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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05

FURNISHED by W. A. GiIchrist. 62e Qvinc
Street,
Topeka, Kansas, MAY &
PRAIRIE HAY-s1hOO
ALFALFA-$20O 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05

Chicago Grain and Pork Market.
1.-THE range of prices for grain futures on
the Chicago Board of Trade as reported
by Empire Commission Co.. 301 New
England Building.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05
We Shall surely Conquer.

'Unhappily we know better now
and we know therefis such a thing in
the world as a power which can with
unvarying persistency focus all the re-
sources of knowledge and of civiliza-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05
EIgin Butter Market.


Elgin, ILL.,, May 5.-BUTTER-25 tubs at
CSC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05
Aopeka Grain Sfaries

FURNISHED by J. r. Billiard corner Kansas
Ave and Curtis St.
CORN-s15 O@155
OATS-U0d65c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05

prices.
Positively cannot use sheep or lambs un-
less fat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-05
Poulfry and ERra.

Topeka. Kansas May s.
HENS-3H lbs. and over 19c: under az
lbs. Ice; springs, over lbs. lie: under
1sc: old ROSTERS. 13c; stacy young roost-
ers. 13c.
FGGS-29c.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka 32N34c
dozen
Butter from 3sdi5c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
GERMAN PRESS
SPLITS ON SPEECH
Radical Papers Fear HoIIWeg'S
Failure to Talk Peace Re-
tardS Russ Efforts.
international News Service:


BERLIN, May 1.-THE refusal
of DR.. Won Bethmann- Hollweg. the
chancellor, TO outline Germany's
peace terms TO the reichstag was
both attacked and praised by Ger
man newspapers today.
Radical newspapers representing
the extremist group of socialists
expressed the fear that the chances
of a separate peace with Russia had
been retarded by the attitude of
the chancellor. despite his yelled
overture.
In fact. so keen was the disap-
pointment of the radical socialists
that a demonstration was planned
for tonight TO protest against the
speech. That the government was
anxious over the situation was shown
by the extra military precautions
that were taken.
Speech Vigorous.
The chancellor's speech was ex-
tremely vigorous and il was evident
that he as well as the kaiser and
the high command OF the German
armies look at the military situa-
ton on all fronts in a favorable
light
As the chancellor spoke ne wore
the uniform OF a staff officer and his
face showed a deep red tan as
though he had been spending much
time in the open. His voice was
harsh with suppressed emotion as
he repeatedly shook a warming fin
ger at the two groups that had been
attacking him-the radical socialists
and the radical conservatives.
IL is felt that all talk Of peace
been quieted for a long time. per-
haps until the autumn. At the same
time il is believed that the political
position OF the chancellor has been
strengthened despite the renewal OF
attacks against him by certain news
papers today.
The attitude Of the ruling group
i'm Germany, as expressed by DR.. Won
Bethmann-H ollweg. is this:
Despite the growing number OF
her enemies Germany can fight on
indefinitely, encouraged by the sit
uation in Russia and the fact that
the allies are paying for gains on
the western front with enormous
loss Of life The part the United
States is playing in the war is given
little consideration at this time al
though it may cause anxiety later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
COMPLETE APPORTlONS
New York Leads List With Total
Allotment of $4,000 Men.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, May 10. The
militia bureau of the war depart
ment today completed the appOr-
tionment by states Of the national
guard units necessary TO bring the
state troops up to the maximum
war strength of 425, 500 men author
lied i'm the national defense act.
The appOrtiOnment was made on
the basis Of 500 men TO each senator
and representative in congress. New
York leads with a total allotment of
So. 600 men out of which $500 are
10 be available for national guard
army organizations The remaining
$500 is the navy's portion for use
as naval militia.
Arizona. New Mexico Nevada and
Wyoming have the smallest allot-
ment-2,4OO men each.
Following are those included IL
the state allotments:
North Carolina $500 (450 naval
militia); South Carolina, 200 600
naval militia; Tennessee. $500
Alabama. $500; Georgia, 1920;
Florida $500. GOO naval militia .
Mississippi. 5000; Louisiana, 5000,
(650 naval militia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
PETAIN PLEADS FOR
u. S. AID IN FRANCE

