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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
TRADE OPTIMISM AND CAUTION.

Business conditions are exception
ally satisfactory in many respects, and
much more so than stock market
movements Indicate writes Henry
CIews, the New York banker, in his
current weekly financial review, and
he continues: There is some dispo-
sition to hesitate, owing to high prices,
war and political uncertainties, also
to a closer scrutiny of credit, but this
tendency has not thus far become suf-
ficiently pronounced to induce more
than a partial slowing down of activ-
ity, which, taking all things into con-
sideration, was somewhat desirable.
The war created abnormal conditions
in certain directions, and there was
serious danger of reckless expansion
and speculation unless some form of
restraint was imposed This developed
a more cautionary spirit among those
who assume the initiative; bankers
have become more discriminating and
merchants are careful not to over
stock, while manufacturers are pro-
tecting themselves against contingent
cies with more than ordinary conserv-
atism. In consequence there is a
widespread optimism throughout the
country mixed with a strong vein of
caution. This healthy balance be-
tween these two forces is one of the
best assurances of continued activity.
The prosperity of the United States
has undoubtedly been greatly stimu-
lated by the war, especially in the
east; but this is only a transitory slim
illus which will eventually bring its
own reaction; while far ahead of it in
permanent Importance is the better
sort Of prosperity based upon several
years of big crops, especially the har-
vest of 1915. The American farmer
was never so well-to-do as today, and
west of the Alleghanies this is still the
vital factor in business, notwithstand-
ing the rapid development of industry
and trade in keeping with growth OF
population.
Proof of these statements is found
| in current trade statistics. Bank clear
ings last week at leading cities were
| Sc per cent ahead OF last year; a very
large gain, even allowing for the eff
| feet of high values. Railroad earn
| ings for April thus far reported show
an increase of over % per cent. New
capital issues in May in the prin-
cipal States are estimated at about
1892, 000,0 900, which was nearly double
a year ago and the largest May on rec
l ord except 1910. A feature worth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

er and the superintendent of schools
in this district Pretty soon old Aunt
Nelly hickman, who was "a, was
standing up on the wooden box, tell
ing how she'd gone as a nurse through
the war and what a horror it all was,
and she concluded thus:
"And now we can say God bless
them all, every one of them, blue and
gray, every last mothers soni"
Orrie helped her down, and then
laboriousiy but resolutely old Mr.. Mil
lard took her place. A cheer went up
from the crowd, and he smiled. Right
in trent of him was Kit, expectant and
wide-eyed. and behind her, tall and 81
lent, stood Walt.
What I've come here to say.
friends and neighbors," began the old
chap-"what I've come here to say is
this: I amt any speechifyer nor ora
tor, and 1 amt sorry that fought for
the side believed was right, nuther,
but I do say this today-'United we
stand. divided we fall Let's stand to-
the old flag calls. That's my mes
sage. Walt, get up here and echo it. -
He stumbled down, and Kit watched
in breathless suspense as Walt
stepped forward. There was a heavy
hush now. Everybody knew young
Mil1ard's sentiments, and knew, too,
he was the most promising young
man in Buell.. He could make a speech
with anybody in the state, but now
he stood and looked over their heads,
over to where the tall white grave
stones showed in the quiet village bur-
ial ground.
II would fight if the rest had to-
was all he said. very clearly, very firm
ly. Somebody started UP America u
and he found himself beside Kit, hold
ing her hands fast in his. One of the
selectmen spoke to him jokingly, hal:
in earnest, That long speech of yours
Walt, will land you in the legislature
next winter
"It lands me in heaven sooner than
that" said Walt. kits just prom
Used to marry me.-(Copyright, 1916
by the Mcclure Newspaper Syndi-
cate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Continued from page one.)
party race for the presidency is prac-
tically certain. They believe the NOM
nation of Hughes by the Republicans
holds the only possibility of the organ
ization putting over a possible win
ner. They figure that even the
Hughes candidacy is dynamite for the
organization. because of the possibility
of Hughes declining to accept unless
assured of a united party.
1t is in this situation that the Pro-
gressives believe they hold the posi-
ton of greatest strategic value They
say the organization men realize that
to be forced to make the race with a
second choice, Hughes having de-
clined the rendered nOmiGation, would
put the Republican party under a
well-nigh ;nSurmountable handicap.
The organization leaders claim the sit
uation is d stalematc at the present
time. They admit privately that they
have scant chances of victory in No
vember if the Progressives are able to
mobilize any considerable force be-
hind a third candidate.
Keep Hughes Out.
They believe the one hope remain
ing to the Progressives of putting over
Roosevelt's nomination lies in keep
ing Hughes out of the race by the
threat of a third candidate. Man
ayers of fayorite son booms are seek
err: to acknowledge the stalemate, re-
sulting from the Hughes Roosevelt
situation and seriously to put forward
one of the other stronger candidates.
The Root followers are especially
| insistent upon drawing the line sharp
| ly by boldly putting over Root and the
regular nominee and taking chances
on Roosevelt supporting him. rather
than assuring Wilson's reelection by
accepting a third party nomination
This plan has found favor with or
| 2anization leaders who display an ex-
traordinary amount of patience.
Call Colonels Bluff.
An effort has been made to get the
justice to agree to accept a straight
Republican nomination regardless of
any action that may be taken by the
radical wing of the Progressives. ac-
cording to one rumor today. 1t is
said this plan has been communicated
to Hughes. designed to prove that the
strength of the radical Progressives
falls far short. The organization lead
ers believe the nomination of Hughes
will "call the bluff of Roosevelt, who.
they say has no desire for a third par
ty nomination alone. They admit.
however, a skepticism as to their abil-
ity to convince Hughes of the success
| of their proposed plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
LOCAL MENTION

