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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
Under RIOT ORDER
Negro Soldiers Commanded To
Follow Mutineer.
Offer This as Defense in Texas
Court Martial.

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 5--The
defense of the members of the, third
battalion, Twenty-fourth United States
infantry (negroes) on trial here charg-
ed with mutiny and murder in con-
nection with the Houston riot August
%, is expected to stress the fact that
they were under orders of Sergeant
Henry. Company 1, and that they fear
ed not to follow him because he
openly threatened to return and shoot
those who failed to obey him.
Sergeant Henry was either killed or
committed suicide the night of the
riot. The defense in cross-examina-
ton already has brought out that
Sergeant Henry was in active COM
rnand of Company 1 when it started on
the raid and one witness has testltled
that Henry threatened to return and
kill the soldiers who would not &C
company him. The defense today
probably will continue this same at
tempt to shift the blame of the riot to
Henry.
All this, it was pointed out by one
of those who assisted in the court
martial may not be sufficient to eX-
onerate the men who participated in
the raid, but it might serve to palliate
the offense to some extent in the eyes
of the military tribunal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
IT'S A FLYERS u!
{. s. Now Operates University
of War Aviation in France.
Flyer Camps in America Mere
z ly Preparatory Schools.
TURN OUT MANY GRADUATES
Numbers Kept Secret; Layout
There Is Immense.
Located Just Outside "One OF
Most Beautiful Cities"
TURN OUT MANY GRADUATES
BY w. S. FORREST.

Somewhere in France, Nov. o
Here. just outside one of the most
beautiful cities in France. is the first
American university of war aviation"
Within it, training today with an
enthusiasm that goes to the boiling
point, is the first all-American flying
contingent America has sent to
France.
Aviation camps scattered in half a
dozen states back home are feeders"
for this big finishing school in France
The home camps are merely prepara-
tory schools, where the American
youth learns the elementary wrinkles
in the process of becoming a real, full
Pledged American fighting airman
With his prep school diploma. he
moves here to the university to de-
ve1op into the real thing.
Many Huge Hangers.
The number of finished American
airmen who will graduate each month
from this university is a secret to be
kept from the enemy-tho if the en-
envy knows, the information is not to
his comfort
The press correspondent was per-
mitted to inspect the university today
Great barn-like hangers set in rec
tangular form dominate the campus
situated at the end of a large gra ssy
plain. American flyers were at their
training everywhere. The air literally
throbbed with the sound of aeropIane
motors and a blue sky showed aero
planes twisting, tumbling and maneuv-
er1ng thru the latest aerial tricks. On
the ground more machines and more
Americans were waiting their turns.
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leans" were prisoners. not specifying
Pershing's men.
Having located some of the Ameri-
can forces. officials believe the crown
prince, whose army is opposite the
point where the Saturday skirmish
took place. may attempt to stage
spectacular attack in the sector.
The war department is taking steps
to assure future reports on engage
ments in which Americans figure,
reaching this country from American
headquarters first-not by way of Of
fetal communicates from Berlin.
Secretary Bakers announcement on
the engagement read:
Attacked Before Daylight.
THE war department has received
a dispatch from the commanding gen.
eral of the American expeditiOnary
forces which states that before day
light on November a salient occu-
pied for instruction by a company of
American infantry, was raided by Ger
mans.
1.-The enemy put down a heavy ire
cutting off the salient from the rest of
five wounded and twelve captured or
missing
1.-The losses of the Germans are un-
known. One wounded German was
taken prisoner by the Americans"
Counting sailors taken from mer-
chant ships sunk, and others there are
now about 100 American prisoners in
Germany. The twelve taken Satur-
day. however, are the first infantry
men from these shores to find their
way to the TeutOn detention camps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
WILSON TO CAPITAL
Topeka superintendent of Schools
Called Away at Convention Time.

