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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

The German Kriegers are holding a re
union at Kansas City this week. A greal
parade of German veterans will be held
tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22
rs YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

w c. Edwards and 7. f. Carver, boil
candidates for state offices and both Penn
sylvanians, will speak at the Pennsylvania
reunion next Wednesday,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

Joseph McKeever of Chicago, is in To
peka visiting his brothers, E. D. Mckeevel
and J. r. McKeever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

The ballot box of the Second precinc
of the Second ward at Saturdays primarie
was lost from the office of A. b. Quin
ton Before it was found, d. c. Tillotson
candidate for county attorney, who ha,
demanded a recount in this precinct
charged that it had been stolen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

The association of the Quantrill ra
survivors held memorial exercises at Law
renee yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

The county attorney nomination is
contest between B. NJ. Curtis and D.
Tillotson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-22

H. t. Hazen was Nominated for judge o
the district court over Judge Guthrie VIII
has held the position for eight years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
CHOPPING OFF THE GRAFTERS.

\ favoritc stunt of those who preferred that the
United States should submit to all manner of in
dgnticS rather than fight to declare with
wild waving OF arms that the muntion makers
were trying to plunge this nation into war. They
did that. with the CRAFTS of previous American
wars in mind. perhaps. but they said it without
reckoning as they should with the administration
lat Washington. and of the fact that no admins
tration was ever freer from the influence of such
interests than that which had just recently been
reelected in direct opposition to it,
There is ali entirely different order of things
in Washington these days-the grafters are swift
ly being chopped off Have you noticed what has
been happening? First the government makes
agreement with the copper manufacturers to sell
it all its copper at less than half of the present
market price then similar agreement with the
brass manufacturers; then an agreement with the
steel manufacturers that meant a saving of from
eighteen to twenty million dollars on the original
order, amounting to about third of what it is
expected will be needed then the issuance Of Or
ders to big Eastern concern to manufacture tor
pedOes at half the price it had offered, a saving
of two million dollars on that single order, made
possible by law enacted by the last congress
at the request Of the administration, which per-
mts the government to determine reasonable
price for what it wants to buy and direct the
manufacturer to comply or commander his plant
Likewise the administration announced the FIVE
billion dollar war bond issue would be foated by
the federal reserve system, not by private sym
dictate, cutting out the latter's huge profits.
Perhaps you have read lot of criticism from
Republican sources in the past of Josephus Dan
iels, secretary of the navy. Most of the savings
mentioned in the last paragraph some twenty
two million dollars two orders alone, were
effected by him. We submit that man who can
and does save his government that amount of
money at the outset and paves the way for greater
savings in the future is public official of the
highest ability.
The people may rest assured, from the start
that has been made, the present administration
will see to it that there will not be any huge war
profits in the materials it buys 1t will pay
reasonable price for what it has to have, of course,
but no more. And that is something the country
has not known before in times like these.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
UNIVERSAL MILITARY SERVICE.

One of the most striking features of the public
attitude toward preparations, to our minds, is
the unanimity which has greeted the selective
draft system-conscription -proposed and advo-
Gated by President Wilson as the only means Of
meeting the emergency. We say unanimity be-
cause we have talked to farmers, laborers, bust
ness and professional men, many of whom, re-
ferring particularly to farmers and laborers, op
posed universal service when the country was at
peace, and we have yet to find one who opposes it
in the present situation. On the other hand, the
universal expression is, 'We hope they put
through UNIVERSAL service now-it's the only sys-
tenn
Congress undoubtedly will enact this legisa-.
tion-it should have done so earlier this week
when it was proposed as the best judgment OF
the experts who have studied every detail Of the
European war. There are in that body, of
course, who oppose it-some of them, we have no
doubt would oppose the millenium-but the gen.
eral sentiment Of the country so pronouncedly in
favor Of the system as war measure, insure its
passage.
It is the only systematic only fair, just eff
fectve and speedy way of accomplishing the de-
sired result. 1t treats every man alike, requir-
ing military service from those who can serve
most effectively and with the least hardship, and
places the nation upon dependable basis, with
every man doing his duty as he should.
In peace time, with leisure to work out its pos
sibilites intelligently the volunteer system per-
haps will answer the country's permanent needs,
and when the present emergency has passed and
international law has supplanted international an
archy, the opposition to CONSUMPTION as perma-
nent policy will doubtless be as determined as
ever; but for the necessities of the present occa
sion, for the establishment of the nation upon
sufficient and proper footing, the selective
draft system is mandatory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
DElGocRAcY's SHAME

