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his arrival.
There were a thousand other activ-
tiles afoot in the department at the
time. All the business Of preparing
for the registration Of ten million
men. Of providing quarters and in
structOrs for nearly $4,000 prospect
i've officers. for finding arms and
equipment for millions of troops yet
to be organized. Of expanding the reg
ular army to full war strength OF
preparing and recruiting the national
guard for war. was at hand.
Gen. Pershing dropped quietly into
the department, and set up the first
headquarters Of the American eXpe-
ditionary forces in little Office.
hardly large enough to hold himself
and his personal staff. There, with
the aid OF the general staff. Of Secre-
tary Baker and Of the chiefs Of the
War Department bureaus. the plans
were worked out.
Without Word OF Publication.
Announcement Of the sending Of
the force under Gen. Pershing was
made May is. Matters relating to
the expedition were carried out with
out a word Of publicity. The regi-
ments that were to go with Gen. Per-
shing were all selected before he left
and moving toward the seacoast from
the border. Other regiments also
were moving north, east and west to
the points where they were to be ex-
panded. and the movement Of the
troops who were to be first In France
were obsCrred in all this hurrying Of
troop trains over tho land
Great shipments OF war SlIuDline
began to assemble at the embarkation
ports. Liners suddenly were taken
off their regular runs with no an
nouncement. A great armada was
made ready, supplied, equipped as
transports. loaded with men and guns
and sent to sea, and all with yirtu-
ally no mention from the press.
The navy bears its full share in the
achievement. From the time the
troop ships left their docks and
headed toward sea, responsibility for
the lives Of their thousands of men
rested upon the officers and crews of
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K.DNAPERS SEND
Continued from page onel

Mrs. Allie T. Adams and her husband.
Taylor b. Adams, and a statement by
Mrs. Elizabeth Osburn, mother of
Mrs. Adams, and the two Adams boys
16 and IT years old are widely differ
emit
Questioned singly, they involved
each other in the munition factory
plot. Piersol alone made a full con-
fession of the munition proposition.
Mrs. Osburn confirmed his statement
Mrs. Adams. at whose home, her
mother and Piersol said the munition
plot was Matched, positively denied
ever hearing of such a proposition,
and denied that such a conference
was held at her home on January 3,
as was stated by Piersol and confirmed
by Mrs. Osburn. 1t is known that
Springfield, has been occupied during
the past few days by a large force of
federal agents who were brought here
to investigate pro-German propa-
ganda; that these men We're close on
the trail of Adams as result of a
statement made by his SON is one
theory of the authorities. Mrs. Os-
burn. 10 years old, declared that this
was the only plot her son-in-law had
to fear. Adams. however, in his con-
fession, went into detail regarding the
Clement plot.
He involved his entire family and
admitted that Mrs. Osburn had been
exception of Mrs. Osburn all the per-
sons are in custody of officers in some
part of southwest Missouri. Their
whereabouts are kept secret for fear of
mob violence. At the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Keet, however. there is no such
activity and only grief and anxiety
reign.
Still in Touch With Kidnapers.
The telephone rings constantly, but
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GOOD WEATHER AHEAD

tCOnt1nueu from rage OHeJ
northwestern districts of the country.
Warm weather and no rain are the
two predicted blessings, that were
promised this morning.
The river, after reaching a stage of
1873 feet Wednesday evening, took a
fall of half foot today and stood at
1871 at 2 o'clock. By night Mr.. Flora
predicted the stage would be still
lower by two or three feet.
The Solomon river at Beloit, fell 81
feet within the last twentyfour hours.
reading So feet this morning. The
Blue river, too, has taken a fall in
the stage. Readings taken Wednes-
day night recorded the river at flood
stage, exactly bankfull, flooding some
of the lower lands. This morning the
stage had fallen three feet.
The official forecast promises fair
weather tonight and Thursday and
gradual warming up. The mercury
points below normal. By o'clock
this afternoon it had risen to rs.
The wind quoted down Wednesday
night to just gentle breeze, blowing
from four to six miles an hour. This
morning the wind was blowing four
miles an hour from the east with a
tendency to shift to the southeast.
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REGISTRATION, KANSAS


