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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13
Smuggling Plot Develops Star
thing Information.
Fischer Firm in U. s. Equipped
to Make Munitions.
HAD CONFIDENCE OF NAVY
He's Reserve Officer i'm German
Army, Kin of Kaiser.
Wife Engineered Plot to Get
Bomb Time Pieces.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 13.-The
plot to smuggle goods aboard the
German interned ships in the League
island navy yard. which has so far
resulted in five arrests of prominent
German Americans. assumed more
sinister aspects today when it became
known that Adelbert Fischer is not
only n relative of the kaiser himself,
but is an official of one of the largest
marine engineering companies situat-
ed in Hamburg.
Fischer's daughter is the wife of the
owner of the Hamburg firm.
Government agents who have been
ferreting out the elusive bits of in
formation concerning the former oper-
atoms of the Fischer firm were
amazed to find the extent of its ram
ifications.
Had Access to Navy Files.
In addition to the knowledge of
Fischer's direct connections and in
terests in Germany these facts are said
to have been learned by federal
agents: ~-+
That the Fischer firm has made q
speciality of contracts for the Ameri-
can navy, a number of contracts hav-
ing been made directly with the gov
eminent.
nat IIe IlTI1 mas huge amount OF
information about the American navy
including plans. specifications, blue
prints and the location of oil tanks on
both dreadnauShts and torpedo boat
destroyers.
AdeIbert Fischer. at liberty on bail,
is a reserve officer in the German
army.
a number of the employees of the
Fischer firm have been on trial trips
of American ships and are converse Mt
with their constructions.
The company is equipped with ma
chinery with which to make shells
and other war munitions. 1t was used
in the Spanish American war for that
purpose.
Use Cllronometers on Bombs.
The attempt to smugg1e chrono-
meters ashore from the liners was the
part played by Fischer's wife, Fed
eral agents express the belief that it
was the intention to use them as time
clocks to set off timed explosives in
event of war.
Fischer is not an American citizen
and has been in this country only a
few years. But because of his various
contracts with the government he has
had access to many exclusive files OF
the navy department.
Officials claim the companys meth
ed of obtaining contracts with the
government was to bid so low as to
actually lose money on the transac-
tions.
Disclosure regarding the two raid
ers has made city officials more res
tive over their demand for moving the
ships from League island. Mayor
Smith has returned from Washington,
where he made an urgent request OF
Secretary Daniels for their removal
II is said Daniels granted the request
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13
FOR GIRLS HONOR
Mother Killed Husband When Daugh-
ter Was Threatened.

Denver. Colo, March 13.-The trial
of Mrs. Stella Newton Moore Smith,
wealthy society woman, charged with
first degree murder. for the murder
of her chauffeur husband, John Law
renee Smith, began today before Judge
Shetfor. A crowd stormed the doors,
despite the cold and snow. Women
predominated-
Upon a story of continuous brutal
ity and degenerate treatment that was
submitted to in terror until it Gull
minated in the forced Staying of John
Lawrence Smith. is based the de-
fense's fight for acquitta1. For three
hours preceding the tragedy of jan
uary 10. Mrs. Smith told the police
she had suffered uncomfortable indig-
mites at the hands of her husband.
Finally Smith threatened her 12-year-
old daughter by a former marriage,
Mildred, Mrs. Smith declared. Mil
dred had been sleeping in the room
with her.
While Smith was out of the room
Mrs. Smith procured a revolver and
placed it under her pillow. When
Smith returned and continued his in
dignities, she shot him as he leaned
over the bed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13
NEED FOOD, CLOTHES
Tornado Left Many Destitute-Two
Tots at Hospital Unclaimed.