Despite his attempts to postpone
the trip it will be necessary for H. B.
Wilson, superintendent of the city
schools to be absent from the city
during the State Teachers convention
the last of this week. Superintendent
Wilson was called to Washington to-
day to enter a conference of repre-
sentatives of college and universities
over the country with the national
educational bureau.
IT have been trying to avoid being
away from Topeka at this time Su
perintendent Wilson said today, but
it is absolutely necessary that go. I,
did not want to miss the big, State
Teachers convention"
The conference in Washington is
called to revise public school curri-
culum that the studies will be more
valuable in the light of the present
war crisis. superintendent Wilson
has many ideas in history and geog-
raphy, especially concerning the teach
ing of the advantages of democracy in
United States, that he will present to
the national wide session in Wash
ington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
HE LIKES KULTUR
Once Famous ViOliniSt Ac-
cused of Being UnpatriOtic.
Government Officials Arrest
Him at CORTLAND, Kan.
WOULDN'T HELP THE U. S.
Not if He Had ) Million Dol
lars, Alleged Statement.
]. II. Brandon, Brother of a
Topeka Contractor.

D. H Brandon, at one time one of
the finest violin players in America, a
student at Cornell university and four
years a student in a German univer-
sity and one year in an Austrian uni
versity, was arrested at CORTLAND,
Kan. Saturday, charged with violat-
ing the espionage act Fred Robert
son, United States district attorney,
was in Topeka Friday investigating
charges against Brandon. The arrest
was made by c. c. Jackson. deputy
United States marshal and Brandon
is in the custody of the government at
junction City.
During the years spent in Germany,
part of the time a student of the great
Leschetizkv, Brandon absorbed the
ideas of German kultur. taught in the
universities. Since America and Ger
many locked horns, Brandon has been
accused BY numerous people with ut
tering unpatriotic speeches
e wouldn't Help L. s.
'H'If I had five million dollars, -
If / would spend 10 cents to help the
United States" is one statement cred
tied to him by witnesses.
When an American transport was
sunk he is charged with speaking con-
gratulatory of the catastrophe. He
also is charged with making unfavor-
able comments against the president
and is accused of saying that the
kaiser would be the next president of
the United States.
. jackson reports that there has been
much feeling aroused against him at
Courtiand and Concordia. The latter
town is really Brandon's home. He is
a teacher of music and many girls are
afraid to be Salone with him, accord
ing to a report made today by Jack
son upon his return from Junction
City.
Once Famous Player.
The people of Concordia say that
at one time Brandon was a famous
violinist,' said jackson. He is nearly
blind and is unable to read or write
on account of his faulty vision. He
married girl near Concordia. Bank
ers say he is check kiter and that he
is in straitened financial conditions.
He has a brOther-in law A. L. Ander
son, who is a Topeka contractor.
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KNOW L. 5. IS ON FRONT.
German Public Learns 1t for First
Time Thru Capture of Americans.

