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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
BIG Liner DOWN
British Ship in Service as
American Transport.
Was on Return Trip-Ten
of Crew Lost.
tBy the Associated Press.)

An Irish port, Monday, July 22.-
The giant White Star liner Justicia has
been torpedoed and sunk.
The Justicia was formerly the
Dutch steamer Statendam which was
taken over by the British government
on the stocks at Belfast when she was
nearing completion. She was a vessel
of 1924 tons gross
Eleven of Crew Lost.
London, July 24.-The White Star
liner Justicia says a Belfast dispatch
today was sunk off the north Irish
coast on Saturday morning last.
The Justicia carried crew of be-
tween 500 and zoo. Ten members
of the crew are dead
The news of the sinking of the JUS
dcia was announced by the Belfast
Evening Telegraph. The liner was tor
pedoed, the newspaper states.
One of the crew of the Justicia is
quoted by the newspaper as asserting
the Justicia. Four of the approaching
missiles, he added, were exploded by
gun fire from the ship.
Was on Return Trip.
New York, July 24.-The Justicia,
reported sunk. apparently somewhere
off the coast of Ireland was returning
to an American port after delivering G
large contingent or American troops,
it was learned here.
The Justicia had a troop carrying
capacity of between 1000 and 5000
men. Her crew numbered about 500
Fought Subs "a Hours.
An Irish Port, July 24.-Fou- hun
dred of the crew of the torpedoed
liner Justicia have been landed here.
They report that the liner was sunk
after a twenty-four hour fight with
submarines.
The story of the fight between the
German submarine and the Justicia
if it could be told, would make one OF
the finest stories in the annals of anti
submarine warfare.
Nothing which has occurred in con-
nection with the sinking of the former
/ White Star liner gives navy men any
cause for misgivings over the sub
marine war The defensive measures
and methods indicate that the entente
naval forces can always be counted or
to make the enemy pay dearly fol-
every attempt he makes.
No passengers were lost and only
ten of the crew were killed.
The first tropedo struck the engine
room and the ship then stopped. Sew
eral other torpedoes were fired but
only two of the missiles were effective
The Justicia in size and tonnage
! nearly approached the dimensions ot
the great steamship Vaterland. now a
carrier of American troops to Europe
Continued on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
new DRAFT ACES
Baker Now FayOrs Change in
COnscription Law.
Probable Limits Under New
Law 10 to 40 or 45 Years.

Washington, July 24.-Action by
congress on the plans of Secretary
Baker to extend the army draft age
limits and provide for a larger army
organization until after the vacation
recess period ends late in August, to-
day appeared improbable. Concerning
the new legislation, Secretary Baker,
1t was learned today. secured the views
of congressional leaders, as well as his
military advisers. There is known 20
be strong sentiment in congress for Ie-
ducing the minimum age to 19 or 20,
but there also is vigorous opposition
to calling young youths below 21.
Washington, July 24.-The trait
age limits are going up as well
down. and the government is prepar-
ing to increase tte army to a strength
of from 100000 to 100000 men.
These will be mainly men without
dependents and every one of them will
be sent to France, if necessary to
vanquish the Hun. The government
does not contemplate the invasion of
the deferred classifications of the
draft for at least two years, if at II.
Extend Work or Fight Order.
There will be, however, an Increas-
ingly rigorous combing of the deferrei /
classlficatfons for men to take d aces
in essentia war industries The work
or fight order will be extended to
many additional occupations within
the next year.
The plan for the 5 million arny will
be presented to congress within the
next six weeks, according to the war
department
EavOrs New Limits.
Secretary Baker said he would
recommend definite age limits lower
ing the minimum below 21 and rails
ing the maximum above 81. The age
limits which have been under con-
sideration are 8 to As, but Secretary
Baker previously has recommended 19
as the minimum draft age and he may
adopt that minimum as well as a max
irnum short of As.
The armed forces of the United
/ States now total 3.O40.572, this lum-
I Der comprising 2,57G.7S0 men n the
army and 503,792 men in the navy
The army. in France, including lie
marines, totals little more than L.
200 600 men, of whom approximate,
| 100000 are combatants. The last of
fetal report stated that 100000 Amer
leans were on the firing line. There
! are approximately 100000 men ir
the training camps in this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
"ENCLAND SAFE"
German Expert Says Britain
Can Not Be Starved.
"We Must Tell the German
People the Truth"

