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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

BRUSSELS, Aug. s1.-This
ID morning began with a troop
Of people in to tell us that
the rough work was about to begin
and that Brussels was to go up in
smoke. There is a good deal Of
unrest in the lower end Of town
and trouble may break out at any
time. Bad feeling has grown q good
deal in the past few days and one
good row would throw the fat in the
fire. went through the rough part
Of town late this afternoon and
found patrols everywhere, heavily
armed and staggering about in
groups of four. For their own sake
] hope the people will not do any
thing foolish.
People are making another effort
TO get away and are not finding it
easy. At six this morning a crowd
eft here for Ninove, twenty kilo-
metres to the west. Twenty-Five
hundred of them clung all over the
trans that make the trip. At Ninove
they walked a mile or so, carrying
their belongings, and caught train
10 .Alost, where they changed for
another train for Client. Goodness
knows how many changes they had
ahead of them after that. The trip
was supposed to end safely at Ostend
some time this evening. 1t usually
takes two hours.
Hearing that the train service was
open and that boats were running
from Ostend to Folkestone, we de-
cided to verify the tidings and then
get off some of our people, who
should have gone long ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

his parish who were forced TO 40 TO
Germany. Because they wouldn't work
as their eaptors wanted them 10. they
were compelled TO remain for some
time in a hot room, clothed only in
their underclothing. Then they were
turned outdoors in zero weather.
Eventually. they were returned to their
families in a dying condition.
Speaking Of Belgian affairs before
the Free Synagogue last night, Senator
Henri La Fontaine. professor OF inter
national law at the University OF Brus-
sells, asserted that his country wanted
no indemnity from Germany.
at would be OF no avail II we did
want t." said he. After Germany is
defeated-as she will be-she will not
be able TO pay any one anything"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Chiefs of City
Held as Hostages

Another thing is, that on enter
ing a town, they hold the Burgo-
master, the Procureur du Roi and
other authorities as hostages, to IN
sure good behaviour IL the popNa-
ton. OF course the hoodlum class
would like nothing better than 70
see their natural enemies. the de-
tenders Of law and order, ignomini-
ously shot, and they do not restrain
themselves a bit on account of the
hostages. Just lack Of magma
ton.
Copyright. 1917. Doubleday. Page q Co.
By Otis +. Wood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Says Germans Have
Murdered $4,000
Belgian Civilians
DR.. Henri Anet, Army
Chaplain, Recites Hor-
rors of Invasion

approximately 10000 Belgisns have
been murdered By Germans. and at
least 10000 buildings have been de-
stroyed in Belgian towns and villages
since the German invasion. declared
DR.. Henri Anet. a chaplain in the Bel
gian army. last night at the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. West End Ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Another instalment
tomorrow
Majo II. p. Hitchcock

HARTFORD, Conn. Nov. Is.-Major
Henry p. Hitchcock, eighty. one of
Conueetieut's best known citizens and
n veteran merchant OF this city, died
to-day. after a short illness. He is
survived by a brother, John l.. Hitch
cock. Of New York City; a sister, Mrs.
Mary Alling, Of Los Angeles, Cal, and
two nephsws. Lamb Hitchcock and
Clarence C. Hunt New York.
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ments of the war.
To-day's instulment: +

Toddys astanem
CHASTITY.
SnpeT rife Men seized harvest N this t the
a month old Germans veryuhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19

tainly. Then I remembered that
mad left all my Belgian papers at
the legation and had nothing but
papers in German from the military
authorities. I showed them anyway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
The Rape of
Il Belgium
A Journal of the Ameri-
can Legation at Brussels
BY Hugh Gibson, Witness

he secretary of the American Legation Belgium seeing
everything kept personal diary of Cermanys immortal
The seal of neutrality broken and here the great
ments of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
Russian Prisoners
Starve in Germany

Correspondence q Tns AssociEiod P--Sl
PETROGRAD, Oct. S0.-About one
third of a pound Of bread a day and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-19
The OneGnGi nb~savshirSaoe

