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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
Illustrate Another Attempt.

Chicago, May 18.-A supposed at
tempt to blow up the ordnance build
ing at Fort Sheridan was frustrated
last night when sentry discovered
and pursued under rifle fire a mysteri-
Gus prowlsr and an automobile load
of supposed conspirators. Private
Harry Sweihard of the Ohio engineer
ing corps. on guard with others of his
company, stumbled across the marau-
der at $40 p m. The man. crouched
under the caves of the ammunition
store house, sprang to his feet and
fed. The supposed attempt to blow
up the ordnance building at the fort is
the second in a week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
BUCHANAN DENIES 1T
Former Congressman Says He Re
fused to Induce Strikes.

New York, May 1S.-Contrary to ex-
pectations, former Congressman Bu-
chanan of Illinois resumed the stand
today in the tria of Franz Won Rintelin,
himself and five others. RecOunting
his experiences a s president of Labors'
National Peace Council, Buchanan de-
clared he never had attempted to start
strikes in munitions plants and SAID
that while president of the council he
had refused to induce bridge workers
to strike. He said he had been asked
by the councils executive committee
to attempt to foment this strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

LEROY ALIEN BYERS, age 20, died
this morning at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Byers, at 1410 West
Sixth street. He is survived by his father,
and two brothers, Stanley Byers, of Ben
ton, Kansas, and Clark f. Byers. of Ban
croft. The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon from the residence. The body
will be sent to Benton for burial.
SARAH ELIZABETH ROBINSON. age
"a, died this morning at her home, at 40e
Green street. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
The funeral of Martha Reed will be held
Saturday afternoon from the Walnut Grove
church at . 80 o'clock. Burial i'll Mt. Hope
cemetery.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. SCI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
IA TIMELY ADvT.
Kansas Reserve State Bank
Anticipated Chief Stone
OF Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers by Providing Way.
The following news item appears to-
r. R. MEN TO BUY BONDS
Employees Help From Banks While
They Save Money.

New York, May 1S.-If the rail-
roads of America will provide the ma
chinery of payment, the employees are
prepared to subscribe to the liberty
loan on an easy payment plan. War
rem S. Stone, grand chief of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers, said
here today. Mr.. Stone suggested that
the banks of the country provide for
the safe keeping of the bonds without
cost to the railway men.
1.-The men I directly represent, the
locomotive engineers, number about
10000" Mr.. Stone added. IF every
engineer took a $500 bond the total
would be S30,000,0OO. If the $4,000
conductors took $500 bonds that
would be 25,0OO,000 more. If the
10000 firemen and trainmen took
5000 bonds, their total subscription
a total for the train service of $780,
600, 000- Then there are a million
railroad employees outside the train
service. If every one took 500 bonds
there would be S100,000,000 more,
making s190,000,000 for all railroad
workers"
The Kansas Reserve State bank an
ticipated this news item twentyfouI
hours. See this banks Liberty Loan
advertisement in Thursdays State
Journal, by means of which the very
thing asked by Chief Stone of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
is accomplished and more. Pay fo1
bonds in weekly or monthly INSTALL
ments, have the bonds reserved an6
kept safely for you without charge
and delivered upon completion of pay
ments.-Advertisem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
MARKETS DULL TODAY
Wheat and Corn. Steadier on Topeka
Board of Trade.

Another dull day was experienced
on the Topeka board of trade today.
Cash No hard wheat ranged be-
tween $2.S9 and s2.93. and No. 8
hard from s2.s5 to s2.90. July op-
tions opened at s2.14 to S2.13. The
latter was low. High was registered at
$2.27 and the wire closed at S2.24A
Cash No. white corn ranged be-
tween $1.S9 and $1.93. No. 8 white
stood at $1.65. July futures opened at
STAT, the low, went as high as $1.50T
and closed at s1.501z split.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
No Trouble in Brazil.

Washington, May IS.-The BraziIia n
government anticipates no serious
trouble with a large colony of Ger
mans in Brazil and has already been
assured Of the loyalty of Brazilians of
German descent. A note handed 20
Secretary Lansing by the Brazilian
ambassador, Dominica D'Gama, AMI
made public today deals with the
situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
FOR DAYLIGHT PLAN
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit.
tee Approves Clock Move.