Newcastle, Ind, March 13.-Food,
clothing and money for the relief of
victims of the tornado which de-
stroyed more than S1,00O,00O worth
of property and took a toll of 10
lives in this city alone was needed
today. Food supplies are scarce and
many families are forced to depend
entirely on contributions.
Three persons are still missing to-
day. 1t is believed that they, with
probably others. are buried under the
ruins. Twenty-Five are in hospitals
seriously injured. Two children at
the Home hospital are unable to give
their names and no one has claimed
them It is believed their parents
were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13
1oDMS ADJUSTMENTS

GRAND-Avery Hopgood's scream
ing farce, Fair and Warmer"
IRIS-Pauline Frederick in THE
Slave Market" and delectable
Mrs. Vernon Castle in fourth in
staIlment of "Patria-"
RPHEUM-Return engagement of
Douglas Fairbanks in his most
popular screen comedy, THE
Americana not to mention Doro-
thy Gish in stage Struck"
NOVEI.TY-Five acts of vaudeville
and Pearl of the Army" picture
serial.
COZY--Vio1et Mersereau I'm the
Boy Girl"
For details, prices etc, see adver-
tisement on page : Of the State
journal.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, March 13.-WHEAT-Fresh de-
c1ines and continued nervousness in the
wheat market resulted today largely from
reports that a series of railway strikes
had been arranged to begin Saturday night
if the eight hour issue was not settled in
advance. Reports of general heavy rains
ithruout the winter crop territory tended
talk, altho purely of theoretical nature,
counted further as a depressing influence
on prices Opening quotations which
ranged from le to lac lower with May
at S1.79H to S1.19Is and July at $151% to
81 .52$s were followed by many rallies none
strikes were the main bearish factor.
Subsequently assertions that export pur-
chases in the last few days had far evceed-
ed the generally accepted estimates led to
strong, 1c to use net higher with May at
$1s19s to $1S1A and July at $1.53% to
$1551s.
CORN-Corn sagged with wheat Offer
ings, tho, were well absorbed and declines
were not radical. After opening NC to q
lower. the market recovered and scored
slight gains, but then turned again down
grade.
Lightness of receipts acted later as a
help to the bulls. The close was firm at
&c to 1sc net advance
OATS-Oats duplicated the action of corn
Trade was light.
PROVISIONS-Sharp breaks took place
in provisions the threatened railroad
strike were the main bearish factor.
Chicago Grain and Pork Market
tThe range of prices for grain futures on
The Chicago Board of Trade as re-
ported by Empire Commission Co., 3O1
New England Bldg.)
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FAVOR GERMAN BREAK
Chinese House Approves Severance of
Relations by Vote 4S1 to 81.

Pekin, March 13.-Premier Tuan
Chi-Jui, accompanied by the entire
cabinet. appeared before the house
and senate today and stated the cab
met and the president had decided
that China should sever diplomatic
relations with Germany. The house
approved severance of relations by a
vote of AL to 81. The senate will
vote at once.
1t is expected to support the cabi-
net. The premier said that the cabi-
net would not make declaration of
war without submitting its decision to
Darlia mept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13

Kansas City, March 13--WHEAT-Cash ::
hard, S1.s6la@1. 9oI4 No ), $1s4@1.s9; No.
red, SIS711.90 No. ,. $1.S3@Lss.
CORN-Market higher. No. = mixed,
white, $101q1.0S; No. ;, S1-O7@1O71A; No.
. yellow, S1.09d10912; No. ). 81. 0Sd1. 0S1a.
0ATS-Market unchanged to &c higher
No. white, 62@6212c; No. mixed, 59@
60c.
RYEAS1. 4901.51.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$2. 5062. 65
HAY-Rain. No trade. Market nominal
ly steady.
BRAN-S1. S4G1 sc.
SHORTS-S1 93G202
WHEAT-Receipts 10 cars.
CLOSE: WHEAT-May. s1.1S3s July,
s1.50A September, $685. G1.40.
CORN-May, 81. 05A al o.. July. S1.05h !;
September, 81 .03s G103H.
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Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany, corner Laurent and Madison.)
Topeka, Kan, March Is.
HENS-3h lbs. and over. lie: under
So lbs, lac; springs, over lbs, lie;
ducks, 10c; geese. Sc; broilers. lbs. aud
under, 1sc: old roosters. Sc. shaggy young
roosters. lie
EGGS-25hc-
Eggs are retailing in Topeka 25c to SOC
dozen.
Butter from Soc 10 40c
Butter and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Beatrice Creamery Co..
Topeka. Kan)
Topeka, Kan, March Is.
CHICAGO EGGS-26Ac.
NEW YORK EGGS-21@2Ti2c-
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicago, 40c :;
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Tufts Joins Training.