THE report is being spread broadcast that Lea
4 & Perrins Sauce is no longer obtanable. That
report is deliberate mis-statement. 1t is not true.
1t is not even partially true.
There is an ample supply of Lea & Perrins Sauce
for every family in the United StateS-for every
hotel-for every club-for every restaurant-for
every cafe There is no reason why any dealer
should be without it.
Particularly is Lea & Perrins to be desired in
these DAYS of wartime economy. Lea Perrins
Sauce is not expensive. Only few drops are
needed at a time One bottle will last for weeks
and months. 1t is within reach of all the people.
For steaks, chops, fish, cold cuts and graves fo cues
eh,ese dbr egaa For outlets home-cooked stews,
quette and game For oysters and lobster Better
than oils, peppers spices Bversomuch-cheaper In the
long Ty it-sooH.
LEA Il PERKINS
Yoyk ~ ~ n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
HANG FOOD MEN!
Williams, in Senate, BIames
Spectators for Shortage.
Two Years. War Will Make
People Face Famine-Borah.

Washington, May 3.-The food stu
alton precipitated another lively dis
cussion in the senate Wednesday dur
ing which Senator Thomas reiterated
his opinion that high food prices could
be cured by a liberal hanging of food
spectators on handy lamp posts and
Senator Williams suggested that the
German corruption fund might have
figured in creating foodscare that
resulted in soaring prices.
The German corruption fund.
said Senator Williams, may have
created the hysteria and the impress
sion that food stocks are short and in
creating it. the prices nave been in
creased
THE first thing, however" he said,
ais to get rid of this hysteria and let
the word go out straight from here to
the American people that there is no
shortage; that is, no extraordinary
shortage"
LET us put our hands on the threats
of food spectators" interjected Sena-
tor Thomas. "Nhe real enemy of the
American people is the speculator and
the combination of spectators en-
gagged in controlling the necessities of
life to the end that the people may be
made to pay whatever they see fit to
demand That is the situation con-
fronting the country in the present
crisis and L earnestly hope before we
adjourn we will take that combination
by the throat and not let go until we
accomplish something"
Senator Borah said he agreed with
the Colorado senator that speculation
had something to do with high prices.
There is, and has been in the last
six months" he said, wide spread
and extended suffering among the
poor of the country on account of the
Ugh price of food. If we were not
having our attention diverted by the
war the facts would be so presented
to us that there could De no doubt of
it. 1t will only be by sustained and
vigilant effort that the American peo-
pie will prevent it's efforts. If we are
at war two years, in my opinion and
there are not the most extraordinary
sustained and vigorous efforts the peo-
pie will face famine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03

would be regarded as a progressive
in America.
Marquis Luigi Borsarelli di Rifreddo
is under secretary of foreign affairs
He is a wealthy member of an ancient
Piedmontez family.
Student of Economics.
Francisco Saverio Nitti is a world
known student of economics. He has
published many important works on
political science and finance and ranks
high among Italian statesmen. In
1911 he was minister for industry
and commerce Augusta Ciuffelli also
is a representative of the executive
branch of the Italian government hav-
ing been a member of the house of
since 1909 and several
times has been a member of the cab
met. He is a man of scientific at
tainments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
RECRUIT DRIVE IN N. Y.
Only Three Days Left to Fill Quota
Women Join in Assisting Campaign.

New York. May with only three
days remaining in which to fill its
quota of 1000 naval enlistments, re-
cruiters-men and women-began to-
day a vigorous drive to fill the require
ments set for New York by the navy
department. Altho 231 applied yes
terday, only forty-eight men took the
oath. Minor physical faults and bad
teeth are the chief causes for rejec-
tons. Sailors from French warships
here while on shore leave are assist
ing in recruiting at street meetings.
Enrolment of candidates for the
officers training camp at Plattsburg
will close tomorrow night. Captain
Cosby of the military training camps
association says reports show the west
far ahead of the east in men enrolled.
Ten more hospital units to go from
this country to France, bringing the
total up to thirty-siX which may sail
within three weeks, have been organ
lied. They were organized from Belle
vue. Mount Sinai, Postgra duate. New
York, Roosevelt and German hospitals
here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
MARTIN MAY LEAD IT
Adjutant General Slated to Command
Third Kansas Infantry.

