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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
COULD REDUCE HOURS
Trainmen Convention Offers Solution
to Get 10 Hours Work in 8.

Detroit, May 15.-The proposed
eight-hour day for train crews, was
expected to be the most important
situation discussed at the national
convention of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen which opened here
today. The convention viii not ad-
journ until June 1.
The Ladies' Auxiliary also con-
vened- Many speakers are to discuss
phases of the trainmen's fight for
shorter hours. 1t has been claimed by
members of the brotherhood that the
work now accomplished in a train
mans day of ten hours could be done
in hours by increasing the speed of
transportation service from the pres
ent rate of ten miles an hour to a 12M
mile rate. Railroad officials here de-
clared the plan too costly to adopt
1t is understood that a constitu-
tional amendment making Cleveland
the permanent convention city of the
brotherhood will be acted upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
DARE NOT COME
Club Women Consider n. Y
"Skeery" Place.
Cancel Hotel Reservations for
Federation Meet.

New York, May 15.-Timid souls
from the middle west who were to
come here as delegates to the General
Federation of Women's Clubs on May
% have almost put the convention out
of commission
These cautious women, in view of
the possibility of trouble between the
United States and Germany can
celled their hotel reservations and just
simply refused to enter the wild isle
of Manhattan, especially in view of
the fact that their imaginations pic
tured the German fleet suddenly ap-
pearing off Sandy Hook or entering
the Gowanus canal and dropping large
numbers of high explosive shells on
Broadway and Fifth avenue.
Choosing the Brave Ones.
News from the states affected today
is to the effect that it was carefully
pointed out to these adherents of the
safety first" doctrine that the Ger
man fleet was not in the habit of
venturing forth from its harbors these
days They had no effect, however, so
new delegates have been elected, more
daring individuals who are willing to
take "a chance on a 42-centimeter she'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
The Topeka State Bank.

Topeka, Kan, April IA, 1916.
Hon. o. X. Swayze, County Clerk, To-
peka, Kansas.
Dear Mr. Swayze-We regret to say that
since our approval of your request of some
months ago to advance the rate of interest
on daily balance of your account, we have
experienced a material change in financial
conditions that does not warrant the pay
ment of 214 per cent rate.
We therefore propose that after the pres
ent month of April the rate will be reduced
to per cent until the demand for money
on high grade securities improve and con-
ditions justify a higher rate
Incidentally we might add the nature of
your account brings surplus money during
the spring and summer months when the
demand is usually light and is exhausted
in the fall and early winter when demands
for money are nearly always strong
Trusting you may be able to show the
honorable board of county commissioners
the fairness of our proposition and the
account continued on per cent basis.
we remain, with personal regards, Yours
very truly,
c. W. SNYDER, President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
7. R. SENTIMENT
Confined from Page One,

Confined from Page One,
man like Weeks. Burton or Sher-
man.
When you get back to Washing
Mann that if his view is correct. the
party might as well call off its conyen-
uon; no nomlSee of that sort will get
any support in this part of the country
against WILSON,
Perhaps Mann never made the
statement; certainly it jars with his
earlier aphorism: I'VE can't win the
election with a two spot"
The temper Of SO much of Mime
sofa as reflected in this city is strong
ly but quietly for Roosevelt. If at
heart he means what it says it is the
sort of support which he ought most
to prize, for it is a support no longer
springing rom almost hysterical hero
worship, but rather based upon calm
consideration of existing conditions
and reasoned conviction that he is the
man best fitted to cope with them.
Many a man will preface his declara-
ton of purpose to vote for Roosevelt,
with a long statement of the reasons
why he hates to do so. William Allen
White pretty well expressed the senti-
ment of this agricultural tier of states
when he described the voters as say
ing: Roosevelt? Well, the
Teller. but we're going to vote for
him
There is literally no talk of candi-
dates other than Hughes and Roose-
welt here and the talk is becoming in
creasingly unfavorable to the former
The evidence of an organized, money
spending, promise making propaganda
working for Hughes under the merce-
nary or intriguing nagement of old
line professional politicians. is Offend
ing the public sense of political de-
cency The remark is continually
heard that Justice Hughes is less te-
naeious of the dignity of the supreme
bench than he might be. and that the
he is ignorant of these things done in
his name simply because he ignores
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
CHICAGO TO PARADE
Want to Stage Mid West Preparedness
Demonstration There.