Medford, Mass, March 13-Tufts
college has joined the educational in
stitutions of the country which have
started active training of students in
military matters. About $50 under
graduates have enrolled.
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Wall St. New York, March 13.-STOCKS
The rebound of the first half hour gave
way to another selling movement, in
which important stocks, including stand
ard rails fell to low level. Traders were
active in the decline, using such leaders
as Steel, Copper and ShippIngs to depress
values elsewhere New York Central.
Reading, Lehigh Valley and Union Pacific
showed greater heaviness with minor rails.
Shipping and Oils also reacted with equip
ments. Dealings slackened on the second
setback, which induced some short cover
ing. By midday Steel, Marines. Utah Cop
per and Central Leather had made full re-
covery with 1 point gains in Industrial
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PART OF CITY FLOODED
Crest Reached Pittsburg Early Today
at Stage of % Feet.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 13.-The flood
in the rivers here reached the crest at
O'Clock this morning when the gauge
at the point registered % feet, half
foot above the flood stage. Lower
sections of the city are inundated, but
reports indicated that the property
damage would be small i ttt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13

New York, 401a @41c; Elgin, 4oc; Topeka
wholesale, SOC.
Topeka Grain Market
FURNISHED by j. r. Billiard. corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis Stl
Topeka, Kan, March Ii.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
CORN-S1.05.
OATS-55@60c.
. Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED by T A. Beck 212-214 z. 6th)
Topeka, Kan, March 10.
PRAIRIE HAY-$eOO.
ALFALFA-S17.G co.
Retail Hay.
PRA1RIE-S1O.OO.
ALFALFA-$15O061T5O
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Alcohol, General Motors and Cuba Cane
Sugar.
Bonds were irregular.
Stocks were under pressure at the outset
of today's dealings as a result of the
threatened railway strike. Leading rails
were most affected. Reading and Union
tional reeessions in the lower priced issues.
United States Steel and associated indus
metals, Central Leather and the prominent
specialties were heavy. Supporting orders
soon materially reduced the larger losses
of the opening.
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, March 13.-DUTTER-Marke
EGGS-Market unchanged.
TAIOES-Market unchanged
POULTRY-Alive, unchanged.
New York Produce Market
New York, March 13-BUTTER-Market
barely steady. Creamery higher than ex-
EGGS@Market firmer Fresh gathered
extra firsts. 2sc; firsts. 27@2714e
Market firm. State held spe-
PoULTRY-4iive, firm; dressed, quiet.
New York Sugar Market
New York, March 13.-SUGAR-Raw,
firm; centrifugal, 552; molasses. 4.65; re-
fined, steady; fine graduated, 700@S.Oo.
Chicago Live stock Market
Chicago, March MISUNDERSTANDING q.
OO0 Market weak. Bulk of sales S14 65d
Ass; light, $14.1O@14.75; mixed, $14.35@
14S5; heavy. $14.3O@ 1890; rough, $14.3O@
1445: pigs. 81. 25611360.
CATTLE Receipts 5000. Market steady.
Native beef cattle. SS.7001250; stockers
and feeders, s6;75@9,55: cows and heifers,
81. 5061065; calves, $9.75@13.5O.
SHEEP-Receipts $1,000. Market weak
Wethers, S1090@13.75; lambs, 81 25d14 so
Kansas City Live Stock Sales.
(The following ssies were made this morn.
ing at the Stock Yard. Kansas City, and
reported over long distance telephone di-
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son CO.. live stock commission mer-
chants.)
Kansas City. March 13.-CATTLE-Re
ceipts 5000 head. Market strong.
HOGS-Receipts 1900 head. Market DC
to 1Oc lower. Bulk of sales, $1425d1475
top. S14.S0
sHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Market 1oc
lower.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13
More Tax on Distiller-s

Jefferson City. March 13-The
state senate late today passed the
houe bill imposing an annual tax of
$500, on the manufacturers of whisky
and kindred drinks. Leaders estimated
il would it would add 100000 yearly
to the states revenue. An emergency
clause also was passed.
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piles Cured in 6 to IA DAYS.

Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. First application
gives relief. 50c-Adv.
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Big RAIN AT LAST

CONTINUED from Page one)
yesterday and continued today. Farm
ers believed that the drouth in the
southwest was definitely broken.
Reports from Hutchinson, Kan,
stated that rain had fallen turnout
the southwestern wheat belt yesterday
and last night with little chance of
let up today. Salina reported west
ern Kansas covered with a heavy
snow.
The rain in eastern Kansas and
western Missouri which began late
yesterday as a drizzle had developed
into a regular "gulley washer" early
today with every chance of continue
ing.
Not only does this rain put new life
into the wheat crop, but will put the
soil in good shape for spring plant
ing.
Welcome Rain in Missouri.
st. joe Mo-, March ia drouth
that had continued turnout northwest
Missouri since ea1ty in the winter, ex-
cept for occasional light snow f1urries.
was broken by a rain that fell thruout
last night. Farmers say that while
winter wheat has been damaged to
some extent by lack of moisture, the
rain will be of inestimable benefit and
will put the ground in good condition
for spring blowing.
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Kansas City, March 13.
Chicago Grain Market

Chicago, March EAT-May. 81. s1Fs
81. 437s M144.
CORN-May. LOSS al 0SA July, 1o71a !;
September S1.061a.
oATS-May, 5s@5sAc; July, 561s @56Hc
PORk-May, 81 %; July. $31I5
LARD-May, $3.50; July, $3.50.
RIBS-May, $17.37; July, 17.47.
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Chilean clocks have been pushed
ahead Is minutes.
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Welcome Rain in Missouri.
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka. Kan for the twenty four hours
ending at Z a. m. Tuesday.
Stations. High. Low Prec W'ther
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices for grain futures on
The Kansas City Board of Trade as re-
ported by Empire Commission Co.. 3O1
New England Bldg.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13

Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago. March 13.-DUTTER-Mark
unchanged.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POTATOES-Market unchanged
POULTRY-Alive, unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-13

Wolverine Michigan Plums in heavy
syrup-large cans zoe; for. .s1.1O
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New York Produce Market

New York Sugar Market
New York, March 13.-SUGAR-Raw,
firm; centrifugal, 5.52: molasses, 4.65: re-
fined, steady; fine granulated, 1.00GSO0.
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Charm Brand Strawberries, Rasp-
berries, Red Cherries and Goose
berries, in light syrup. can. .20c
3 for .............. 55c
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Kansas city Live Stock Sales.

CENTS 3 600 head Market strong LIZ
HOGS-Receipts 1900 head Market &c
to Zoe lower. Bulk of sales, $14.25d14.75
top. S14.S0
SHEEP Receipts 5000 head Market 10c
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23
III Time to Boast Of Crops;
Production BelOw 1915

Despite the optimistic reports as to
the great increase in grain crops, ex-
cepting wheat, this year over last
year. the total production Of wheat
and corn for 1916 and 1917 is AGO.
500. 900 bushels short of the total pro-
duction of the two preceding years OF
1914 and 1915, and this, too, not
withstanding a gain in population OF
about 100000 people a year and the
great increase in demand by reason
of the European war.
The total production of wheat and
corn in 1914 and 1915 was 7,5S4.300.-
900 bushels. as compared with the
total for 1916 and 1917 Of 7,093.5OO,-
900 bushels. Here is a III of
nearly 500, 900, 900 bushels created in
the last two a as compared with
the two preceding years. which Of
necessity spells shortage in food and
feed, which as manufacturers record,
can only be made up in part by the
increase in oats and potatoes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23

The estimated quantity Of the prin-
cipal grains-wheat, r oats, we,
buckwheat, rice, etc.-produced in
1917 amounts to 5,s5S,400.0 900 BUSH
els. which is 1,O52.50O,00 bushels
more than was raised last year; but
as there was a decrease Of 1904, 700,-
600 bushels in 1916 from 1915, we
are still 152, 200. 600 bushels short Of
making up last years grain shortage.
The total estimated production Of
grain n principal foodstuffs this
year will reach owe 6,633,000,00 900
bushels, but this is less by ZIG. 70O,0 900
bushels than the production of 1916.
We have raised a large food crop this
year, but in proportion to the worlds
demand it will barely tide us over
until the next harvest, when we will
be compelled, as far as is given to
the power Of mar to make a great
increase over our present production.
Thus. while boasting about the in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23

N NED - ] ClkUN
BENEFIT NOV. IL
Members Feel that Best way
of5starting Winters
@ Season.

