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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

war to the utmost
Know the Decision Is War.
''While the vote has not been taken,
we know the decision-it is war!" he
shouted AS the senator sat down there
was a profound stir in the gallery.
Senator Swanson of Virginia then
began his address. ~
Senator LaFollette, one of the Will
full Twelve was not present when the
senate began it's patriotic program.
Swanson and Lodge added their
voices to the plea of Senator Hltch-
cock for immediate strong aggressive
action against Germany.
Anticipating spirited opposition to
the war resolutions by La Toilette ana
stone, Republicans were preparing to
rebuke the former and the Democrats
the latter on the floor.
MANY members, both Republicans
ana Democrats, it became known to-
day for some time have Inquired upon
taking drastic action against La Fol-
lette and Stone, if they attempted any
filibustering tactics.
Senator Swanson Speaks.
1.-The issue is not war or peace said
Senator Swanson. War has already
been wantonly and lawlessly prose-
cuted against us. The question is
whether we shall accept war or cow
ardly and abject submission.
THE violation of our neutrality by
>
has been detailed.
For several years we have known
of German activities in Mexico prejudi-
cial to our interests and seeking to
embroil us with that county. We have
long suspected a disposition on the
part of the German government to
dispute with us the Monroe doctrine
and to seek to extend to the western
hemisphere her territorial spolia-
tons"
A blow at the pacifists was struck
by Swanson.
"They would force upon this nation
the shame of still greater submits
SION he said.
Honor. wisdom and self-interest de-
mand that, in the language of our sec
rotary of state, we should defend our
rights upon the seas from whatever
quarter violated without compromise
and at any cost" said Swanson.
Warfare i'm Most DcspicabIe Form.
1.-The president of the United States
appeals to congress to give him the
authority and the means efficiently to
do this. The proclamation of Ger
many issued on the thirty-first OF
January is not only opposed to every
principle of international law and the
dictates of humanity, but it is in direct
given to us during the tendency OF
this world wide war, and also of her
solemn treaty obligations"
After reviewing at length the sink
ing of American ships and outrages
against our citizens and commerce
Swanson said:
"TheSe repeated acts constitute war
fare in it's worst and most despic-
able form. She has already invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Minneapolis stocks of wheat have de-
creased $4,000 bushels in the past three
days.
Elevator stocks of wheat in Kansas City
decreased 16S, 045 bushels Monday and corn
stocks decreased 1854 bushels.
All foreign governments are reselling
wheat in Argentina, report to Chicago
said, they doubht if it can be moved
out.
Stocks of wheat in Chicago elevators de-
creased 223, 900 bushels last week and now
amount to 2,696,000 bushels: corn 4,57S. 900
100000, decrease 52S,O00 bushels. year
ago stocks were 4,33S, 900 bushels of wheat
Il, 031 900 bushels of corn and 6,747, 900
bushels of oats.
A foreign crop summary today said: In
the United Kingdom prospects are fair,
the average is reduced and native reserves
are moderate. The weather in France con-
tically nothing and millers' supplies are
light, with foreign arrivals small. I'M
port requirements are important, not
withstanding reduced consumption. In
favorable. Weather has been bad during
the winter, with severe cold and lack of
proper snow covering. Railway facilities
are inadequate and therefore there is very
little grain moving. Stocks at north ports
are light Interior prices are advancing.
Neutral sources report that German crop
scanty. Crop prospects are not favorable
in Italy. Dryness is interfering with gen
eral condition. Acreage was reduced, as
labor scarce and seed not favorable.
Reserves are moderate and foreign arrivals
limited. Import needs are important. The
outlook in Spain is not favorable and yield
will be moderate Native reserves are fair
and there is small need for imported wheat
this season. Estimates of the New Aus
tralian crop are reduced, owing to unfavor
able weather just before movement is linn
tied. Reports from India are excellent
The outlook in Holland and the Balkan
states is not hopeful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
SENATOR DIDN'T STAND
Scores Critics-Didn't Know
1t Was Star-Spanglcd Banner

