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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
TO OPEN PAPER PROBE
Will Take Testimony in st. Louis
Name Several Alleged Conspirators.

jefferson City. Jan. 25.-Testimcny
in the inquiry brought by Attorney
General McAllister into the alleged
conspiracy to control the price of news
print paper will be taken in st. Louis
within two weeks by Charles c..
Revelle, who has been named exami-
ner.
The proceedings were brought by
the attorney general in the supreme
court Wednesday, The petition
charges that the Graham Paper COM
pany of st. Louis. the Butler Paper
company of Chicago and several paper
manufacturers are in a conspiracy to
control the price of paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
CLOSE BIG OIL DEAL
Doherty Company Pays S2,30O,OOO on
refinery Property.

Kansas City Jan. 25.-A check for
$2,3O0,000 was presented here today
by Henry L. Doherty & Co., of New
York, thru the City Service company
to the Evans-Thwing interests of this
city, it was announced, as part pay
ment of the recently closed sale for
100000 of several oil refining
properties and distributing companies
in Texas and Oklahoma.
The companies are the Ponca City
Refining company, of Ponca City.
Okla; the Cushing Refining company,
of Cushing, Okla; the Producers Re-
filming company, Of Gainesville, Texas.
and the Producers Distributing COM
pany, of Fort Worth, Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
FOOD EXPORTS LESS
Fell Off $43,OOO,OOO Last Year, Corn
Alone Showing Increase.

Washington. Jan. 25.-Food exports
generally from the United States fell
off $4,000, 900 last year. Department
of commerce statistics announced to-
day show their value to have been
$745, 100000 compared with $7SS,0OO,-
600 in 1915. Meat and dairy products
showed increases but breadstuffs fell
off sharply.
Corn was the only grain showing an
increase, while wheat fell off $1,000
600 bushels and flour 100000 bar
re1s.
There were 21,OOO,0O0 gallons more
gasoline sent abroad than in 1915.
Crue oil showed an increase of a.
600. 900 gallons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Most old people must give to the
bowels some regular help, else they
suffer from constipation. The condi-
ton is perfectly natural 1t is just as
natural as it is for old people to walk
slowly. For age is never so active as
youth. The muscles are less elastic
And the bowels are muscles.
So all old people need Cascarets. One
might well refuse to aid weak eyes
with glasses as to neglect this gentle
aid to weak bowels. The bow els must
be kept active. This is important at
all ages, but never so much as AT fifty
Age is not a time for harsh ply sics.
Youth may occasionally whip the
bowels into activity. But a lash can't
be used every day. What the bowels
of the old need is a gentle and natural
tonic. One that can be constantly
used without harm. The only such
tonic is Cascarets, and they cost only
10 cents per box at any drug store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1863
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
BACKS PAPER WITH GUN

William S. Hart, the famous actor,
is at the Orpheum this week in play
of newspaper life IN western mining
town Coupled with the difficulties
of the Glory Hole editor. there is ro-
nance thrilling, spectacular stunts on
the part of the star performers and
action from the word go. Those who
saw Hart in THE Return of Draw
Egan'' will note mat this play is bet
ter than that, if such a thing is pos
sible. Alma Reubens plays the lea Il
ing feminine role. The new Triangle
picture starts today at the Orpheun
and will be shown the remainder of
the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
POWERS INTO TREATY
agreements Concerning Trade by Gen.
trail Powers Nears Completion.

Berlin, Jan. 25.-The long discussed
composition of the differences between
Austria and Hungary has been so
nearly agreed upon that an agreement
would be signed early in February,
according to a Vienna dispatch to the
Tageblatt.
The dispatch says that as soon as
this settlement is made, negotiations
for a commercial treaty between Aus
tria-Hungary and Germany will be inn
mediately undertaken. The settlement
concerns economic problems.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
DR.. l. A. RYDER is ILL
Well known Topeka Physician Loses
Leg Thru Operation Today.

