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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
king out first papers New York and swearing
BUILD SHIPS FOR BRITAIN
First Contract Let TO L. S. Firm in
Hall 3 Century.

San Francisco, Feb. ct is the
first time in fifty years that England
has ordered a ship built in the Unit
ed States" said an official of the
Union Iron Works today in announe
ing that the local concern had closed
a contract to build three 10000 ton
steel freigkters for British firms. The
contract called for the completion of
the ships within eleven months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Kansas city Live Stock Market

Kansas City. Feb. 9-HoGS-Receipts
sales, 119O@1230: heavy, S12 25@12 40:
packers and butchers. $12.00I12.35; light.
$11.60@12.05; pigs. SIC 2JM11.50.
CATTLE-Receipts 900. Market steady
Prime fed steers. 81 .25@ 300; dressed beef
steers. $9.00M1100. cows. S5.J0M950; heif-
ers, $7.00@11.o0; stockers and feeders.
@1:.25
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Lambs. s12.J061440; stockers and feeders,
81 O0dlS,S5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
TAR, s., WOULD RE-ENLIST
AFTER 81 YEARS. SERVICE

Chicago, Feb. 9.-The fighting
est" tar in the navy today sought to
re-enlist at the recruiting station
here. He is Jack Harvey. 60, who
retired in 1904 after thirty-two
wears of continuous service. He
served on thirty-two ships and was
with Fighting Bob" Evans in the
Spanish-American war. and in the
Boxer uprising in China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

wall St New York Feb 9.-STOCKS-
From the ease with which prices rallied
it was the general opinion that the irreg-
ular declines after the opening were main
" due to short selling. IndustriaIs com
prising the Steel group. and popular equip
ments soon rose to or above yesterdays
final figures with Oil. Marine preferred
Central Leather and Pittsburg Coal. Peo-
Piles Gas lost g points on publication of
the annual report showing a large decrease
in earnings. Pacifics and Atchison were
the strongest Of the railway issues. Trad
ing halted the recovery with stagua-
ton in the second hour.
Bonds were heavy with further reres-
sion in Anglo French SIS.
Extreme caution WAS reflected in the
course of prices during the days early
trading. Initial quotations showed few
changes beyond fractional limits, but sec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
STARS ALL SIGNED UP
Baseball Strike Broken, Ban johnson
Declares After Trip.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Club owners of
the American league have signed So
per cent of their players. 3. B. john
son, president of the league, an
nounced today on his return from
Georgia. The threatened strike of the
Baseball Players fraternity. he said,
is broken.
Practically every star in the Ameri-
can league is now under contract,
President Johnson said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
GIRL KILLED BY FIEND
Sister Slept in Same Bed While Farm
er's Daughter Was Slain.

Ord. Neb., Feb. 9.-Alice Baker,
aged IS. daughter of a farmer, was
last night assaulted and stranged to
death in her home five miles north OF
Ord. The 7-year-old sister was asleep
awakened.
The crime was discovered when the
parents below heard a fal and investi-
gated. The girl was dead and her
slayer had disappeared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
BELl:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. nepackage
proves it. 25c at all druggists.

ondary offerings were mainly at low
levels. United States Steel fell u point
from its top price with one to almost two
points for Crucible and Lackawanna Steel
and Ia for bethlehem Steel rights:
other heavy features included American
Wooden, Industrial Alcohol Atlantic Gulf
and West Indies and Central Leather. The
trend of foreign bonds WIS seen in the
weakness of Anglo French SIS, which broke
all previous records at 91A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Chicago Feb. MISUNDERSTANDING y, 600.
Market strong to higher. Bulk of safes.
SEQ, light s11.I0d 1920: mixed, S19.95G
12.40: heavy, $11.95M1245: rough. S11.9J@
1910: pigs, $9.75M10 1857
CATTLE-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Native beef cattle. 81. s0M 1925: western
steers. $7.90M1C.3O: stockers and feeders.
$G10M9.25: cows and heifers, $515@1o.50;
calves, $10.5OM 1900.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 Market firm.
Wethers, S10.G06I1LS0; lambs, 81. 10N 14.GO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
AN INAUGURAL FETE
Despite War Scare Program VIII Be
Carried Out on March 5.