Framing and silvering. Coe. s28
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
Call 1877, Howard, for proper now
er sharpening.-Adv.
For Sewer PIPE, Phone Ss5. ]. B.
WheIan & Co.-Adv.
z. A Rooster. D. d. s.. TO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophyiaxis.-Adv.
Meet me at Batman's Candy Store
W. J. Rickenbacher, manager-Adv
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-3Jc doz- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
Glenn Harris of East Eighth ave-
nue.. who is suffering from a sprained
ankle, is improving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
CONGRESS AND SCIENCE.

Many statesmen in all European
countries take special interest in sci
entific matters, says the Kansas In
dustrialist. In the United States,
however, with its new but far reaching
economic and social problems. the at
tention of senators and representatives
is naturally turned in the direction of
these rather more than academic
problems. With the greater develop
ment of the country, however, there
must necessarily come greater in
terest in scientific affairs. An inter
esting step in this direction has been
taken by Albef: Johnson, Washing
ton congressman. who is pushing a
bill to abolish the Fahrenheit Their
mometer in favor of the centigrade
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Uncle sam. through his new federal
trade commission is kindly going to
permit the oil companies to explain
the unusual increases in the prices OF
their wares, which, among other
things. has eliminated considerable OF
the joy from the joy-riding of not
few folk. And while the oil COM
panies are explaining to the federal
trade commission and later probably
fighting a government case against
them through the interminable laby-
rinth of the courts they will be col
lecting the increased prices just the
same and maybe boosting them little
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
TOLL OF WRECKS
Fireman Believed Lost When
Engine Plunged Into Greek.
Six Killed i'm Rio Grsnde Smash
in Utah.

Wichita. Kan, June Fireman
Weisbrod of santa Fe train No. ia is
missing since his engine went off the
east approach of the Beaver creek
bridge at Aston, Okla, at 2 a. m to-
day.
Engineer Glass is safe. The fireman
jumped The engine and baggage car
went into the edge of the creek.
Wreck on Rio Grande.
Denver, June 6.-Four "trespassers
Engineer A NJ. Campbell and Fireman
VIM Schaefer, both of Ogden, were
killed when westbound Denver and
Rio Grande passenger train No. 10 was
derailed near Cotton, Utah, at 1:S5
a. m. today.
No passengers were injured, accord
ing to the local offices of the company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
Journal Entries

More work and less wishing will ac
complish sooner the things desired.
= i
Among the men who are fond of
trouble are those who actually enjoy
umpiring amateur ball games.
= - j.
Not few people seem to live and
work on the theory that they should
be helped along at every turn.
+ 4
From the primping and fixing that
most women indulge in, the conclusion
seems inevitable that they are far
from being satisfied with what nature
did for them
= = =
How foolish it is for any man to
think that he is supreme at any one of
the ordinary activities of life. There
are thousands of others just as clever
and more so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
TORNADO TOLL

