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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
SC0RER0ARD FLASHES

Sundays hero:-A doubleheader.
Mule Watson heaved the Cardinals
into first place. and Bob Groom reach
ed pitching perfection with no-hit
game.
Fred Toney, no-hit artist OF the
Reds. suffered the defeat that provid-
ed the boost for the Cardinals.
The White Sox will not be known
as runless wonders. In three games
they have scattered just four runs
over their trail.
George Sisler drove out three hits,
stole a base, scored a brace of runs,
had one sacrifice hit and figured in
double play as his part in Groom's
great game.
Two hits were sufficient for Cub
victory over Carlson, Pirate sensation.
ADDITIONAL SPORT WILL BE
FOUND ON OTHER PAGES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
GOOD WAR OMEN! SUNSET
FLIES STARS and STRIPES

Chicago, May 7.-Chicagoans saw
a good omen yesterday. Late in
the evening as a struggling of rays
of the setting sun burst thru the
cloud-lined horizon, a --ag COM
posed of alternate lines of white
clouds and blue sky appeared. III
the upper corner was field of
blue. The flag" waved with such
realism that it resembled a huge
banner unfurled. 1t remained for
an hour and ten minutes and then
slowly dissipated-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
X. C. BUILDS CANNERY
School Board Votes $4,000 for It
School Gardener to Run 1t.

Kansas City, Mo. May efforts to
conserve the food supply of the nation
will be augmented in Kansas City by
the building of municipal cannery.
The board Of education has voted 20
construct a frame building for this
purpose, at cost of $4,000. The can
merry will be built on one of the tracts
under cultivation by the school gar
dener. 1t will be in use when garden
products may be canned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
L@M M@ UP to the Minute 80
|XSS SF 29aR F1s.9lSs7s ~ ~
MDSN Bx~cLUo.

young ball players uncovered in the
past ten years.
Idols Big Assets.
And don't think for a second that
Sisler and Hornsby aren't worth their
weight in gold to the Browns and
Cards, for the player who is set up as
an idol is the biggest asset a ball
club can have, and St Louis idoliZes
both of these lads. OF course, the
Brownie star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Kansas CITY Sells Gilbert.

Kansas City, Mo, May Larry
Gilbert, outfielder. has been sold to
the New Orleans club of the Southern
ment by George Tebeau, owner of the
Kansas City American association
club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
WESTERN LEAGUE.
BASEBALL TODAY.

BASEBALL TODAY.
National League
Pittsburg at Chicago, clear, p. M
St Louis at Cincinnati, clear, D. m
Brooklyn at Boston, cloudy, 8 Is D. m
p m.
American League.
Chicago at ST. Louis. cloudy, 8 80 D. M
Cleveland at Detroit. clear 8 D. m
New York at Philadelphia, cloudy, 3 80
p. m.
Boston at Washington, cloudy, 80 p. m
American Association.
No other games scheduled.
Western League.
Wichita at Lincoln clear, 3 80 D. m
Denver at Des Moines, clear, 8 80 D. m
st. Joe at Omaha. clear, 3 rs D. m.
Joplin at Sioux City, clear. p. m.
SATURDAY RESULTS.
National League.
Cincinnati Z, Chicago 2.
All other games postponed; rain.
American League.
St. Louis 1, Chicago 0.
All other games postponed; rain.
American Association.
Milwaukee Z, Louisville 5.
Indianapolis 2, st. Paul 0.
All other games postponed; rain.
Western League.
Lincoln 4. Wichita 1.
Sioux City 5, Joplin 4.
Omaha 8, st. Joe 0.
Des Moines 2, Denver 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07

The alkali industry in Nebraska is one
of the states most important. Lakes are
a source of supply. 1t is estimated that
Lake Jesse alone will produce 100000 tons
of alkali, worth between 100000 and 3d.
600 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
Western League
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

games scheduled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Fuel Board Plans
To Close Schools
2 Winter Months
Would Curtail Summer
Recess to Compensate
for Time Lost
IStGf Correspondence