Chicago, May ia call will be
issued today by William M Lewis, sec
rotary of the Illinois Naval league, to
business and professional men, Off
Gals of commercial organizations and
civil associations to formulate plans
for preparedness demonstration to
be held in Chicago, similar to that in
which $50, 600 persons paraded in New
York. Tentative dates suggested for
the Chicago parade are June 10. dur
ing the national convention week, and
July 4.
The Chicago rally, it is planned,
will not be for Chicago alone but will
be representative of the middle west.
Word has been received from a num-
Der of cities, including ST. Louis, Mil
waukee, Cleveland and many other
places that those cities are in favor of
such a plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
GERMANS IN PARADE
organizer Denies RumorS That For.
eigners Opposed Demonstration.

zE New York. May 15.-Col Charles H.
{ sheriff., who organized the imposing
earade held Saturday to promote ma
onal preparedness, said that six
eeks of hard work by hundreds of
ben were required to organize the
'&reat demonstration.
ssYet," he added, I'VE did not equip
orovision3 nor transport a single man.
This proves that those who say that
a citizen army of 100000 men is
3 available overnight are mistaken
Tt is a patriotic pleasure said Mr..
Sheriff., ito be able to deny all rumor
that our German-American fellow
citizens were hostile to the parade.
We had thousands of them in our col
umns and the leading German lam
guage newspapers in the city Endorsed
the parade"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
TO RATIFY ARMY BILL
Agreed Defense Measure to Have
Presidents signature in Week.

Washington, May 15.-The compro-
mise army reorganization bill provid-
ing for regular army of 200, 900 men
in times of peace, was being whipped
into final shape today by the confer
ence committee of the senate and
house for the approval of congress.
1t probably will be laid before the
house tomorrow and the senate soon
thereafter. The measure is expected to
be on Presidents Wilson's desk for his
signature before the end of the week.
With the army bill out of the way,
congress then will be ready to take
up the naval building progress meas
-ure.
The house naval committee will take
e final vote on the measure THURSDAY
ano present 1t to the house shortly
afterward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
WAR ON LOCO WEED
State Board of Health InauguIates a
Campaign Against It

Kansas towns and cities have been
asked to adopt ordinances against the
sale and use of the loco weed, accord
ing to a bulletin sent from the office
of the state board of health. A fight
will be made to prevent the use of the
loco weed in this state
Reports sent to Kansas from other
states indicated the use of the loco
weed and mescal buttons. Several
complaints have been received that
the drugs are used in Kansas To
block the sale or use of the drugs in
Kansas, the board of health has asked
for municipal ordinances. Next win
ter, it is asserted, the legislature will
be asked to enact a law covering the
matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
C. W. SNYDER, President.
The State Savings Bank.

Topeka, Kan, April 10, 1916.
Mr.. F. e. Nipps, Chairman and the Board
of County Commissioners, Topeka, Kan.
Gentlemen For the last six months in
terest rates on municipal bonds and COM
mercial paper have fallen from a half per
cent en- the former to three and over on
the latter and Kansas City and other
can pay but two per cent interest in the
future on our demand daily bank balances.
We were not altogether taken by surprise,
as rumors for the last three months have
indicated this would happen. We think it
is a condition produced by the war slow
ing down so many large manufacturing eS-
adjustments of staples for home and for
eign consumption, thus flooding the mar
ket with idle money.
We do not know whether it will be per-
manent but think the action of the eastern
banks indicates that they have despaired of
conditions returning to a normal money
market any time soon. We are therefore
compelled to reduce the interest on our
demand daily balances to the same rate of
interest are receiving, namely two per
cent, beginning May 1, 1916. thus paying
the county the same as paid 1t about a year
ago, which action we hope will not meet
with your disapproval. All bankers hope
money will soon be in normal better
demand but as long the war lasts can
only guess when that will be.
We sincerely hope that you will cooper
ate with us and accept the conditions in
the same spirit that we have been obliged
to accept them until the money market
changes.
Assuring you of our highest esteem, We
have the honor to remain, Very truly
VIM MACFERRAN, President.
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The Merchants National Bank.
Topeka, Kan, April Is, 1916.
Board of County Commissioners, Topeka

