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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
DASAMUSEMENTS

NOVELTY-Five acts of vaudeville
and Pearl of the Army
ORPHEUM-Clara Kimball Young
in THE Price She Paid"
IRIS-Vivian Martin in 1.-The Spirit
of Romance"
COZY - Douglas Fairbanks in
American Aristocracy.'
GEM-Marguerite Clayton in "Ac-
cording to the Code
CRYSTAI-Motion Features,
BEST-Motion Features.
For details, prices, etc, see adver-
tisement on page of the State
State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

The manufacturers are ra1sacking
every corner of the world for material
for their factories. They are bring
ing wool from Iceland and they
brought last .ear from South Africa
$500, 900 worth of ostrich feathers.
Bones were brought from India, China
and the Philippine Islands, and dried
blood from Australia, Argentina and
Uruguay. Nearly $2,000.000 worth of
bristles were brought from China into
this country, which has one-third of
the swine of the world. We sent to
India for nearly 100000 worth of
indigo, for which we paid over 81
pound. against 35 cents a pound in the
wear before the war. We have, since
the beginning of the war, brought
from China quarter of a million dol
lars worth of human hair. Asia sent
us last year alone Sf3, 100000 worth
of goat skins. and over 100000
worth of buffalo hides, and from Aus
tralia we brought a million pounds of
kangaroo SKINS From Egypt we
brought a quarter of a million dollars
worth of elephant tusks West Africa
sent US 100000 gallons of palm oil.
China 100000 gallons of nut oil, and
apan, 100000 gallons of soya bean
oil Africa sent us nearly a million
pounds of rags, South Africa a million
dollars worth of hair of the angora
goat, and Asiatic Russia $500. 900
pounds of sugar beet seed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
FIRST STRAW HAT OUT
Topekan Looked at Calendar and Dug
1t Up.
Tastes differ.

Tastes differ A man was walking
down the street. He was apparently
sane. One thing gave him away 1t
was a hat-a new hat-A STRAW
HAT. Behind him walked another
man. He was poorly dressed. He
was apparently sane. One thing gave
him away or would have if there had
been anyone to take him. He wore
hat-a new hat-A SILK HATH
Topeka-) Many other people were
walking down the street. They were
apparently sane. One thing gave them
away. They didn't notice the Two men
whom their hats would have given
away if there had been anyone to
take them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
MAKE BACkUS A COL.
Roosevelt Would Commission Judge
Who Presided at Schrank Trial.

Milwaukee, Wis, May Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt has offered
colonel's billet to Municipal Judge A.
c. Backus of this city in the first di-
vision of his proposed eXpeditionary
army for France. Judge Backus pre-
sided at the trial of John Schrank
who shot Colonel Roosevelt in this
city during his political campaign in
1912.
Altho Judge Backus declared he has
not decided whether he would accept
the post, he will make application to
attend the military training camp at
Fort Sheridan, Illinois, where Wiscon-
sin officers will be trained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

New York. May Mercantile
paper IA per cent. Sterling 60 day bills
Az; commercial co dav bills on banks
4.72; commercial 60 day bills, 4711z; de-
mand, 4.l31s cables, 4:76 Z 16. Francs, de-
mand, 5.71H cables, 5.70L guiIders de-
mand, 40% cables, IL Lie; Tires. demand,
T.05: cables, T.04: rubles, demand. 2sJk
cables. 2sA. Bar silver. 74as; Mexican
dollars. 515s.
Government bonds-steady. Railroad
bonds-Irregular.
Time loans-market firm. Sixty days
3AG4 per cent; ninety days. AZ Mh per
cent: six months, 4HMk Fer cent
Call money-Market strong High. 4:
low, 215 ruling rate, 2H: last loan, 3H:
closing bid, 3; offered ut 31A.
Another setback attended the later deal
ings, the movement being arrested in mart
by a fresh inquiry for shippings. The
close was irregular.
Indifferent railway earnings and dividend
restrictions which may be imposed by the
Interstate commerce commission accounted
mainly for today's moderate reaction
after an early demonstration Of strength
Sales were estimated at 100000 shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
PASS DRAFT MEASURE
Senate's Final Vote on ConscriptioI
This Afternoon Overwhelming.

Washington, May 1.-The admins
tration army bill with the CONSUMPTION
provision retained was passed anew to-
day by the senate without a roll call
virtually as it approved the measure
last Saturday.
The bill now goes to conference with
the house.
After repassing the bill the senate
arranged for conference directing that
the house be asked to appoint con-
ferees and appointing Senators Cham
berlain of Oregon. Hitchcock of Ne
braska and Warren of Wyoming as the
senates conferees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
200 TO FORT RILEY
That Many Topekans Have Applied
for Training Camp Papers.