Be it said to the everlasting shame of the Dem
ocrstic party that, though thrilled by the leader
ship Of president whom history will undoubted-
" write as one of the nations greatest it should
zee it's party leaders in the house and senate of
congress and quite a number of its members in
congress, giving aid and encouragement to the
enemy by their actions last week in speaking
and voting against the war resolution at time
when the nation needed most to present united
front. 1t was sorry picture, disgusting, mad
dening spectacle, sad commentary upon the pa
trotism the intelligence, the discretion of those
who supposedly rank high in Democratic party
circles
We refer, of course, to Senator William j.
Stone" Gumshoe Bill" Of the notorious flibus-
ter-chairman of the foreign relations committee;
to Representative Claude Kitchin, and in lesser
degree to our own little Dill man who rode into
congress on the plea, "Stand by Wilson," and
deserted him at the first critical moment If the
record of the administration during the preceding
months Of the war had been different than it had,
1t the presidents policy had been chip- the
shoulder" sort of belligerency, if he had owed his
reelection to Wall Street and the big interests
of the country, then there might have been some
excuse for the antics Of these congressman: but
knowing the man they should have known him,
knowing his earnest and strenuous efforts to
maintain peace in the face of the most discourag-
ing obstacles, knowing his political independence
OF any influence save that of the people them
selves, these two-by- -four congressman became
party traitors of the worst stripe when they
turned on him in the hour of his greatest need
1t is Of such things that disgust for the Demo-
cratic party is born.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
DANCE FOR THE RED CROSS.

A week from tonight the people of Olympia and
Thurston county will have an opportunity of per-
forming patriotic duty which is in reality a
patriotic pleasure. 1t is not often that one can
strive his country by tripping the light fantastic,
tut then we will have chance to aid the work
OF the Red Cross by dancing, and we, of course,
should do it. The work of the Red Cross is too
well known to need description-t is labor of
love that has the support and backing Of every
American. We can aid it, give it the funds it
needs for its great work. by going to it's dance
next Friday night. A special invitation has been
issued to the country people-we know they will
respond
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13

From The Washington Standard for
Saturday Morning, April Is, 1867.
Vol. VII. No. IS.
A. T. Stewards new house in New
York City will cost $1,800,O00.
If there had been an Atlantic cable
during the last war with England the
battle of New Orleans would not
have been fought. General Jackson
won his victory Is days after peace
was made at Client.
| The Radicals Of this county last
year. after they were fairly beaten
by the Conservative wing of the
Union party in delegate convention,
bolted and called a mass meeting on
the ground that such was the only
means of obtaining the true sense Of
the party. Last Saturday they again
met in mass for the purpose of elect
ing three delegates to represent them
at the territorial convention.
A letter from Mr.. J. w. Grant,
auditor of Yakima county, says that
county was organized on the 9th
ult., by the installation of temporary
officers appointed by the last legisla-
tive assembly.
A laudable enterprise-The prof.
ect Of connecting the lower part of
town with Swantown by bridge on
Second street, has met with consid-
cradle favor. A number of our citi-
zens have expressed willingness to
contribute literally in aid of the en-
terprise.
William Billings, Esq, has re-
signed the position of farmer on Puy-
allup reservation, held for several
years past. and resumed his residence
in this county.
The people of Victoria contem-
plate an excursion to this place next
Friday, by the World" The Marsh
theatrical troupe will accompany the
party and will give performance on
Friday evening at The Olympia, to
be followed by a ball at Washington
hall.
The Odd Fellows are about to re-
establish lodge in this place.
Considerable rain has fallen dur
ing the past few days.
The Freeport Mills, opposite Seat
tie, were entirely consumed by fire
on Monday last.
A large number of delegates to the
territorial convention at Vancouver
left town yesterday. Messrs. Henry
and McElroy were among the num-
Der. Messrs. Longmire, Coulter and
Henness leave today. In consequence
of the impossibility of obtaining
| typographical aid, we were reluctant
| ly compelled to remain at home. Mr..
Henry casts the vote.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
AGRICULTURAL PREPAREDNESS.

