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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
COCKTAILS TO FRANCE
Noted Officer May Lead Americas
Engineers in Europe.

Washington, July 27.-The posi-
bility that Major General Goethals
may go to France to head the Amer
lean army engineers is foremost
among the developments which have
followed President Wilson's reorgan-
ization of the shipping board. As a
retired officer the general is subject
to any duty to which the president
may assign him. The probability that
he would be assigned to service at the
front has been recognized ever since
it became apparent that he would
leave the fleet corporation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
loDNSAMUSEMENTS

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ray in Sud
den jim"
IRIS-Earle Williams and CO.
rhine Griffith in 1.-THE Stolen
Treaty"
Z COZY-Susan Grandise in "A
Naked Soul
GEM-Motion features.
BEST - Gaumonts THE YAM
pires."
AT GAGE PARK-Marshall' mu-
nicipal concert.
RYSTAL~Motion features.
For details. prices. ETC.. sec adver-
tisements on page 10 of the state
journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27


12c; shaggy young ROSTERS. 1sc; broiiers
2 lbs. and under. 1Sc.
EtiGS-70c
Eggs are retailing in Topeka as0sce
dozen.
Butter from s7a42c.
Retail Hay.
FURNISHED by w. A. GiIchrist. 626 Quincy
Street,
Topeka. Kan, July n.
! PRAIRIE IIAY-S15 90.
ALFA1FA-S20.00
Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED By T. A Beck, 212-214 e. sth.,
PRAIRIE HAY-s1B.Oo -"
Al u AI.FA--S1s.00.
Topeka Grain Market.
tFErnished by J. Is. BILLIARD, corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis stl
CORN-s115 S ~''
OATS-65c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Kansas City, July 27-WHEAT-Cash
wheat: Market unchanged to Sc lower. No.
2 hard, 50 ,s0@2; 81; No. 3, S255@2 81; No.
red, $2500f252; No. 3, $24SG250.
CORN-Market unchanged. No. mix
ed, S2.19@2.20; No 3, 81 1S@219; No. ?
white, SIPS; No. 3, nominal; No. yellow,
81 20@2.21: No. 3. nominal.
oArS-Market 1a@1c lower No. white,
790lS0c; No. mixed, 74c.
RYE+$2.01.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$4. 2004 .30.
HAY-Market steady, unchanged.
SHORTS-$2. 35d2 90.
BRAN-S1. 95@2.0C.
Receipts wheat, 1877 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Market strong at yesterdays average. Bulk.
$1490@15s5; light. $1465@15.s5; mixed,
$14.60@1600; heavy, s14.35616O0; rough,
CATTLE-Receipts 1000, Market weak.
Native beef cattle, G.75614.15; western
st steers eo $S5o@n:5o; stockers and feeders,
calves, SO. 00d13 %.
SHEEP-Reeeipts 5000. Market steady.
Wethers, $750@10.75; lambs, SO 75d15.e0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Chicago. July 2T-wHEAT-Close wheat ::
July. S2.52: Sept, S2.26.
CoRN-sept., S163; Dec, $1.16ss; May,
81 143k@A.
oATS-July. 77Ac; Sept. Coo; Dec, CO.'S
G&c.
PORK-Sept., S40.35.
LARD-July, 5000; Sept, 5000; Oct.
$1,000.
SHORT RIBs-July, $3.50; Sept, $21.75
Oct, z$21.62.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Chicago, July MISUNDERSTANDING IN
changed.
EGGS-Market lower. Receipts 1894
cases. Firsts. 301a@32c; ordinary firsts,
26S@29: at mark cases included, 2I@31c.
POTATOES-Market lower. Receipts, rs
cars. Virginia barrels, $360@4.00. Ken
lucky. Illinois, Kansas and Missouri sacks.
$1.OO@110
springs, 22@25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