Topeka has already furnished more
than its quota of men for the officers
training camp at Fort Riley Nom
commissioned officers in charge here
today stated that approximately 200
applications for enrolment have been
made thru the Topeka office in 626
New England building.
The capacity of the camp is $500
1t is expected that every billet there
will be filed. Several applications
have been made in the last two DAYS.
Application papers of several who had
previously applied have been returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
GRAIN MARKET Says
Peace Rumors Start Crash-NIay
Wheat Drops 16 Cents.

Chicago, May Reports that the
Swiss minister in charge of German
diplomatic interests at Washington,
had asked for a conference with Pres
ident Wilson and that the German
chancellor's peace terms would be
outlined in an address to the reichstag
next Thursday, caused a sharp drop
in wheat prices today. May declined
16 cents to S2.55, July 1OA cents to
S2.15. and Sept. rs cents to s1.S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
SPANIEL Weeps on Stand.

Coleman, Tex. May Harry
Spaniel continued on the witness stand
today testifying in his trial for the
killing of Major Butler. Spaniel told
of his happy family life. and wept at
the mention of his dead wife's name.
He related how Butler met Mrs.
Spaniel at Alpine and asserted that the
army oficer continued to annoy and
embarrass her by his company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
COAL AND ICE, TOO, UP
Chicago's to Pay So Cents for ..Recrig-
orator FucI'' This Summer.

Chicago. May 1.-The first increase
in the price of coal, promised by oper-
ators and dealers after the new scale
for miners went into effect recently,
was announced today. Anthracite coal
was advanced from 35 to so cents in
Chicago. The Consumers company,
which is charging 65 cents per ton
more than other dealers is already 49,
900 tons behind its orders. Ice also
has advanced selling at 35 cents per
hundred or five cents above last years
price.
Ice Up % Per Cent in n. Y.
New York, May Am increase of
25 per cent in the cost of ice to the
small purchasers and of rs cents a
ton for coal became effective here to-
day. In many of the city stores it was
impossible to buy a loaf of bread today
for less than ten cents and in some of
them a new Is cent loaf was placed on
sale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
W ATHLETES DESERT
All Members of Track Teams Quit to
Farm or Enlist.

Lafayette Ind. May All mem
bers of the track teams and the coach
captain and two catchers of the base
ball team at Purdue university have
withdrawn from the university. and
will enter military service.
Coach Edward O'Connor announced
that he did not expect Purdue to be
represented at the conference of state
meets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
MAN BURNS TO DEATH
Missourian's Home Burns Wife
Escapes, Severely Burned.

Springfield, Mo, May John
Polk, an aged resident OF Ben Davis,
in Wright county, was burned to
death yesterday when his home was
set on fire by lightning, according to
information reaching here today. His
wife was severely burned, but was
rescued thru a window and five other
persons in the house had narrow
escapes.
The flames destroyed three build
ings with a loss of $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
TRIPLE MURDER IN N. D.
Hired Hand Attempts TO Attack Girl.
Stays Her Parents and Self.

Dickinson n. D., MAY 1-James
Caldwell. principal in the -. C. r."
identity mystery case, and his wife
were murdered last night by their
hired man, who then killed himself.
The killing at the Caldwell home
near Taylor. y. D.. followed an at
tempt by the hired man to attack
CaIdwelPs daughter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
MEET AT ELKS CLUB
Board of Trade VIII Hold Regular
Monthly Session Tonight.

The monthly meeting of the Topeka
board of trade will be held tonight at
the Elks club. A banquet will precede
several addresses.
Among the speakers will be Frank
P. MacLennan, publisher of the To-
peka STATE Journal, and Arthur Cap.
per. governor and publisher of the
Daily Capital.
Several out of town visitors were
being arranged for this afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
MORSE STAR KILLED
COnkling, Known Turnout L. S. as
Perfect Telegraph SENDER

Ridgefield Park, n. J., May l.
George w. Conkling, one of the best
known telegraphers in the country,
was killed today in an automobile ac-
cident. His son, Dewitt and an en-
ploye who were in the car with him
were seriously injured.
Mr.. Conkling, formerly with the As.
ISOLATED Press, was known in the tel
egraph field as "the most perfect
Morse sender"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

If Spain has been staying out of the
war owing to lack of funds necessary
to finance her part in it, which is not
improbable, now is the time to get in.
Uncle Sam Will have enough money to
go around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

Any increase in the income tax is
likely to bear heavily on the farmer
il he should receive for his crop any
where near what the products of his
farm are selling for today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

Sir Douglas Haig is n restless per-
son. He won't stay anywhere. AS
soon as the Germans leave him in
peaceful possession of a battlefield he
starts after them again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
LOCAL MENTION

F. A. Rooster. D. D. s., 10 Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaMs.-Adv.
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz BrunI.
Marin Drug Co.-Adv-
Apron and overall dance at Moose
hall Wednesday evening. Admission
25c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
A GERMAN VICTORY
Berlin Claims Important Positions
Won Back From France.