Washington, Nov. 5.-Three Ameri
can infantry are dead, five wounded
and twelve captured as the result of
a sharp attack by Germans on a sa-
lient Of front line French trenches
held by Pershings men November 3.
one wounded German was cap
tured.
This brief report announced by the
war department brought home to
America today the first casualties in
dead and captured resulting from
actual fighting between Sammies and
Germans.
) Attacking before daylight under
Protection of a heavy barrage fire
which cut the American salient off
from the rest of the line. the Germans
apparently completed their operations
before reinforcements could reach
them.
Put Up a Fight.
No word in Pershing's statement in
dicates the extent of the Americans
part in the fighting An ordinary
trench salient holds between twenty
fNe and thirty men, so it would ap-
pear the little force of Sammies was
practically wiped out. That a wound
ed German" waS-taken prisoner, how
ever, shows that a fight was put up
before the Americans yielded. The
size of the attacking force and Ger
man losses are net given. The war
department has cabled for full de-
tails
First announcement of the capture
of North Americans was made by
Berlin Saturday. 1t was stated a "re-
connoitering party" brought them in
from point on the Rhine-Marne
canal This would indicate that
Pershing's men are on one of the main
roads to Lorraine where the Germans
advanced in their great drive of 1914
and where early in the war some of
the fiercest fighting of the period
took place. For two years the sector
has been more or less quiet.
1'rled TO Keep L. S. in War a Secret.
s The principal point, war department
officials say. is that all Germany now
knows Americans are in the front line
trenches-a fact that Germany has
been trying to keep a secret. The
German attitude is indicated by her
sUccinct statement that North Amer
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TEUTONS ACROSS
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to the sea, and offers a natural line
of defense for the plains of northern
Italy.
This lineNis shorter than the old one
and apparently was more practicable
for defensive purposes.
The Italian commander, General
Cadorna, may not have intended to
hold it, electing merely TO defend it.
Pinzano is on the northern edge of
the plain. in the foothills of the Alps
It is about forty miles north of the
Adriatic
12O U. S. Prisoners Now.
Washington. Nov. 5.-American
prisoners in Germany will be wen fed.
Independently of rations provided
them by the Germans. the American
Red Cross declared today a commit
tee had been established at Berne,
Switzerland, to provision captured
soldiers and sailors. Together with
the twelve infantrymen taken from
now about 100 American prisoners in
German camps.
Food kits" will be prepared for the
prisoners by the Red Cross. Nine or
ten pounds of food may be put in each
kit. according to an agreement
packages will go each fortnight. The
Germans have agreed that each Amer
lean shall sign personally a receipt for
his box.
Red Cross to Send Food.
Here is a sample kit for the Sam
mics, such as will be sent to those
just capturer:
Rice, sugar. dried beef. pork and
beans. peanut butteE, soda crackers,
evaporated milk, coffee, salt and pep
per. milk chocolate, dessicated straw
berries, jam, nut margarine. dried
figs, soap and two packages of tobac-
CO and papers, that they may smoke
and forget their troubles.
This table" has been prepared by
the surgeon generals office and pro-
vides protein. fat, carbohydrates and
heat units regarded adequate for an
inactive man.
The food for the captured Sammies
will be shipped in bulk to Switzerland,
where the Red Cross committee will
make up the kits In order to full
fill the desire of families to send food
to prisoner-relatives, arrangements
are now being made whereby boxes
may be sent to Red Cross headQuar-
ters in Switzerland and be repacked
there for their destination.
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Continued from Page One)
the company's books to operating ex-
penses or to construction account
How About $4,000 Voucher.
Whether these expenditures of the
company's funds for political pur-
poses were charged to operating ex-
pense or construction accounts of
either the Louisville &, Nashville or
the Nashville, Chattanooga & ST. Louis
railroads?
Whether these expenditures were
charged on the books of the Louis
vile & Nashville railroad to legal ex-
penses?
What was the purpose of voucher
No. 1882 for s2O.715.06, issued in Feb
ruary, 1910, in favor of the Columbia
Trust Co?
Why was the entry in reference to
this voucher made in such a way as
to give no information as to the pur-
pose of the expenditure?
What was the purpose of voucher
NO 391 dated May 5, 1907. in favor
of the National Bank of Commerce
for $4,000?
S34,SOO to Fight Higher Rates?
Did the Louisville & Nashville, thru
President Smith or by his direction
eXpend approximately $34, 800 in Ala
bama thru the Johnson-DaIIas agency
IN campaign against rate reductions?
Whether President Smith had any
personal knowledge of any of the rail-
roads funds being expended in Ala
oama in that connection?
whether it is the policy of the
Louisville & Nashville to make politi
cal contributions?
The commission asked the suprem
court of the District of Columbia for
a writ of mandamus to compel Presf-
dent Smith and the others to answer
the questions. The writ was granted
whereupon they appealed.
Questioned I. c. C. Authority.
In refusing to respond to the ques-
tons, President Smith commended that
the commission had no authority to
Investigate political questions or
questions as to whether or not COM
mon carriers have engaged in politi-
cal activities, in attempts to create
public sentiment in their favor or
their plans or attempts to prevent an
other carrier from entering their ter
ritory-" He further contended that
the commissions power was purely
statutory and that neither by statute
or under Lea resolution did it have
charged that the Introduction of the
Lea resolution was the result of a
fight between the railroad and Sena-
tor Lea
General denial of those allega lions
was made by the commission which
commended that under the commits
sion's general authority to inquire into
all questions bearing on railroad in
comes and expenses. it had power to
make Investigations in political ex
penditures but the fact they touched
politics in the Louisville & Nashville
case was incidental. The 1910 amend
ment to the interstate commerce
this sweeping power denied by the
railroads
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MORE WARM WEATHER

CONTINUED from Page One.)
temperature started this morning at
40 which was 3 points above normal
for this season and indications prom
ised that it would remain about the
same stage all day.
The official forecast promises fair
weather tonight and Tuesday with
not much change in temperature. The
mercury this afternoon reached II at
2 o'clock. Tomorrow the same tenn
peratures will be recorded.
Shippers forecast reads: Protect
S6-houri shipments in all directions
against freezing temperatures.
The highest temperature on rec
ord for this date was 70 in 1915, and
the lowest, 26, in 1889.
The wind was blowing IL miles an
hour from the south at 9 o'clock this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
RICH DIVORCES WED
Man Who Inherited 25 Million Takes
Another Filler in Matrimony.