DIR. L. A. Ryder, who has been
critically ill at his home, 924 Quincy
street; was operated on at Stormont
hospital this mo-1ing by DIR. Mum
for gangrene of ne feet. The left leg
was amputated above the knee His
condition is very serious.
Doctor Ryder IS an old resident of
Topeka. a former city councilman.
chairman of the county Republican
committee. and medical director of the
Home Life Insurance company of To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

The mileage and per diem of pres
identiaI electors from Kansas are COW
cred in a bill passed by the senate
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
LABOR OFFERS REMEDY
Railroad Brotherhoods Lay Petition
for Strike Probe Before Wilson.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The railroad
brotherhood leaders today laid before
President Wilson in writing their pro-
posaIs for a compromise on his rail-
way legislation program and he be-
gan considering them.
The labor leaders propose instead
of a law to prevent a strike or a lock-
out pending an investigation, that pro-
vision be made for investigation by a
mixed board of employees and employ
ers. This. they say would settle
every dispute,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
DIvORCEE GETS ESTATE
Illinois Giant Legislator Leaves
Wealth to Wife Who Left Him.

Aurora, H., Jan. 25.-Clifford
Cherry. 400 pounds. the largest man
ever in the Illinois legislature and for
mer husband of the lily of Fox riv-
er valley" is dead.
Cherry. exceptionally fond of city
life, secluded himself on his 1 900 acre
country estate after his wife divorced
him He left her all his property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1859.
ADV.
BARRIERS notice - special = Arrow
and Monarch white shirts at S5c and
s1.15. Large assortment The Scotch
Wooden Mills, 532 Kansas ave.-Adv.
F. A. Rooster, D. D. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaMs.-Adv.
Ladies of the Congregational church
at Pauline will give a musical pro-
gram followed by a box social at the
church tomorrow Friday evening be-
ginning at s o'clock. Every one invited.
The proceeds will be used for the
benefit of the Sunday school.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
Social dance tonight GO till IL p. M
at Kellam hall.-Adv.
Learn to dancel Beginners class
tonight 6 p. m.), Kellam hall.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
SENATE NOTES

The price of eggs being insuffi-
cient the poultry industry OF Kan
sas is asking for state encouragement
in the form of the creation of a new
job and an appropriation of $4,000.
Senator Nighswonger, of Sedgwick,
introduced a bill calling for appro-
priation of $1,000 annually for the
years 1917 and 1918 for the benefit
of poultry organizations. 1t provides
for the appointment of a poultry ex-
pert as a part of the force of the state
board of agriculture at a salary OF
$500 a year. The remainder of the
appropriation is to be spent-ten cents
to each organized poultry association
for each bird exhibited at the annual
show.
The mileage and per diem of pres
identiaI electors from Kansas are COW
cred in a bill passed by the senate
today.
The right of eminent domain now
enjoyed by steam railroads is extend
ed to street, interurban and subur-
ban railways in a bill introduced in
the senate by Wark, of Montgomery.
1t provides that such concerns may
enter upon and use private property
for their tracks and bridges when it
becomes necessary, the proceeding be-
ing the same as with steam rail-
roads.
Railroad companies are enjoined
from placing their employees in known
dangerous positions in a bill INTRODUCE
ed in the senate by Plum of Lyon.
DAMAGES that may be collected be-
cause of the death of an individual
due to the wrongful act of another
in
duced in the senate by Getty of Wyan-
dotte. The bill also provides that
the money shall go only to the next
of kim
The senate worked in the committee
of the whole all of the morning ses-
sion and disposed of bills over which
there was little discussion Every
measure taken up was recommended
for passage, as follows:
Senate bill las, by Malone, authoriz-
ing county commissioners in counties
having a population of less than TO-
900 to issue bonds for the purpose OF
funding the flcated Indebtedness.
House bill 81, by Travis, directing
the state librarian to furnish the de-
partment of labor and industry reports
of the supreme court and court of ap-
peals.
Senate bill 1874. by Malone permit
ting certain school land purchasers to
renew their right to land forfeited by
paying the amount due.
Senate bill sc, by Sutton. permitting
cities of the second class to issue bonds
to the amount of the floating indebt-
edEess, to be issued in redemption of
outstanding orders, warrants and
scrip.
Senate bill 50. by Metcalf. specifying
the departments for which the mayor
and each commissioner shall be re-
sponsible in cities of the second class
under commission form of govern
ment.
Senate bill So. by Kimban. giving
any artisan or day laborer employed
by a sub-contractor, the same right
the sub-contra actor has of obtaining a
mechanics lien.
Late this afternoon the senate
adopted resolution providing that a
copy of the city manager bill and all
amendments to it be printed and dis
tributed among the members so that
they may know more about it before
taking any definite action A special
order was entered providing that the
bill be again taken up for considera-
! ton at 1920 FRIDAY morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
"DRYS" WIN BOUT
Missouri Senate, After Hot Debate
Votes to Distribute Bryan's Speech.