International News Service:
PARIS. May ia plea for the
United States to send an army TO
France was issued today by Gen.
Petain, the famous soldier who yes
terday became cOmmander-in-ch
OF all the French armies in the field.
What is imperative now is men, "
said Gen. Petain. What France
needs most is men-infantry We
fully believe that of all the nations
the United States can do most in the
least time. What we look to Amer
lea for is quick action 10 relieve the
nations which have already suffered
so much. We look TO America also
10 see big things done"
Gen. Petain dwelt especially upon
the need for officers and urged that
an american army be sent TO the
lighting front within three months,
if posi- BILE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
MORE OFFICERS To
F ORT R RISON

International News Service
FORT HARRISON. INDIANAPO-
LIS. Ind, May 16.-The officers
training camp here will be augment
ed by the addition Of several hun
dred men from the national guard
and the regular army, within a few
days. it was announced today. They
will be picked men from the ranks
of these units. men who have shown
qualifications of officers.
A busy day was planned for the
men today Beginning with first call
at $50 a m. the men were TO be kept
steadily at work until $40 this af-
ternoon. Hard study Of the army
manual was TO follow the rest Of the
day. Within a few days the steady
routine will continue until night.
Saturday Half Holiday
Col. Edwin Glenn. camp COM
mander. has made Saturday after
noon a holiday. He has encouraged
the formation of baseball leagues
and other sports Will be arranged for
this afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
SUBMITS TERMS
British Government Reveals Its
Newest ireland Home Rule.
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International News Servicc:
LONDON. May 16-The terms OF
the governments plan for a solution
of the Irish home rule question We're
placed in the hands of the Irish ma
tionalist leaders today by Premier
Lloyd-George According 10 the
Times the chief items in the govern
ments program are these;
b)-Immediate establishment OF
an Irish parliament at Dublin.
l2)-ENclusion of a part or all Of
Ulster province.
COLONIZATION Of a grand council
10 represent all OF Ireland.
II had previously been reported
that the government would propose
county election" giving each Irish
county the right by vote TO say
" neither il should be represented in
an Irish parliament.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
CHARGES DISCRIMINATION
AGAINST SMALL COAL USER

That possible for big coal purchase all
coal they need and to obtain almost immediate shipment
they fancy prices demanded by obbers
discovered at the special conducted by Chairman E. Lewis
OF the commission appointed make investigation the
coal situation during the past Chairman South
Bend Wednesday making inquiries among Dealers manufacturers
and small of coal
The meeting this morning to the hearing of the
South Bend Mshawaka delegation at 80
O'Clock and Michigan City, Goshen Eha and Laporte will be
heard later
While refusing fulfill their some users claiming
that such impossible for number
tam companies during the time sold fancy prices and made
shipments of coal to other users in this city.
Full facts will be collected by Mr. Lewis a meeting
be held at 430 O'Clock the Chamber of Commerce which
Fred Bryan of the Indiana and Michigan Electric Co.
Fredercks of the Oliver Chilled Plow C. Wtver of
Studebaker corporation will be called.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
SAY u. S. HAS NOT YET
FELT REAL WAR THR0B

international News Service
WASHINGTON. May l6.-Ameri-
ca is not really iu the WAY.
officials OF both England and
France. who are in the national
capital as well as other allied diplo-
matte Representatives frankly say
that the mass OF the population o.
the United states does not actually
know the "War throb
While officials have only the nigh
est praise Cor the activity OF the adj
ADMINISTRATION iu its PREPARATIONS to
throw the entire resources Of the ma
ton into the European conflict, and
while they lsud the patriotism OF the
citizens Of the United States. stil
they state that America can never
arouse itself 20 its true war pitch
until t has felt the actual pangs Of
war
Sacrifice the hey Note.
They point 20 their oNn countries
as examples OF what happened dur
ing the early days Of the war. when
everyone was patriotic and gave
much Zip service" a. one envoy has
put a. but II took months before the
mass population became aroused &c
the point OF highest sacrifice.
Sacrifice-the foreign representa-
tives SAYS the keynote OF the war
When the peoples OF a country are
aroused 10 such a state that they viii
give up their ideals their oOnv1r-
tions. as well as their physical com
forts. then they are truly I'm the war.
we have found In this war." one
allied representative said today.
that IL is not hard for men 20 toss
their lives away on the neld Of battls
for q great cause. But when men
toss their convictions and their ideals
aside at home. for a great cause
with no accompanying excitement 81
battle and nOae OF the glors Of mill
tary sacrifice. then they are truly ia
the war. and taking an active part
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
BARNES AND KELLER OFF
TOCONFER WITH GOODRICH