Charles l. Martin, adjutant general,
may command the new. Third Kansas
infantry regiment, according to re-
ports in state military circles. Organ
ization of the new regiment has been
under way for several months. The
new regimental unit is added under
the act of congress in 1916.
Several of the new companies have
already been mustered into the SER
vice and it is proba BILE that the entire
Third regiment will be placed at the
disposal of the government at an early
date Both the First and Second reg
iments are now awaiting mobiliza-
ton order from Washington. Units
of the new regiment can be mustered
in for early service.
Ten towns have provided companies
for the new regiment and completior
of the various units requires only Off
cial confirmation of the organization
plans by the federal department Re
Gently national guard companies have
been organized in junction City, Leav-
enworth, Eldorado, Caney, Abilene,
Coffeyville, Harrington, Columbus,
Wellington, and Baldwin. Two addi
tional companies to be organized at
an early date will complete the organ
iZatiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
PREPARE CELEBRATION

Chicago, May 3.-Arrangements for
the entertainment of Vice Premier
Viviani Marshal Joffre and other
members of the French wa mission
who are to arrive here tomorrow from
Washington are to be completed today.
The plans include, besides a number
of luncheons and dinners, two meet
ings, one public and one semi-public.
A public reception, admission to
which will be by ticket, will be held
in the Auditorium theater tomorrow
night and on Saturday afternoon a
great mass meeting is to be held at the
Dexter pavilion at the stock yards
which has a seating capacity of IS, 900.
military escort of national guard
regiments and a detachment from the
Great Lakes naval training station will
meet the distinguished visitors at the
railroad station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
WHO CENSORED JOFFRE
His Statement Asking for Army to
France Was Trimmed.

Washington, May 3.-vAltho the
French mission has accepted full re-
sponsibility for censoring Marshal
Joffre's remarks on the immediate
need of sending American troops to
France, controversy continues to
whether the eXpurgation might not
have been made as a result of OPPOSE
ton of the army general staff to
sending American troops out of the
country at time when they are
wanted for training the new army.
The state department has officially
disclaimed any part whatever in the
expurgation and has made it plain
that it issued Marshal Joffre's state
ment as it was delivered by the
French mission purely as an act of
courtesy to the visitors because it has
facilities for issuing copies of docu-
ments and the French mission has
none.
War department officials declined
to discuss the incident at all because
it touches on a subject about which
the department discourages any spec
ulation at this time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
DOUBT PEACE OFFER
Chancellor, Under Fire From Three
Sides, in Difficult Position.

London, May 3.-Whether German
Imperial Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg is to make a peace proffer
or not the German statesman was an
outstanding figure in the European
war news of today. Mesa ges from
Germany as to the peace speech were
conflicting, some insisting he had de-
ferred delivery of the address. others
that he would make announcement to-
day as cheduled.
But whether or not he talked, all
news from Germany reaching Den
mark and Holland today indicated
that the chancellor today is facing his
greatest crisis politically. He is un-
der fire from the conservatives, who
oppose electoral reforms: he is mis-
trusted by the Socialists because he
has not gone far enough in promise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
STRIKE is SETTLED
Bakers Back to Work; Now
Drivers Threaten to Quit.
Four Day Bread Famine in
Chicago Becomes Serious.