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30. Every
school in the Northern and Central
states will close its doors during the
months Of January and February, II a
plan under consideration by the fuel
administration becomes effective. A
tremendous saving Of coal would be
realized through such a discontinuance
Of school sessions. it is pointed out.
and the school year could be so ar
ranged that a minimum Of interference
with normal school programmes would
result
This could be accomplished, it is ex-
planned, by continuing school sessions
one month later next spring and COM
mencing one month earlier in the fall.
The plan approximates a proposal long
urged by school officials for a longer
winter vacation and correspondingly
shorter school recess in the summer.
Besides the coal conserving advan-
tages Of the proposal, il is pointed out
1t would permit an expansion of school
garden activities. In addition TO en-
couraging food production. school gar
dens, it is contended, may be made an
excellent basis for the kind Of in
struction in common school subjects
best adapted to young children.
Finally, il is stated, the continuance
of schools during the summer would
discourage summer travel and relieve
the railroads of considerable non-es-
sential traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Dealers to Aid
Food Board in
Fixing Prices
Wholesalers and Retailers
Put on Honor Not to
Overcharge or Hoard

The new Federal Food Board, re-
Gently created to control the prices
Of food necessaries in New York City,
yesterday called in representatives Of
the wholesale and retail trades to as
sist in establishing fair prices 20 Che
consumer and to prevent profteering.
At a n,aeting in the office of the
State Food Commission in the Metro
politsn Tower. attended by members of
the Federal Food Board and ahout a
score of whole. aie and retail grocers.
butchers, bakers and fish dealers, an
agreement was made whereby the vari-
Gus trades will be put on their honor
not 10 overcharge their patrons. The
wholesalers and retailers are to police
themselves. under the general super
vision Of the Federal Food Board. act
ing rs a police commission.
Federal Food Administrator Arthur
Williams, member Of the Federal Food
Board, said that the regulation of
prices by the various trades would OK
ESSGn1ldl
food commodities. The wholesale and
retail prices OF these necessities are 10
be made public from time TO time.
I'VE want to see if we can't reduce
prices By an amicable settlement with
out welding the club" said Mr. Will
Jams. "lf this plan fails to attain the
desired results we shall have to come
TO real dictatOrial measures. We sue
raadad IN nf
the use Of force and simply by a
friendly agreement"
While the whole list of commodities
TO be taken up in this way has not
been made public. il will include
bread. butter, meat, eggs, fish and pota-
toes and various other vegetables
Price fixing will apply to medium grade
commodities. IL will not deal with
fancy commodities. nor the lowest
quality of foodstuffs. Mr.. Williams
said the prices would be based on a
cash-and-carry system of trade. As an
example of what he hoped would be
accomplished under this cooperative
price-fXing plan, Mr.. Williams de-
clared that war bread, made according
TO the formula recently published by
the National Food Administration,
should sell at seven cents l6-ounce
loaf.
Mr. Williams said that the commit
tee Of wholesale and retail dealers
would first draw up their price lists,
which would be submitted 10 the Fed
eral food board George L. Bennett,
the market expert OF the State Food
Commission. is then to overhaul the
list. II. in his opinion, the prices are
fair, the list will be published
Food dealers doing a business OF
more than 100000 year. and there
fore coming under the Federal license,
will run a risk Of having their licenses
revoked if they charge more than what
is agreed by their own business asso-
ciates constitutes a fair profit Mr.
Williams said that the price regulation
in the case of the small dealers would
be enforced by cutting off their source
of supply
This. he said, could be done by order
ing wholesale dealers operating under
Federal licenses 10 stop dealing with
the violators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Launch Attacks on Three
Sides of the British
Salient
Renew Offensive
On 16-Mile Front
Heavy Artillery Fire Pre-
cedes Charges; Berlin
Claims Gains

