proper preparation of
seedbed was prevented, and sowing
was generally late. Drilling was still
in progress on December 1 in a few
western localities. In the main wheat
plants are backward for the season,
and the growth is small, affording lit
tie or no pasturage as yet in the prin-
ctpal wheat-growing counties.
Wheat by Counties.
The following table shows by coun-
ties the estimated acreage of wheat
sown in Kansas IN the fall of 1915 and
it's condition December 1:
Counties Acres Sown Condition
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
BOTH LEADERS ABSENT
Lloyd-George and Asquith Unable to
Attend Commons Opening.

London. Dec. 1.-THE absence thru
illness of Premier Lloyd-George and
former Premier Asquith, the principal
figures in the late ministerial crisis,
and the decision of the cabinet to post
pone until Thursday it's statement of
policy, robbed today's session of the
house of commons of the interest
which usually attaches to the first
meeting of a new government with
parliament. However, a large num-
Der of members returned to London
for the session.
j The attitude of those whose position
remained in doubt was indicated by
the seats they took, either behind the
cabinet or with the opposition forces
Meanwhile the new ministers are
mastering their departments which
most. of them took over yesterday. A.
j. Baifour, however, delayed his trans
fer until this morning when he as
sumed charge of the foreign office
For the moment the foreign ministry
is occupied with the problem of deal
ing with the Athens government.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12

meeting was scheduled this afternoon
at the White House and there was no
doubt it would be discussed there. The
foreign embassies and legations re-
ceived their first information of the
event thru press dispatches On every
had moved Germany and her allies to
make their proposals at this time
Altho for many weeks there have been
persistent and officially denied reports
that some peace proposal was about to
be made by President Wilson, there
trail powers themselves were about to
make one. Generally the announce
ment is a distinct surprise in official
and diplomatic circles.
The prevailing opinion was that the
Germanic allies had brought out their
peace offer at this time with the ex-
pectation of making terms which
might be acceptable to the allies of
England and in effect might possibly
cause the British government to yield
to the pressure of the nations fighting
with her.
Germany Sought Separate Peace.
In this connection, the recent crisis
in Russia, in which the duma inter
fered to prevent the negotiations of a
separate peace with Germany, was re-
called as an indication of what the
German foreign office might be look
Ing IOEWd 10 III peace n0SOlldllOilS
It has been generally acknowledged
in entente ally circles that efforts
would be made by Germany to con-
clude peace separately with her enc
mics, but so far all the entente ma
tions have reiterated their intention to
adhere to their agreement not to
make a separate peace. The recent
death of the Austrian emperor, Fran
ces Joseph, and the succession of King
Charles to the throne of the dual
monarchy also was discussed as one
of the considerations which might
have been a factor in bringing out
peace proposals at this time.
United States Represents Belligerents.
The United States represents Aus
tria and Germany in Belgium, France,
Great Britain, Japan. Russia, Serbia
France, Great Britain and Japan; has
taken over Bulgarian interests no
where and does not represent any of
the belligerent governments in Italy,
Portugal or Montenegro.
"Responsibility Before God''
London, Dec. IA wireless dis
patch from Berlin says that in his
speech before the reichstag today
Chancellor Won Bethmann-H Hollweg
announced that Germany. together
with her allies, conscious of their re-
sponsibility before God, before their
own nation and humanity have pro-
posed to the hostile powers to enter
into peace negotiations.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
ON CONSPIRACY TRAIL
Publishers, Jobbers and Dealers to
Testify ut Paper Price Probe.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Whether
there is a conspiracy among paper
manufacturers to boost prices was to
be probed deeper by the federal trade
commission here today.
Manufacturers, jobbers. newspaper
publishers and others interested are
here from many parts of the country
for the hearing and some of them will
testify.
That the investigation today will
have to do with the alleged combina-
ton to boost prices is indicated, 1t is
thought by the presence of represen-
tatives of the American Newspaper
Publishers association, which made
the original charge that high paper
prices were due to a manufacturers
combination
Investigators who have been at
work during the months since the
charge was made are ready to report
and may be put on the stand today, it
is expected. Members of the COM
mission were exceedingly reluctant to
discuss possible developments at the
present hearing, saying only that the
hearing will develop along definite
lines to establish certain facts"
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
LONG COLD SPELL
Continued from Page one.)

Continued from Page One.)
morning was degrees at 1 O'clock
This is within one degree of the low
record which occurred in 1914 The
high record, IA degrees, was establish
ed in 1889. The mercury Monday
climbed only to 19 degrees.
Snow General.
The moon tonight rises at 1858
o'clock. Clouds are expected to pre-
clude any moonlight.
Snow varying from one-half to 2
inches covered the ground at many
places this morning. Manhattan re-
ports " inches, Garden City, l inch
and Ellinwood one-half. The snow is
over, Mr.. Flora stated today, tho
cloudy threatening weather will pre-
vail tonight.
Cold in San Antonio.
San Antonio, Dec. 1.-THE lowest
temperature of the season was record
ed in San Antonio this morning. At I
o'clock the thermometer at the local
weather bureau registered 81 degrees.
The nearest approach to this tempera-
ture this season was November IA
when 28.5 degrees was reported.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
U. S. MISINFORMED
ON DEPORTATIONS
GERMANS ASSERT
''Misrepresented by Lying Press
of TeutOns' Enemies"
Replies to Note of Protest From
United States.
BELGIANS ARE CONTENTED
Why Didn't q. S. Oppose Send
ing Germans to Siberia?
Regrets if Activity of Belgian
Relief Is Affected.
''Misrepresented by Lying Press
of TeutOns' Enemies"
Replies to Note of Protest From
United States.
BELGIANS ARE CONTENTED
Why Didn't q. S. Oppose Send
ing Germans to Siberia?
Regrets if Activity of Belgian
Relief Is Affected.