Washington, April 4.-"Just a lot
of damned dTunks,' was the way
United States Senator James X. Var
daman. Mississippi, described a crowd
of diners in one of Washington's fash
ionable hotels who Kissed him last
night when he failed to stand while
the band played THE Star-Spangled
Banner"
Il didn't stand Nardaman said
but / didn't know the band was play
ing the national anthem. 1t started
out by playing Dixie and suddenly
switched into The Star-Spangled
Banner 1 didn't realize what was
being played until a lot of damned
drunks began talking about me. l
stood up Just as the band finished. l
didn't run out. / finished eating and
left. No one who knows me could
doubt my patriotism
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
Kansas City Live Stock Market.

~ kansas City, April 4.-HOGS-Receipts
5000. Market Toe to 15c higher. Bulk
$14 ,90@15.45; heavy. $1535@15.5O; packers
and butchers. $15.1501445; light, S145OM
1915; pigs, S12.00M14.25
ATTLE-Receipts $500 including 200
southerns- Market Zoe higher Prime fed
steers, $11 15@12.65; dressed beef steers
southern steers, $s.50@11 %; cows, S700G
1880; heifers, Ss.0O011.75; stockers and
feeders, l3G10.50; bulls, ST.OO@100o;
SHEEP--Receipts 5000. Market steady.
Lambs, S11 75G14 50; yearlings, s13o06
Q12.50; stockers and feeders, $7.O0a14. 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
KILLING STEERS.
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, April 4.-HOGS-Receipts 81 600
Market slow &c to 10c above yesterday aver
age Bulk, $1525@15.30; light, $1435@
13-45; rough, $14.G0@14.sO; pigs, $1050@
CATTL E--Receipts 1900. Market firm
Native beef cattle, S6.25I1295; stockers
and feeders, $T.15M990; cows and heifers
S5;62M 1920; calves, $9.25@13.75.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 Market weak
Wethers, $10.40Q12.s5; lambs, S11 $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
ALL GOOD AMERICANS
Editor oi Foreign Newspapers
Would Follow Flag to Europe.

Chicago. April 4.-Readiness to fol-
low tn Stars and Stripes across the
ocean to the battlehelds of Europe
was voiced unanimously today by edi-
tors of foreig1 language newspapers
and heads of organization of the va
rious Polish, Bohemian. Italian, Ser
bian, Belgian and other foreign born
citizens of this country in discussing
the war proclamation of President
Wilson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
To Graduate More Middies

Washington, April 4.-The first
class of the United States Military
Academy at West Point will be grad
uated late this month instead of June.
according to an announcement made
today by Secretary Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Chicago, April 4.-CLOSE: WHEAT
May sol G202; July, $1.70H@14; Sept,
CoRN.May,- s1.255s; July, $1.24Q1s :;
Sept; S1191A@ ,,l.. co., c..
PORK-May, $3515; July, s34.65
LARD-May, $20.65; July, 5000; Sept,
SHORT RIBs-May, s1s62; July, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
Armour Behind President.

Chicago, April 81. Ogden Armour
today called upon the $4,000 employees
of Armour & Co, throughout the
United States TO give loyal support tc
the president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
New York PRODUCE Market.

New York, April 4.-BUTTER-Market
steady. Creamery higher than extras, Asa
451ac.
CHEESE-Market irregular State held
specials, 27@2116c.
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh gathered
extras. 35Q351hc.
POULTRY-Dressed poultry, firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
London AppIauds Washington.

London, April "a storm of ap-
plause was aroused in the house of
commons today by mention of Presi-
dent Wilson's address to congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Chicago. April 4.-BUTTER - Market
steady. Creamery. 35d 43c
EGGS-Market higher. Firsts, 31@31Ac;
ordinary firsts. 30@301ac; at mark, cases
included. 2Sd31c.
POTATOES - Market steady. Idaho
Colorado, Oregon and Washington. 81 45M
2.55: Wisconsin and Michigan. $2.25@2. So
POULTRY-Alive, unchanged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
Too Busy For PacIfists.

washington, April 3.-Late in the
day a delegation of the pacifists called
at the White House but the president
sent out word he was too busy to re-
ceive them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

New, York, April 4.-SUGAR-Raw sugar
steady. Centrifugal, 1896; nolasses, $5.0S
refined, firm; fine graduated, $7.25@S.00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Reports from other Kansas stations for
the last twenty -four hours ending a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at Z a. m. Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
Kansas City Live stock Sales.