Armed with a letter of introduce
ton from Mayor T.. ". Keller. Pres't
claude r. Barnes OF the Carmen q
union and William Smith and Joseph
Barnes. composing the committee
appointed 10y the union 90 confer
with GOV. Goodrich at the governor
invitation. left Wednesday morning
FOR the conference. which viii take
place at ESQ o'clock this afternoon.
In his letter Mayor Keller told the
governor that the people OF South
Bend We're interested nm the cOutro-
Nersy and that anything he could DO
10 settle the trouble would be appre-
ciated hy them
Escorted To- Train.
The committee was escorted 10 the
train by mem beers of the union who
marched in a body, nd upon their
return at l0.40 o'clock tonight will
lie met by a delegation OF strikers.
The committee took with them pc
titions with ECO names signed urg-
ing the governor 20 take action 20
settle the strike. Fifty more petit
lions each containing 10 names
were hled at the meeting OF the
strikers "Wednesday morning after
the committee had departed.
strike Money Received
strike benefit money has been re-
reived by Organizer Thomas r. shine
and was distributed 20 - strikers a'
a meeting Wednesday afternoon
Eighty eight men were employed by
the company before the car strike
began. but i've OF them have desert
ed the union and gone back 20 the
company
strikers viii hold mass meeting
II River Park Friday night accord.
tnx TO present plans OF the union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
Oner Immediate Shipments.

Offer Immediate Shipments.
Though il was learned that the
larger companies. the South Bend
toy works. the Studebaker corpora
ton, divers and a number OF other
large users had offers almost every
day for coal 10 be shipped immedi-
ately. dealers and smaller users told
the investigator that they could not
buy coal for shipment within a
month for any price, during several
months this winter. Arthur l.. Mil
Ter. who acted as purchasing agent
Tor the city when il went into the
coal business and bought for the
local dealers. told of the difficulties
he experienced in finding a mar
ket. which he at last located in Chi
Uago
r. =. Boyle and Co. and the Pow
az Coal Co. Of indianapolis, were
the two offenders named as having
sold coal at fancy prices while re-
fusing 10 hll contracts with other
users. Studebakers' whole contract
for coal had been with the Power
Goal company which sold coal on
the open market 10 the Indiana and
Michigan Electric company and 10
divers on Jan. %, and on Feb. p
The shipments to divers amounted
10 L. cars On the other hand the
Boyle company had a contract with
the Indiana and Michigan people
and under the stress traded over and
sold coal 10 Studebakers.
CriticiScs Mine Equipment
Equipment at the mines should
he ordered So improved and brought
mp To- date" declared Mr.. Witwer.
when asked for his recommends
tions. that the miners could work
five and six days "a week instead Of
only two or three as they are now
dOiug" lie said that ne had learned
that this is one of the principal rea-
sons for a coal shortage during the
winter. BY others. especially B. G.
Stephenson il was pointed out that
at the time OF the shortage certain
railway tracks i'm the eastern states
were choked with loaded cars
so much coal is being shipped 10
Europe and other foreign companies.
and so much more used in this coun-
try than in previous years" declared
: Rose. that it is easy TO account
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
Russ Strong
Man" Resigns
His Portfolio

News Service:
PETROGRAD May 16.--IrOf.
Paul MiIukoG. THE strong man
OF tie provisional government.
has resigned because OF the in
reference Of the council OF
workmen's and soldiers dele
gates with Russia's foreign pol
icy.
\. 4. kercnsky. socialist.
previously minister of justice,
has been appointed minister OF
war succeeding GuchkOn.
VI. TereschtenkO. former min
lister OF finance. has been named
acting foreign minister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
MEXICAN BATTLE FLEET REACHES EUROPEAN WATER
Flags Kaiser
Mrs. Couch Is
Shot To Death