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. 5.-Harry S.
Harkess of New York, it was revealed
today thru the filing of marriage
certificate, was married on Tuesday
to Mrs. Florence Steuber Gaines of
Erie, Pa. The ceremony was per-
formed here in the Methodist church
Hardness, who inherited $25-
900, 900 from his father, was divorced
last year from his first wife, who was
Miss Marie Marbeck, of White Plains
The bride is also a divorcee She
married David Huyler Gaines. a
nephew of the late John S. Huyler,
the candy manufacturer in 1906. She
obtained a divorce on October IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
Early Grain Gossip.
FURNISHED by I. ]. Myers. Sol N. E. Bldg3

Chicago, Nov. 5.-The Herald says: An
impression prevails among large number
of traders that the time for bulllng corn
is passed unless there should be an ex-
tended period of bad weather and conges-
ton on the part of railroads which Will
prevent movement. All the conditions with
few exceptions are against extended bull
ish speculation The market has reached
the reimbursement period and there is a dis
position to look for irregular lower prices.
Several of the large local traders have
been liberal sellers of oats the last few
days of the theory that lower prices for
corn should depress oats. This has not
worked out we'll, however, oats are only
II cents to 4 cents lower for the week.
but compared with. losses of 25s cents
SIS cents on corn. Movement for the week
was n good average for this season, and
shipments rather small. The domestic de-
mand has picked up slightly.
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AMERICANS IN

ambassador, and other American
women in Rome. were busy today
helping care for refugees and children.
The Popolo d'Italia today urged
that America participate in the pres
ent fighting in Italy, declaring that
American soldiers would thus prob
ably take part in the decisive battle of
the war"
italian workmen everywhere are
repledging their patriotism and soli-
darity of support for the government.
Scores of messages have been re-
ceived from all over Italy in which
workmen's organizations offer their
services and reassert their unqualified
allegiance.
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KANSAN ON LIST
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war Meanwhile France and Great
Britain are rushing their greatest
Military and governmental leaders to
aid Italy.
& Lloyd George. general; Sir William
Robertson, chief of the imperial stan
Of the British army; Lieut.. Gen. J. c.
SHUTS, the former South African COM
mander. and other officials in COM
pany with Premier Painlsve, who is
heading the French mission, are in
Rome fo- "a conference with the Ital-
ian war chiefs, presumably to map
out, intensive campaign involving the
Italian forces, reinforced in both man
power and materials drawn from
France and Great Britain. In Elan
ders, only minor operations are re-
ported. these being confined to artil-
lery activity and small raids into the
German territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Nov 5-CORN-Sharp adj
vances in the corn market today resulted
from government announcement virtually
setting a minimum price on hogs-$15-J0 a
hundred weight. II was contended that
such a minimum meant $40 bushel for
corn fed on the farm and therefore meant a
much higher level than has recently been
paid for future deliveries at terminal mar
kets-
The action of the government regarding
hog values led traders to ignore fresh
wea kness in Wall Street Opening quota
lions which ranged from the same as
Saturdays finish to 1Ikc higher. with De
eember Si-15s1 to Sligo and May s110
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
SEEK $4,000 JEWELS
Mrs. W. E. d. Stokes Loses Them on
Train and Has No Clues.

Chicago. Nov. 5.-Detectives were
making a thoro canvass of the pawn
shops today for a clue to the Jewels
lost by Mrs. W. f. d. Stokes, wife OF
the New York millionaire, on a Lake
Shore train Tuesday. They were said
to be worth $4,000.
Mrs. Stokes was en- route from Dem
yer to New York. The jewels were in
a small case, inside her suit case. The
last time she saw them was just be-
fore reaching Chicago. She looked
for them while nearing New York and
they were missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
WONDERS At BIG SOLDIERS!
WHAT DO YOU FEED THEM?