Berlin, via London, May German
troops achieved an important victory
over the French on the heights of
Nauroy and Moronvillers, winning
back and holding all those positions,
today's official statement declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

The encoura ging part of the war
situation is that the British are giving
the Germans 70 rest. 1t looks as tho
it is the Haig and not The Hague that
will bring peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

New York. May 1--COTTON-Futures
closed steady. May. $20.34; July, S2019:
October, $3.50; December, $19.55; January,
1890
spot-quiet. eMiddling, $207o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

The most ,avage acts of the savage
warriors of ancient times had nothing
on those of the modern Germans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Eel. s27.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
Many Divisions Wiped Out.

That Hindenburg fears for Douai
with its eight railways is certain. Ac-
cordingly he recently visited this front
and roundly scored his commanders
for falling back, ordering them to hold
whatever happened.
Thus, of mis- reserve troops availa BILE
before the Franco British offensive of
this month, many divisions have now
been completely knocked out and
whatever plan he may have had in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-01
VALLEY OF DEATH
TeutOn Dead Thick Among the
DandeIiOn Blossoms.
Hindenburg Scores COmman.
'ders for Retreat at DOuai.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SININIS.

With the British Armies in the
Field, May 1.-The Scarpe is fast be-
coming a valley of death for the Prus-
slams.
The slaughtered enemy lies thick
among the dandelions on the valleys
following slopes.
In term of losses, the Scarpe is a
years defeat for the Germans.
With that part of the Siegfried line
known as the ''Wotan 'front.' already
melting away at its northern end and
the Drocourt to Queant system of
German defenses threatened, linden
burg is throwing division after divis-
ion into the struggle, with orders to
hold at all costs.
AS the British day by day bite for
ward-a bit here and a bit there
the Germans counter-attack repeat
eddy. Always they come in close
masses, where British guns reap a hor-
rib1e harvest in the open country.
Carry Wounded Under Fire.
Sunday I watched the heavy fight
ing about Oppy and south to Gavrelle.
There the Germans attempted to re-
take trenches which the British won
early Sunday morning.
After three years of warfare be-
tween forces hidden from each other
behind trenches, the sight of combat
ants maneuvering in the open is most
spectacular. On Sunday 1 could clear
ly see stretcher bearers on both sides
carrying back the wounded-under
shell fire.
Beyond the Oppy-GavreIle line, over
the smoking battlefield, Douai stood
out in the sunlight The city hall, with
magnificent crenelated Ibelfry and the
huge tower of st. Pierre cathedral
glistened in the light, dominating the
city like the Woolworth and the Met
ropolitan buildings tower over New
York
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
GREAT GROWTH
OF THE A. 0. wv.

The financial statement of the An
cient Order Of United Workmen pub
lished in The Forum today shows the
remarkable growth of this institution.
It's claim Of being one of the strong
est financial institutions incorporated
under the laws of North Dakota is
no doubt correct, and as its reserves
are practically all invested in North
Dakota, IL is doing wonderful work
In helping build up our state, and is
one of the home institutions which
all citizens Of North Dakota should be
proud Of.
The death claims OF this institution
are paid promptly on satisfactory
proof Of death. This order started
business in North Dakota in 1895,
and has paid out on its policies to
benefictaries s1,s42. 10000 It has built
and owns one of the finest office build
ings in Fargo, adjoining the postofflce
valued at $50 100000.
It's officers and board of directors
are of statewide reputation, financial
standing and unquestionable capabili-
ties, who safeguard it's interests and
recommend 1t to all citizens OF North
Dakota.
1t submits its outstanding certifi-
Gates to an annual valuation by Miles
M. Dawson Of New York. acknow-
lodged az one Of the leading actuaries
of the country,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
MANUF ACTURERS
ABANDON RACING

Realizing that the demand for more
speed at the expense of other desirable
comforts Is not as intensive or ex-
tensiVe as once was the case, motor
cycle manufacturers have decided to
retire from the supporting end of the
racing proposition. Time was when
racing was much greater factor In
accentuating sales. but since special
racing machines and paid expert riders
were introduced. its influence as a
sales producer has waned, according
to the sales managers of the various
factories in the industry. The manu-
lecturers argue that not two per cent
OF the motorcycle buyers OF today de-
mand speed as a primary consIdera-
tiop and can see no need for a ma
chine outside of police and sheriff SER
vice that should travel rs or so miles
an hour. The advertising formerly
gained by racing will be replaced by
more intensive newspaper advertising
and better merchandising.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Members admitted from age IS to 81 years
inclusive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Death claims are paid promptly on the day
satisfactory proof of death and proper iden-
LITIGATION of the deceased member are filed
with the Grand Lodge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Certificate of Valuation
New York. MY. February