Chicago. May 8 The bakers strike
apparently was settled today An
agreement was reached last night be-
tween the union committee and repre-
sentatives of he employers, after
twenty-four hours strenuous work by
federal officials, which was expected
to be ratified by members of the union
at meeting this morning.
BY the agreement, the bakers will
get the increase of 50 a week they de-
manded, which will aggregate about
$4,000 a week. Every striker will go
back to mis- old job without prejudice.
The employers are granted the right
OF employing non-union superintend-
entS but agreed 10 rule against I'M
due speeding up" of workmen.
Negotiate With Drivers.
The threatened strike of the bakery
wagon drivers still remains. The
members of that union have already
voted to strike and have appealed to
the International Brotherhood of
Transfers. with which they are affil-
lated, to ratify their vote. In accord
ance with union procedure, the latter
body has appointed a committee 10
take the matter up with the employing
bakers.
In an effort to prevent this threat
ened strike, United States District At
torney Clyne has called a meeting of
the employers committee this morn
ing. Later in the day, he will ask a
committee of the teamsters to meet
with him. 1t was expected that an
agreement satisfactory to both sides
would be reached before night.
If there is no other hitch, the bakers
will resume work tomorrow morning.
The strike had lasted four days. The
bread shortage had become serious
by falling back OF the homemade
article.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
Kansa. city Live stock Market.

Kansas City, May 3.-HOGS-Hog re-
ceipts 10000; market &c lower. Bulk,
S15. 25@15;s5; heavy, SIS. SoG1595; packers
and butchers, SIC, 40@15S5; light, $14.S0n
1850; pigs, S11.0O@14.00.
CATTLE-Cattle receipts 1000, including
400 southerns Market steady. Prime fed
steers, $12O0Gi2..5: dressed beef steers.
$9.50@12.00; western steers, Ss.00@ 65 /;
southern steers, S7.50@11.00; cows. So J00p
1918; heifers. S9.O0d11.50: stockers and
calves, $S.00d13.60
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 5000; market
steady. Lambs, $14.00d1740: yearIings,
S12.50@1500; wethers, $12.00@14.50; ewes,
81. 00@14.00; stockers and feeders, $S00@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
TOPEKAN BUYS HOTEL
w. III. Davis Takes Over Coates House
in Kansas City.

w. H. Davis of Topeka, founder of
the Davis Mercantile company, now
the Poehler Mercantile company, to-
day confirmed reports that he had
purchased the old Coates house at
Tenth street and Broadway, Kansas
E. H. Lowry, who for the last year
has operated the Throop hotel in To-
peka, has leased the Coates house and
will assume the management, it was
announced by Mr.. Davis. Lowry was
in Kansas City today. 1t was officially
stated that he will continue as opera
tor of the Throop in addition to his
Kansas City activities.
No improveme will be made inn
mediately in the Coates house, Mr..
Davis said. He purchased the hotel
from E. X. Crisley.
The Coates house has $50 rooms
and is a six-story building. 1t was
erected shortly after the Civil war and
is one of the Oldest hotels in Kansas
City. 1t was rebuilt and made fire
proof in 1890. There are number
of other buildings on the site pur-
chased and has a frontage of 225 feet
on Broadway and 210 feet on Tenth
street. Mr.. Davis declined to name
the price paid for the property. CriSley
purchased it in 1907 for $350,0O0.
The Coates house is to Kansas Mis-
souri, and Kansas City politics what
the old Topeka Copeland County
was to Kansas before the latter struc-
ture was destroyed by fire. The Kan
sas City hostelry, because of it's ira
ditions more than anything else. is the
stopping place for men in public life
from all parts of the nation, while in
Kansas City. Its career dates back to
the early beginning of Kansas City
and many are the stories of political
intrigue and pacts it could tell should
it's high and fine old oaken walls ever
come to life and talk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
TO WARM UP FRIDAY?'
Continued from Page one,