Berlin, Dec. IL, via London, Dec. IL.
-Germany's answer to the American
note regarding the deportation of Bel
gians is co fined almost exclusively to
a presentation of the situation in Bel
gium before the deportation order be-
came effective. The note declares
that there was urgent need of some
kind of work for the Belgians, be-
cause their idleness was causing de-
moralization.
The reply volunteers to permit dip
lomatic representatives to visit the
workmen camps and assure them
selves that the Belgians are well off.
1t concludes with an expression of re-
gret that the United States has never
seen fit to protest against what 1t de-
scribes as the dragging off of Ger
mans from East Prussia, Alsace and
other places to Siberia and elsewhere.
These actions of which it accuses the
allies, are characterized in the reply
as a severe violation of the laws of
humanity.
1,25O,O0O without Work.
The note declares the German gov
ernment is convinced that the United
States has been misinformed in re-
gard to the measure which has been
taken, and says that the lack of work
has increased until 1.250.000 are suf-
fering and an unbearable situation is
created. Nothing remained, there
fore, the note continues, but to offer
situations N Germany since work for
all was not on hand in Belgium. 1t
is contended that the majority of
those who have come to Germany are
happy and contented.
The article declares that the meas
ure is entirely in accord with interna-
uonal law and cites Article 43 of The
Hague convention which requires an
invading government to maintain or
der. This it is maintained is possible
only in Belgium by providing that the
people who are able to work shall
have opportunity to do so and shall
not fall a burden on charity. The
note says that the measure has been
carried out without severity and with
all possible consideration.
Not Violation of War Law.
The note goes on to say that Bel
CLANS now working in Germany are
engaged without exception in occupa-
tons permissible under international
law such as legitimate agricultural
and industrial pursuits and that the
German government regrets extremely
that the situation has been completely
rnisrepresented in the United States by
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12

Minneapolis wheat stocks have increased
10000 bushels in the past two days.
Worlds shipments of oats last week
were 2,726,000 bushels, including 2,340, 900
bushels from America.
A Minneapolis terminal elevator is said
to have $40 cars loaded with grain on its
tracks which 1t is unable to move.
The Canadian visible supply of wheat
increased $4,000 bushels last week and
now amounts to 26.554. 900 bushels.
The Baltimore and Ohio has declared an
embargo on shipments of corn. both do
last night.
War risk insurance has advanced from
per cent to 10 per cent for Transatlantic
shipments. As high as Is per cent was
asked on a cargo to Havre-
Worlds shipments OF corn last week were
3,0T0,000 bushels, compared with 1902, 900
bushels in the previous week and 1872. 900
bushels year ago. America shipped 1885,
600 bushels.
Exports from the United States and
of wheat, $1,000 barrels of flour, no corn,
945, 600 bushels of oats: wheat and flour
combined, 1,30S, 900 bushels.
Worlds shipments of wheat last week,
as reported at Liverpool. were 10.925 900
bushels, compared with $685. 900 bushels
a year ago. Shipments from America were
1909, 900 bushels, including 2,31S, 900 bush
els of flour. Australia shipped 692, 900
bushels, India 100S,000 bushels anc Ar
Argentina 1,2SS, 900 bushels.
Elevator stocks OF wheat in Kansas City
increased 6,059 bushels last week and now
amount to 11,623.O79 bushels; corn, 175,690
bushels, increase S9,773 bushels; oats, g.,
S21 800 bushels, decrease 36.144 bushels !;
kafir, 12,903 bushels. decrease 2,019 BUSH
316 bushels OF wheat. 536. 1866 bushels of
corn and 631325 bushels of oats,
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
CENTRAL POWERS

Continued from Page one.i
handed to Germany thru the agency
of the American, Swiss and Spanish
diplomatic Representatives at Berlin.
President Wilson Gets the Word.
Washington, Dec. 12.-News that
Germany and her allies were about
to enter on peace negotiations was
Speaking for the president Secretary
Tumulty said he was deeply interested
but could make no comment, at least
until it was learned what reception
the proposal received from the en-
tente allies.
U. S. May Urge Acceptance.
The state department received its
first information of Germany's pro-
posal thru press dispatches from
fees of the neutrals addressed are
asked only to transmit the proposals
This will be done so far as the United
States is concerned, promptly on re-
celpt of the official dispatches in
Washington. They will be forwarded
United States represents the central
powers diplomatically.
Whether the United States would
accompany the transmission with any
comment or suggestion it vas indicat-
ed, depends entirely upon the nature
of the proposal and whether it is con-
sidered likely of consideration. If the
offer is deemed one on which all sides
might negotiate, the United States
probably would urge that it be taken
up
Sensation in Washington.
The news was practically the only
topic of discussion among the mem
bers of congress as they assembled for
the days session. A regular cabinet
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-12
SCRAMBLE TO BE CHIEF
Pushing Candidates to Succeed
HeaIey, Who Will Become Captain.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Politicians were
speculating and pushing their candi-
dates for chief of police today follow
ing Chief Healey's resignation, to take
effect January l.
Chief Healey is winding up his af-
fairs as head of Chicago's police sys-
tenn and will step down to the cap
taincy of the traffic squad. a place he
held many years. Healey is under in
dictment for conspiracy and malfeas-
ance in office. He will probably new
er come to trial.