LONDON. Nov. 3O.-Field Marshal
Haig reported tonight the Germans had
attempted a great general counter of
fensive in the Cambria district, assGil-
ing the new British salient on the
north, east and south sides stimuli
taneously with large forces.
On the north and east the Germans
failed to gain ground. On the south
they reached La Vacquerie and Gou-
zeaucourt, but in counter attacks the
British recovered both villages and also
a ridge to the east Of the last named
place.
From the details given in the British
communication it is calculated here the
Germans attacked on front of at least
sixteen miles. But with the many
Irregularities in the battle line the
actual line of assault may have been
slightly more than this.
The fighting is continuing and has
developed into bitter struggle. Berlin
in its supplementary report tonight
stated: "On the battlefield near Cam
brai the new struggles that developed
have so far been successful for u.s."
The Germans launched their lnfan
try masses at O'Clock this morning
after violent artillery preparation.
A. r-:.. tt-:.l E-s..
The first assault was on the south
ern leg of the triangle the British
drove into the Hindenburg line on No
vember 90 and 81 in their surprise at
tack by massed tanks. Between Nend-
huille and Crevecoeur- Burlescourt the
opposing forces were soon at grips with
grenades. trench knives and rife butts.
A short time later Prince Ruppcecht
sent his men forward against the re-
gion of Bourlon wood and Moeuvres.
Other parts of the line were also as
sailed.
Great loss was inflicted by the Brit
ish artillery and machine-gun fire, Haig
reports, but the Germans kept up their
efforts for many hours. The British
report speaks Of "heavy fighting" a
term which in these days would be
used only for a tremendous struggle.
On the northern and eastern parts of
the salient, from Masnieres to Moeu-
vres, their sacrifices failed to gain the
Germans any important advantage.
Foe Makes Gains to the South
To the south the foe had more sue
cess. their gains reaching to La vac
ouerie and Gouzeaucourt, villages taken
in the first day of the British offensive.
The British, however, retook the two
and the commanding ridge near
GouZeaucourt.
Haig concludes with the statement
that "at other points the enemy's ad-
vance has been checked" No fur
ther details are given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01

Many men in at least one contingent
have applied for tank duty and II Is
probable that many of them will be
transferred to the tank section at the
proper time.
The Guardsmen have been arriving
in the American zone for many weeks.
They are scattered somewhat, but as
far as possible the units from the same
state have been kept close together. ex-
cent in one case. They found the
regular army had made good prepara-
tions for them, and while many are
billeted in houses in French towns,
others have been quartered in low
wooden barracks specially erected.
The troops from the various states
have been recognized by the French
population and have been welcomed en-
thusiastically Many of the units on
arriving in billet towns wore the
French red. white and blue cockace
pinned TO their campaign hats. These
were gwen to the soldiers when they
landed at base ports. After a sufficient
time to rest from the journey, which
in some cases has been extremely tire
some. the troops have been set 10 work
training for actual service at the front.
In all quarters they are declared to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
u. s. Guard Safe in France
Within Sound of Battle
Rainbow Division and Other Units Go Into In.
tensive Training Near the Front-Tnp Across
Made Without the Loss of a Single Life

most enthusiastic. and their soldierly
qualities have drawn high praise from
the French instructors.
During the last few days one unit
has been working with grenades and
automatic rifles. while another has
been working out military problems in
maneuvres. Another unit has been in
the instruction trenches. which bring
them as near as possible to actual
fighting conditions. Many of the for
mer Guardsmen in training have heard
guns roaring in the distanSe. They
are all being given the same course Of
instruction as the first contingents Of
regulars have undergone.
The Guardsmen are all in good
health. The reason why it is not per-
mitted TO mention units By name is
that If one is mentioned the way is
open to mention all others, which means
the revealing of identification numbers
and other information which is of i'm
portance to the enemy
But for the information of the rela-
tives and families of the men, every
one who sailed from the United States
has arrived safely in France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Thursday. Nov. 3O.-National
Guardsmen from every state in the
Union have arrived in France. it is
permitted to announce to-day. They
are among the troops now training or
lately arrived
While it is not permitted to disclose
the identity OF units. it may be said
that all those which sailed from the
United States have arrived safely and
that some already are in training
within sound Of the guns on the bat
tlefront.
A large number of National Guards
men to-day began actual practice with
automatic rifles. Target ranges have
been erected at various points. and at
these the men fred all day. Some ex-
cellent shooting was done, the men
showing by their perfect familiarity
with the oneration of the rifles the
value of the instruction in their
mechanism which they have received az
the schools during the past few weeks.
Some OF the newly arrived units
from the eastern and western states
were introduced to the shrapnel he'll
met. They are being l1iked over long
distances in order that they may get
used TO the weight and peculiar At
OF this headPear. In many cases the
instruction of companies is being car.
ried out by non-commissoned officers
the commissioned officers having been
sent TO various schools and also along
the lines of communication.
The National Guardsmen are show
ing especial interest in the tanks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Germans Push ForrUard
To Bapaume Cambria
Road by Aid of Artillery
[By The Associited Pressl

