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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
ENGLISHLESS DAY
TO TEACH RECRUITS
TO PARLE FRANCIS!

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 27.-When Dali
las Sammies get ''over there" they are
going to be able at least to talk the
French newspaper mans lingo. Os-
win K King, Dallas Evening Journal
reporter, who spent four years in
France, asks his questions in French
and insists on French answers. King
has French classes in the army and
navy recruiting stations here and at
the aviation camp.
TT takes bit longer to get my in
terviews via the French route, but !
think it is worth it," he explained to-
day. I'm planning an Englishlesz
Monday and the man who speaks a
word of anything but French is going
to be fined four bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
TO DECIDE ON
WAR DICTATOR
OR A CABINET
Americas Vote May Determine
Allies War Plan.
All Nations Agree on Unifica-
ton of Military Efforts.
BRITISH OPPOSE DICTATOR?
Fear People Might Not Sane
ton Such a Plan.
American ENJOYS SiIent-May
Reach a Compromise.
Americas Vote May Determine
Allies War Plan.
All Nations Agree on Unifica-
ton of Military Efforts.
BRITISH OPPOSE DICTATOR?
American ENJOYS SiIent-May
Reach a Compromise.
BY HOWELL MELLETT.

Paris. Nov 27.-The allies confer
ence will be called upon to decide
whether the nations fighting for
democracy shall establish a single
military dictator or create a military
cabinet to fight the German military
aristocracH Americas vote may be
the deciding factor.
Representatives of democracy here
today for the inter-allied conference
are of a single mind as to unification
are divergent.
The French favor the creation of
one supreme generalissimo as against
the British idea of a supreme war
council in the role of an advisory
committee.
Would Be a F'renchman?
THE British, inherently individual
istic, foresee possibilities of trouble at
home if the British armies cease to
be controlled by the home government.
They are not disposed to concede COM
plete transference of authority. par
ticularly since the prevailing idea is
apparently that the generalissimo be
distruSt of a French generalship-on
the contrary. there was some DISPOSE
ton today to regard it is inevitable if
such a supreme war chief were Gre
ated that the man named would be a
French commander.
Inc BRUSH, however, recognize
there is necessity that they preserve
their own remarkable unity and keep
the British peoples confidence in the
army at its present high mark.
The Italian viewpoint on the two
plans was not available today.
As for the Americans who will par
ticiQate and whose votes may actually
decide the matter, they are keeping
close counsel, listening, doing some
hard thinking and hard working.
Certain of Favorable Outcome.
The spirit dominating all the allies
representatives assures that no i'm
passe is possible and that there will
be smooth working out of the scheme
before the present conference gives
way to the supreme war council-this
latter body to have the duty of oper-
ating whatever system is devised.
Viewed from the outside today, the
situation seemed to warrant the pre-
diction that the conferees would
reach a compromise solution+the
same sort of compromise that Some
times takes place in American busi-
ness Organization. Possibly this would
mean the naming of an executive Of
ficer for the supreme war council
Such an official would greatly faciIi-
tate coordination, making the coun-
Gil a mobile. decisive organization and
vet he would be considerably less
than a supreme commander.
Sessions of the conferences will prob
ably be held at the foreign office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
HOLLAND FACES