Amsterdam, July 24.-On the occa-
sion of the eighteenth month of un-
restricted. submarine warfare, Captain
Persius writing in the Berlin Tage-
blatt said:
1--WE must admit that the fantastic
hopes entertained by some have fallen
disappointingly short of realization. 1t
is foolish to think our U-boats can
starve England. We must tell the
German people the TRUTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
MORE HUN CLAIMS
German Correspondent Reports TAX
ing American Prisoners.

Amsterdam, July 24.-Americans
lost heavily in the fighting at Epieds
on sJuly %, according to the Wolff
Bureau correspondent at the front
He says that after a desperate strug-
gle, during which the village changed
hands frequently. the Germans were
victors. Eight American officers and
130 men were taken prisoners by the
Germans, he adds. and twelve ma
chine guns were also taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
BOURBONS PICK LEADER
Alfred f. Smith Candidate Organi-
zation for Governor of n. Y.

Saratoga Springs. n. Y, July "a
New York Democrats in their informal
state convention named Alfred E
Smith, president of the New York city
board Of aldermen. a the party or
ganization's choice for the nomination
as governor. Putnam county, the
home of William Church Osborn, was
recorded as mot voting"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
SAN DIEGO LOSS SIX
Casualties From Lost Cruiser Much
Lower Than First Reported.

Washington. July 24.-The number
of dead and missing from the cruiser
San Diego. sunk last Friday off Fire
Island, New York, now has been re-
duced to six, Secretary Daniels said
today. Three of the six men were
killed by the explosion which caused
the ship to sink. Three men still are
missing. Clyde Blaine, Lomita, Calf;
John Paul Harris. Cincinnati, and An
drew Munson, st. Paul, MINI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
PICK new premier
Reported Hussauer Has Sue
ceeded Won Seydler in Austria.
Count Czernin Seems To Have
Failed To Come Back.

Amsterdam, July 24.-Former Min
lister of Public instruction Hussauer
has succeeded Won Seydler as head of
the Austrian cabinet, dispatches from
Vienna today declared.
1t has been reported that Count
Czernin, former Austro- Hungarian
foreign minister, was trying to form
a cabinet, of which he would have
been the prime minister.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
MOBILIZE RED ARMY
Bolsheviki Order Concentration of All
Their Troops-No Reason Given.

Amsterdam, July 24.-Genera1 mo-
bilization of all military forces under
Bolsheviki control in Russia was be-
gun July II, a Moscow dispatch de-
clared today. No reason was assigned
for this. altho War Minister Trotzky
announced some time ago that certain
classes of workmen, soldiers. and peas
ants would be called out to maintain
international order"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
FORMER CzAR'S SON DEAD
Reported to Have Died of Exposure
Shortly After Execution of Father.

Amsterdam, July 24.-Alexis Ro-
manoff, the former heir apparent to
the Russian throne. died from expos
ure few days after his father, the
former emperor, was executed, says q
dispatch from Moscow to the Berlin
LokaI Anzeiger-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
LOAN DATE IS SET
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
Decided On.
Dates Virtually Fixed for Sept.
% to Oct. 10.

Washington, July 24.IThe treasury
virtually has decided to hold the
fourth liberty loan campaign in the
period between Saturday, September
2S, and Saturday, October 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
MORE WAR CRAFT
Fraud and ProfiteeriRg in Shoe
and Other Contracts.
Government Continues Investi-
CATION of Frauds.

