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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
Wilson Opens Novel Campaign
From Shadow Lawn.
Tells Business Men Labor a
Form of Cooperation.

Long Branch. N. J.. Sept. 25.-Pres-
ident Wilson opened his porch" cam
paign here Saturday with speech
to a delegation of New Jersey business
men gathered at Shadow Lawn. Out
side of his speech of acceptance. it
was the first address he has delivered
since his nomination.
President Wilson declared his sur
prise that the chief cloud upon the
American horizon is the relations be-
tween capital and labor So long as
capital and labor are antagonistic, he
said, there will be danger.
81 do not regard the principle of
the eight-hour day arbitrable,
said the president. II made that plain
at the beginning of the railroad con-
ferences.'
Mr.. Wilson said he believed in an
eiEht-hour day because under it men
do better work. He cited court de-
cisions to show that an investigation
was the only way to tell whether the
railroads could afford an eight-hour
day.
He went into the details of the nego-
tiations with the railroads and the en-
ployes. He declared from the begin
ming he did not ask either side wheth-
er the solution he suggested was ac-
ceptable to them.
The president declared that labor is
not "a commodity but a form of CO.
| operation He urged the necessity
of a better understanding between
/ capital and labor.
| at would be intolerable for the
commerce of the country to be held
up said Mr.. Wilson. THE danger in
the situation was that the people of
the nation were not represented"
The president pointed to support
given by Republicans in congress to
his plan. He said:
This had to be done at the time it
was done"
The president declared that America
had devoted itself time out of mind"
to peaceful pursuits and that business
| is the expression of this object
| new spirit has come over Ameri-
can business recently, he said.
There never was a time when the
pulse of energy and success beat so
| high in the blood of America he
said. But improvements are to come
America is about to release her
energy. The problems that are before
American business are world prob
lens. Some look backward"
President Wilson, replying to the
attacks of Charles E. Hughes, the Re-
publican nominee, on the administra-
tons action in respect to the eight
hour law for railroads, said:
when l was discussing the railway
situation, 1 realized that the most inn
portant thing was to bring employees
and employers to understand each
other better
A way must be found, President Will
son said, for preventing repetition
of a situation like the threatened rail-
road strike.
Il invite all subscribers to suggest
/ method, he added, America is
never going to say to an individual.
You must work but it is going to tell
| rganizations of men that they shall
not interrupt the life of the nation.
The entire program for the solution
of the railroad problem proposed by
me to congress is going to be passed 81
After discussing the railroad situa-
ton fully, Mr.. Wilson recited the leg
islative achievements of his admins
tration. He was frequently interrupted
by applause. At the. end everybody
cheered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
SEARCH FOR MISSING ATTORNEY
Bostonian and Wife Disappear in the
big Woods"

Dixville Notch, n. y, Sept ga
Thoro search of the big woods" near
here is being made today for Joseph
A. Denhlson, former assistant district
attorney of Boston, and his wife, who
have been missing since Wednesday,
when they started on a walk thru the
forest So far. however, no trace Of
the couple has been found.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennison ad been
here ten days. They were appar-
emily in the best of health when they
started on their walk but as the woods
are deep and afford little no aid
to human subsistence their continued
absence has caused alarm for their
safety Daniel H. Coakley of Boston
au attorney and brother of Mrs. Dem
nison. is expected her late today to
participate in the se-rch.
District Attorney Pellitier in Bos-
ton endeavored to stimulate the
search by asking the authorities at
Colebrook, N H, to render all pos
sible assistance in the effort to find
them Daniel z. Coakley. Mrs. DEN
nison's brother, announced, before
leaving today to join the search, that
a reward of 1000 would be paid for
the discovery of the couple.
Governor Mccall also wired to
Governor Spaulding of New Hamp-
shire, asking the assistance of the
authorities of that state in the hunt.
Orders were sent to the employees of
the Connecticut Valley Timber COM
pany and the International Paper
company, near Dixville Notch, to
abandon all work and join the
e>as>~I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
4 EXPORTS SET WORLD RECORD.
Report Issued Today Pushes Figures
Above Half Billion.