constitution since Holland regained
her independence. A former univer-
Sity professor, he has been leading
spirit of the government, symbol OF
the nations conscience in the war and
a leader whose policies have been en-
dorsed by a unanimous parliament.
He typifies the Hollander's hope that
the nation may emerge from the war
time with full independence and with
national integrity strengthened bysA
for the peaceful struggle to come.
"Of course" the premier continued
1--WE export our dairy and agricultural
products as compensation for coal,
iron, potash and other chemical pro-
ducts which Germany exports to US.
But do not forget that these exports
are offered to both peIligerent parties
as an equal proposition
This is the only possible policy of
neutral countries who want friendly
relations with their neighbors-need-
ing them on account of the geo.
graphical position or economic struc-
ture.
Washington Docs Not Understand?
Besides, the quantity of our east
ward exports is so small compared
with the tremendous population of the
central empires that it is utterly inn
possible to understand how the allied
press can talk about Hollands feed
ing Germany unless it is wrongly in
formed.
81 don't believe the American gov
eminent wants us to break CONNER
ciaI relations with our eastern neigh
bors," he added a moment later.
America knows this is impossible, as
it would force Holland into one
sided economic policy, which no re-
sponsib1e man wants since it would kill
the vital conditions for independence.
1--WE sincerely hope Washington APP
preciates this Either that or Wash
ington does not believe, or does not
understand US.
This is our main grievance.
THE attacks on the Dutch govern
tment must be explained; therefore,
We feel if the press is fully informed,
its sense of-fairneSs would make il
the best advocate of Dutch desires.
'It is a natural thought not to give
much attention to small neutral
| ligerents are claiming so much atten-
! ton.
Holland Deserves Respect.
But if from any nation, Holland
may claim from America that the
vital rights of a small neutral shall
be respected
I'VE regret the misrepresentation
of the Dutch policy has. caused misun-
derstanding and 1 hope the United
Press will put Hollands policy in the
full light of publicity.
I'VE are convinced we can stand
this light and we sincerely believe i
we'll informed about our position, oul
needs, our aims-the American gov
eminent and the people will both &C
knowledge that our policy is RICH
/ and that we ask nothing other thar
to be treated according to the prin.
ciples which America wants to pre-
/ vail among nations"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Nov. 27-CoRN-Strength de-
veloped in the corn market today owing
largely to unreasonable warm moist wealth
err Besides receipts were not increas sing
as rapidly as had been hoped for. Buying,
however was not of an aggressive charac-
ter Opening prices which ranged from
the same as yesterdays finish to hc high
err with January $1R1% to $1.21% and May
81 1855 to S1.19$4, were followed by a slight
downturn, and then a moderate fresh ad-
vance.
advance with January at $1.20A to $1.2O1s
and May at $1.1S12 to $1.1S5s.
OATS-Continued demand from the sea,
board hoisted oats to new high price level
for the season. Offerings were scarce
PROVISIONS - Provisions rose with
grain. Advances at Liverpool tended also
to strengthen the market here.
In later dealings the chief factor was
lack of offerings. Packers bought.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
1.-THE range of prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Trade reported by
Tbos. J. Myers. 301 N E. Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
Morning Grain Gossip.

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade.l
New York. Nov. 27.-Financial Bulletin /:
bullish industrial market is indicated
today by latest Developments. Until I'M
favorable news comes the tendency is ex-
pected to be upward with the usual reae-
tons Acceleration of the tendency may
well result from favorable advances because
of markets greater responsiveness to bullish
reports and especially favoring war news.
Pool channels are bullish on AGW- Tob.,
Prod. MNP. Can and Reading, United States
Steel is expected to go higher. More short
covering is indicated today in BRIT. The
paper agreement is causing retirement of
International paper shorts.
Chicago, Nov. 2T.--The Herald says The
underlying strength of the stock market
must be found in the bond market and it
is a real sign of public participation when
the bargains in bond list are picked up in
a steady stream
Chicago. Nov. 27.-The Herald says: De-
velopments in the oat situation were puz-
zling to the trade 1t was said that the
largest shorts in December have been lib
eral buyers thru other houses and sellers
of May. Sales of December which have
not been settling of late are not doing so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

This created belief in some quarters that
the worst of the congestion in December is
not over for the present at least. 1t led
some of the largest houses to express the
belief that with May oats above roe sales
made in expectation of hedging pressure
against country stocks, which cannot be
moved at present may have effect. Cash
oats are being taken in all positions in a
way that is attracting increased attention.
Large sales have been made from the north
west to the Pacific coast and expectations
are that they will be good buyers right
along as their crop is short little hedg-
ing business was noted in January and May
corn by cash houses. One of the elevator
houses also sold May moderately. Most
of the trade is rather bearish but the bears
have been unable to prevent advances In
fact their sales have been q factor in max
ing rallies Some of the buying of May
was attributed to a big professional who
was said to be short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, the
World-Famous Cure for Colds and Grip
is now SOC per box. On account of the
advance in the price of the six different
Medicinal. Concentrated Extracts and Chem
icals contained LAXATIVE PROMO
QUININE, it was necessary TO increase the
price to the Druggist. 1t has stood the
test for a Quarter of a Century. 1t is
used by every Civilized Nation.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
HOUNDS ON THE TRAIL
lourtccn Suspects Now Under Arrest
for Frisco Train Wreck.