township is not included. Returns in
this precinct were destroyed by Tues
days tornado. A special registration
will be announced for the township
The government estimated regfstra-
ton of 100 for the county outside
Topeka city.
Two counties-Butler and Usage
reported late this afternoon and
brought the total state registration to
1O1,127. Butler county broke all rec
ords in unexpected gains. The big OIL
district 1920 above the government
estimate. Reports this afternoon
showed 1919, as against an estimate
of 1929. Usage county fell 455 be-
hind.
Following is. the registration as re-
ported to the adjutant generals office
and also the governments advance es-
innate of registration by counties and
cities with populations in excess of
10000:
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each message is one of inquiry. Light
ming early yesterday morning put the
telephone line to the Keet home out
of commission. That was a signal for
fresh rumors and each hour brought
forth fresh rumors that the Keet baby
had been returned; that the telephone
had been disconnected and that the
prisoners were being given an oppor-
tunity to get out of the reach of any
violence but this rumor was quickly
dissipated at the Keet home. The
MANAGEMENT of the telephone COM
pany also explained that lightning
had broken a large cable. The where
aboutS of the Keet baby are still as
much a mystery as ever.
1t is understood that Mr.. Keet still
is in communication with the kidnap-
ers. The kidnapers MAJ assure Keet,
that he is dealing with them by en-
closing in each letter another piece of
the baby's night gown. small piece of
understood to have been in each fol-
lowing letter
So long as Mr.. Keet shows no in
clination to disregard the instructions
of the abductOrs of his baby, it is be-
lieved that not spot of blood will
mar the pieces Of the baby's garment.
His friends believe that this may
happen whenever the Keets yield to
any inclination to join in the search
which has been undertaken, partly by
his friends but positively against his
wishes. Mr.. Keet is joining in no way
in the search for the kidnapers and
it is understood takes no stock in the
theory that the prisoners in the GUS
tody of the county authorities are in
any way connected with the kidnapping
of his baby.
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DEAF CONVENTION HERE
Kansas Association Will Hold 3-Day
Session Late in August.

The convention room of the Cham
Der of Commerce was engaged today
by the Kansas Association for the
Deaf, which will hold it's annual con-
vention in Topeka, August 27 to 20.
A local committee including Mrs. Ed
ward Funk, chairman; Mrs. Fred
Becker, vice chairman; Mrs. Omar
Harshman and Joseph Penney, is ar
ranging the entertainment for the
convention.
will be on the program. Efforts will
be made to induce local merchants to
offer prizes for competitive games to
be played at the picnic. The associa-
ton has membership of more than
200.
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New York stock Market.

Wall St, New York, June 7-STOCKS
Gains were materially extended in the
broad demand of the morning. total deal
ings approximating 10000 shares. United
States steel rose to 1.34%, enormous guam
titles being absorbed within a fractio.:
OF that quotation. bethlehem steel, new
stock. increased its advance to 334 points
and the old to 3A. Extreme gains of :
to . points were scored by Atlantic Gulf
and West Indies, marine preferred, cru
chile steel, Virginia Iron, Central leather
Mexican petroleum and airbrake. Coppers
also made substantial Roadway and high
grade rails were decidedly stronger No
tors showed some restraint on moderate
selling Bonds were firm, Anglo French
SIS changing hands in unusually large lots
Another wave Of bullish enthusiasm in
the stock market at today's opening car
ried most of the leading industrials tc
highest prices of the year. United States
steels first transaction of $500 shares al
1.3212 to 1.32& was equivalent to the new
maximum of 1.37 allowing for the recent
dividends of AZ per cent Bethlehem steel
new and old. rose and points Indus.
trial alcohol rose points and other wal
supply issues were higher by 1 to 3 points
Rails were neglected.
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A bond election has been called by the
school board to be held in the assembly
room of the high school, June 30, to vote
on building $4,000 addition to the high
school building.
Mrs. s. W. McGarrah is in Lawrence at
tending the graduation exercises and visit
ing her niece, Miss Lucille Blockfan, who is
a member of the senior class of Kansas
university. Miss Blockfan will return with
her aunt for a visit before going to her
Mrs. E. E. Wilson and daughter. Hoyene
have returned to their home, After avenue
after spending several days in Kansas
City.
George Thomson is visiting his parents.
DIR. and Mrs. J. w. Thomson after spend
ing the past year at a medical college In St
Louis.
The yearly report of the Oakland high
the enrolment: Last year the enrolment
was ca and this year it is 103. The aver
age daily attendance has increased IS.
The increase in the enrolment of the en-
enrolment of 4S3. The hardness this
wear was less than that of previous years
Over one-half of the pupils were not tardy
during the year
city schools for the coming year are: S. w.
McGarIan, superintendent: A H Platt
principal high school; a. f. Ross, assistant
principal high school; Miss Jean Swan
ers; Miss Erie Bell. Miss Bertha Hottie,
Miss Grace Campbell, Miss Rill Eaton
Miss Maude Folks, Miss Beulah Thomas
Miss Julia Newell and Miss Augusta Waite.
supervisor of music during the coming
year.
The roof of the residence of r. P. Taylor.
at 1S6 Chester avenue, was damaged by the
Il professional call of carpenter. We'd
ueSday morning
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Washington, June THE Jupiter,
which has just reached France with
10000 tons of grain, is one of the
navy's largest Golfers. She was the
first electrically propelled steamer
ever built and her performance was
so good that it led to the adoption of
electric drive for all new battleships
and battle cruisers, the American.
navy being the only one in the world
to adopt this type of propulsion.
The Jupiter was built at Mare Is
land navy yard, San Francisco, and
has high speed for an auxiliary ma
val vessel which would enable her to
escape submarine attacks under any
but unusual circumstances. Secretary
Daniels did not specify what supplies
besides wheat the big ship carried.
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WAGNER BACK ON JOB
Veteran Pirate Rejoins the Pittsburg
Club and Plays Today.