Washington, Sept. 25.-American
exports finally have passed the half
billion dollar a month mark. Statis-
tics issued today by the department of
commerce show that goods sent
abroad in August were valued at
$50, 100000, a record not only for
this country but for the world. The
total is $35, 100000 above the previous
high record, established in May, and
s45, 100000 higher than the June
figure.
Imports decreased in August the to-
tai of s199, 247,391 being $47,00O,000
below that of June, the record month.
1t was greater, however, than the to-
tai of any previous August. Exports
for the year ended with August ag-
gregated S4,750,O 100000 and the i'm
ports $4,000, 100000, both totals being
far in advance of those for any SINH
lar period. Of the August imports.
66.5 per cent entered free of duty
compared with SIS per cent in
August, year ago.
Gold Receipts Also Break Records.
The favorable trade balance for
August was $311,000.00o compared
with $119,000,000 in August year
ago against the United States.
The net inward gold movement for
August was s29,00O,000 and for the
year $40, 100000 a record breaker
Last year. the net inward gold move
ment was $146, 100000 and two years
ago there was a net outward move
ment of $95,00O,000. Gold imports in
August were $41,23S,716 against $751;
641.191 in August, 1915, and So, O45,-
I219 in August, 1914.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Sept. 25.-WHEAT-Wheat rose
today to the highest prices this season.
Scarcity of offerings has much to do with
the latest upturn in values, and so, too,
did reports of a large export demand. 1t
was pointed out that world shipments
showed a material falling off as compared
with a week ago. Bears seemed unable to
make any Roadway with arguments about
the possibility of a sudden termination of
the European war or as to chance of
the release of Russian supplies. Opening
prices, which ranged from &c to 2isc
higher, with December at 81. 5612 to $1.o1 u
and May at $1.56 q to $1.5I were followed
by additional gains in some cases.
Subsequently profit taking by holders
led to material reaction despite news of
a probable crop failure in Argentine un-
less rains come soon. In thel ate ira ding
the bulls were handicapped by an increase
of the United tSates visible supply total.
The close was weak at S1.55 to $1.55A for
December and $1.54% for May with the
market as whole sc off to &c up COM
pared with Saturdays finish
CoRN-Corn gathered strength from
wheat. Besides, there was talk that II
ing nc off to nc up, the corn market
scored moderate gains all around.
Later the market eased down owing TO
realizing sales. The close was weak at sc
to lie net decline.
OATS-In oats, the chief influence WIS
the bulge in values of other grain. Buying,
however, was only of a scattered sort.
PROVISIONS-Therew was no urgent call
for provisions In the absence of any fresh
stimulus, the market seemed somewhat
inclined to sag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
BOMBS KRUPP PLANT
Aviator Won Ante-War Fame Flying
From Paris to Berlin.

Paris. Sept 25.-Lieut. Henri Dau-
court, who in company with Captain
De Beauchamp, flew over Essen drop
ping several bombs on the home of
the Krupp works was celebrated long
before the war broke out. Lieutenant
Daucourt was born at Troyes in 1879
and is one of the most famous long
distance filters in France.
In April 1913, Lieutenant Daucourt
flew from Paris TO Berlin and in the
following October made flight from
Paris to Cairo by way of Constanti-
nople. On his arrival at the Turkish
capital, he was congratulated by
Talaat Bey. Lieutenant Daucourt has
been at the front since the beginning
of the war. He has been commended
in army orders several times. Captain
De Beauchamp has commanded
squadron on the eastern frontier since
the out break of hostilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25

ment of London and the English Mid
land counties on Saturday night it was
announced today in the official report
on the air raid.
Two of the Zeppelins were lost as
al result of the fire of anti-aircraft
guns in London the statement adds.
1t reads: During the night of Sep
TENDER 20, twenty-four naval airships
dropped bombs OH London On places
of military importance and on the
midland counties. Large fires were
everywhere observed to result. these
remaining visible for a long time.
previously, before crossing the
British channel. the airships were
fired upon by guard vessels and dur
ing the attacks itself were under an
heavy fire of incendiary
shells from numerous batteries in well
directed volleys. Two of the airships
fell victims tc anti-aircraft guns. at
London. All the others returned un-
damaged"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
E. P. HARRIS is DEAD
Continued from Page one.p