New York, July 27.-BUTTER-Marke
firmer. Creamery higher than extras, 1914
0i4Oc.
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gath
cred extras, 3S039c.
CHEESE-Market irregular. Receipts T.
100. State whole milk flats. fresh spe-
Gals. PC: average run, 21h@%c.
POULTRY-Live poultry, easy, no prices
quoted. Dressed quiet; prices unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Kansas City, July 27.-BUTTER-Cream
cry, 36c; firsts, SAC; seconds, 33c; pack
ing, 33c.
EGGS-Firsts. zoe; seconds, 24c.
POULTRY-Hens, 151ac; ROSTERS, 13c;
broilers. 29c.
POTATOES-Market firm, $1.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Shorn lambs and sheep &c under above
prices Positively cannot sheep or
lambs unless fat.
Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent and Madison.b
Topeka, Kan. July ~.
HENS-3h lbs. and over 16c under 3A
lbs. be: springs over 2 lbs. Ice: ROSTERS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Chicago Grain and Pork Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
the Chicago Board of Trade as reported
by the Topeka Board of Trade.)
Chicago, July %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

other grain Price changes tho were light.
PROFESSIONALISM was no urgent call
for provisions. The market sagged in con-
sequence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yard, Kansas City, and
reported over long distance telephone d.
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son & Co.. live stock commission mer-
chants)
Kansas City, July 27-CATTLE+Re-
ceipts 5000 head. Market slow, weak.
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head Market
steady. Bulk of sales S14S5@15.75. Top,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27
WEATHER TABLE

Furnished by the weather bureau office,
Topeka Kansas. for the twenty-four hours
ending at q. m. Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-27

Kansas City Grain Futures.
Closed
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
SUNDAY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL ].
 COVERS MANY ALASKA NEEDS

care of the insane in Alaska, and for this $7,O0O is included in the bill.
 For the education of natives in Alaska, $20O,OOO is provided, and for the further propagation and pro tectlon of the reindeer herd $5,OOO is set aside.
 s5O,OOO for medical relief of in- disents, Is also included in the budget.
 Fer the protection of game $2O'- 900 Is provided, and $15,OOo pro Yides for the suppression of the liquor tTafftc among the natives.
 In connection with the appropria7 tion for medical relief of indigents, there is 8 provision that patients who are not indigent may be admit ted to the hospital on payment or such reasonable charges as the sec retary of the interior shall pre- scribe.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

San Antonio, Feb. 20 = General Frederick Funston, in commend oi the expeditionary forces of the Un- tied States army along the Mexican border, died suddenly at his hotel in this city last night.
 Death followed an attack of acute indigestion which came on imme- dlately after General Funston had eaten his dinner. He had left the dining room, and upon reaching the lobby Of the hotel stopped to play with a child with whom he was ac- luainted, and while in the act of romping with the little tct, suddenly collapsed, and before he could be carried to his apartment, death had claimed him.
 Physicians were called, and an examination made. The verdict of the physicians was that death was due to acute indigestion.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
P.s.S.CO. TOPASS
 PRINCE RUPERT

According to Agent Weir, local re' presentatiYe for the Pacific s. s. Company, the steamer City Of seattL. Is due in this port Thurs day morning.
 The steamer Spokane Of the same company will sail from Seattle for this port on Friday and should ar rive here on the 2Sth ut.
 This will be the last trips that these vessels will call in at the port O. Prince Rupert, and the ad- Yica a hand does not state definite ly that the Spokane will call at the Canadian port southbound.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
WOMAN REFUGEE RIDES
 175 MILES ON A CALF

Columbus, N. M., Feb. 10-Chick- ems, cows, herds of horses, sheep and even little lambs tied to the axles of wagons have accompanied the civilian army fleeing from the wrath If Villa. While the refugees erriving at the border presented a pitiable spectacle as g whole, there have beeh some incidents affording a comic relief.
 Four babies born enroute were given the surnames Of officers in command of the refugee's escorts.
 A Mexican woman rode to the bor der on a calf she saddled at El Vane, 175 miles to the south.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Washington, Feb. 19-The sun- dry civil appropriation btll was to- day introduced in congress.
 Ten million five hundred thousand dollars is carried in the bill for the continuation of the government Tall- rpad in Alaska, which is now oelns constructed, and the work on that project will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
 The bill also provides S35,OOO Cor tue construction of 6 public buII4ing at CordoYa, and S1O0,OOO ss also included in the bill for the continuation of the minreal survey in the territory.
 S6O,OO will be expended for in siallatfon of further aids to naYiga- ticu and the fisheries service is given $5,OOO.
 Afognak and Yes are each award ed $S,22O.
 A provision is also made for the
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