Topeka, Kan, April Is, 1916.
Board of County Commissioners, Topeka,
Kansas
conference.-the bank has been paying
Shawnee county interest at the rate of ~
per cent per annum daily balances On
account of the low money rates prevailing
over the country, we feel that this is great
er than the rate which should be per-
mitted by conservative banking. There
fore, on and after May / interest any
balances in this bank to the credit of
Shawnee county will be calculated on the
basis of per cent per annum. Trusting
that this change, under the circumstances,
will meet with your approval and that
past, L am, Yours very truly,
L. NJ BONEBRAKE, Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
KILL BANDIT LEADER
Pedro CcdiIlo and Fifty Men Shot by
Lopez Men.

Torreon. Mex, May 15.-The motor
ious bandit leader Pedro Cedillo, who
has for long time infested northern
Vera Cruz, two officers and fifty of
his men. have been killed in an en-
gagement with government forces
under General Eugenio Lopez at Gu
dad Del Maiz. Fifty of the outlaws
surrendered.
General Lopez captured Ciudad Del
Maiz and in further sirmishing killed
Pedro Cedillo's brother. Martin The
fifty captured bandits will be executed
The Carranza losses arefew.
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KANSAS IS SOAKED
Continued From Page one


of the state received some badly need
ed moisture. The total at Topeka for
the period was 1.27 inches.
The sky was clear over the entire
state this morning but the mercury
rose slowly during the day. The min
imum at Topeka this morning was "A
degrees, and a frost was prevented
only by the fresh wind that blew all
day and all night. In case there is no
wind tonight light frost is expected
but it probably will do no damage.
The forecast calls for fair and con-
tinued cold weather tonight with a
light frost; Tuesday fair and warmer.
The highest temperature on record
for this date is SO degrees. established
in 1911. On May Is. 1907, the mer-
curry dropped to 80 degrees, the last
time with one exception that the mer-
curry went to freezing in May. The
wind blew this morning at the rate of
Is miles an hour from the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
The Prudential Trust Company.

Topeka, Kan, April 10, 1916
Mr.. o. X Swayze, County Clerk, court
house, Topeka, Kan:
Dear Sir: Owing to conditions of the
money market, we do not feel justified in
paying the county over 20 on balances
maintained with us after May l, 1916. but
will be pleased to have the county continue
to carry it's balance with US at the 30 rate
following that date.
We carry no state accounts The banks
that carry the state balances at the present
$50 rate are not warranted in so doing, as
they are finding from practical experience,
and they will be obliged to reduce the rate.
Respectfully yours,
SCOTT HOPKINS, President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
BELGIANS VICTORIOUS
Capture German Provinces in East
Africa Expedition.

Paris, May 15.-Further successes
for the Belgian expedition which has
invaded German East Africa were an
nounced in the official statement is
sued today by the Belgian war depart
ment at Havre.
The statement says that Colonel
Moltier in command of the southern
column occupied Kigali. capital of the
German province of Ruanda, on May
8. The Belgian troops have also cap
tured the island of Kiviuivi, in Lake
Kivu, which the Germans took by
surprise at the beginning of the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
CONDENSED NEWS
Brran ON Situation.

Lincoln. Nebr., May 15.-In a signed
editorial that will appear in the May
issue of his paper, William j. Bryan,
says that the only source from which
Democracy may gain enough recruits
to win the presidency this year is the
peace element. From what source
can we draw the number of recruits
necessary to give the party Alright
ing chance? From one source and
from one source alone, namely, the
peace elemnt of the Republican party;
we cannot draw votes from the war
elemnt"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
The shawnee State Bank.

Topeka, Kan, April II, 1916
To the Board of County Commissioners,
Shawnee County, Kansas.
Gentiemen-This will advise you that on
and after May L, 1916, this bank can only
pay you two per cent on daily balances on
such funds as you may have on deposit
with us.
We find this action necessary on account
of the very low rates prevailing for money
at this time, and also from the fact that
our CORES pondents have reduced the rate
on daily balance to us. Yours very truly,
+. P. ELMORE, Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
NEISWENDER TO RUN
Legislative Member From North Side
Out for Reelection.