Washington, May 18.-The daylight
saving plan was today endorsed by the
senate interstate commerce commit
tee. which ordered reported the bill
of Senter Calder of New York provid-
ing that clocks shall be moved ahead
one hour during the summer months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
Soldier Killed by Train.

Des Moines, Ia, May 1s-Joe
Frank, aged 10, member of Company
d, First Iowa infantry, of Waterloo
was killed this afternoon while on
duty guarding a railroad bridge near
here. A train struck and ran over
Frank, cutting off his head. He for
mally lived in Kansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18

New York, May 1S.-MONEY- Moroor.,,-
paper ~ 90 per cent Sterling 60 day
b pills; AZ; commercial 60 day bills Of,
4;I1A demand, 4.75 9-16: cables re ma
francs demand, 5;73; cables, $40. GuiIders
99e en- A cables, Az. Lires, demsnS
~ caDles, 100; rubles, demand 17E (.
cables, IN. Bar silver, 745s. Mexican AZ
l g oa%. Government bonds irreguiSr
1 naalroaa ponds irregular. Time loans
ss1esay; sixty, ninety days and sfx month.
! 529d ~. GalI money easier; high. 2i1
i c1osin 2; ruling rate, pa last loan, az !:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
w York Stock Market

III, The recent upswing in the market met
early period of irregular advancss eT D. an
rumors and the retroactive levy on incomes
prompted renewal of bearfsh activitv
Most gains were surrendered in tha
steady selling of the last hour. Ieaders
and shippings and motors deveIonad 9n
ther weakness The closing was heavv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18

Social dance tomorrow, Saturday
night at Garfield park. Saunders or
chestra. Admission 50c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18
LOCAL MENTION

The committee of 100 Armenian
relief workers will meet Saturday
noon at the Chamber of Commerce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18

New York Cotton Market
New York, May 1s-COTTON-
Market easy. Middling. 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-18

New Orleans. May 1S.-COTTON-s,,.
Market 80 points up. MiddIing. 500 ~ ~"
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New York, NAV is

New York Stock Market
Furnished by Topeka Board Of Trade,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29

Without the specific information when
il will be Colonel Houses duty 70
gather, the American representatives al
the conference would be a. great dis-
advantage, il was pointed out.
IL was explained further that TINS
government does not possess exact ~
formation on the Balkan situation, POM
ma il exists to-day tcrritoriaily and its
historical aspect, which VIII play q, a
prominent part in it's settlement. IL
vas added that the Belgian SITUATION
also, would be examined In us his'or-
cal as well as present aspect. -,
Colonel Houses special efforts Will
he directed toward the assembling OF
information that will assist American
delegates at the peace conferences III
realizing the aims Of the United nIa'eS
in entering tho war.
In an address to the Senate on
January % President Wilson said that
"in every discussion Of the peace thaI
must end this war ii Is taken tor
granted that that peace must be foI,
lowed by some definite concert OF
mower which will make it virtually I'M
nossible that any such catastrophe
should ever overwhelm US again,
TIE object upon which Colonel
Eonse will concentrate his efforts IS
indicated In the following excerpt from
the address: r
There must be, not balance OF
power, but community OF power; NOT
organized rivalries, but an organized
common peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Kaiser Still for German
Peace, " Says Terestchenko
Onlv Awaiting the Time When Germany Can
Consolidate Conouests She Has Made by Force.
Declares Russian Foreign Minister

only on the basis of what it calls the
war map
Allied War Aims Announced
"Thc war aims OF the Allied democra-
cies already have been laid down IN
President Wilson's reply to Pope Bene-
dict. Regenersted Russia. for her
part, has made known the principles
for which the free peoples Of Russia
have been fighting.
"ln reply TO all this Germany has
made no open, frank statement, but
still continues her enigmatic role, pro-
claiming that might is greater than
right, and only awaiting the time when
she may be able TO consolidate the
conquests that she has made by force
For a Free Polish People
NJ. Terestchenko, in concluding, said
that the Russian government afirms
its determination to carry out the
proclamation of March 80 last to the
Poles. especially in regard to the re-
construction Of free Polish people.
He announced that the Provisional
Government had proposed to the En-
tcnte Allies that they issue joint de-
cree ratifying that proclamation. AT
the same time Russia will take care
that the future independent Polish
kingdom shall enjoy the necessary con.
ditions for its economic and financial
regeneration" the Foreign Minister
declared, while leaving open the .ques-
ton of indemnities for its losses
caused by the enemy's INVASION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29