New York. MY. February 16. 1917.
TO the Grand Ledge OF the Ancient Order Of
United Wsrkmsn Of North Dakota.
Gentlemen: This will certify that have
this day completed the valuation OF your
certificates outstanding on December 81,
1915. az submitted to me. by the A. o. u. w.
t5l Mortality Table and four per cent inter-
est BY the Select and Ultimate Method and
j and the aggregate Reserve Liability. as so
computed. to be one Million Three Hundred
and Seventeen Thousand. -Four Hundred and
Three (s1.si740sOO1 Dollars.
MILES M. DAWSON, Consulting Aetuary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
A Purely
Home Institution

Organized 1895. incorporated 1907.
Over $12,OOO,ooOOO of insurance in force.
Nearly liz of its entire insurance in force
securely invested at home
Certificates issued from $1,000 to $1,000.
The only Order doing business in these
states, which submits to an annual valuation
OF its liabilities certificate contracts by a
competent actuary.
Certificates issued on level or (whole life)
90. Is and 1O-year limited payment plans.
All certificates provide for full legal re-
serve, and such options cash loan, paid
up, and extended insurance are granted
thereon
Members admitted from age IS to 81 years
inclusive.
Death claims are paid promptly on the day
satisfactory proof of death and proper iden-
tification OF the deceased member are filed
with the Grand Lodge.
-:-:-
record Of twenty years Of honest deal
ing. of claims promptly paid and member
ship including citizens OF the highest stand
ing, in nearly all professions and avocations
OF life, a Home institution, collecting. invest
ing and disbursng its funds at home
:-:
1t is absolutely on the square with its
members There Is nothing to be concealed.
and the whole truth is told its members.
-:-:
~ -SY.n .sEfa H.
dustry? IL So do you not think you ought
to become a member of this splendid grow
ing Society?
Literature and information furnished on
request.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
When You Have a Gold.

1t il when you have severe cold
that you appreciate the good qualities
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Frank Croker. Pana. Ill, writes: Our
cold last winter that settled on his
lungs and he had terrible coughing
spells. We were greatly worried about
him as the medicine we gave him did
not help him in the least. A neigh
Dor spoke so highly of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy that I got bottle of
it. The first dose benefited him so
much that continued giving it to
him until he was eured."-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Financial Statement, January |. 1917

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Ancient Order United WOrkmen
NorthD ~N1ontan
Officers

B. C., Marks Grand Master Workman
e. J.. Moore !. ......s........G Grand Recorder
r, S. Adams. -. ........4.,G Grand Treasurer
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

For Quick Results Use The Forum
Want Columns,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

The only Order doing business In these
states, which submits to an annual valuation
OF its liabilities on certificate contracts by
competent actuary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Certificates issued on level or (whole life)
90, Is and 1O-year limited payment plans.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Literature and information furnished OF
request.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

All certificates provide for a full legal re-
serve, and such options as cash loan, paid
up, and extended insurance are granted
thereon,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Certificates issued from $1,000 to $1,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

DO you believe in building up home i'm
dustry? If so, do you not think you ought
to become member Of this splendid grow
ing Society?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

1t is absolutely on the square with its
members. There is nothing to be concealed
and the whole truth is told its members.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-17
L. S. N. Commencement

The annual commencement of the
State Normal School will be ushered in
May 25th Alumni day when Mr.. c.
Y. Porter Jr. of Baton Rouge will be
the orator of the occasion at the exer-
cises that night, followed by the regu-
lar reception. BY special request the
May Day Pageant and Folk dancing
that was interfered with by the incle-
ment weather, will be given in the after
noon at 5 o'clock, so that not only the
business people will have an opportunl-
ty to enjoy the beautiful sight of pref
ty children and girls perfectly trained
in fancy and the folk dances of the diff
ferent countries but also the people from
the surrounding country who were I'M
able to leave home on Saturday twhen
given before) and commencement guests
from different sections of the States.
On Saturday night will be the society
contests which Is the most exciting
event of the whole week, as due to the
friendly rivalry between the societies,
much interest is taking by not only the
active members but Normalities thru
out the State who keep in close touch
with this particular program.
On Sunday morning the commence
ment sermon will be delivered by Rev.
Werlein of New Orleans and special
music which is feature of that day,
that night all the religious societies
will give their regular program and on
Monday morning the graduation exer-
cises will take place.