General Funston was born in Ohio in 1865, and after receiving an education in the Kansas State Uni Yersity, he took up newspaper work for while. He made study of botany, and received the appomt- men in 1890 of botanist for the U. s. Government, heading the ex- pedition which went into Death Val lev thu year following. He was made commander of an expedition sent ou' by the Department of Ag- riculture to explore Alaska and re
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

In order to not disappoint pa- irons or the P. P. P, Manager Mowl has decided to put on "The Broken Ccin Immediately following the lecture. This is done because the week is replete with interesting func- tons, basket ball at the W. P. A. club Wednesday, the Firemen's ball Thursday, and another league game Of basket ball Friday
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
FIND
 GIRLS MURDERER

Ord, Neb., Feb. 20-BloIodhounds' which were imported from Albion, picked up the tracks of the murder CT of Alice Parker, IS years old, daughter of Bohemian farmer, who was found murdered in bed beside her little year old sister, and traced to his home.
 The young man is Louis Kaerad, 21. He was arrested and tried about a year ago for criminal assault on the daughter of @ Danish farmer. Ht is now in custody.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
WAITS PRES. SIGNATURE

Washington, Feb. 19-The House of Representatives today passed the senate bill providing fer the crea- tion e Mount Mckinley National Park, which provides for the setting aside Of Mount Mckinley and large area of land surrounding that famous mountain.
 The bill will now go to President Wilson for his signature.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

 FEAR SUBS

New York, Feb. 20 - The actiVi- ty Of German submarines in the war zone during the past few weeks has had a hard effect on immigration to this country.
 While the immigration during the war has been large up to the time of the German declaration of it's in ten.ion of prosecuting an unrestrlct- cd warfare on the seas, the immi- grafton to this country has fallen off until it is practically nothing.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
SPY ON ENGLAND
 THROUGH ]. s.

New York Feb. 20-Federal Se- eret Agents Day and Justice have arrested two men, charging them with violation of the Fedral law of carrying on a military enterprise agsins- a foreign country.
 The men are charged with con- spring to obtain military informa- tSon In England that was to have been sent to this country and later forwarded to Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
SAILS FR0N FRISCO

San Francisco, Feb. 20 - The steamer Humboldt sailed from this port for Seattle this afternoon, where she will remain until Tues day, Feb. 27, at which time she will sail for skagway, Alaska, aud way ports.
 While the ship was here, she has been in dry dock, and has undergone a thorough oyerhauling. She has been thoroughly renovated through out.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Copenhagen, Feb. 2O-Replying to the cablgerams which President Samuel Gompers sent out to the presidents of all lapor federations throughout neutral countries and Germany, urging them to use their influence with the German Imperial government for a modification of the announced intention of that govern ment of carrying on an unrestricted warfare, President Lilgen of the
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
WOMEN DEMAND
 LOWER PRICES

New York, Feb. 20-Demanding relief from the terrific prices which are being charged for the necessities of life, three hundred women this morning stormed the steps Of the City Hall in which the mayors of flee is located.
 For over am hour they called out to Mayor Mitchell to do something tO relieve their distress. They claimed that the prices being charg- e4 by the merchants were beyond reason, and they would starye if no redress was given to them.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
LABOR PRESIDENT BELIEVES SUBS
 ONLY MEANS IF BLOCKADE

German federatjon of labor made reply today.
 In his reply, President Lilgen de- clared that the German plan of submarine warfare as announced was the only means that the Im- .perial government had of effeetual- Iv blockading British ports, and that he believed that Germany could not do otherwise, if an eff fectuaI blockade was to be made.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
CONGRESS ID.
 FINISH MARCH 5

Washington, Feb. 20 - Repre- sentative Claude Kitchin, of North Carolina; today predicted that Congress would adjourn on Monday, March g.. He said:
 "We will finish all appropriation bills and any other necessary mea- sure including the Webb prohibition bill.
 eff there is any war, President Wilson does not want us here"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
SUGGEST 4 NEW BILL T0 GIVE
 POWER ID ENFORCE LAWS

The bill suggested by Messrs. Lansing and Gregory would empower the President to employ both the land and naval forces of the Unit ed States to enforce compliance with and prevent the violation of the obligations of the United States under tbe laws of nations.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Washington, Feb 2O-Secretary of State Lansing and Attorney General Gregory today appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee and ask ed what would be the prospect of a bill being passed, a bill which would give the President power to the present situation with out the recourse of declaring war,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
CONSULS TO-DAY
 QU|T GERMANY.