oklahoma City. Okla, Nov. 81
Federal authorities today expected to
make further arrests of suspects in the
frisco wreck which Sunday resulted
81 the killing of three persons near
Henrietta.
Acting upon a clue given them by
tioodhounds. which followed the
tracks of several men from the scene
~ the wreck. federal author ties last
night arrested fourteen.
Most of them under arrest have
been before the United States since the
var started on Stacker and agitator
charges. government authorities say.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
Kansas City Live stock Market.

Kansas city NOV. zt.-dOJS-Recelpts
packers and butchers. s17SoG17.e5; light,
$17.20 @17.45; pigs, $1525@ 1900
CATTLE--Receipts 161O0. Market steady
dressed beef steers, $11.0O@1500; western
100; cows, $5.50@1050; heifers, $650@
1900; stoekers and feeders. s6;5o@115O;
1 sHiEE SPissit IL 600. Market Strong
LAMBS 1Soo@1ssi1 os eaaG G $l2? az
1900; stockers and feeders, S7O0@17OO.
Kansas City Stock Yards, Nov 26-Cat-
tie receipts were $4,000 head, market steady
to weak on steers, steady to strong on
butcher stuff and stockers and feeders.
Hogs today 1900 So bead bead, market mar &c to =, 5Oc
5000 market steady to weak, best lambs
BEEF CATTLE
All the markets had good runs of cattle
today, 81 600 at the five leading markets,
as compared with $1,000 at same points,
of Thanksgiving, but packers have large re-
quirements, and steers were wanted, tho
under pressure of the liberal run at all
points Prices were steady to weak today.
No good fed steers were offered, some
snort 70 fsd rsn up 70 seas
S10.5O Butcher cattle sold quickly at
strong prices, following their big advance
of last week, best native cows $1,000, range
cows $500 to 5000, Gamers 1928 to $5.75,
calves strong, best veal S12.
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS.
A large number of fur coated Iowa
men arrived today in search of feeders, to
consume soft corn, and as more soft corn
is coming to the surface every day in
other localities, demand for feeders was
heavy, and prices stronger, stock steers
s11.50, stock steers 81 to s9.75, Including
high bred Panhandle yearlings and twos
at $3.50 to $9.75. stock cows and heifers
stronger, Sc to $3.50.
HOGS
A long run of hogs at most points today
gave buyers another chance to get con-
| cessiOn, and prices are off 5 to 10 cents.
Competition was ,;een for the moderate
run here. and best heavy hogs brought
$3.50, only 5 cents below best prices last
week. Best medium weights sold at $1I.7o,
| best lights $3.50, bulk of sales S17.30 to
$1I65. Pig prices .ook a sudden drop after
Wednesday last week, because of lack OF
support to the market by immune stock
hog men, best pigs today around SIG. How
ever country demand for immune stock
| hogs is insistent. and pig trade at the stock
yards must continue healthy, with a re-
| covery of prices Immediately. A large per-
centage of the fat hogs now coming have
| fields of soft corn.
I SHEEP AND LAMBS
Local lamb prices have been running
above Chicago recently, sbecause of light
! receipts of well finished lambs. Nothing
! choice is here today, best lambs 81, a
large number of feeding lambs available at
$16.25 to $16T5. Half fat lambs do not
them to market till better finished Fed
yearlings sold at 81 today, wethers worth
$13, fat ewes, $1115 J. A RICKART,
Market Correspondent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
FLORA BELLA TONIGHT

With witty lines, clever tunes and
graceful dancing, Flora Bella" with
fifty people. this seasons musical tri--
umph. from it's long run at the Casino
theater. New York, appears at the
Grand tonight. In this delightfully."-
fascinating offering will be found plot
that holds things together splendidly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
LIEUT.. FALLSIO DEATH
His AirpIane Crashes to Death From
$500 Foot HEIGHT.