Rockford. ILL.,. Nov. 5.-Sarah
Bernhard visited the cantonment
here today and was profuse in her
praise of the troops. "On the av-
erage they are much larger than
the French soldiers" she said
What are they fed on -
A loaf of the camp bread was
presented to Nine. Bernhard, who
said she would keep il as a souve-
mir.
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New York stock Market.

Wall St, New York. Nov 5-STOCKS-
Leaders suffered additional severe depreci-
alton during the morning. United States
Steel continued its decline to 81 aud other
industrials and equipments registered fur
theF-recessions of to 3 points Rails were
weaker Transcontinentals showing gross
reversals of 2 to 3 points. st. Paul made
a new low for over 20 years at IS and
Reading recovered its minimum of a de-
cade at 81 Coppers, Shippings. Tobaccos
Oils and specialties broke to Z points
Trading quieted after the first hour but ex-
IRENE weakness prevailed at noon. Liberty
As sold at par and 312's at 99.6S to 99.74
Free liquidation of high class stocks. espe-
cially rails was resumed today. Within
the first half hours active trading
Pacifics, Changers and leading Coal
carriers were down to points Some
of the issues established the lowest quo
tations in their history. Industrials gave
way under the strain, United States Steel
making an extreme decline Of pa points to
921s its minimum of the year. Coppers
and the general list of equipments and
sRecialties yielded to a Ike extent. offer
ings sing on the decline. Shippings
opened at slight gains, but Immediately re-
acted to points.
Kansas Ciyt Live Stock Market
Kansas City, Nov. 5.-HOGS-Receipts
1000 Market steady to Zoe lower. Bulk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
IN A DOUBLE WRECK
Santa Fe Engineer Killed While Re-
moving Wreckage From Track.

Waco Tex Nov. Engineer r.
L. Thompson, 40, was killed early to-
day while his wrecking train was
clearing off the wreck of a ira in four
miles south of McGregor, on the Santa
Fe. Thompson's engine was overhaul
anced when the crane lifted up the
wreckage and plunged over an en-
bankment. No other casualties were
reported.
Yesterdays wreck was caused by
broken flange on a dead engine.
Twenty mine freight cars left the
track, slightly injuring one man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
U. S. HELPS RUMANi IA
Advances S3,OOO,OOO to Little Ally
Thru Russian Govt.

Washington. Nov. 5.-Coincident
with news that conference now in
session in London is considering the
Rumanian situation, received here to-
day, it became known that the
United States has advanced $4,000, 900
to Rumania and Russia.
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Kansas city Produce Market.

Kansas City. Nov. 5.-CoRN-Cash: Mar
ket PC to Sc lower. No. . mixed, 81. SS6I1 .95
No. 3, 1.S6d1 92; No. 2 white. $2.03 a ., 10
No. 3, nominal; No. yellow, $1.93@ 200
No. 3. nominal
OATS-Market unchanged. No. white,
6O1a @61c; No. mixed, 59Q59Ac.
RYl$1.n.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3. 256i3 80.
HAY-Market firm. Choice timothy,
$27. 50Q2S00; choice prairie, $23.00@23.32
choice alfalfa. $3200G33.00.
SHORTS+$2 106d235.
BRAN-$1.64
WHEAT-Receipts 212 cars.
BUTTER Creamery, 40c; firsts, 3Sc
seconds, SIC; packing, 81 2c.
EGGS-Firsts, 3Sc; seconds, Csc.
POULTRY-Hens 2Sc; ROSTERS, H1ac
broilers. 23c
CORN-C1ose: December $I.2O; January,
$1.14A May, SLIPS @1121a.
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INTO NEW BARRACKS
Naval Recruits Near Chicago Quit
Tents for s1O.OOO.OOO Dormitory.

Chicago, Nov. 5.-Life at the Great
Lakes Naval training station was less
intense today.
Ten thousand men who spent the
summer under canvas had moved into
the new $40, 100000 barracks and were
packing up and slowing the tents
away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-05
RUSS DEFEAT TURKS
Score Decided Victory Over Ottoman
in Black Sea Region.

Petrograd, Nov. SIN the region
of the Black sea coast the Russians
have driven the Turks from their first
line and advanced in some places to
the third line. the war office an
nounces. Much booty was captured.