turned to Topeka, and in 1873 was
appointed foreman of the state print
ing plant He held this position I'M
til 1891 Shortly after this time Mr..
Harris entered the employ of Crane
and Company as proofreader and fore
man. and he held this position until
his health forced him to quit.
Mr.. Harris was well known over the
country as an expert proofreader, and
his services were frequently sought by
eastern publishing firms on large and
important jobs He had the distinc-
ton of knowing personally every gov
ernor of Kansas. before Kansas was a
state and since that time. 1t was
while employed on the Lawrence Trib-
une that Mr.. Harris set type on the
story of the admission of Kansas as a
state.
remarkable fact about the vet
eran printer was his clear memory,
even to the last hours of his life. He
retained his mental faculties to the
last.
Since the death of his wife five
years ago, Mr. Harris has made his
home with his daughter. Mrs. Hill, at
1921 Harrison street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
DEMANDS RELIEF
Grain Men Tackle Car Shortage
Problem.
President LAM
basis Railroads for Neglect.

Baltimore, Sept. as The, twentieth
annual convention of the Grain Dear
ers' National association. opened here
today with an address of welcome by
Mayor James H. Preston. President
Lee G. Metcalf of Illinois delivered
the presidents annual address. Pres
ident Wilson was scheduled to address
the convention this afternoon.
Among the important matters TO De
discussed during the next three days
is the problem of car shortage Whlch
is vexing the middle western farmers.
Thousands of bushels of grain are
said to be tied up in elevators because
there are not enough cars on Wn1cn
to ship east 1t is not improbable that
q committee will be appointed by the
convention to make an investigation
President Metcalf assailed the rail-
roads in strong terms for the trans
portation facilities afforded the snip
pers during the past year, asSeruns
that they have been unusually IN
ferior, inadequate and extremely uh-
satisfactory"
railroads Getting Worse.
"It seems to be self-evident fact,
Mr.. Metcalf declared, that the rail-
every year to take care of the gram
shipments offered them.
I'VE believe the time has come
when rigorous measures of some de-
scription should be taken to compel
the carriers to furnish proper equip
|
| Carriers insist that it is impossible for
/ them to make such provision because
of the depletion of profits caused by
the greatly increased cost of labor and
material, and that freight and passen-
ger rates do not justify them in max
ing expenditures necessary to cure the
evil.
Whether these allegations are facts
or fiction, we are convinced that RENE
dial steps should be taken to guaran-
tee relief
The address endorsed Presiden
Wilson's position that he should be au
thorized by congress to appoint com
missions of unprecedented and un
| biased business men to Investigate
such problems as this where there il
no commission appropriate to do so.
President Wilson Arrives.
Baltimore, Sept. 25.-President VIII
son came to Baltimore today to delive
the second speech of his campaign TO
ately to the Lyric theatre for his ad
dress before the National Grain Deal
ers' convention.
The presidents progress thru tn
streets was marked by a continuou
ovation. Four automobiles carried hi
immediate party. There were no band
because Of Mr.. Wilson's insistence tina
, the occasion be kept non-partisar
Frequently, however, he was forced t
bow in response to applause. A com
: mittee representing commercial or
CARNATIONS and the grain dealers as
ISOLATION met him as he stepped upo
the platform at the theatre. The audi
ence stood and applauded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
For Gunpowder. Alone, $173.-
100000 i'm One Year.
3S,OOO,0OO Paid by War Ma
tons for Autos.
KEEP 100000 men BUSY
Industrial Preparedness Needed
to Meet After-War Conditions.
q. s. Exports Break Record at
s4,ss3,65s,OOO in Year.