1.-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
chants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
CAN'T DODGE SHIVERS
Continued from Page O

- ICohtlnued from EaRe OneI
lowest, 20 in 1899.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co..
sol New England BldgO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Kansas City, April 4-CATTLE-Receipts
1900 head. Market Zoe and 15c Higher.
HOGS-Receipts 5000 head. Market Zoe
Top. $3.50
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
DRAMATIC PLEA


Continued from Page onel
back the president in prosecuting the
war to the utmost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04
sWar, National BIunder."
Kenyon Backs Wilson.

Announcement was made by Ken
yon of Iowa who opposed the armed
neutrality bill and was among the
'willful men" mentioned by the pres
ident that he would vote for the adj
ministration if for no other reason
thnn for national unity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

prices.
Positively cannot use sheep or lambs
unless fat)
Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED by I. A. Beck, 212-214 e. 6th.)
Topeka, April 4.
PRAIRIE HAY-S14o0
ALFALFA-S17.O co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Butter and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Beatrice Creamery Co.
Topeka, Kan)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Poultry and EGGS.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany, corner Laurent and Madison)
Topeka, April 4.
HENS-31s lbs. and over, 1Sc: under 31A
lbs, T.; springs. over lbs, 17c; under
lec; old ROSTERS, 1Oc; STACEY young roost-
EGGS-25c.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka soc dozen.
Butter from 40c to 43c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

CHICAGO EGGs-27% @2sc.
NEW YORK EGGS-291a @3Oc.
CREAMERY BUTTER = Chicago, 40c
SALE SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-04

Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by j. B. Billiard. corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis ST.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
WAR MAKES MILLIONS
 FOR STEEL COMPANY

New York. March 20.-Tbe un- precedented prosperity attending the operations of the United States Steel corporation for 1916 are set forth in the annual report issued today. Total earnings of $342,997,092, exceeded those of 1915 by no less than $202,747, 026.
 A surplus net income for the year aggregated $2O1, 1,s35,5S5, as compared with $44,260,374 in the previous year. This last item is most remarkable in view of the fact that it includes regu- lar and extra dividends of ,$44,476,469 on the common stock against only $6,353,7S1 disbursed in 1915.'
 The average number of employees in the service of all the subordinate companies during the year 1916 was 252,668, as compared with 191,126 in 1915. Total wages and salaries amounted to $2eS,Ss5, 5,5C2. an increase of $86,584,638.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
TWO SEAMEN FROM GERMAN VESSELS
 MAKE ESCAPE
Crews of Interned Cruisers Will Be Transferred to
 Forts in Interior.

Philadelphia, March 20.-Notwith- standing the navy department an nouncement that all sailors of the German auxiliary cruisers interned at the Philadelphia navy yard who last night made dash for liberty had been accounted for, the local police were working tonight on the theory that at least two of the Germans escaped.
 Search of the waters around the yard for the bodies of Lieutenant Chorth and Machinist Mate Hermann Schroeder, reported to have been drowned while attempting to swim 800 yards to the mainland, was dis continued today.
 Captain Tate of the detective bureau detailed large squads of men to watch railroad terminals and other exits from the city, and flyers" containing descriptions of Chorth and Schroeder were sent broadcast.
 Electricians today strung wires over the meadows in the vicinity of the yards and erected high-power arc lights.
 It was stated tonight that the in- termed crews, numbering 750 men, will be transferred from the yards to Forts Ogelthorpe and McPherson early tomorrow. Announcement was made after communication with navyI officials at Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21