Washington. Feb. 9.-Formal an
nouncement was made today that in
spite of the foreign situation, the pub
lie inauguration ceremonies March 5
would be held as planned 1t was
stated that it would be made impress
sive Sin order to afford an opportun-
ity for perfect spontaneous exhibit
ton of the patriotic feeling of the
country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
Kansas city Live stock Sales.

(The following sales 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. Feb 9.-CATTLE-He-
ceipts coo head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts 6.500 head. Market open
low. Bulk of sales. 81 756I - D top. S12.5
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head. Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

New York. Feb. 9.-BUTTER-Market
unsettled. Creamery, higher than extras.
4jc.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Fresh gather
ed extra. 47c.
CHEESE-Market firm. State held spec
ials. 25c.
PoULTRY-Dressed. firm: live. firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Chicago, Feb. 9-BUTTER-Mar high
err Creamery 32M42c.
EGGS-Market higher. Firsts. 421sc: or
binary ffrsts. 40M 41c.
POTATOES-Market higher Wisconsin
white, $500 2.40: Michigan white, s2.35M
40: Idaho, Colorado and Washington,
81 40M2 80.
. POULTRY--Alive, lower; fowls, zoe;
snrfncs 22c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices for grain futures on
The Kansas City Board of Trade as re-
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker. New
England building.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

(The range Of prices for grain futures
on the Chicago Board of Trade as re-
ported by Thos. j. Myers. New England
Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

CORN-May. S1.015s: July. 99asc.
OATS-May, 54a4 @541se; July. 5334c.
PORk-May, @Sl: July. SO 40.
LARD-May. $16.6O; July. $16.72.
SHORT RIBS-May, S15.72; July, $15.SI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

New York. Feb. 9.-STGAR-Raw.
steady: centrifugal, 4.S9: molasses. 4.02:
refined, steady; fine graduated, sG.2o-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab
tets Druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. +. w. GROVES signature is on each
box. 25c.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka. Kan. for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Il FURNISHED by I. j. Billiard. corner Kznsaa
Ave AMI Curtis 81,
wHEAT-sI75al.so 50. A>''' 90 .
CORN-g4c
OATS-50G 55c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09
Topeka Hay Market.

PRAIRIE HAY-seOo co. .
ALFALFA-S170
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Chicago. Feb. 9-wHEAT-May. 81 .695s
July, S1-47@I471s; September, s13I1z-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

Poultry. Eggs and Butter.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
paDy. corner Laurent and Madison.J
Topeka. Kan. Feb. o.
HENS-sIs lbs. snd over, lie: under
~ lbs. lie: springs. 2 lbs lie:
ducks. Toe: geese, Sc broilers, . lbs. and
under. 1Sc; old roosters. DC: shaggy young
ROSTERS. 1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-09

FURNISHED by the Beatrice Creamery Co.,
Topeka. Kan,
Topeks. Kan. Feb. o.
CHIGatiO EGGS-i4644ISc
NEW YORK EG;S@s0d4S1sc
CREAMERY BUTTER@Chicngo 3s1L67
39c: New York. 43c: Eigin. 39c: Topeka
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