" The fifth season of the University
philharmonic society opens on Sun
q afternoon, November IL with a
concert for the benefit Of the Grand
Forks chapter of the Red Cross So
ciety. The members of the orchestra
starting the new series of monthly
concerts than to coordinate their eff
forts, first of all, with those who are
striving to lessen the suffering of the
warning world.
They have taken up their Tabor
Of love" this year with a new deVo-
ton, a enc of purpose which as
that the society may be. now more
than ever before. a real force In the
u%pbuilding OF our cultural life. in the
making of our country-our part OF
ia better place to live In.
& Larger and Stronger.
4 The orchestra is larger. stronger
n better balanced in its instru-
mfentation this year than ever before.
Among it's new members are: Miss
Helen Tombs, Messrs. Fred Smith.
Frank Rorke. Arthur Emard. Franz
Rickeby and Odber, violins; Miss Ar
villa Heinech, Miss Pauline Harris
(sister of Miss Kathryn Harris the
new acquisition of asst year to the
cello section). Messrs. N. Papermas-
ter and Porter Levi, violas; Messrs.
H, Patmore and Harry Ihrig. bass
viols: Mr.. Clarence Kjos, flute and
Floyd Wolfe, horn. Mr.. Buchholz
will, as heretofore. be concermeister,
and Mr.. Norton will continue as di-
rector.
It has come to the notice Of the
management Of the society that some
instrumentalists of the city have not
associated themselves with h or
ganization<because of a mistaken feel
ing that the Philharmonic is purely
academic. 81
Organization "~University."
It is, be sure. a university or
ganization primarily. but "University'
in the broadest meaning of the word.
The society wishes to make it clear
that all who possess sufficient ability
and earnestness are more thai well
come, and hat the orchestra belongs
to, and is a part of, us all.
The rehearsals are held weekly at
the Public Library on Wednesday
evening at 1880. The orchestra would
welcome especially at this time can
didates for bassoon, horn, viola, cello,
violin and bass viol.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23
and the resolution passed over the
MAYORS Veto.
n0C AUTO.

Hankinson, N. D, Oct. 2s.-While
driving his car on the ROAD.
william coppin ran into aog; Ine
'nants1wer thrown to the ground.
The animal died, but the passengers
were uninjured.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23
EVERY DOCTOR
THEU.S. MAY
WORK IN WAR
How Best to Care For
Wounded Discussed at
Meeting.

Chicago, Oct 23.-Enrollment of
every physician and surgeon in the
United States, without regard to his
finances or dependents. for employ
ment in some form during the war
is a probability, according to discus
sions which preceded the opening to-
day of the eighth, annual session of
the clinical congress Of surgeons.
More than $500 surgeons from this
country, Great Britain n france are
in attendance at the clinic, which is to
discuss how the United States may
best care for it's men injured Curing
the war.
Tentative plans for enrolling the
medical men now being discussed
provide for publicity proclaiming as
s'slackers" all those who refuse to
register.
1t was reported, to the conference
! that the medical officers reserve corps
still lacks 5000 of filling it's ranks.
The enrolment now is about $4,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23

A large stock Of talking machines
of various makes included in this big
.sale-some new machines. some have
been used for demonstration, some ex-
changed on higher pfiosd n.aehtnaa-
they all must go at some price. All
in fine condition. aa
Used machines from. $500 and Up
Demonstration machines
from $500 and Up
New machines from 5000 and Up
This is certainly your chance to
buy that talking machine you have
promised the family for a long time.
Terms arranged If desired.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23
SHIIPYARD
STRIKE IS ENDED

Portland. Ore. Oct. 23.-An eight
hour day and the appointment Of a
shop committee Of three from each
craft or calling of the yard to take
up grievances with the foreman, SUI
perintendent or the president of the
company for adjustment are features
Of the settlement plan upon which the
local shipyard strike was ended.
Wages are left to the determination
Of the s%hipbuilding labor adjustment
board. The men will return to work
today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23

crease over 1915. lot u not forget
that, despite the Urgent call upon the
farmers Of the nation to do their ut
most, U production Of these grams
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-23
GRAND R Herald. TUESDAY, 8 =, 1917

and other foodstuffs Is actually ILL.,
100, 900 bushels short Of the yield OF
1915, while population has Sincreased
by about 100000 and Europe's de-
mands have enormously increased.