Life has lost it's largest and fullest meanlng; it is limited to the routine of getting a living.
 Many factory or shop girl, after 9 hard days work, is compelled to spend the evening in further monot- onous toll in the home, because of the poverty of her parents or because of her own limited means.
 To such there can be little or no development of those qualities which make for the highest type of woman hood.
 The harshness of their daily toll crushes out many of the softer and gentler qualities.
 The tragedy of such an existence lies in the fact that the woman is de- prived of the greater happiness of woman's life and at the same time is unable to enter into her daily occu- patton with a mans enthusiasm and vigor.
 It is commonly said by business men that it is better to employ a
  is we'll known that she must make these tasks her life occupation, where as in most mcn's cases, the position is simply a stepping-stone to some thing better.
 The woman in her home, crowded in by the four walls of her kltcaen, the working man, whose daily path is from his home to the shop and from the shop to his home, cannot fali 10 show the influence of this restriction
 The recreations which must come to them, especially in the. case or tne men, appeal merely to the physlca' side of their nature.
 It is the overworked toiler who pat. ronizes. the saloon-the man. "no works, the longest hours in the day- and not the highly skilled Worklns man who has the opportunity TOT sell' expression on account of his hlsAer ' wages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
PREPARE FOR GOLF MEET.
Country Club Members Planning to Participate in Hot Springs
 Tourney.

With meeting of the greens con- mittee of the Pine Bluff Country club to be held this week, at which the seasons golf schedule will be pre- pared, the spring and summer activj. ties at the club are getting we'll under way, and already it is plain that the club will be even moro popular with it's members this sea- son than was the case last year.
 Golfers of the club have been talk ing advantage of the good days al- ready, to participate in their matches, and as a result the most ardent golf fans are already in fairly good shape to start their campaign for the club trophies.
 The state tournament at Hot Springs will be pulled off within the next four or five weeks, and loc Il golfers already are planning to at- tend, in large numbers, and are de- termined to bring home some of the highest prizes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
|LOW WAGES BRUSHES
 OUT LOVE OF BEAUTY
(By Rev. Charles Stelzle in Fort Smith American)

When the worker is compelled to struggle for the barest necessities. there is very little opportunity for the finer instincts which lead, for in- stance, to the appreciation of art and of beautiful things in nature.
 This shuts out world of pleasure which nothing else can replace.
 His struggle for self-preservation prohibits the development of culture.
 He is too close akin to the beast to have any regard for the higher and finer things.
 All this is said with full apprecia- ton of the strength of character which is developed even in the midst of poverty.
 But how can love of the beautiful be- nurtured in the soil of filth and want?
 The real curse of child labor is not in the fact that the children are com pelled to work; even child of eight may perform certain routine of du- ties on the farm, in the home or, for a limited time, in the factory, with out serious injury.
 1t is the continuous toll for long hours, under insanitary- conditions, with improper and insufficient food, that stunts the body and the mind, so that when the child arrives at the years when it should be giving ex- pression to it's best self, it is simply impossible for it to appreciate the best values of life.
 The pathetic thing about the whole situation is that there comes no re- alizatiOn of that which is missing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
WEATHER IS HELPING
 PLAYERS TO GAIN FORM
Manager Tinker Expresses Great Sat. isfacti0n With Physician Condition of Columbus Ball TOssers,
 Training Here.

Given two more days of weather like that which Pine Bluff enjoyed yesterday, the Columbus American as- sociation club will be in just about tip-top form for the Friday afternoon clash at Athletic field with the Cin- cinnati Nationals, managed by the world famous Christy Mathewson. Two of the Red stars are Hal Chase, first baseman, and Heine Groh, the second-sacker.
 Columbus pitchers are coming along splendidly, thanks to their own care fitness and to the accommodations they have at the training quarters. Manager Tinker has not yet indicated his selections for the hurling during the encounter with the Reds.
 There will be a practice game be- tween the Senators and Brownies, as the second lot of Columbus players are known, this afternoon, and it prob ably will go nine innings. No admis- sion will be charged and spectators will be welcome. but will be expected to take seats in the grandstand and not congrcgate on the field or around the clubhouse A similar game is carded for Thursday.
 Pine Bluff people surely will root for the, Senators during the combat with the Cincinnati Reds. By attend ing one or both of the practice games dyed-in-the-wool fans will be able tt get we'll acquainted with the variou: Columbus pastimers. The game witt Cincinnati is to be started at 2:30 p m. Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
Business Houses and Off, cers Will Give Employees
 Time to See Exhibition.
MATHEWSON'S TEAM
 VS. THE SENATORS
Cincinnati and Columbus Players, Aided by Good Weather, Are in Ex- cellent Condition to Stage Fast
 and Interesting Contest Here.