Washington, Sept 25.-The total ex-
ports from the United States for the
year ending June so, 1916, amounted
to $4.333.65S.O00. According to the
New York Times, which is enthus-
iastica1ly supporting President Wilson
and which has made a careful study
of the subject, three-fourths of these
exports constituted war. trade. That
is, of the export trade of the United
States during the year ending June 80.
$3,249, 100000 was due solely to the
European war. What does that mean?
1t means that the amount received
from the war trade would be more
than sufficient to pay 10000 work
men $3.50 a day for an entire year, of
312 days.
So, 100000 for Cartridges.
OF course, some workmen received
much more than $3.50 per day. Others
received less, but allowing for these
variations and for the share which
went for material, rent of buildings,
interest on plant, wear and tear of
a perfectly reasonable assumption
that not less than 100000 workmen
were paid their entire wages out of the
receipts for war materials.
Among the war exports we find
$173. 100000 for gunpowder; $780,
900 for dyne mite and 1852, 100000 for
all other explosives; S1S,000.000 for
fire arms; $37,00O,0O0 for cartridges;
$7.000.000 for aeroplanes; $24.0O0,0 900
for barbed wire, used in making de-
fenses; nearly $100,000,00o for horses
and mules, S13S, 100000 for automo-
biles and parts thereof
Hughes for Industrial Preparedness.
OF course, the instant that peace is
in sight the demand for all these
things must cease. In fact, many OF
the contracts already awarded to
American manufacturers contain a
clause permitting cancellation at any
time the war shall end.
In his western speeches, Governor
Hughes is urging that definite policy
of industrial preparedness be adopt
ed and his lnsistence upon the neces-
Sity therefor meets with enthusiastic re-
Spouse from every workman, every
farmer and every manufacturer in his
audiences
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
700 FRESHIES AT HARVARD
University Opens 2s1st Year-To Form
College Regiment.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. %. A
freshman class estimated to number
more than 700 was on hand for the
opening of the 2S1st year at Harvard
university today. Because of the in
fantile paralysis epidemic students
were required to give written informa-
ton as to whether they had been ex-
posed to the disease and precautions
were taken to prevent any possible in
lection.
The principal innovation this year
is the institution of the department of
military science headed by Captain
Constant Cordier, Z. S. A. From the
classes in this department a Harvard
regiment will be recruited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
ANOTHER SPECIAL DAY
Governor Capper Proclaims October
0 for Fire and Accident Prevention.

There is another day for the Kan
sas school children to chalk up on the
calendar. A proclamation by Cover
nor Capper decreed October 9 as fire
and accident prevention day. Appeals
have been sent to schools for special
instructions to children concerning
safety first methods.
Fire and accident prevention days
have been consolidated and in Kansas
the state fire marshafs office will CO.
operate with the state labor bureau
in a campaign of education. Special
lessons for school children will be
prepared and submitted to the teach
ers for use in school rooms. All
schools in the state will be urged to
observe the day and to give special
fire waste and safety first instructions
to the children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
1T is WARMER AGAIN
CONTINUED from page -


the night was warm in all sections of
Kansas.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy
weather with possible showers to-
night: cooler Tuesday. Tonight will
be about as warm as last night but to-
morrow the mercury will not reach
high stage.
The lowest temperature last night
was 65 degrees. This is 10 degrees
above normal and has not been
equaled since September 10. The
mercury had reached IA degrees at
$3.50 o'clock and Mr.. Flora predicted
that it would reach 80 degrees before
evening. The rainfall Sunday wealth
er bureau records show. was only .01
of an inch, but a much heavier show
er fell in other parts of the city. A
fall of .13 of an inch was reported in
the west and southwestern parts of
Topeka.
The highest temperature on record
for this date is SO degrees, established
in 1898 The low record, "a degrees,
occurred in 1889. The Kaw river is
stationary at stage of 4.3 feet, the
low mark for this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
IN PORCH" TALK in BUCKEYE STATE
Hughes Opens Three Days
Campaign in Ohio.
Protective Tariff Is Star Plea in
Factory Region.

Dayton, O., Sept 25-Republican
Nominee Hughes brought his policies
into the Buckeye state today, begin
ming three-day oratorical marathon.
Because his throat is still inflarned
and his vocal CHORDS frayed by his
long distance speaking in Indiana,
Mrs. Hughes and the nominees ply
stefan, DR.. l.. D. Alexander jr.~ for
baGe any out-of-door speeches here in
Dayton. The local committee, there
fore made up for lack of speech from
the candidate by program which
sought to show him off tothe populace
from morn till night
Hughes arrived at Dayton shortly
before o'clock and was met by a
reception committee headed by J. J.
Nevin. Later in the day Governor
Frank B. Willis. of Ohio, joined t
nomination Special ard Travelled
with the party during Hughes stump
ing in Ohio. First of all today the
candidate was whisked off to the Sol
diers' Home. Then at 1880 he was
to make a speech before the League
of Republican clubs. This afternoon
he was due to put IN an appearance
and review parade at the state fair
grounds, and tonight to deliver his big
speech Of the day at the city auditor
ium In between times he expected
to confer with Ohio Republicans on
the political outlook-ex-Govern
Myron T. FIerrick and Ralph D. Cole
being among the number.
Guards Voice Carefully.
Hughes begins the second week of
his second campaign tour in splendid
shape. But the superhuman efforts
at stamping he made in Indiana have
left his voice in such shape that it
is an obvious effort for him to talk.
Fresh from three days of constant
ovations in Indiana, and met here to-
day with big and enthusiastic crowd
he was literally bubbling with en-
thusiasm and energy-or at least as
nearly bubbling with enthusiasm and
energy as former supreme court
justice can bubble.
Specter of Closed Factories
Hughes plans to make the tariff
and Americanism his main themes in
Ohio speeches during the next few
days. The specter of closed factories
after the end of the European war if
the Democratic principle of a tariff
for revenue only is continued, which
the nominee so stirringly invokes,
made a big hit in Indiana and the
candidate is of the opinion it will be
an equally potent campaign argument
here in Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
FALSE RUMOR