Pittsburg, Pa, June Weather
permitting, a great optpouring of fans
was expected at Forbes field this aft
ernoon to give Hans Wagner a rousing
reception. The Trojan got permission
from the national commission We'd
nesday night to play again in a Pirate
uniform and it was announced that he
had signed a contract.
Whether or not he won his fight
against big cut in salary was not
made clear Wagner will play at first
base, replacing Bunny Brief.
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Kansas City, June 7.-HOGS-Hog re-
ceipts 1000; market steady to &C higher
Bulk, SIS. 2o@15s0; heavy. S15. 15@I5 :. 90
packers and butchers, S1540G15.s0; light
15.0O@ 1850; pigs, $13.5O@1475.
CATTLE-Cattle receipts 6,0O0; market
steady. Native beef cattle 50 25d13. rs
stockers and feeders, 81 4O610.55; cows
and heifers, S6.30@11. so; calves, SO. 5OG1 %
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 1000; market
weak. Wethers.- Ss.30@10 s0; lambs, S95O@
1850; springs, S12.O0@1675.
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FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade.)
Elevator stocks of wheat in Kansas City
have decreased 4,997 bushels thus far this
week and corn stocks increased 51,97s
bushels.
ada yesterday were 100000 bushels of
wheat, $1,000 barrels of flour, $1,000 bush
els of corn, 1,714,00O bushels of oats wheat
and flour combined, 2,539 900 bushels
B. w Snow had this report from Fir
vim Saskatchewan There has been but
one light shower in weeks. The weather
and the grain was growing nicely, but
, since then we have had frosts nearly every
night, and several times a quarter of an
inch of ice was formed. Spring and fall
plowed land is getting very dry and wheat
has made no growth the past twelve days
In many places it is wilted and black. The
plant, however, has a good root and may
Withstand this freezing,
President Griffin of the Chicago Board
of Trade made the following statement
yesterday, in regard to the establishment
of maximum price of $1.e5 on all con-
ventive reasons. While it Is fact that
and are liberal
delivery, there is no present indication
that this buying has reached proportions
tratfon at Washington to prevent the
price of foodstuffs reaching abnormally
tors is simply in support of the policy
OF President Wilson and his advisers
Inc resolution ADOPTED by the Kansas
City Board OF Trade directors yesterday
morning fixing a maximum price for corn
is as follows: ION and after Wednesday,
June 6. 1917, until further notice, mem
bers of this board in making contracts
| for the purchase or for the sale, by grade
only. of corn to. be delivered In store
either for immediate or for future de-
livery, shall not in entering into such
contracts exceed the price of $1.65 per
bushel. Any member trading in violation
of the foregoing shall be deemed to have
committed a grave offense against the
good name of the association" The re-
! striction does not apply to sales by sample.
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A NEW REGISTRATION
All Records of Elrnont Precinct De-
stroyed by the Tornado.