International News Service
WASHINGTON. May 16. -
Shot at sunrise Last Friday
morning a. a spy and also be-
cause she criticised the supreme
war lord of Germany. Mrs.
James Couch. wife OF an Amer
lean clergyman. will find her
name linked i'm history with
Edith CaVell. the British nurse
who met the same fate at the
hands of a Prussian firing squad.
Officials i'm possession OF the
meager facts i'm the case made
this plain today.
The United States has no officia
word of the execution. II can tax,
no action when the official wore
comes, officials say. But the bite
resentment that a woman who hat
spent most Of her life on free soil
not an American citizen. i
certain 20 spread 10 every section o
the country.
Possibly Mrs Couch was a spy
Officials say that everything now
adays is possible In war But tina
she did not have a fair trial is APP
parent, officials say. from the meage,
information coming from German,
by way of Switzerland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
SHIPS o1l|NE
To TAKEPART
IN DRIVE ON
TEUTON DEEP
SEA VESSELS
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON. May 16.-Au
American fleet has arrived safely i'm
European waters, il was learned
here officially this afternoon. This
information was allowed publicity
by the censor board this afternoon.
For weeks the American public
has been vainIy specializing as 10
the probable whereabouts OF Uncle
Sans big battIeships. They have
been variously thought to be i'm Pa
cific waters. along the u. $. Allan
tic sea board or i'm the caribbean
sea.
The news today il the first inkIins
that the public has received that
American battleships had been sent
TO European waters, and il indicates
the plan of the navy department 10
concentrate the navy of this nation
with that of Great Britain i'm an at
tempt To drive German submarines
from the sen lanes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16

In addition IL carries special legis-
lation giving the president absolute
dictatorial powers over the ship
building industry during the war
period. The bin has been passed by
the house but il has been enormous
" increased since il came 20 the sen
ate 10y the appropriations committee
al the administration suggestion.
Add Nearly Billion.
Nearly "a billion dollars Boz appro-
priations and authorizations have
been added 10 the house bill boy the
committee
10 il by far the greatest appropria-
ton bill ever considered by any leg
islative body in the history OF the
world. and it will spend more money
than the whole cost Of the Civil war.
Protests Voiced.
The committee has considered the
bin in secret session and other mem
bers Of the senate were not Furnished
with reports of the proceedings. To-
dav when protest was made by sem
ators against legislatng without SUI
ncient information. Sen. Martin, the
majority leader. said the war depart
ment had requested that the COM
mittee's deliberations over the biil
be withheld from the public. He had
no objection. he said. 20 telling the
reasons OF the bill TO senators in con-
fdence. and upon his motion the
galleries we're cleared and the senats
went into executive session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
Gardner Resigns
From Congress to
Go to the Front

News Service.
WASHINGTON, May 10. -
Rep. \. u. Gardner of Massa-
chusctts, pioneer champion OF
military preparedness and early
advocate Of the cause OF the
allies. has resigned his seat i'm
congress Co 90 To the front
against Germany.
Gardeners resignation through
GOV. Mccall of Massachusetts.
was announced i'm n letter from
Gardner TO Speaker Clark.
which was read i'm the house
today. Gardner l. n reserve Of
fiCcr i'm the United States army
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
DISGUISE SUBMARINES
German sailors Trick Out U-bOat-
i'm Likeness of Sea Craft.

international News Service;
LONDON. May 16.-German sub
marine sailors have devised the trick
Of Disgusting their craft as liie0oats.
says d dispatch from Christiania 70
the Times today. Passengers arriy-
ing al Norwegian ports revealed this
new phase Of deep sea warfare. They
added that submarines often sent up
rockets OF distress 10 lure ships u
their doom.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
ENCOURAGES SOCIALISTS.