sage AS he alighted from his car in
front of bis garage a shot was fired
at him, he testified, followed by sew
eraI others. Crouching behind the
car he returned the fire with a pistol
which he was carrying because
threats had been made against his
life. He was uninjured and hurried
into the house when the firing ceased.
Upstairs in bed he discovered his wife
dying from wounds inflicted by some
blunt instrument. Nearby their chill
dren slept undisturbed. Mrs. McDan-
iels never recovered consciousness
sufficiently to make a statement.
Several persons were detained in
connection with the case but all later
were released. A new feature was in
jected by a number of anonymous let
ters, crudely written, which purported
to confess the crime, alleging as a mo-
tive desire for revenge against the
prosecutor. 1t was believed these let
tiers were written by an inmate of the
county jail awaiting trial, but no
charges were made in this connection
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
FIRST U. S. LIGHTHOUSE
2OOth Anniversary of Historic Station
Commemorated at Boston.

Boston, Sept. 25.-The two hum
dredth anniversary of the establish
ment of the first lighthouse in Amer
the unwilling of a small bronze tab
let at Boston light station, at the en-
trance to Boston harbor. Secretary
Redfield of the department of COM
merce and other federal, state and
city officials and representatives Of
Boston's commercial, maritime and
historical organizations participated
in the ceremonies.
The tablet bears the inscription:
Boston light, built at this
place by the province of Massa-
chusetts, was first lighted Sep
TENDER IA. 1915, I'D style. de-
stroyed 1775 and rebuilt 1888"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
PROSECUTE BAKERS?
Scent Secret Pact, Causing Bread Cost
to Jump Million, in Chicago

Chicago. Sept. 25.-The cost of
bread in Chicago for a year will jump
6.843, 600 as result of the proposed
increase in prices announced by the
bakers, effective Thursday. This morn
ing the Ward Baking company, one of
the largest Chicago bakeries Carried
advertisements in local papers an
nouncing new price of cents for
the present scent loaf, to take effect
Thursday.
A secret meeting is said to have been
held here last week by master bakers
at which it is thought an agreement tc
boost prices was made. Unite States
District Attorney Clyne said today he
would demand that bakers Justify The
increase or face prosecution under the
Sherman act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
Weekly Bank Clearings.

Bank clearings in the United States
for the week ending September p. az
reported to Bradstreet's Journal,
New York. aggregate $3.50, 202,0 900,
against $4,8OS, $4,000 last week and
$3,461,790, 900 in this week last year.
0S6, 900, as against s187, 100000 last
week and $137,740,000 in this week
last year. Following are the returns
for this week and last, with percent
ages of change shown this week as
compared with this week last year:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-25
LING STEERS


Kansas city. Sept. 25.-HOGS-Receipts
5000 % Market steady B1Is * Of sales 5000
butchers. s1o40@1o.s5; light, $10.30d10-so;
pigs, $0.0O69.75.
southerns. Market steady to 15c lower.
Prime fed steers, S9.75G10.T5: dressed beef
steers, $7.25M9.50; western steers, $6.251
9.25 southern steers. S.. 75@s.25: cows,
s4.5O@7.25; ifers. S6O0M9.5O: stockers and
feeders, S5.75@S.00; bulls, S5.00@6.50;
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000 Market steady.
lambs. $9.75610.50; yearlings. S7.50Gs.50;
wethers 81 000I7. 10: ewes 6j06I 1.35 stock
ers and feeders SJ.50G1O35.