Copenhagen, Feb. 20-Advice re- ceived here this morning state that the American Consular officers are today leaving Germany for Switzer- land, enroute to their homes in the United States.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
WAITS WANTON DESTRUCTION
 BEFORE MAKING NEXT MOVE

President Wilson believes that during the next few days it will be shown just how far Germany in tends to press the blockade against neutral countries, by continuing the ruthless use of submarines as 2 means of effectively iblookading Bris ish, French and Italian ports.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Washington, Feb. 2O-Because there is a serious doubt in the mind President Wilson regarding the real intention of the officials at the head of the German submarine activities. no action has been taken towards relieving the ship blockade of American ports.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
NOMINATED FUR
 FEDERAL BOARD

Washington, Feb. 19-William B.. Colver a prominent St. Paul news paper publisher and John Franklin, former governor of New Jersey, were today nominated by President Will son as members on the Federal Trade Board.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20
GENERAL FUNSTON DIES FROM
 ACUTE ATTACK INDIGESTION

port on its flora. He spent the win ter of 1S93-4 on the Klondike and floated down the Yukon in the sprin.. of 1894 alone in canoe. He was a Capt. Maj. and Lieut.. Col. in the Cuban Insurgent Army 96-7, and served for IS months. He re- ceiVed a serious wound in Cuba, and returned to the United States. In May, 1898 he assumed command as Colonel of the 2OtbI Kans. Ity. He went to the Philippines and took part in several batltes. He was awarded 8 medal of honor for cross ing the Rio Grande river on bamboo raft in the face of fierce fire from the insurgents and es- tablished g. rope ferry across the river, enablnig the U. s. troops to cross and win the battle. He or ganized and commanded the expedi- tion which resulted in the capture of Aguinaldo, head of the Philippine insurrection During 1895-97 he was in command of the department of cavalry of the United States army, and was made commandant of the Army Service School at Fort Leavenworth in 1909. His home was at lola, Kans.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

San Francisco, Feb. 20 - When the news of the death of cGeneral Funston was conveyed to Mrs. Fun stor, she was completely prostrat- ed. .,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Basketball at the w. P. gym Wednesday night.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-20

Wilson for his signature.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-10-18
BIC CABLE BREAKS
AND 200 TELEPHONES PUT OUT
OF COMMISSION.

A big cable carrying 200 telephone
wires suddenly snapped Tuesday af-
ternoon in the street south of Grant
school house on B avenue east. The
break was without apparent cause,
AMI the strange part Of it is that the
cable was inspected last week and
pronounced o. X. Such accidents,
so line men say. are rare, but acct
dents viii happen in the best of regu.
lated families.
AS result Of the break all tcle,
phones east of Sixth street and north
of First avenue were out of commits
/ sion. Manager Gordon put big
force of men at work on the job inn
mediately and they expected to have
repairs made by tonight.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-10-18
SUPPER AND TALK
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND
TEACHERS CONFER

Teachers, officers and workers of
he Central NJ. E. Sunday school met
n the Central NJ. E. church parlors
Tuesday evening for luncheon, and
the quarterly business meeting. Sup.
per was served by the Ladies Aid So,
ciety of the church.
About thirty-five of the Sunday
school board were present for the
meeting
Following the luncheon number
Of interesting talks were given by.
.arious workers of the school, and
reports were read and approved.
Miss Lillian Iiiiburne spoke on the
aim of the Sunday school, Mrs. S. z.
Mcclure presented the needs of the
school, Mrs. j. A. Reynolds offered
the possibilities Of the school and
Rev L. NJ. Grigsby outlined The
schools prospects What win Help
our Sunday School" was presented
in brief speeches by W. J. Howell,
Miss Matilda Graft aud Waiter w.
White.
A committee will be appointed by
Superintendent o. E. Schmidt TO well
come the scholars and visitors each
Sunday. Action will also be taken to
fill offices recently made vacant,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-10-18
J. J. :. J. -. !. J. !. ..#+I..-I
BEACON NEWS ITEMS