InteruatiOg.l News Service:
AMSTERDAM. May IS. - Much
encoura cement has been given 10
the socialists of Holland by the out
spoken prediction by George Lede-
bour in the German reichstag that a
revolution is coming in Germany.
The fact that so much freedom is
being given German socialists and
their press is taken as an indication
that the German government IS be-
ginning 20 fear their strength
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
DECLARE MARTIAL LAW
Military Rule at $500 Locks in
Wake of Explosions.
International News Service

international News Service
SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich. May
I6.-Martial law prevails about the
500" locks as a result of dynamite
explosion at $50 o'clock this morn
ing which killed six men and injured
several others at Fort Brady pier.
One coast guardsman was killed
The others were laborers. Troops
from the fort have taken charge OF
the situation. The fish hatchery and
adjoining buildings suffered damage.
The military authorities have given
out no list OF the dead, nor made any
statement as 10 the cause Of the ex-
plOsiou
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
ACCUSED GIRL FREED.

InternatiOnal News Service:
CHICAGO, May 16.-DOris Ander-
son. Chopin high school girl, who
was accused of shooting Grace Hage-
mann. her chum, in jealousy over a
boy. today is free. With the return
of an open verdict by a coroner's
jury she was released by order OF
the states attorney
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
Forest Fires
Threaten Towns
Of Michiga an

CALUMET. Mich. May 16.-
Forest fires i'm northern Mich
igan are spreading today and at
least one town il threatened
with extinction. Flames are re-
ported To be approaching the
edge OF Arnheim. Baraga coun-
", despite desperate efforts of
the townspeOple 90 turn the fire.
In the vicinity of HOughtOn,
farmers have rallied and at
WoOdside the entire population
j. ditching To turn the course
of the flames.
Daylight was delayed for an
hour on the peninsula because
OF the intense pail Of smoke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16

WASHINGTON.-The war depart
ment is expected 10 reject all offers
that have been made by naturalized
Americans 10 organize regiments OF
foreign-speaking volunteers for ser
vice during the war. All such are
expected 20 be advised 10 enlist in
the regular way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
TO ENLARGE FT. HARRISON.

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 16.-
With a call for 1000 workmen, il
was announced here that the govern
ment will spend S1.OOO.0OO in en-
larging Fort Benjamin Harrison TO
care for the thousands of troops ex-
pected TO be quartered there in the
future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
EXPRESS CARRIERS
ASK FOR RATE LIFT
Nine Principal Companies Will
File Request With Inter
state Commission.
Internationai News Service /:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, May l6. - The
nine principal express companies
operating in the United States are
10 file with the interstate commerce
commission petition for a general
increase in their rates. il was learn
ed here today. Ii also is likely that
other public utilities doing an inter
state business, such as telephone
and telegraph companies and pipe
lines, will ask the federal rate reg
ulating body for additional revenues.
The plea on which the petition
will be based is that the high cost
of living has hit the public utility
corporations as hard as the individ-
ual
Claim Deficit.
During January. 1917. the last
month for which figures have been
compiled, the express companies
showed a deficit of S112.OOO This
deficit has been increasing for sew
eral months and forecasts of later
figures indicate that the rate at
which the deficit is increasing is ac-
celebrating.
The public utilities have suffered
from the same upward trend Of
prices which forced the railroads of
the United States 10 ask the com
mission for a general increase Of i
per cent i'm freight rates. The public
utility corporations as well as the
! railroads of the country declare that
the war is bringing added burdens
TO them. as there is a heavy traffic
made up of government business
which commands rates lower than
the usual commercial rates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
RECoMMIT CONFERENCE REPORT.

WASHINGTON May 16-By vote of 199 to III the house
today voted to ecomm the conference the
scrPon bill with instructions that the of enlisted of the
be increased to $50 month This the action
of the conferees of the branches of fixing the sol
diers SIS month and further delay the enact
of the administrations CONSUMPTION bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-16
AID INDIANAPOLIS
Other Traction Companies To Back
Move Against Free Rides.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May IS
Street railways in several cities Of
the state will back the indianapolis
Traction and Terminal Co. in its
efforts 20 prevent the enforcement OF
Law allowing city firemen TO ride
street cars free. The local company
seeks 10 restrain the public service
commission from prosecuting street
railway officials who refuse 70 COM
ply with the law.