PETROGRAD, Sept. %. - Foreign
Minister Terestchenko, in n statement
to representatives Of the press to-day
declared that the replies Of the Cen
trail Powers TO the peace note OF Pope
Benedict proved that Germany and
Austria persist in their refusal to
make any sincere step whatsoever in
the direction of peace"
NJ Terestchenko added that the Gen.
trial Empires repeat the wornout as
surances of their love OF peace and
their eagerness to adopt the principle
Of the reduction of ornaments, but do
not make the least reference to the
basis of future peace.
Several expressions in the notes
even lead one TO believe that, contrary
TO the Reichstag resolution. the Ger
man government has not renowned
German Peace which is contrary to
the principles of right and justice. and
that Germany regards certain contro-
versial questions as having been defin-
itely settled" the Foreign Minister as
serted. another expression which
mars the German note is the statement
that the Berlin government will con-
sent to enter into peace negotiations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Kerensky Determined
To PreUert Control
By BolsheUiki Element
Is,ar CnrrrrndNcel

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.- Dispatches
from Petrograd to the Russian En-
bassy to-day indicated that the demo-
cratic conference is certain TO develop
clashes OF opinions. The Radical So
cialist group is animated by sentiments
hostile TO the bourgeoisie. but iavora-
BILE sign is the seeming determination
of one part of the Socialists not to
permit the Bolshcviki to dominate the
conference. The opinion was expressed
that if the democratic conference
cleans out the radical camp of Social
lists there will be favorable results.
The belief prevails in Petrograd that
II the radical element cannot itself
control the situation 1t may become
purified.
The Bolsheviki are using every re-
source to achieve success, employing
all means at their disposal. one OF
their manpuvres being an offer to the
Nensheviki. the moderate Socialist
group, for support
The Bolsheyki seek to establish a
purely radical government.
The issues before the democratic
conference are not all quite clear at
the present time, but important de-
velopments are TO be expected, not
withstanding that the conference rep
resents only one class Of the nation.
However, the delegates represent a
very considerable part of the popula-
ton. 1t appears from newspaper com
ments that the group supporting IRE
mier Kerensky is firm, uncompromis-
ing in their insistence upon coalition
ministry. representative of the entire
population, and upon rebuilding the
lighting power of the army.
If the Bolsheviki obtain control OF
the government. which is possibility,
one of their first acts, following their
resolutions, would be to seek the
powers to conclude an immediate
peace. How the Allied nations would
meet such a situation is not known
here. Il is believed that Premier
Kerensky, supported by the moderate
Socialists. and by the moderate CON
seryatives of the bourgeois class, called
the Constitutional Democrats, would
have the sympathy of the Allied pow
ers in forcible resistance to the pos
siblc Bolsneviki regime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Pan.Cerman Influence
Tries to Sway Reichstag
To "Hindenburg Peace

COPENHAGEN, Sept 28-Charges
that certain government authorities are
supporting the Pan German and Con-
seryative forces in the agitation to re
verse the Reichstag majority peace
resolution and commit Germany TO the
so-called HindeIburg peace may be
made the subject of an interpret latlon
at the present session of the Reichstag'
Berlin newspapers, which arrived to-
night. after a three-day interruption,
indicate that the Interpolation was DIS
cussed at meeting of the steering
committee Of the Reichstag en- Wednes-
day. A., :.
1t was decided to postpone action in
order to give Chancellor Michaells and
his aids an opportunity to make certain
explanations. This, Philip Scheide,-
mann. the Socialist leader, explained,
would allow the committee to deter
mine the form which the interpret latlon
should take, but it will not head on a
big debate on the subject. Georg Lede-
hour. the Radical Socialist. made vain
attempt to set the debate for to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
KorniloH Revolted
To Thwart Germans
Newspapers Say He Took Ex-
IRENE Measures to Save
Russia From Traitors