i. FL. - * i. !. !. ts..E%.!.++
Mrs. ]. Melcher of Kellogg visited
relatives in Beacon Friday.
Mrs. Mary Fry visited with Mrs. {.
Siebert in Oskaloosa Monday.
Mrs. Win Wilson of Oskaloosa
spent Tuesday with Mrs Jack Owens.
Mrs. John Ruggenberg of Oskaloosa
visited at the Doad Toy home Sun
day. -,-
/. N. Ellis has moved his family into
the George Soudan property ON the
Beacon road.
The members OF the Baptist church
will hold a business meeting Thurs.
day evening.
Miss nellie Price has accepted q
position as stenographer for the law
firm of Sewers 6 Corlett
Miss Jennie Fry lett Friday morning
for Big Stone Gap, Virginia, for a
four weeks visit with friends.
The Basket ball game Saturday be
tween Beacon and Rose Hill resulted
in one score to the good for Rose Hill
"A very enthusiastic Red Cross meet
ing was held at the town hall Tues
day evening. There was a good attend
ance and elaborate plans were made
for real old fashioned Halloween
party Tuesday, October 50. Everyone
is to come masked and there viii bt
every form OF amusement from tht
Wizard of or to the gypsy fortune
teller for the evenings entertainment
Special committees were appointed Il
make all necessary arrangements, Ey
cry effort will be put forth to maxi
the party a grand success so as t
add few more comforts to the boy
who are to fight our battles for us
somewhere in France"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-10-18
INSURANCE RATES INCREASED.
And the Iowa state Department. Says
It Is, Unable To Afford
Any Relief.

pes Moines. Oct. 17.-Many com.
plants from property owners of Iowa
with respect to the rates charged by
fire insurance companies are bcir z
received by the state insurance depart.
ment. Rates have been increased
since the act of the last legislature
became operative repeating the rat.
ing law under which the state insur-
ance commissioner had exercised au.
thority in supervision and control of
fire, hail and windstorm insurance
charges. ~ .., s..
The combined farm rate for fire
and lightning coverage has been in
creased from $3.50 to 5000. Resi-.
defice rates have gone up in nearly
all class towns; the srate schedule is
especially increased in tho ufiprotect.
ed towns. Hotels and boarding
houses come in for boost and chap
ter, fraternity and sorority houses al,
so show material increases. Resort
cottages and buildings are UP and
shlngle roof buildings arc penalized.
Auto rates are likewise higher
IL No Remedy IN Sight.
The business or reasonableness of
these increases cannot now be inves-
tigated or passed upon by the insur-
ance commissioner, as the law giving
him that authority was decided to be
a mistaken policy and repealed The
people of the state are just waking
up To the situation and find that they
are compelled to submit TO any rate
which the companies may see fit to
charge. Insurance Commissioned
Emory II. English is advising those
filing complaints with the state insur.
ancc department that he is powerless
to grant the relief prayed.
1.-THE department no longer has any
authority under the law. over rates
and charges Of fire insurance compa-
MES transacting business in Iowa, in.
asmuch as tits wisdom the Thirty,
seventh general assembly saw fit to
repeal the law by the terms of which
the insurance commissioner enjoyed
authority of rate supervision" says
Mr.. English, ,s. ,rr,....s ,..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-10-18
Why Mankind Ii BAD.

Mankind, as we know, in the lump
is bad, but that 1t Is not worse remains
the everlasting wonder. II is not the
squalor of such a crowd that should
astonish; 1t is the marvel that they are
not more sduaiid. For, after all, what
is the root cause of all this dirt and
ignorance and shabbiness and diseased
1t is not drink, nor thriftlessness, nor
immortality, as the phiIanthropists do
vainly talk ; still less Is it crime. 1t Is
the "ineduallty'' that Matthew Arnold
said made a high civilization impos'
sibIe. But such inequality is only an.
other name for poverty, and from pow
erty we have yet to discover the way
of ACCOMPLISHMENTS.