.Refore I commenced taking It." he continued. "I was run down and mis- erable all the time and n half hour Job would tire me out as much as n whole days work does now. Four diff ferent doctors advised me to go to the hospital and be operated upon for ap- pendieitis and the pain in my side con- tinucd to get worse right along.
 l had reached the point where 1t was necessary for me to do something for myself and I bought Orgatone be- cause I knew how 1t had helped sev- eral friends of mine. l now sleep fine and the pains have all left my side. eat hearty and can do hard days work without feeling II. l recon. mend Orgatone to everybody with those miserable, tired. nervous feel. ingS like l had, for it certainly has strengthened me out in fine shape
 There Is an Orgatone dealer in your town, if not il will be sent charges prepaid upon receipt of price, S1 per bottle, ar six bottles for Sa by the distributors, Harry kessinger Co.. Joplin Mo.-Adv
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
THE KITE" BALLOON
A MOST ESSENTIAL UNIT IN
 MODERN WARFARE.
USEFULNESS LITTLE KNOWN
Government Offers Splendid oppor- tunity to Young Men Who Aspire
 to Become Ar Craft Pilots.

Omaha, Nebr.-A branch of Uncle Sans bis army that the public has hot yet heard great deal about but Which is to play Il most important part in the war IS the Kite" or Sta uenary Balloon section for winch about l,5o0 men are now being train ed at Fort Omaha preparatory 10 their departure for the front.
 The usefulness of the kite" or sta. tionary balloon Is not generally known. One familiar with lts em- plsyment says that at the balloon schools an applicant for officers com mission must first qualify as Il pilot Of spherical balloons. Then they are taught to become pilots and obsery- CTS in the kite" balloons.
 This balloon is allowed to ascend to n height of about 5000 feet with a wire attached to 1t by which 1t is drawn down when desired ny motor power.
 In war. these balloons are located from three to five miles from the first line of trenches. and from the has. ket, two men, n pilot and m observer give the range and results of firing hv telephone to the artillery For this reason the section Is known as the 'eyes of the artillery"
 On the western front, they arc placed from one-half to a mile apart according to conditions. and are provided with narachutes attached to the mon in the basket: in event of accident te the balloon fhc men para chute safely to the earth.
 Applications for the Officers Rc- serve School for this important anA Interesting branch of the service are still being received Applicants must he citizens of the United States not under 19 years of age or over 21 They must have 2 .aad edueatiaa and three letters of recommendation.
 After passing the evamfnattan TO- oulrrd the applicant k enlisted as q first class private in thc Aviation Section of the Signal Enlisted Re- Servr Corps, an1 assigned "a school fer training. thc tine af training dc- pending upon the mans ah3'v
 r he ouallicS aS an observation balloon pilot Icuteuant's commfS. sion is issued.
 From fhe lime o' hle er'rnneh into the school until he Is commissioned he receives S1oo per month Qu9rfrr> rn9 food allowance. tS 2na lieutenant s17oo lieutenant S2 2aoo aouualfv.
 Anyone wishing te aPny for arl- mission to this branch ef the army should make thelr request for appli- cation blanks at once to the Presi. dent Aviation Examining Board, Fort Omaha, Nebraska.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Tonight! Take Dodson's Liver Tone!
 Better Than Ca|ome| For Liver Calo1nel sickens, If bilious, constipated and head
 achy read my guarantee.

Listen to mel Take no more sicken- ing. salivating calomel when bilious or eonstipated. Don't lose days work
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver, which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel. when It comes into contact with sour bile, crashes into It. break ing 1t up. This Is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you are sluggish and "all knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels consti- pated or you have headache. dizziness, coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour just take T spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee-Ge to any drug store and get bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone fer few cents. Take Il poonful tonight. and if it doesn't
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
IGNORE FLAG OF TRUCE.
Teutons Fire on Life Beats in North
 Sea Engagement