Announcement has been made by
L. H. Neiswender of North Topeka
that he will be a candidate for re-
nomination for the legislature. He
will be a candidate before the Repub-
lican primaries in August
Neiwender represented the North
side district in the house during the
1915 session.
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BANKERS COMBINE


States, and because of the fact that we are
not able to get more than two per cent on
our balances and in some cases not that
much. and in view of the fact that some OF
our customers have been able to secure
loans at a rate of 2s41o. and some are Of
fered on certain kinds of commercial paper
rate of 21396, we have found it neces-
sary to give notice that on and after May
/ the interest rate on the balance carried
by Shawnee County with us will be figured
at two per cent Will you kindly advise
the county commissioners of this notice
Your truly,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Find Minister Guilty.

Z Oroville, Cal, May 15.-The Rev.
Madison Slaughter, pastor of a Chico.
Cal, church, was found guilty here
today OF aSsaulting 15-year-old Ger
trude Lamson, also of Chico A rec
concentration of mercy was made by
the jury. The minister, with his wife
and daughter werein court when the
verdictwas returned. A previous trial,
which continued more than a month,
resulted in disa agreement of the jury
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Citizens State Bank.
Topeka. Kan. April Is. 1916.

Topeka, Kan. April Is. 1916
County Clerk Topeka, Kan
Dear Sir: We wish. to notify you that
owing to the state OF the money market
able to pay you the rate of interest we
have been paying the county, and that,
commencing May LIST. 1916 interest on the
county's daily balance will be figured at
the rate of 30. We wish to thank the
county for the business they have entrust--
ed to US in the past and hope will
be able to serve you as well in the future.
We also hope that conditions will soon
change. so We can be able to pay you a
higher rate on your account but at this
time conditions will not warrant us paying
more than 29o- Respectfully,
E. s. GRESSER, Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Governor Fires Staff OFFICERS.

Denver, Colo, May 13.-Adiutant
General Harry P. Gamrble requested
the designations of all officers of the
staff departments and of the field and
staff in letters which stated that
the designations were requested in or
der that such action may be taken
as will promote the welfare of the
Colorado national guard. About Is
officers are affected by the request,
which was not addressed to the line
Officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
DAILY WEATHER. REPORT.

Furnished by the Local Office of the
Weather Bureau, Topeka. Kansas. for the
"a hours ending at Z a. m. today.
Stations in Kansas
The heaviest rains fell Saturday night so
the precipitation for the state of Kansas
is given here for the forty eight hours
ending at O'Clock this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15

Wall St, New York May 15.-STOCKS-
Extensive realizing made no impression
upoa prices in the stock market today,
the list with few exceptions, mounting
to higher levels broader operations.
Reading and United States Steel were
especially active, the former adding o its
new record with an extreme gain of rs
at 921s, while Steel rose above IS on the
most substantial buying of recent week.
Canadian Pacific and other dividend rails
were in further demand and minor issues
OF the railroad division came into war and
seml-war issues were l to 5 points higher.
Bonds were firm with a marked demand
for Anglo French SIS
Developments over the week end impaired
further strength to the stock list. prices
showing substantial though variable gains
at today's opening Two new maNimums
were soon established, Reading rising a
fraction over its previous best at 81 u while
Willys-Overland made new record on its
rise of points to 2T2. Studebaker which
featured last Saturdays operations, made
another rise of 5 at IA, with advances
of a point better for Maxwell shipping
shares, Westinghouse. Airbrake, United
States Rubber and Mexican Petroleum,
among rails Canadian Pacific and New
Haven were again strong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
T0DAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago. May 15.-WHEAT-Whea to-
day fluetuated nervously, influenced on
the one hand by good rains in the south
west, but on the other hand by the Kansas
reports that the fields were badly in
Tested with Hessian fly. The fact that
Oklahoma received no moisture over Sun
day tended. to handicap the bears, and So
too. did higher quotations from Liverpool
Opening prich which ranged from SIC
decline to 1s@Ac advance with July at
SLIT to $1-17A and September at S1.17A
to S1.11% were followed by a moderate
general upturn and then by a material
setback.
Later a decided setback took place. the
suit of realizing by longs who appeared
to believe that general rains had brought
about substantial improvement in the
crop outlook as a whole The market
closed unsettled, N@s4c to 1c net lower.
with July at $1.16as and September at
CORN-Corn hardened wing TO storms
that delayed planting. Advances were
checked though by the uncertain course
of wheat After opening u shade to al
&c higher, prices gained a little more and
then underwent slight reaction.
Corn later turned down grade when
wheat prices weakened. The close was
steady at sc to 15@ssc net decline.
OATS-Oats merely reflected the action
of corn. Trade was very light.
PROVISIONS-Higher prices on hogs
brought about an advance in provisions.
Commission houses were the chief buyers.
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New York sugar Market