jefferson City. Jan. 25.-The first
wet and dry fight in the state senate
at this session of the state legislature
was won by the senators. opposed to
the liquor traffic today.
The contest was over the reference
of a resolution to have printed 5000
copies of the prohibition address de-
livered by VIM. j. Bryan here yester-
day. The vote was 20 to IL, the dry
senators preventing the resolution
from going to the committee. 1t lat
err was adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Kansas City,-Jan. 25.-wHEAT-Cash
Market lie to &c higher. No. 2 hard, 81 .s9d
1.91; No 3, $1.s7@ 1.S9; No. red, $1.s7@
100; No. 3. $1.s4d1.S9.
CORN-Market 1c higher No. mixed.
Doc: No: 3, 9s15e.; No: white, 99Hc; No.
OATS-Msrket Nc to &c higher No 9
white, 5sc; No. mixed, 55@ Soc.
RYE-$1. 4S@1.50.
HAY-Market unchanged.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-S2. 50G2 IS.
: BRAN-S1. 50M1.52.
SHORTS-S1. 6OM1.70
WHEAT-Receipts 115 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
Eti(IS-36c
CLOSEr wHEAT-May, s1.s1h; July,
s.. 401h September. $1.35.
CORN-May. 991sc; July. 9sas@9s1sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
Trade Council Elects President.

Pittsburg, Pa, jan 25.-Alba B.
Johnson of Philadelphia, president of
the Baldwin Locomotive Works. was
elected chairman of the fourth an
nua1 convention of the National For
eign Trade council here today. He
succeeded James j. Farrell, president
of the United States Steel corporation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
KILL FATHER AND SON
Auto Party in Grade Crossing Crash
Three Others in Hospital.

St. Joseph, Jan. 25.-George Burt,
Of Woodruff, Mo-, As years old, and
ms son, Benton Burt, IS, were killed,
and three men who were driving with
them were badly injured when the c.,
B. & Q. railroad Puget Sound limited
hit the automobile at grade cross
ing. near Iatan, Mo-, today. The in
jured men were brought here to q
hospital.
Iatan is twenty miles southeast of
St. Joseph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

New York. Jan. 25-M0NEY-M Mercantile
paper, 3AM31a per cent. Sterling 60 day
bills. 4I2H commercial 60 day bills on
banks, 4.72H commercial. co day bills,
4.72; demand. 4.75at cables, 476Js Francs,
mand. 6s1s cables, 69A Kronen, demand.
II 11-16: cables, 111z. Guilders, demand,
40A cables, 405s. Lires. demand. III; ca
bles. 7.16 Rubles, 2sas :scables, 2S12. Bar
siIves. 7G1a; Mexican dollars. 30. Govern
bent bonds. steady: railroad bonds. irreg-
ular. Time loans, easy; 60 and 90 days,
25SM3; G months 3G3A
Call money steady; high. 2; low. IA !:
ruling rate, 2; last loan, 2: closing bid
ia offered at .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
is 1T DEUTSCHLAND?
Heavily Ladened Submarine Sighted
Off Rhode Island Coast.

Newport, r. l., Jan. 25.-An un-
identified submarine heavily laden, is
living off shore between Point Judith
and Beaver Tail where she arrived
little after 2 O'clock this afternoon.
Rumors are that it may be the
Deutschland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
POPE GIVES APPROVAL
His Holiness Likes Wilson Plan for
World Monroe Doctrine.