1t is going to be necessary to hold
another registration in the Elmont
precinct. The school house in which
men were registering Tuesday was
blown away by the tornado and the
registration cards and blanks were
lost. The members of the board know
every man who registered but they
have no records.
Hugh Larimer, sheriff, said today
the only method of completing the
record was to hold another registration
and that he would order that done.
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CARGO 10000 TONS WHEAT.
Naval Collier Reaching France Con-
veyed Enormous Shipment.

Washington, June THE naval
collier Jupiter has arrived in France,
Secretary Daniels announced today,
laden with $500 tons of wheat and
other supplies. The ship sailed from
an American port without any intima-
ton of her voyage having been given
out in advance and now is at anchor in
a French mort.
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a loss Some protected themselves by
buying offers late Monday
Minneapolis flour output decreased 955
barrels last week, and was 240,425 barrels
against 293. 900 last year.
Oats at over 60 cents are looked upon
as more of a two sided proposition by
many traders.
Canadian Pacific railroad estimates
western Canada's wheat crop at $50 mil
lion.
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Chicago June 1-wHEAT-Market
close July So 221h Sept, $195
CORN-July, s1.53A IA; Sept, s1.42a4 a
oATSJuiy, 5s4c; Sept, 51h@Ac; Dec,
PORK-July, sa775; Sept, 1878.
SHORT RIBsEJuiy, ss665; Sept, $1,000.
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Morning Gossip.

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade)
Dow Jones-Lord Northcliffe to head
war mission in United States in place of
Balfour who returns to his duties at for
eign affairs.
Weekly report of British admiralty
shows only is vessels sunk by U-boats
last week. lowest since week of March IL.
Bradstreets reports 1,194 failures in
United States during May, an increase of
o per cent over April but a decrease of
I4b per cent from May, 1915
British. French and Belgian represen-
tatives protest to Russian council of sol
liers and workmens delegates against call
issued by council for International con
ference to consider peace
The Herald says: Action of the corn mar
ket Yesterday was what the trade in gen
eral expected after Il maximum Of 1.65
had been fixed by the board of trade df-
rector late Monday. To have the industries
take the cash offerings at ten cents ad-
vance at the last compared with Mondays
most traders who have been selling short
on the crop prospects and increased move
ment Highest prices yesterday were with
in three cents of the top cash corn
made May %. 1t will not surprise the trade
to see cash corn on track sell higher and
future work up frregularly to the maxi
mum price. 4 lot Of long July came out
on the advance.
1t was the gossip in the corn trade that
some of those who had the tip that maxi
mum corn price was to be fixed on Monday
interpreted its effect as bearish on values
and sold short They were surprised yes
terdav at the absence of offerings at the
start and sudden advance and covered at
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Kansas City, June 7-HOGS-Hog re-
cefpts 1000; market steady. Bulk, S151OG
1880; heavy, $15.T5@ 1885; packers and
pigs. S13.50@14.75.
CATTLE-Cattle receipts 5000, including
800 southerns market steady. Prime fed
steers, S12.500 1880; dressed beef steers
S10OO@12.25; western steers, S9O0@13. so
southern steers, $7OO@12.5 so; cows, $3.50
HOO; heifers, ,$S50@12.50 stockers and
feeders, $7,75GSo,75 bulls, S750@1o.25
calves, $7.00Q1250.
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 1000; market
steady to weak. Lambs, $1350616.5O
yearlings, $1200Q14.00; wethers $1O50@
1925; ewes, SO. 75@ 1900; stockers and feed
ers, $7.0O@13o0.
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PROMOTION FOR CHIEF GUNNER.
Navy Head Praises Jackies That Sunk
q Submarine.