centrifugal. 6.52: molasses. SIS: refined,
firm; cut loaf, $50: crushed. S.65; Mould
A S.15: Cubes. SIS; powdered. $T.S0; pow
dered. 10: fine graduated, 765; Diamond
A, I.65; Confectioners' A, 7.55; No. l, 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
The Farmers National Bank.

Topeka, Kan, April a, 1916.
The Board of County Commissioners, To-
peka. Kan.
Gentlemen: Financial conditions are
such that we cannot see our way clear
funds at the rate outlined in your letter
under date of September s, 1913, and there
fore beg to advise that dating from the
first of May, we viii return to the old rate
of per cent per annum and care for
H G. WEST, Cashier.
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Chicago, May Neutrality-suspicious.
firm. Creamery, 26@2s1sc.
EGGS-Market steady. Firsts. 2o1A@
PIC; ordinary firsts. 19@19%c; at mark,
cases included, 19@2OS4c
OTATOES-Market lower. Michigan,
s5@s3c; Minnesota and Dakota ohios, 81
PoULTRY-Aiive, lower; fowls, 171sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15

New York MAY 15-BUTTER-Mark
firm. Creamery extras. 90 score, SOC.
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh gathered ex-
tras. 241A@25c
CHEESE-Market firm. State, held spec
ials, 1Ss4 @1915c
POULTRY-Alive, firm; dressed, quiet
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The German American State Bank

Topeka, Kan, April II, 1915.
Mr.. E. A. Campbell, County Treasurer,
Topeka, Kansas
Dear Sir: At the regular quarterly
meeting off the Board of Directors of the
German American State Bank, held Mon
day afternoon, among other business, the
matter of interest paid on county deposits
came up for discussion We feel that,
in view of present conditions, we can
hardly afford to pay more than 90 in
terest on your daily balances, and I have
been directed to advise you that on and
after May LIST, 1916, interest on County
Funds on deposit in this bank, will be
computed at that rate instead of 21aqo as
heretofore.
At the present time, owing to the light
demand for money, We are carrying De-
tween 400 and 500 legal reserve and it is
on this account that we feel called upon
to readust the rate just referred to.
: We fully appreciate the business you
have given this bank in the past and 1
trust that you may see your way clear
to continue your account with us in ac-
cordance with the terms outlined above.
ROY L. BONE, Vice President
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Chicago, May 15.-WHEAT-Close: May,
81 15l5@@1.159s; July, $1-16ss September,
S1161s.
CoRN--May, 74asc; July. 74@741sc; Sep
TENDER. 73c.
OATS-May, 1910; July. 42ssc; septem-
Der. 39a4 C.
PoRK-May, so4.o5; July. S2375.
LARD-May, $12.S7; July, S12.S7.
SHORT RIBS-May, $3.50; July, $12.77.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-15
Kansa. City Live stock s.,..

1.-THE following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards Kansas City, and
reported over long distance telephone di-
rect to the State Journal by Clay, Robin
son & Co.. live stock commission mer-
chants.1
Kansas City, May 15.-CATTLE-Re-
eeipts 10000 head Market strong and 15c
higher.
HOGs-Receipts 1900 head Market 10
@15c higher Bulk of sales, $9.G-M10.10;
top. S10.05.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 head. Market
10@20c higher. Lambs, So 10 ;clipped lambs,
$40 %