Rome, Jan. 25-Pope Benedict fully
approves President Wilson's plan for
extension of the principle of the Mon
roe doctrine in the dealings of all ma
tlons' according to an apparently we'll
authenticated report in vatican cir
cles today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Lawson. Mo-, Jan. 25.-The fire de-
partment of Excelsior Springs. Mo.
was brought here today to aid in ex-
tinguishing a fire that destroyed prop
erty valued at about $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
IN COAL RIOT; 2 SHOT
Twenty Persons Attack Coal Train
and Guards Fire

Danville, Ill, Jan. 25.-During an
attack by about twenty persons on a
coal train en- route from coal mines
south of this city to Chicago on the
Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad.
armed guards on the train shot Lew
is Butler and Burley Newman Nei-
Their was seriously hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
CORN BREAKS RECORD
Rises to Sf.03 Bushel Today on Chi
cago Grain Market.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Corn again broke
all previous records on the local mar
ket today when May corn sold for
s1.03A a busheL This is half cent
higher than the high mark set Janu-
airy IS, when it was quoted at $1.0234
July corn rea ched S1.o1E The prices
are highest since 1868.
French House in Secret Session.
Paris, Jan. 25.-The chamber of
deputies met in secret session this aft
ernoon to discuss the Greek situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for the kindness
shown as during our recent bereave-
ment. Mr.. Judson Golf and Relatives.
a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

MRS. NANNETTE BARTLE. age SIS. died
Tuesday in the /. o. u. F. home at Man
haitian. The funeral will be held at >
O'Clock Friday afternoon in Penwells
chapel. Interment in Rochester cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

CHARLES LEYBERT. age so. died Wed.
nesday at bis home in Dover. The funeral
will be held Mt 10 O'Clock Friday at the
home. lnterment in Dover cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
Nem York stoek Market

New lork STOCK MARKET
CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Thos. ]. Myers. Broker, Column
New York lam %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

MRS. CAROLINE DREYER, of Mayetta,
died Wednesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. o. J. Wilson, 1921 North
Quincy street. Interment will take place
in Cedar Grove cemetery at Mayetta Fri
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25
L9cALMENFloN

The postal card found in the pound
can of Rumford Baking Powder will
admit you free to the Midwinter Elk
position.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

died Wednesday at her home, 11S6 Brooks
avenue. She is survived by her husband
Henry 5. Pruessner two daughters, Miss
Deany Elizabeth and Miss Ruth Lillian
Pruessner and one son, John Calvin
Pruessner. The funeral will be held at
1880 O'Clock Friday afternoon in Penwells
chapel. Interment in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

New York, Jan. 25.-SUGAR.Raw. cas-,
centrifugal, 500; molasses. 4.15; refine
steady; fine granulated. 6.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

New York Cotton Market
New York. jar 25.3COTTON-Spoi
steady; middling upiands, HIS. Sale
LOO bales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

Late this afternoon the senate
adopted resolution providing that a
copy of the city manager bill and all
amendments to it be printed and dis
tributed among the members so that
they may know more about it before
taking any definite action. A special
order was entered providing that the
bill be again taken up for considera-
ton at 1890 Friday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-25

New Orleans. Jan. 25.-COTTON-spo
steady: z points up; middling, S1G.Ss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

be exceedingly interesting and cheering to
the French.
But again it is necessary to recognize
the facts. The Germans are now seeking
decision not on land but on the water.
They are trying to fight delaying battle
in France in the belief that the submarine
will win the war. Hence, if they are able,
under pressure, to draw back successfully
to the line of the Meuse keeping their
armies intact and destroying communities.
tons as they go, they may succeed in post
poning military decision in the West for
the present year and end the campaign
still in possession of ali of Belgium and
the Lille district of France.
On the other hand, if they are forced to
retreat under immediate pressure, it is
conceivable that the retreat will lead to
disaster. This is always possibility in
retreats. 1t is greater possibility now
that the German army is manifestly
weaker in morale than two years ago,
when its retreat from the Marine was
marvel of military efficiency and soldierly
achievement.
Summing up the facts of the two Allied
attacks, it is worth wi lie recalling once
more that the Allies, through the refusal
Of the German centre to fight and its re-
treat, were forced to fight on the TANKS.
They are making real progress on both
tanks, and on both TANKS there are situa-
tions developing which may compel gen.
eral German retirement. But neither on
the British nor on the French front has
the decisive moment been reached, and we
have yet to wait for some time, perhaps
for several months, before it will be clear
whether there has been victory in the
larger sense, proven by general German
retreat, or merely various local gains. re-
vealed in the capture of considerable ter
ritory and many thousands Of prisoners
and many hundreds Of guns. We are az
the beginning of campaign, and for the
Allies it has opened well; but it would be
extremely easy TO exaggerate the gain Ia
date, for this gain can be decisive oIly II
it proves to be the foundation for other
gains in the near future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