Food prices, which have mounted remarkably
during the past six eight months, are going to
continue to climb during the duration of the war.
That, anyhow, is the concensus of opinion of all
eminent economists; it is the history of what has
happened in the other beigerent nations after
their entry into the great conflict, and 1t is the
history of what has happened in these United
States in recent months. Now that hundreds and
thousands Of our able-bodied men being called
into army and navy service, large percentage of
them come from our farms, the total food pro-
ducton of the nation will naturally be curtailed,
unless those remaining exert an extra effort.
1t is to arouse our people to that extra effort
that federal officials from the president down,
the governor Of our own state and numerous in
dependent organizations and leagues have issued
urgent appeals to farmers particularly, and to
city dwellers well, to plant and cultivate this
year as much foodstuffs as they can. They have
urged it upon them on the grounds of patriotism,
of duty owed their nation and their people, as
their s'bt' in the nations plans; there is the
business side of it, too-the farmer will be able
to sell his products at high prices next summer
and fall.
A hearty response has been given the procla
nation issued by Governor Lister last week, call
ing upon the people of this state to engage in an
agricultural preparedness campaign" under
the leadership of the farmers, and proposing an
organization in each county to superintend the
work. Here in our county, the Patriotic
Rally proposed by the governor is to be carried
forward Saturday, when the county officials des-
ignated by him are to complete the organization
through which systematic efforts to stimulate
food production in each school district of the
county, along the lines the residents of the dis
tricts approve, will be promoted.
Efforts now are centered upon awakening the
people Of our community and the entire nation
- well-to realization Of the necessity Of extra
efforts at food production, to the end that larger
crops win be planted. The marketing and dis
tributng feature of it will receive attention
shortly, by the state, Governor Lister says, as
well 90 by the government-the main thing now
> to see that when marketing time comes we will
have bumper crops to market, for the United
States has not only itself to feed, but it must
ate surplus to aid the allies. The probabilities
are that we will need at harvest time more than
we win have
Make up your minds now that SO far as you are
concerned you will do the most you can in this
agricultural preparedness campaign. So will you
be of the greatest service to your country in this
time Of great emergency.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13

Miss Beryl Martel, of Centralia,
is now employed as bookkeeper at
the Prigmore & Sears drug store.
Before accepting the position she
took a postgraduate course in the
local high school.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-13
! WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT :
| IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO ;

From The Washington Standard for
Saturday Morning, April IS, 1867.
Vol. VII, No. 28.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WAR DEPARTMENT SEEKS
 ACCURATE INFORMATION
(By Associated Press)

SPOKANE, May 29. - Accurate data for the information of the war department and anyone who may de- sire to know the condition of the na- tional parks highway. is being sought by Frank w. Guilbert, of Spokane, ex- ecutive secretary of the association which sponsors this road across the northern tier of states.
 Two sets of blanks are being used. One showing the exact physical con dition of the entire mileage of the highway, which extends from Chicago to the Pacific coast, and the prospects of improvement of any weak spots in the immediate future. The second covers the hotel and garage facilities available in each locality, golf courses, institutions of higher education and list of unusual interesting institutions or attractions which might prove allur, ing to anyone considering the use of the highway.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
THOUSAND TONS $. ?. RECORDS
 MOVED
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. May 29. - Some idea of the volume of clerical busi. ness necessitated in the conduct of the affairs of a big railroad can be gained by the announcement that the Southern Pacific Company now is en gagged in moving approximately 1000 tons of records in San Francisco. The records are being taken from a large shed at the city freight terminal and will be stored in a three story fire. proof building at Mission and Spear streets. The entire building, which was once the home of a great indus trial plant, will be used to house the Southern Pacifics past correspond, ence and records.
 F. w. Pope. auditor of freight ac. counts for the Southern Pacific, is re- sponsible alone for 400 tons of files. His department turns out monthly HOO bound books and bundles. The railroad commission requires that all documentary matter relating to trans portation be preserved for a certain length of time, and some of 1t indef- nitely.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
SHORTAGE COAL |S DENIED BY
 COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, May 29. - The fed. eral trade commission desires to hear from persons who know of instances of extortionate prices being asked for coal, or where dealers are making false announcements of "coal short. age in order to raise prices and fright. en people into submitting to extortion and unwarranted advances. The com mission wants names, dates and facts. and will vigorously take up and inves- tigate and give wide publicity to those found indulging in these practices.
 Statement by Commission.
 The commission authorized this statement:
 There is absolutely no cause for any panic or panic prices, and the trade commission is frowning upon either the operator, wholesaler or re- taller who does anything toward ere. ating an abnormal condition, or who is asking abnormal prices.
 There was justification for an ad. vance of about 30 cents a ton by pro- ducers covering the wage increase. But retail prices in most cities have been so high that dealers should re- duce prices instead of increasing them. Traffickers and spectators have had much to do with the prices asked We find that in some instances coal has passed through four or six hands be- fore it reaches the consumer, and of one instance where it passed through the hands of the same jobber twice, he buying it back for speculation.
 Buyers Partly Responsible.
 bd5 e5sri irfe in part re- sponsible. by ordering abnormal quan- titles and thus tending to produce a congestion of orders and delays. This has been distorted by some coal men who seek to profit thereby. For a few days everybody should stay out of the market as much as possible and re- strict purchases to present necessi- ties.
 There is no reason for consumers to pay premiums now to get coal for next winter. Let the people who want to store coal for next winter buy as usual--any time during the next four months.
 We want the consumers to cooper. ate with us in finding out the dealers who are attempting extortions, and we will see that investigation is made and full publicity given. There is plenty of coal for everybody, and the idea of panic is foolish. And there will be plenty of cars to move the coal | in. also. The buyers should keen their heads and refuse to buy at such prices as are being asked in many in. stances"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
.|NTERNED SHIPS OF GERMANY
 BE USED