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, Nov 30.-The Germans
delivered a pretentious assault in force
this morning on the British positions
between Bourbon Wood and Moeuvres
toward the west. Under cover of a
tremendous artillery fire directed on
the British lines and the back areas
the Germans in their first rush pushed
over the crest OF the ridge west of the
wood and down to the vicinity of the
Bapaume- Cambrai Road, just north of
Graincourt.
The British, after the first shock,
Immediately organized a counter attack
and flung themselves against the ad-
vancing Germans. Late to-day il was
reported that the British had succeeded
in pushing back the enemy, although
the latter was resisting fiercely.
This enemy attack was the first seri-
Gus attempt made to thrust the British
from the positions that they obtained
in General Byng's great drive Of last
week.
All day a concentration of German
guns, which had been rushed up for
the attack, have been pounding the
British forward and back areas. and a
considerable amount of gas shells has
been thrown. The battle west )f Bour-
lon Wood was still continuing late to-
day with great iierceness.
a1sn pnadn attack
on the British line about Councillor,
which is Just south of the area in
cluded in last weeks British offensive.
No details of the progress OF the
enemy assault were available at the
time this dispatch was filed.
There was little infantry fighting
during the night, but the enemy ar
tillery was very active, especially
against Graincourt, Bourloa Wood and
Msrcolng.
A successful minor operation was
carried out by the British yesterday
between Bourbon Wood and Moeuvres.
py which they advanced their line
few hundred yards and secured Sec
ton of the ridge. The attack was met
by an exceedingly heavy barrage from
the German guns and an intense ma
chine gun fire from the direction Of
Bourbon village.
The assaulting infantry, however,
pushed through and this morning the
troops were holding the new positions
strongly, thereby Strengthening the
line and giving the British command Of
an important piece OF high ground.
The enemy attempted raid TO the
south Of Gavrelle late yesterday, but
the advancing infantry was caught By
the British machine gun, life and ar
tillery fire and driven off before reach
ing the trenches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Lansdowne Peace
Is Repudiated by
Britain's S Leaders
Russian Principles
Suitable for Farley,
Says Austrian Reply

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 30.-The Aus
Hungarian government, accord
ing to a dispatch from Vienna yes
terday, sent an official reply accept
ing the Russian governments wire
less proposal 20 enter into negotia-
.ions for an armistice and a general
peace treaty.
The reply follows:
"The guiding principles announced
by the Russian government for ne
Gotiations for an armistice and
peace treaty. counter proposals to
which arc awaited By the Russian
government, are, in the opinion of
the Austro- Hungarian government, a
suitable basis for entering upon these
negotiations. The Austro- Hungarian
government. therefore, declares that
it is ready to enter upon negotiations
as proposed by the Russian govern
ment regarding an immediate armis-
tice and general peace.
"CZERNIN,
Foreign Minister"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01