Fort Worth, Texas, Noy. 27.-Lieu-
tenant. ]. c. Mathews, 81. formerly of
ST. Louis, a member of the aviation
section in training at Taliaferro field,
was killed instantly late yesterday
when his airplane fell to the ground
from a height estimated at 2.50e feet
Matthews was making spinning nose
drive when something apparently went
wrong with the mechanism of his ma
chine and he crashed to the ground at
a terrific speed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

AaHsa5 OIty LTEe SUCK NAaEko
THE following sa-es were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City. and
reported over long distance telephone d.
rect to the Stape Journal by Clay Robin
chants)
Kansas City, Nov. 27-CATTLELRe-
ceipts 10000 head. Market steady.
to loo lower. Bulk of sales, S17.20@17.65
top, Sits.
SHEEPGReceipts 1000 head. Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
Topeka livestock Market,

Shorn lambs and sheep &c under above
prices. Positively cannot use sheep OF
lamhs unless fat.
Topeka Hay Market.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. g.
PRAIRIE 9AY-$17O0
ALFALFA-S2O,O0
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by J. B. Billiard. corner Kansa.
Ave. and Curtis St
Topeka. Kan. Nov %.
OATS-6OM65cs
OLD CORN-S1 90
NEW CORN-S1 2Q61-3o
Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany, corner Laurent and MadisonD
Topeka, Kan, Nov. &C.
HENS-31k lbs. md over. 1Sc: under 81
lbs, 15c; springs, over 2 lbs, 1Sc; ROSTERS
12c; STACEY young roosters. BE; brotlerA
lbs. and under, 23c
EGGS+44c.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka. 40c-
BUFFERS a 41c.
Retail Hay.
FURNISHED by ". A. GiIchrist. 62s Quincy
Street
Topeka, Kan. Nov. &c.
PRAIRIE HAY-$17.00
ALFALFA-S24.00-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

Chicago. Nov. 27.-HOGS-Receipts 81, :
900. Market unsettled, DC under yesterday 8
$16.70G17.SO; mixed, $17.20@17 So; heavy,
$17.25@1190; rough, $17.25@17.45; pigs,
$13.00d1G.00
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Market weak
Native steers, $50 a 14.75; western steers,
$615@13.60; stockers and feeders. $1,000
lilo; cows and heifers, $5.00@1165; calves,
$7OO@13.00.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 Market firm.
Wethers, $S.75@1290; lambs, 81. 50@1700.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

New York. Nov. MISUNDERSTANDING tile
paper, 51A@5%. Sterling, 60 day bills,
lily; commercial, 60 day bills on banks,
Al; commercial, 60 day bills, 4.70k; de-
mand, 4.T5A cables, 4.76 ZIG. Francs, de-
mand, 5.74A cables, 5.72A. Guilders de-
mand A cables, ~. Lires. demand, SIS
cables, $40. Rubles, demand, 121A; cables,
13. Bar silver, S4Hc; Mexican dollars. 6415c.
Government bonds steady; railroad
bonds, firm. Time loans. steady 60 days,
3; 30 days, 5H@51A; months, 515@5%.
Call money, steady; high, 3; low, 2A
ruling rate, 3 closing bid 2A offered at
8: last loan. 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade rs reported
by Thos j. Myers. 9O1 N. e. BIdg.)
Kansas City, Nov. q.
Closed
Open High Low Today Yes.
Dec. ..127 127 1861 1853 127
May .1201a- 1909 1875 1872 1908
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

New York Sugar Market.
New York. Nov. 27-SUGAR-Raw.
steady; centrifugal, 800; molasses, 6O2; re-
fined, steady; fine granulated, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