PETROGRAD, Sept. 2S. - The last
army order issued by General Kornilof
as commander in chief, reprinted IN
the "Novaia Zhizn" from a Mohilev
newspaper, tends to show that kornilof
was compelled to launch his revolt
largely IN an effort TO thwart German
plans.
The order says il had been learned
that German agents had brought about
the great fire in Kazan, had expended
millions of rubles in dlsorganlzlng the
coal mines in the River Don region
and that the Germans were proposing
Q General offensive along the whole
front TO force q dsorganized Russian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29

Municipal Theatre, receiving applause
which came principally from the less
radical groups of delegates. The adj
dress was largely defence Of the acts
Of the government under his Premier
ship.
Nikolai Lenine, the Radical Socialist
leader, is reported to have arrived in
Petrograd The police do not deny this
report, but say that his present ad-
dress is not known to the authorities.
The Minister of the Interior has or
Cered his arrest.
NJ. Kerensky was interrupted fire.
quently by shouts from one group and
another, which led at times to alterca-
tons lasting several minutes. Az one
roint. when the Premier spoke OF the
refusal of the Soldiers and Workmens
Delegates of Helsingfors 10 oppose the
rcopening of the Finnish Diet, although
the government had forbidden II, the
Bolsheviki burst into loud cheers.
German Fleet Coming
Cheer my friends, if you WILL, SAID
NJ. Kerensky, when he was able 10
make himself heard "But bear in MIND
that a German feet is moving up the
Baltic"
The delegates of the Right jeered the
Polsheviki. asking them why they did
rot cheer the Premier's remark, mas
r.uch as the Germans were their
friends.
As nj Moscow, exceptional precau-
! tions were taken TO guard the Demo-
/ cratic congress against disturbance, al
! though at this time the steps were not
taken BY the government, but by the
organization committee and the WotK-
mons and Soldiers Delegates. Mill
tarv patrols and posts were scattered
everywhere, while automobiles were
forbidden to approach the building
Last night a thorough search of the
cellars under the theatre was MADE.
and the plan was even considered OF
recurring servants residing In the
building 70 evacuate 1t.
The presiding officers of the demo
cratic congress are composed OF nVe
representatives of the Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates, five each from
town zemstvos and two each from
other groups.
Twelve Hundred Delegates Present
Twelve hundred delegates from all
PARTS Of Russia attended the session:
| All the members Of the Provisional
| Government. headed by Premier Re
Ileusky. were present. Several mem,
bers Of the diplomatic corps occupied
q special box.
! \. c. Tcheidse, president of the
| Council of Soldiers and Work men's
Delegates, in opening the conference
explained that the extremely grave sit
Iuation of the country necessitated the
constitution Of strong revolutionary
power responsible TO all elements.
NJ. AvksentieiT, president of the
/ Council of Peasants Delegates, said
. that the moment had arrived for de-
mocracy to gather all its political wis
/ com TO save the conquests Of the revo-
/ lrtion, which were threatened with lr-
reparable catastrophe if not safe
/ guarded now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Wilson May Name
Col. House Delegate
To Peace Farley
State Department Confirms
Appointment to Gather
Data for Conference
fs,ar Corr~pnd~ncel

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.--The selec-
ton Of Colonel E. M. House. conhden-
tlal adviser Of President Wilson. to
collect and collate data that will be
needed by this government at tho
peace conference carried conviction
here to-day that Colonel House was
IN the mind Of President Wilson as one
Of Americas delegates TO the peace
conference.
The State Department confirmed the
selection Of Colonel House to-day, but
asserted positively that 1t did not re
late in any sense 10 peace negotiations;
Colonel House, ID was declared, Will
have no diplomatic status; he will not
conduct discussions with any foreign
representatives, and he will not 80
abroad.
II was explained that all Of the bel
iigcrcnt governments have had similar
agents at work for the same purpose
over since the war began. IL will be
Colonel Houses special task 10 gather
Intelligence relating to the commercial,
economic, geographical and political
situations: to keep abreast of new
developments in all non-military al
fairs, and TO have information avail
able at all times, that it may useful
to the government in formulating new
poliieS.
Colonel House will have associated
with him, it was stated. several experts,
probably college professors. econo-
mists and specialists in commerce and
finance.
State Department officials, when re-
minded that the impression had been
created that the United States would
not interest itself in European terri
torial questions, answered that the
American army was in Europe and that
the United States, of course, would
have delegates at the peace conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Where to Go to Church Tomorrow