ministrator GARFIELD was in part eX-
plained by a statement issued by the
Food Administration urging Judge
Lovett of the Priority Committee to
give preference to food shipments owe:
coal. Ii is reported that similar rep
resentations have been made TO the
Priority Committee by other govern
ment departments.
The Fuel Administration action, IN
appealing directly to the railroads, was
explained in the following statement
issued by DR.. Garfield;
Fuel Administrator Garfield has
requested Priority Director X. 5.
Lovett TO issue general order Civ
ing preference 10 the movemen: OF
coal and coke and empty coal and coke
cars. Pending action by Judge Loyett.
the Fuel Administrator telegraphed to
A. W. Thompson, chairman OF the
General Operating Committee Of the
Eastern railroads, which has begun
the task of relieving the railroad con-
gestion through the complete coopera-
ton of the Eastern railroads. Fuel
Administrator Garfield asked the Rail
road Committee to consider the advis-
ability Of making an order giving pref
erence to fuel shipments without wait
ing for a general priority order
"Chairman Thompson, Of the ecm-
mittee. in telegram TO the fuel ad-
ninistration. expressed entire sym
pathy with the principle of giving pref
erence to the movement Of coal. lie
suggested, however, that drastic pri-
ority order for coal might well be
withheld until the steps taken by the
railroad committee to relieve conges-
ton and providing a free flow Of traffic
lad been accomplished. In a later
Telegram. Chairman Thompson said:
"'We have to-day advised ali inter
csted lines that preference must be
given to coal end coke. and empty open
ears returning to mines TO the fullest
,A-Lth tn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Fuel Administrator De-
mands That Shipment of
Coal Be Preferred =
Direct Request
Made to Railroads
Food Administration Pro-
tests, Saying Supplies
Should Come First
STAFF C0rreSpondcnce1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Friction
among the Fuel Administration, the
Priority Committee and the Food Ad-
ministration over the question of
priority Of shipment developed to-day
when Fuel Administrator Garfield ig-
nored the Priority Committee and made
a direct request of the railroads that
immediate priority be given shipment
of fuel to Eastern ports.
Later DR.. Garfield announced that 4.
W. Thompson, chairman of ,he oper-
ating committee of the Eastern roads.
had wired him that orders to Eastern
roads had been issued giving immedi-
ate preference TO fuel shipments.
Meantime the reason for the two
days delay IN the issuance Of the fuel
priority order requested by Fuel Ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01

relief Of terminals and junction
points" =.
The food administration protest
against general fuel priority was ex-
planned as follows:
"The United States Food Adminlstra-
tion has protested to the priority
board against any priority being given
t. coal or anything else over the move
ment of essential foodstuifs. The ne
cessity of moving livestock, perishsbl
and corn, oats and animal feeding
stuffs generally is preeminent. or large
amounts of food would be lost.
"The car shortage is matter OF the
most extreme anxiety. especially now in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
First of Wooden Fleet
Ready in Record Time

A PACIFIC PORT. Nov S0.-The first
wooden vessel for the government mer-
chant fleet to be launched anywhere in
the United States will take the water
here tomorrow.
The ship, OF 4.G00 tons dead weight,
2gO feet over ali, has been built in
what is asserted 20 be the world rec
ord time Of 100 days.
Mrs. Wilson. wife Of the President.
has named the vessel and young So
ciety miss will christen the craft at
exercises attended by the Governor of
the state and members of the Federal
Shipping Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01

crop is softer than normal and requires
rapid movement to the drying estab-
lishments at the terminals. If il is TO be
saved. The prices of corn and of feed
ing stufrs are absolutely dependent upon
the more rapid movement of the crops.
Moreover. it is of no interest TO the
farmer to see large prices of corn at
the terminals. il he cannot ship.
scar shortages work to the benefit OF
few producers and to the loss of the
majority of producers and TO all con-
sumers. With free movement of corn
the prices should recede rapidly, for
the crop is large. and. in fact, larger
than can be consumed BY the number
Of animals there are to eat IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Old 69th Is With the
Rainbow Division NolD
Near the French Front

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-The Rain
bow Division is safe in France. The
army censor permitted that announce
ment to be made to-day on the receipt
of dispatches telling of National Guard
troops in France. 1t was obvious that
the reference in the dispatches was to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Garfield Urges Daylight
Saving to Spare Coal
[Stnf Correspondencel

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Fuel Ad-
ministrato- Garfield has urged the
President 70 indorse the immediate
enactment Of daylight saving legisla-
tion as coal conservation measure. 1t
is understood that the President is en-
tirely in sympathy with the proposal
and will urge the necessary legislation
early during the next session OF Con-
gress.
Daylight-saying legislation, initiated
during the last session Of Congress by
Borough President Marcus VI. Marks
Of Manhattan. president Of the National
Daylight Savings Association, passed
House at this session.