RnOda NickeiiS, queen OF songs.
stage settings that satisfy the eye, and
a cast that makes merry in a most
admirable manner. The book is by
Felix Doermann. revised and adapted
by Cosmo Hamilton and Dorothy Dom
nelly. The lyrics are by Percy Wax
man and the score by Charles Cuvil-
lier and Milton Schwarzwald. The
staging is the result of the artistic di-
rectioa of a master workman, while
the scenery and settings come from
the Urban school.
As for the music, there is the
dreamy waltz that rivals in its melody
and swing the famous Merry Widow.
Then there is march that charms
fully as greatly and numerous other
songs, duets and concerted numbers
that are unusually pleasing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City Produce Market.
Kansas City, Nov. 27-CORN-Cash Mar
ket unchanged. No. 2 mixed, S1S5@1S6;
No. 8, $1.750n1. so; No. white, $2.O2 No. 3,
nominal; No. yellow, S2.05@2O7; No. 3,
nominal
OATS-Market lie to 1kc higher. No. 2
white. 7615c; No. mixed, T3@74c.
RYE-1.74.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3 25@3.45.
HAY-Market irregular Choice timothy,
$500 a 1900; choice prairie, $27. 00Q2S00 ;
choice alfalfa, $50 50@33.OO.
SHORTS-$2. 200240
BRAN-$1.S5.
WHEAT-Receipts so cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Msrket unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
CORN-Close: December, $1.26& Janu-
airy, $1.21ss; May, S1.1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

Chicago, Now 27.-BUTTER-Market I'M
settled. Creamery, 36(146c.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Firsts, 47Cd49e /;
ordinary firsts, 42@45e; at mark, cases,inz
c4nded, 42@4Sc 81
OES-Market unchanged.
,POULTRY-Alive, unsettled; FOWLS 16I
19c; springs, 1911c; turkeys, &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
New orleans Cotton Mar

New OrIeans Cotton MARKET.
]. New Orleans, Nov. 27-COTTON-Spo
steady, Is points up. -Middling, 2913.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27
New York Money Market.

New York Cotton Market.
New York, Nov. 2.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 31.20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-27

Kansas City Stock Yards, Nov 26.-Cat-
tie receipts were 25,000, head, market steady
to weak on steers, steady to strong on
butcher stuff and stockers and feeders.
Hogs today 1900 head, market &c to 10c
lower, top $3.50. Sheep and lambs today,
S,000 market steady to weak, best lambs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-07
I'm lhc Associnled Prcss.

HEADQUARTERS on TIE lTNL.
IAN ARMY. Nov. 70 The main fact of
the situation connected with the re-
organization oi the second and third
armlc, is that General C1dornas line
has betn re established This line will
be defended by the same magnificent
troops which in MAY won four battle,
At the same time ,tormlnp Monte NaWo
Monte kuk, Sabotino and Ncrmada
The soldiers have the greatest conf
dcncc IN Cadond
One element OF the new C2dorn1
line is that the soldiers alrcadv are
learning to withstand the German
method, OF fighting which are dn.
fcrcni from those oi the AuNrlau,
The Italians have vast uncrpr,N
IN mountain fighting over I've Ger
mans who secured their advantage
two weeks ago ly trca,hcry
General tadornl's line i, hcmp
strengthened hy lhc lnSnr,ng activity
OF airplancs, nonhl, the Carrppl', m
constructing which Italy has made rapl'
strides. Italian officers have insisted
to the corrcSpoudcnt that the United
States must furnish more and NOR,
artillery hut that particularly she mus
furnish aviatorS and airplantS
They say Italy has = Superahuudanc,
OF troops, but never ho> had cnourl
a'rnloncS which they believe will prov,
the key to further warfare. whcthcr q
is Of resistance or aggression The
assert that the United State therefore
will do lar better for her allies hy fur
nishng airplanc, than in Scndn,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-07
The Kind You Have Always Bought.

THIS the uon applied the public announcement @ q qaoEa that has
30 vearhe genuine Casto We respectfully call the attention fathers and
mothers when purchasing atoHa to that the wrapper bears his signature
black When wrapper removed the signature appears both sides
the bottle rC Parents who have used Casa for their little ones in the
past years need warning against COunes and limitations but our present
duty the attention of the younger generation the great danger intro
duCng into their families spurious medicines.
is be regretted that there are people who are now engaged in s
nero business putting up end selling all substitutes what should
more properly be termed Countei for medicinal preparations not only for
adults but yo for chlds medicines therefore devo on the mother
nize closely what she gives her child Adults that for themselves
but the child has to rely the mothers WatGhhnesS