Washington, June THE Ameri-
can steamer Silver Shell of Whining
ton. Della, is the first vessel under the
United States flag officially reported
as probable victor in a fight with a
German submarine.
William ]. Clark of New York, chief
turret captain from the United States
ship Arkansas. was in charge of the
Silver Shell gun crew. Secretary Dan
iels commended Clark's work highly
up from the enlisted ranks, was
worthy of high honors and said pro-
motion was under consideration.
day that the Silver Shell probably sank
a U-boat after a battle last an hour
and a half in the Mediterranean
May 80.
Sinking Further Corroborated.
Reports to the nevy department
from members of the Silver Shell gun
crew confirmed the statement con-
tanned in the consular message of yes
terday and cleared any lingering
doubt as to the authenticity of the
story.
An official announcement yesterday
gave details of battle in which sixty
shots were exchanged but withheld
the vessels name. Upon receipt of a
Paris dispatch today stating that
American ship Silver Shell had fought
submarine and the the U-boat dis
appeared after a long fight, the de-
partment announced that the I'M
named vessel in it's original statement
was the Silver She'll
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prices.
less fat.
Retail hay.
FURNISHED by w A. Gilchrist. 62e Quincy
Street)
Topeka, Kansas, June &
PRAIRIE I1AY-S15.0o-
-ALFALFA-s20o 90.
Tor~k< Hay Markrt
Furnished by I. A. Beck. o12-2i r. stn.
Topeka. Kansas, June Z.
PRAIRIE HAY-s1S.OO
ALFALEA-S1S.O
Poultry and Eggs
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
panF. corner Laurent and SsdisonI
Topeka, Kansas, June Z.
HENS-3h lbs. and over. lie: under 31s
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New York. June T.-BUTTER-Market
firm. Creamery higher than extras, 41A a
EGGs-Market unsettled Fresh gathered
extras. 37637hc.
CHEESE-Market firm. State fresh spe-
Gals 24@ NC.
POULTRY-Alive weak dressed quiet.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, June 7-wHEAT-Large clear
ances and decreasing stocks tended to lift
IDLY affected by changes in the price OF
corn. After opening nc to 3Hc higher
Mnga' underWent somethine Of reaetion
Prospects Of bearish government crop
report tomorrow counted later as handi-
cap on the bulls. The close was unset
tied at 15c net decline to &c advance with
July $22215 and September, $1.s5.
COhNaitn0 unusual sGtiV styyenotb nf
prices was far less pronounced than in
the previous session. indeed after an early
and to relative lightness of offerings the
market receded to well under yesterdays
finish influence by general feeling that
yesterdays sensational advance was enough
for the time being. Besides predictions
were for warmer weather and therefore
better field conditions for the growing
$i,5s to s154 and September at Silt to
all around and then a decided set back
Subsequently, fresh advance took place
the result largely of IA cessation Of profit
was not maintained. Prices closed weak
at the same as yesterday finish to &c
September at S1.42% to $1.43.
0ATS-Oats were governed chiefly by
the seti1p Of eSrni provisions .nowaa If.
tie firmness a result of scattered buy
ing on the part of commission houses.
Kansas City Grain Market.
Kansas City, June 7.-WHEAT-Cash :
Market unchanged to &c higher. No. 2,
hard, s2S0@2.sS; No. 3, S2.79@2S6; No.
2 red, 50 7sd2. 50: No. 3. 50. 7O62.SO.
close. July, $2.22: Sept, 81 80.
CORN-July, $1.51A; Sept, S139; Dec,
GoRN-Corn market unchanged to lie
M.sid1 50: No. ?, white. s1.62ai.es: No. g.
81 @1.621a No. 2, yellow, 81 .62d1 SO; No.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. ?, white,
&c: No. 2. mixed, 64065c.
RYEI$215@217.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3 2063 .35.
HAY-Hay active. market unchanged to
| SOC higher. Choice timothy, S1S.50G19.5 so &;
choice prairie, s22.0oG2e.5o; choice alfalfa,
| $4,000
sHORTs-s1s o@1.90.
BRAN-$1. 40.
Wheat receipts IA cars.
Kansas City Produce Market.
Kansas City, June 7.-BUTTER-But-
ter and poultry market unchanged.
EGGS-Firsts, 32c.
| Chicago Produce Market.
| Chicago. June 7-BUTTER-Market un-
settled. Creamery, 36@40c.
EGGS-Market higher, receipts 81, 676
cases Firsts 32@33c: ordinary firsts
31M32c: at mark. cases included, 32M33c
POTATOES-Market unchanged, receipts
new. % cars; old Z cars.
POULTRY-Alive higher. Fowls, pc.
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Morning Grain Gossip.

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade)
ol-WHEAT-General situation
unchanged Arrivals continue liberal and
stocks Increasing with consumption ligh Ter.
Export offers increasing, American weekly
clearances gratifying.
Acknowledgement from 1915 crop placed
at 100 million and fully 104 million bush
els are at ports or railway terminals.
Clearances far in excess of amount. New
crop prospects fair. Large additional stor-
age elevators are being built. Some clear
ances for America noted.
Argentine offerings freely but shipping
practically nothing while American offers
are firm with daily clearances increasing.