Continued From Page One)
which was through the northwest and
central part of state was one-quarter
of a mile wide and there is said not
to be a house standing.
Property Loss Enormous.
The property loss will be enormous.
Communication is still cut off from
many of the towns and cities. 1t is
impossible to verify the report that Is
were killed at Heber Springs. Cabot,
small town in the path of the storm,
reported three persons, Mrs. Lowrey,
her daughter-in-law, and her year-old
baby, dead. Between 10 and IL were
injured. At Germantown, in Conway
county negro was killed.
Judsonia, in the heart of the straw
berry district is said to have been
hard hit. Seven negroes are known
Fayetteville reported one killed at
Greenland and a half dozen injured.
Fordyce reports five killed.
The storm seemed to center in the
country districts and the damage to
the crops will be enormous.
The relief parties are prepared to
help with the work of saving the
crops All damage occurred between
4:30 and z o'clock but a heavy wind
blew during the night and much rain
fell.
Hits Section Gang.
Judsonia and about fifty persons, both
white and negroes injured. Ed Jones,
foreman of the Iron Mountain section
gang, and his twenty men were work.
ing on the track when the storm
struck. The gang was composed of
whites and negroes all of whom were
injured. Jones is not expected to live.
The injuries of others are not serious.
8 Killed in Jackson, Miss.
Jackson, Miss, June 6.-Eight per-
sons, two white and six negroes, were
killed and about fifty others were in
| jured by a tornado which swept
through the western section of this
city carly today. Many homes were
demolished.
Tornado in Illinois.
Cairo, ILL.,, June 6.-Nine persons
were hurt, one possibly fatally, when a
| tornado struck Fayville, I'LL, today.
1t is reported that the storm also
struck Commerce, Mo. All wires from
here are down.
Carrollton, No, June Six inches
/ of rain fell here during the last "a
hours. All streams are bank full.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
At Garfield Park.

Marshall's band will play the follow
ing program at Garfield park tonight:
March-"The Southerner'' Alexander
Overture-"Barber of Seville''. Rossini
Baritone Solo-.Memories' Van Alstyne
Chas. w. Spreng.
Selection-"The Serenade". Victor Herbert
Valse Romantique-"A1pine Sunset. King
Intermissfon-10 Minutes.
March-"All America. Zamecnik
Descriptive-"A Hunting Scene. .Bucalossi
Love Song-"The Gentle Dove. .Bendix
From the Suite, "A Loye Episode in Bird
land"
Tropical Interlude-"The Isle of
1Olf1es
March-"The Screamer". Jewell
Traps and Chimes by Harry c. SNYDER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
News Reaches washington.

Washington, June "a cabIegram
to the state department today from
American Minister Beinsch at Pekin,
announced the death of Yuan Shi Kai,
president of China.
1t is generally believed here that
the accession of Lii Yuan Hung to the
presidency will make possible early
restoration OF order in China and
bring the revolving and loyal pro-
vinces together. Ii has occupied a
peculiar position having taken sharp
issue with Yuan in opposition TO the
restoration OF the monarchy, and be-
ing thoroughly iE1bued with RepunIi-
can ideals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
Little Rock Reports so Dead.

Little ROCK, June b.-That the
death toll from tornadoes that swept
last night through ten or more Ar
kansas counties will exceed fifty was
indicated today when reports from the
storm swept district were compiled.
Should the report that Is were killed
at Heber Springs prove correct, the
known dead will totai 81. Attempts
to reach that point early today proved
fruitless. 1t is feared. however, that
many small points in the tornado zone
which up to today had not been heard
from. will add still further to the list
of casualties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Topeka entertains many strangers
during the course of a year. But none
of them is ever more welcome than
are the merchants of Kansas who
make a pilgrimage to their capital
city once a year as the guests of the
local business men. Come to think of
it. though, they're not strangers.
They are old friends, and of the kind
who are more welcome the oftener
they come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Carranza may have a theory that
General Pershing and his American
force are "interned' in Mexico, but he
would be wise not to put it to the test
of practice in case General Pershing
should make up his mind to move out
of Mexico without asking Carranza's
narrrnis sinn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Another incident of the Republican
national convention that is merely in
teresting is the third endeavor of MT
LaFollette to land Republican presi-
Dental nomination. Evidently Mr.
Bryan is not the only one who
has misunderstood Miss Destiny to
whisper that he was born to be presi-
dent of these United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
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II Verdun is not even yet in danger,
as the French assert, it would seem
TO border on the impossible that the
Germans can capture this position.
Anything taxable would certainly
have succumbed ere his to the ter
rifle pounding that the Germans have
given Verdun. Still, the seemingly
impossible are the things that have
happened oftenest in the great Euro
mean war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
New York Money Market.

New York, June 6-MONEY-Mercantk tile
paper, ~ per cent. Sterling 60 day bfffs,
4;72%; demand; 4.75M; cables. 4.I6k.
E Eranss demand c se1M sab as; sSo
demand. 13ss cables, 1873. Guflders, de,
mand, Al DIG; cables, Al 1-1G. Lires demand
csc: cables, 63J. Rubles. demand 3O1k !:
cables. 81. Bar silver. G6Tsc: Mexican dol
lars. 51Rc. Government bonds. strong |;
railroad bonds, firm. Time loans. firm |;
90 and 90 days and months. 36I3M.
Call money. firm: high. BIZ; low, g rul-
ing rate, 3: last loan, 31a closing bid 8 /;
offered at 31a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