threaten the whole German centre and
compel it to withdraw to the frontier.
This is the larger strategic conception OF
the British attack.
Now turning to the French operations
far down on the other flank before Rheims;
The German retreat has been on front
from before Scissors to the envrons OF
Arras. All along this front there could
be no immediate attack because of the de-
struction of roads. But just before Arras
the Germans and French faced each other
in lines that had endured since 1918. Just
east of Scissors the German line crossed
the Aisne in front of Fort Condo, then re-
mounted to the north along the Craonne
Plateau, the summit Of which, crossed by
the famous Chemin- des Danes, was in
German hands all the way to Craonne,
where it ends. But the French held the
lower slope of the Craonre Plateau north
of the river, and the Germans at Fort
Condo were in a rather narrow salient.
East of Craonne the German line turned
south toward Rheims and rested upon four
old forts situated on commanding hills in
q semi-circle about the town. From these
forts the town was steadily shelled. East
Of Rheims the German line took due
easterly course and rested upon the Moron
villiers hills, Mont Carnillet, Mont Haut
and Mont Sans Nom.
Looked at on the map this German posi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13
Black Area Shows British Wedge April 10

progress; that is, it did not cover more
than a mile, although it mastered the
strongest part of the German defence.
Southwark, at the other end, the attack
was similarly halted by the strength of the
German defences north of Croisilles. But
in the centre it swung forward for more
than four miles, reaching the town of
Monchy, well beyond. not merely the main
German defence line, but also second
line, drawn south from Lens to the main
Oppy line.
Now, look at the first sketch map. and
the meaning of what happened will be
clear. The British drove a wedge straight
through two sets of German defences the
base of the wedge was at least eight miles
wide, but the point, at Monchy, was hardly
more than half mile wide This is the old
story of trench war; every attack that has
taken place has narrowed as it advanced.
But this tendency, which proved fatal on
other occasions, did not, as it turned out,
wreck the present attack
Once the wedge was driven the Ger
mans began to attack its sides, the usual
maneuvre, endeavoring to break them in
and isolate the point of the wedge. In
Champagne, in 1915, this device proved
successful. and Moroccan brigade, at the
point of the French wedge, was destroyed.
But in this case the British wedge was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13
French Front on April Is

zkustion in the German plan. The
scspe from the deadly embrace at the
Nnne was reasonably sure, absolutely
ire, as il turned out. The delay to the
Allied advance and offensive was reasona-
" sure, absolutely sure, as the event
rived. But the major profit of the re-
esat would be vitiated if the Allies
I'd planned to attack not the centre
Vi upon the TANKS and if this attack
aoCld prove successful.
Major Profit Initiated?
Now, it is too early to say definitely
at the Allies had planned in advance
the German retreat to attack the
'nn and not the centre. But we
anow that General Maurice, of the brit
Army, the official spokesman OF the
''nsral Staff, has explained that the Brit
q had planned to attack at Arras as
a'iy as February. AS to the FRENCH l
ave very good reasons, which cannot
'.nton now, for believing that their at
az upon the other flank was in prepare
N as early as January Of this year.
IL any event the Allies did attack, both
''h the Arras flank and the eastern
ank, which we may call the Rheims flank
lH as soon after the German retreat as
q weather would permit. And on both
asss they won considerable successes, the
s''a'a much greater than the French
Us seems TO have been due to the tact
@' the Germans had mistakenly con-
sasd that their positions about Arras,
sang on the Vimy Ridge, were impreg-
s' while they had regarded their
wins front as less secure and had maesed
s.na the French the greater portion Of
Sf artillery and reserves.
s"nis point, then, the situation is plain.
Germans drew back their centre and
uawng back devastated the country
~ re belief that they would delay the
''o attack by months. The Allies at
a@ this strategy BY attacking on