WASHINGTON. May 2S. - Secre. tary Redfield, of the department of commerce, announces:
 "I am in receipt of advices from the United States shipping board, in an swer to my recent letter suggesting the use of some of the former German vessels in the Philippines to bring hemp to this country, that this will be done. There are large quantities of hemp in the Philippines, and the diversion of vessels to munitions and freight carrying to belligerent nations has curtailed the normal outflow of this necessary commodity. It Is need ed for use in the manufacture of bin der twine, which will shortly be in great demand in harvesting the grain crops.
 Three former German steamships have cargoes engaged and will be used to bring quantities of hemp. Three more large former German vessels are undergoing repairs and will shortly be available for cargoes, principally of hemp, to the United States. There are also other vessels available, which will be utilized to relieve the binder twine situation, to the end that the harvesting of grain crops may pro- ceed without interruption.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
SCOTCH METHOD OF REFERRING
 HERRING TAUGHT ALASKA
(By Associated Press)

SEATTLE. May 29. - Kppered grayfish and sablefish have lately been added to kippered salmon and cod in northwestern fish markets, but the kippered herring of Scotland has held it's own. The United States bu- reau of fisheries is sending an expert through Alaska towns, instructing the fishermen on the Scotch method of kippering herring. A few years ago the herring of the north Pacific had only the slightest value. Some were used for bait by fishermen, and some were barreled and salted and shipped to the Orient
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WILL PULL OFF b|G GAME LIN
 HOLIDAY

It is understood that the ball game tomorrow afternoon will have some unusual features. The Fats and For. ties" will pull some good stunts, and it Is also expected that Prof. Tingley will get some of his band boys to- gether and give the public a little treat.
 There is going to be a 200 pound rock broken on the chest of one of the "Forties,' also some tumbling features that will be interesting to all. The grounds are being put in first class condition, and will in time become one of the fastest grounds in Alaska. May or Chase will be the official umpire. It is understood that the Fats and Forties' will appear in all sorts of dis guises and uniforms. The Blum, O'Neill team will be the opponents, and good time Is assured all. This promises to be one of the best games of the season, as all concerned are working to promote good baseball in Cordova, and the public in general should attend this particular game in order to lend their support to the Park Association, who are endeavoring to get the park in fine shape for summer sports.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTIONS
 LAUNCH GREAT FARMING PLAN.
(By United Press)

SACRAMENTO. May 29. - Fifteen big farms conducted by sta siisits s;isis iss tutions will produce food for the 16,00O inmates of the institutions this year, Freeman H. Bloodgood. member of the board of control, predicted today. Under war economy pressure produc, tion on these farms will be increased 25 per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WAR WILL NOT STOP
 MiCHIGAN'S ROAD PLANS.
(By United Press)

SAGINAW, Mich, May 29. - War will not halt Michigan's campaign for better roads. With state appropria- tions available as usual plans were laid here today at the annual meeting of the State Good Roads Association to continue. the plan of highway construction and improvement on a systematic scale.
 Good roads enthusiasts from all sec tions of the state attended the con vention.
 Officials of the association estimated that $1,600,00O would be spent on good roads in Michigan during 1917.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WYOMING GAS LEASES
 JUMP UP IN PRICE

CHEYENNE, May 29. - Leasers of oil or gas producing lands in Wyom- ing hereafter will pay a royalty of 12 1-2 per cent of the value of the pro- duction taken out, instead of 10 per cent, as at present, as the result of recent action by the state land board. Increased demand for leases is said to have prompted the action.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WAR PREVENTS CELEBRATING
 ANNIVERSARY OF BRIDGE
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, May 29. - Thirty-four } dssd ttu6ay Brooklyn Dfidge was opened to the public. War prevented any celebration being planned. Armed guards now patrol the bridge night and day. keeping the crowds moving, forbidding the taking of photographs and sometimes searching suspicious bundles.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
LEONARD KNOCKS
 OUT FREDDIE : WELSH
lBY Associated Pressl

NE fsfx, ffsai ssi 9 B }eff ti , Leonard won the lightweight cham pionship of the world last night, by defeating Freddie Welsh. of England, in the ninth round on a technical knockout before an immense throng of sports. The referee stopped the bout while Welsh was hanging help less on the ropes. Leonard was the aggressor throughout the fight and his victory was received with great applause. Leonard announces that he will enlist in the army next week
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-29
WOMEN STREET CLEANERS
 PROVE EFFICIENT IN LONDON

LONDON, May 29. The trial squad of three hundred women street cleaners who have been on duty in London for the past two months, has done it's work most satisfactorily, :" according to an official report, and it Is proposed to increase it's member ship immediately.