CONTINUED from Page Onel
But more is on the program for today.
And the mercury, too, will conspire to
make Topeka uncomfortable. The
thermometer will probably not register
above so today. which is nearly 20
degrees below the normal temperature
for this date. No frost, however, is
in sight. The clouds will probably not
disappear until late tomorrow morning
and then a slight warming UP is due.
The official forecast promises I'M
settled weather with rain tonight in
the east section and Friday. probably
fair but continued cool. The lowest
temperature recorded Wednesday
night was as. BY 2 o'clock this
afternoon the mercury had risen to 40.
The highest temperature on record
for this date was So, in 1895, and the
lowest, 20, in 1907. The wind was
blowing 2 miles an hour from the
east this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, May 3.-WHEAT-Whea prices
today continued the advance started by
postponement of the German chancellor's
speech that was expected to outline new
peace terms. Offerings of wheat in the
purchasers had to bid the market up sharp
~ TO acquire ownership. Profit taking on
the advance led to reactions but rallies
quickly ensued. Opening quotations
which ranged from 1 to size higher: with
May at S2-I5 and July at 81 % to $2.2o12
followed by an additional jump of lie above
initial top figures, and later u succession
or sharp setbacks and recoveries.
Announcement that the British govern
ment would accept under grade wheat at
winnipeg in part satisfaction of Lay con-
tracts appeared to have a bullish influence
on the market here and sharp upturn were
witnessed in the last half of the session.
May rising 101ac to $3.50, the highest point
vet Cash wheat of contract grade sold in
Chicago today at S3.14 bushel, the top
most price on record. Quotations closed
nervous Be TO Sc higher. May $3.50 and
July at S225A TO $2261%.
CORN-Corn and oats rose with wheat.
Demand, however, was only of a scatter
ing order. Corn after orru-ng &c to IA C
higher, scored slight additional gains be-
fore beginning to react
to buying that was supposed to be for
seaboard account. The close was firm at
11sc to 2Ac net advance.
PROVISIONS-Provisi from weakened
from lack of support.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-03
Enjoys to U. s. Are Nations
Leading Statesmen.
Come to Give u. S. Benefit of
Italy's War Experience.
WIRELESS INVENTOR COMING
MarcOni, Cousin of King Victor
and Leading Financiers.
Expect Italy Delegation to
Reach Washington Soon.

= Washington. May 3.-The commits
sion of distinguished italians soon to
land in the United States is representa-
tive of every element in the political,
seientific business and social life OF
that country AS announced by the
HaIian embassy. the principal purpose
If the commission is to convey to
Anerica some sense of Italy's deep
gratitude TO the Americans. not only
for joining with the entente allies, but
for the many acts of charity ana
benevolence extended to Italian SOL
diers during the war.
a1Iike the British and French com
missions the Italians will extend to
the American army and navy the ben
iafit of experience acquired by the
1talian army and navy. Also the
Italian commissioners desire to con-
salt with officials here regarding CO.
operation in dealing with shipping and
Subsistence problems and the agree
naent of rates of exchange and other
vital questions.
Prince Heads Royal Navy.
= The mission includes a prince of
the Italian reigninG house. Ferdinando
di Savoia. Guglielmo Marconi, inventor
or wireless biography; two members
of the cabinet, Enrico Arlotta and
Marquis Borsarefi. and two Italian
Statesmen and publicists, Mr.. Nitti and
Mr. Cfuffelli
] The head of the mission is Prince
Idine, eldest son of the Duke of
Genoa and first cousin to King Victor
Emmanuel The prince is captain in
the royal navy. has taken an active
part in the war and has been award
ed a medal of honor for deeds of per-
sonal daring and bravery. He is SO
Years old.
Mn MarcOni is a. senator and also
holds a commission in the engineer
corps. He was born at Bologna, Italy
April %, 1874 of an Italian father and
an Irish mother, and was educated
in Italy, Scotland and England. He
has been a frequent visitor to Amer
lea and has developed many of his in
ventions in this country.
Enrico Arlotta is a well known Ital =
ian financier and a member of the
cabinet. holding the portfolio of min
lister of transportation. Mr.. ArIotta
was minister OF finance in T9u9 Ind