The greatest naval battle in all his
tory which was fought off Jutland the
other day is also most remarkable be-
cause of the fact that both sides to
it seem perfectly satisfied with the
way it resulted. And this is pretty
good evidence that it was in no way
decisive; that it was only & draw at
ha-f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

Next to that from the alfalfa farm
ers, probably the severest criticism of
Mondays rain came from the house
wives whose whole week is spoiled I'M
less they can get their washing out
and sun-dried on Mondays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
QUICLEY HAS OFFER

an umpire in the National league and
for several years the director of ath-
letics at st. Marys, Kan, has been Of
fered the position of football coach
by st. Louis university.
Quigley's terms were met by the
school authoriti-5 but the signing of a.
contract will be delayed until Quigley
has time 10 confer with President
Tenor of the National league
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
Why is -favorite son." anyhow

Hasn't the silence that Justice
Hughes has maintained respecting his
attitude towards the Republican
presidential nomination been of that
more or less famous variety that mods
assento
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
BOMBARD FORT VAUx

Paris, June 6.-German artillery is
bombarding Fort Vaux with unprece-
denied violence, according to the Of
fetal French communique today.
The Smelling was undertaken last
night following the failure of two vio-
lent German infantry attacks along
the Walk DamlOIIn line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
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oanfzation for the exclusive afternoon
publicatio-. in Topeka. -,
The news is received in The State journal
building over wires for this sole purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06

lClose of prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker Column
bian Bldg.l
KPU XnrE Tuna a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-06
New Orleans Cotton Market.


New Orleans, June 6.-COTTON-Spot
steady; unchanged. Middling 1893.
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3-PARTY RACE

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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-07-21
Notice for PublicatiOa
SeriaI ~. OlOIS4.

S6Tlit NO. Utulot.
D3patt n9nt of the InteriG
Land Office at HALEY ldaho,A
1916
NOTICE is hereby given tAla
Stewart, of Shoup, Idaho, Il
and on behalf of the heirs Of
Stewart, deceased, who, on
18th, 1912, made Forest homesas
try, No. 0107s4, for a tract !
acres within Salmon NatiOna
approximately in uIslrYeyea =
ship % North, Range ~ Ess@s
Meridian, designated as II. ~
pol, list 1890, described b.
and bounds as follows: Begins,s1l
corner No. from which u. -
tion Monument No. l9S beah I
degrees 80 minutes L. .62 ehaas
lance, thence 5. 0 degrees Al
W. 49, chains to corner n
thence 5. 10 degrees y miIaa
,. Sc chains TO corner No. .
S. II degrees 80 minutes '
chains to corner No. t, tliea,
80 degrees 90 minutes " 9.3-
corner N0.5: thence \. 50 dssa.
minutes h. 4.ql chains "
No. 6; thence y. II degrees
utes Z. 4.6S chains to cornei :
thence n. 81 degrees 81 nina. "
Is. Al chains to corner No. )
5. II degrees % minutes I
chaius to corner No. 9;thenc,ss !
degrees 05 minutes ". lo.Ss
To corner No. /. tile place y !
ning uas iled notice OF lnten.
make final five year Proof -
fish claim to the land above = +
ed, before Allen c. Merlr9I ]
Com n issioneT, at Salmon, laa
the lst day Of September, lsle
Claimant names a wltneSSs /.
Julius Weimer, OF snoup' 4
Charles TWining. OF >loup,
Robert e. Allan,oI Norm !
Idaho; Earl K. Gllbreath, Of :
Idaho -
BEN r. GRAY. Res'
,luIV I4-Auv IL.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-07-21
KEEP THE BOY BUSY
GIVE HIM A CHANCE.

II IN best for themelves as we'll AS
good for the community that the
crla lnAl career marked out by mis-
guided yonng lnen OF salmon whu
we're apprehended the other day for
completely Ia local small robheries
should have been cut short hy their
arrest. There Is time To start the
other way At least one OF them had
purchased for himself with portion
OF his last steallnes u modern deadly
weapon aud there seems no doubt
but that he was about 10 set out for
larger and more daring adventure In
crime when he fell into the hands of
the sheriff Outlaws are developed
that ~av. Generally they are young
men sr boys with little or no author
ity over them At home and allowed
10 spend theIr tine In idIeness.
Their development into criminals
frow their Irresponsible Ways OF Nv.
ing 10 . matter As natural as rolling
downhill, The deyll Is To pay Tor the
Idle boy ltisa sad thing TO see
lad 70 wrong when IL would he 80
much better for the lad Ia 40 right
There Is unmeAsured blame Tor the
parent Who permits the lad 10 got
started wrong la idIeness Keep your
ooy busy At useful employment or
training for employment Then tie
Sili rarely 40 wrong, ar even learn
anything about the common smaller
vices.