Many well known lecturers Will ad-
dress the Theosophical convention
which will be held at the Park Avenue
Hotel from October to 0. On Oc-
tobcr 4, evening, DR.. Frederick Finch
Strong, of Tufts College, will speak
on "The Science of the New Age" IL
Illustrating the lecture with expert
mental work. One of his contentious
will be that the occult science Of to-
day will be the orthodox science OF
tomorrow.
On Friday evening l.. w. Rogers
will speak on Live Issues Illuminated
by Theosophy," in the Music Room OF
the Biltmore Hotel. These lectures are
free TO the public.
Tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock,
Lord and Lady Aberdeen Will speak
at the Twenty-third Street branch or
the Y. ". c. A. The meeting Will be
open 20 women as well as men.
The mems choir of the Calvary
Protestant Episcopal Church went TO
Mineola Tuesday evening and sang Tor
the soldiers of the Rainbow DIVISION
The Rev. DR.. Sedgwick, the rector,
gave short talk.
Tuesday morning the eighteenth ses-
sion of the Bible Teachers Training
school will begin. Prospects indicate
an exceptionally large number Of
students this year, in spite Of the war.
Dir. Wilbcrt ". White, the president,
will speak at the opening exercises.
Preparations are being made by the
German Evangelical churches of great
err New York and vicinity to celebrate
the 4OOth anniversary Of the Reforma-
ton at 2:3O p. m, October %, at the
Brooklyn Academy of Music: -,
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hills will
speak on France" at the morning
service Of Plymouth Church, Broos-
lvn. DR.. Lyman Abbott Will be the
preacher at the evening service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
front but one, and the Allies are press
ing back the enemy"
America an Autocracy
In Democracy's Guise,
Teufons Are Told

ROME. Sept. 2G.-To counteract the
effect of few favorable comments IN
the Austrian and Hungarian press OH
President Wilson's reply 70 the Natl-
can, the German and reactionary
party OF Germany is making great ef-
forts TO extend its propaganda against
Wilson in Austria and Hungary.
The principa! feature Of this prop
apanda consists in tho circulation
through the Austro- Hungarian press or
omen letters addressed TO President
Wilson by prominent German propa-
gandists. n.y
The Vienna "Neue Freie Presse'
published one Of these letters yester r
day from Director General Brockei-
mann, OF Hamburg, in which the writer
adduces ten reasons to show why Ger,
many is more liberal than the united
States. H
The principal reasons, says Herr
Brockelmann. are: The universal MAZE
suffrage in the RcichstaG elections,
the absence Of poor city quarters,
such as the slums Of New YORK ana
other large American cities; the old
aga pensions: the control OF govern
ment expenditures by the Reichstsg'
and, above all. the non-eXistence Oh
real military party in Germany,
"In your country, however, CONTINUES
the letter. addressing itseIi again 70
Wilson. There exists small but pow
erful military party known by the name
OF big business, which wanted the war
ut all costs"
Herr Brockelmann says that Germany
is a monarchy with democratic insti-
tutions, while America is only noml-
nally a democracy, out in reality an au-
tocracy, ruled by the greatest autocrat
of the world. Finally, he declares tnat
in Germany the Kaiser is respected oy
everybody, but in America there are a
good many people who do not pay any
respect to Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-29
Rcichstag Passes Bill
Creating NeW Post
Of Vice-Chancellor

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 2S.-The Main
Committee of the Rechstag, "a dispatch
from Berlin says, yesterday passed on
first reading the bill creating the post
of Imperial Njce-Chancellor. Consid-
cradle discussion preceded the favor
able action.
The constitution committee OF the
Reichst says another dispatch from
Berlin, by vote Of 10 to Il yesterday
adopted a proposal to cancel the con
cluding sentence Of Article 9 of the
Imperial Constitution, which debars
members of the Federal Council from
simultaneous membership in the
Reichstag.
The committee adjourned after pass
ing an order Of the day which de-
clared: 1.-THE Reichstag will cooperate
in the event OF the conclusion of q
peace