London-An appalling story of cold bl"oded maSsacres by Germans of crews of British North Sen convoys In recent battle is told by the Nor wegian newspapers.
 The TidenStegn said the German cruisers were observed at C o'eloH k in the morning and were thought to he British vessels. hut at o'clock. when there was more light. they sud- denly hecan shooting and the convoy was terrified to see the British Ge- strover nt the stern of the convoy be- gin to sink. although f fought to the end. The German cruisers nfter signalling the vessels h sfnn ad- Vanced on each side of tho convoy. which they swept with all iheir guns at a range of loss than 200 wards.
 The German deStroyers came m and helped to spread death and dp- struction on the defrnSeles, ~hlns. shells falling thick and fast The Ger mans were not content to sink fha ships, hut shellcd the life beats and every living thing coming their way was merclleSslv slaughtered. Tho srr- vivors owed their lives to the high sea which was running. making the boats difficult mark.
 In tho midst of the massacre. an. other British destroyer came m and Immediately attacked hut Snnn waS sunk In the unequal struggle. The German flotllla then cruIsed backward and forward along the sinking sfeam- CTS. pouring a fresh and terrible rain of shells at range of 1no wards. One shell went through the SW ti>h shin Wirndar, exploding in ths a boat on the other side and killing all its occupants. 12 men and three women.
 The other life boat rowed hack to rescure the captain and two wait resSes from the wreck. X shell struck the boat md killed five of it's occu. pants, only the mate escaping hv swimming The Wlrndar was mass of flames and the two girls Jumped Into the sen. Tho captain wns saved hv cllnGing to wreckaee. As the two young women were sinking. an Eng lish ship holsted the white nag. The answer from the Germans was shni which killed hoth girls Twelve mer of another shin had iulv got into th, life boat when a shell stued them al
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
ACID POISONTNG!

The most eminent physicians recognize that uric acid stored up Tn the system is the cause of gout and rheumatism, that this uric aeid poison is present Tn the joints. muscles. or nerves. By eXperi- menting and analysis at the InVahds Hotel and Surgical Institute Tn Buffalo. N. |. Dr. Pierce discovered eombua- ton of native remedies that he caiod An-u-ric which drives out the uric acid from the system. and in this way the pain. swelling and inflammation subslde. If you are a sufferer from rheumatism. backaehe. pains here or there. you can ob- tain Anuric. double strength. at any drug store for 60 cents and get relief from the pains and ills brought about hy uric acid or send pr. Pierce l1c for trial pkg Auu- rie which you will find many times more potent than ttthia and eliminates uric ac,d almost as hot water melts sugar. A short trial will convince yoa. Send a sample of your water to pr. Pierce and it will be tested free of charge
 AnurIc Is q regular insurance and life saver for all big meat eaters and those who deposit lime-salts in their joints.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning. want you to go back 10 the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel be- cause 1t is real liver medicine; entire ly vegetable, therefore it can not sali- vate or make you sick.
 l guarantee that one spoonful of podSon's Liver Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and clean your bowels of that sour bile and consd- pated waste which is clogging your system and making you feel miserable. I guarantee that q bottin of Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your entire fam fly feeling fine for months. Give II to your children. IL Is harmless: doesn't gripe and they like it's pleasant taste. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, Soothe the in- flammation of n sore throat and lungs. stop irritation in the bronchial tubes. insuring a good nights rest free from coughing and with easy approximation in the morning. Made and sold in America for fifty-two years. A won derful prescription, assisting Nature In building up your general health and throwing off the disease. Especially useful in lung trouble. asthma, croup, bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil ized countries-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
ONE HOURS JOB
 LIkEA DAYS WORK
Prominent Arkansas Lumberman Says He Has Taken New
 Lease on Life.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 16.-"Orga. tone has simply given me new lease on life" said Mr. k. l.. Ramsy, the well-6nown and popular lumberman of Little Rock, Arkansas in telling of his recovery to health.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
HEAL BABY RASHES
That Itch, Burn and Torture With cutl-
 cura-TriaI Free.

A hot Cuucura Soap bath is soothing to irrltated skins when followed by a gentle application of Cuucura oint- ment. Use Cuticura for everyday tei- let preparations to prevent such trou- bles. After this treatment baby sleeps mother rests and healment follows.
 Free sample each by mall with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston, Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Gave Her a Tip.