Local business houses and officers will declare half holiday Friday af- ternoon, in honor of Joe Tinker an'l Christy Mathewson, and to allow every one of their employes-as well as the bosses themselves-to witness the game at Athletic field between Tinker's Columbus Senators and Mathewson's Cincinnati Reds.
 The prospects are there will be a record breaking crowd in attendance at the game. The players of both clubs have had fine opportunity to get into excellent physical condition this spring, and Mathewson's men have been going great guns, in the exhi- bition games they have played al- ready. Tinker is confident his squad will make the Red Stockings hit a hot pace, because the Senators are ready and willing-and even anxious ito turn loose the best they have in stock, for the credit of victory over Matty's men.
 The coming of the Cincinnati Red Stockings to Pine Bluff is a matter which, it is believed, is of far more IAdA OAuAAdAy AAtCACoI u IAc Aduy fans. The leader of the clan, Mathew son himself, is perhaps the most fam- ous man in baseball today, though maybe Ty Cobb has been more wide- ly advertised. ny has signed testi- monials for various brands of cigars, golf clubs, soft drinks and patent medicines, which have caused the manufacturers of such stuff to pay for the printing of his picture and his name all over the world. Matty has been a baseball player, devoting his time and attention to the game, to the excusion of extraneous matters like patent nostrums and such. Whatever has been printed in the papers about Mathewson, has been about his doings on the ballfield, IT about the man himself-and baseball history for ever and a day will con- tain several especially bright pages recounting the feats of the greatest and most heady pitcher the gave ever saw.
 The game Friday afternoon will start at 2:30 o'clock. It has been widely advertised through this sec- tion, and it is known that there will be many an automobile, loaded with enthusiastic fans, to come into Pine Bluff over the many turnpikes, be- cause of the especial entertainment to be provided. Nearly all the stores and offices will close at 2 o'clock, to remain closed until after the game. A great crowd of lady fans in particu- lar is expected to attend the con test
 The playing field is in better con dition now than it has been at any time since Athletic field was laid out due to the well-directed efforts of the city street department employees, under personal supervision of Mayor Simon Bloom. The field is not only in fine condition for the baseball
 games, but will remain in that condi-
 tion for the forthcoming county school athletic meet, early next
 month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
ORDERS ENLISTMENT
 OF WOMEN IN NAVY

Washington, March 20.-Secretary Daniels today ordered naval com mandants at shore stations and all recruiting offices to be prepared to enlist women in the actual naval service, in case of an emergency.
 While it is not intended to place women aboard ships, they may be utilized for shore duty in connection with coast defense work.
 The judge advocate general has ruled that women can be enlisted un- der the laws regulating recruiting Grades corresponding to the yeoman class will be given to those qualify ing as stenographers, clerks, typists or similar positions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
Second Team Holds Lead for Five Rounds, but Meets
 Defeat in Sixth.
ANOTHER BATTLE
 ON THIS AFTERNOON
Manager Tinker Will Have His Play- CTS Engage in Nine.Inning Contests Each Afternoon to Round Into
 Best Condition.

Mordecai Brown and his band of battlers against the regulars of the Columbus American Association club, now training at Pine Bluff, yesterday afternoon had the upper hand for five innings of six-session batting bee at Athletic field, which is now in ex- cellent condition for use during the balance of the stay here by the Ohio- ans. Tinker and his force won by a score of to 5, three runs coming clustered in the sixth.
 Shortstop Gerber launched the win ming rally with single to left. He was forced by LaLonge. Witter, by cracking through to the left center fence, produced the two-bagger neces- sary to bring home both Coleman and Barney.