It was her first voyage. and she had made herself disliked by the officers be- .ause of her many foolish questions. t fell to the lot of the steward to si- ence her.
 Doesn't thls ship tip a good deal, sir?" she asked that official.
 Perhaps 1t does, madam; 1t Is 10 doubt trying to set good Xample to the passengers"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

my knee since. know Anuric did me more good than all the other medt cines I ever took.
 Let a neighbor have one box. He was down with his back. and it did him world of good. My mother and father have known and used Dr. Pierce's medicines for years.-W. k PHILLIPS, Route l, Box 72.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Skittish.

Marry money. my boy, marry mon ey."
 "Um?-
 Its Just as easy to love rich girl as poor girl"
 But it isn't as easy to get 'em to marry you, old top
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

ward hurt my back very badly
 loading woo.
 sent for f uI boxes of Anuric Tablets and had taken hardly two boxes when they completely cured me. 1 have not had a twinge of r Il a II m atism in tbA-,llZ Zb,,pf arIn
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
lonn Distance Cry.

Mamma Now be q good little girl and stop crying.
 Ruth Ghree years old)-Me won't stey crying till papa hears me.
 Mamma-Bn he can't hear you; he's in New York.
 Ruth-pcu nell dest have to cwy frau ze telrfome
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
ADVERTISEMENTS
 " CHILL TONIC Sold Malaria, Chills and Fever. Also soc co
Two Mothers,

Why do you make your daughter study housekeeping and toll so over aecounts9 I wouldn't make my daugh- ter work like that want her to to marry a millionaire.'
 Tt so happens that my daughter ts engaged to millionaire. So wish to it her for the responsibilities she will have to assume"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Ip The System

Take the Old Standard GROVE 5 TASTELESS chill TONIC You know what you are taxing. as the formula is printed on every label, showing 1t IS Quinne and Iron in a tasteless form The Quinne drives out malaria. the Iron builds up the system. oo cents
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renovlne" and be cured. Do not walt until the heart organ Is beyond repair. "Renovine" is the heart and nerve tonic. Price 50c and Sl.o0.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
ALMOST HELPLESS

After an injury Was n terrible Reuter-. North St, West Chicago. HI "I couldn't stoap because ot the awful pains ln tuy tack and the steady. dull
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
H0N,T SNIEEIE

You can rid yourself of that cold in the head by taking Laxative Qulnidlne Tablets. Price 25c. Also used l. cases of La Grippe and for severe headaches. Remember that.-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Ills Profession.

How your patient does keep up nurse"
 Yes, sir. He's an aviator"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
He's est Awful.

"WhatH cure wart2' asked Dave Tint depends on what ails it." an swered Sarb. seriously.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

Dr. Pleree's Pellets are best for liver bowels and stomach. One little Pelle for laxative, three for eathartie. Al
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Partial.

Poet-That editor-shows favorltisu once.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
From Florida.

Suit Case-Ever travel South?
 Alligator Bug-Sure thing; that wa my old home, you know.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

Real heroes act as their own pres agents.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN

Don't suffer torture when all female troubles will vanish in thiu air after using temenina. Price soc and SI oo-Adv
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
An Oklahoma Mans Advice

Binger. Okla.-'T had one knee hurt n which rheumatism developed. After
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Disqualified.

Ills feet kept him out of the army" "Flat2" No cold"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

Time gets away from an old man al most as quickly as money does from a young one.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

Some mems honesty Is the result ot lack ef opportunity
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15
Desirable Change.

lecturer said in temperance ad- dress:
 If were Providence Id introduce a change that would am convinced,
 'T'his simple hut farreaehius change would consist in transferring the sick headache from the day after to the day before"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

IMITATION IS SlNCEReST FlATTERY but like counterfeit money the imta- ton has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing It's the original. parkens your hair in the natural way. but contains no dye. Price S1UU-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

The essence of hamer k scHsihility. warm tender felloW-feelins with all forms of existence.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-15

A wise attempt defeated Is no fail ure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-04

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