Washington, July 24-Fraud and
gross profiteering has been uncovered
in many contracts for army shoes,
shirts, leggins and other soldiers sup
plies and equipment as a result of in
vestigation by army intelligence and
department of Justice agents, it was
learned todav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
HEAVY Rain HERE
More Than an Inch Fell in To.
peka Last Night.
General Over Northeast Kan
sas, Guaranteeing Corn Crop.

Today's Temperatures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24

Showers and cooler tonight and
Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24

THE last two Austro- German Often
sives must have been extremely so
TO Berlin and Vienna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-24
Foch Still Pushes On.

Paris July 24.-Each days opera
tions bring further proof of the COM
pleteness with which the genius of
General Foch has turned the tables on
the Germans. Instead of slowing down
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Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
La Jerz Silk
 36 Inches Wide. at $2.39

-Extraordinary value at the regular price of $500 yard. All new shades-nice. soft clinging fabric similar to the well known Italian SIX. Main Floor
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
'ARE FUR WORKERS AS WELL AS CARE
 FUR HOGS, |S PLEA
fRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1


 CHICAGO, March S.-Hearing of the meat packers wage arbitration by Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler which began Feb. II, was concluded Thurs day. It probably will be several weeks before the arbitrator hands down his award in the case.
 Attorney Frank P. Walsh. represent inE the employees, in his closing arGu- mcni asked that each of the six de- mauds of the men be granted. He said be was convinced by the testimony presented that either an actual or basic eight hour day is practicagle in the meat packing industry.
 in concluding his address Attorney Walsh said:
 We must take care of the workmen er the stock yards as well as the hogs. ! am SO confident that an eight-hour Cay is practicable in the meat packing industry that after a trial of six months it 1t proves a failure 1 would deem it my duty to all concerned to demand a re-adiu stment of the dispute by this arbitrator"
 One undred and fifty thousand men and men employed in the packing industry by Armour X CO. Swift x co, Morris & Co, Wilson X Co.,, and Cud- ahy E tO.. and forty independent pack ITS in Chicago. Omaha, Kansas City, sioux City St. Joseph, Denver. East St. Louis and Oklahoma City will be af- 'ected by the award of the arbitrator.
 Questions Submitted
 The questions submitted to the ar hitrator for decision are to be effective during he war and are: adoption of the basic eight-hour day, with time and half for overtime and double pay for Sundays and holidays; employees to be given twenty minutes for lunch with pay: wages to be increased $1 a day for all employees on an hourly rate and corresponding increase for piece workers; equal pay for men and women employees performing the same work continuation of the guarantee of from 40 10 45 hours for a minimum for a week for all hourly rate employees.
 In bringing the proceedings to an end Judge Alschuler said:
 Bounded as l am by the ordinary limitations common to humanity, it would indeed be bordering on the mi racuous if my pronouncement herein should approximate exact justice to all concerned. But regardless of what may conclude. this meeting, whatever the causes or influences which brought it about, has already achieved great benefit in bringing together these es- ssntal interdependent elements of the Industry and the frank, open, public exchange of views and this benefit will be broad and enduring in proportion as this and possibly like meetings shall suprlant whatever there may have beer or is. Of smoldering ill will or distrust by mutual respect and confidence"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
WILL STUDY WOOLS
 FUR USE OF TROOP
[ Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, March "A board. appointed by Major General Goethals, acting quartermaster general, today began a study of the character of wooien fabrics used for the army with a view to recommending whatever changes n specifications may be neces- sarv Go assure greater comfort to the men.
 A statement authorized by General Goethals said the soldiers are suffi- sientiy supplied with clothing to be ;kept warm and comfortable. No wool isuhstitutes or shoddy are used in the 10th from which the coat and brooches lare made, the statment said, though 7overcoats and blankets contain 35 per icent shoddy mixed with 65 per cent of virgin wool.
 composing the board studying army icloth. the subject of much discussion during the senate investigation, are Herbert E. Peabody, New York, presi- ident of the American Association of iWoolen Manufacturers; Charles Will ison, Pittsfield, Mass; George H. .H1dgson, Cleveland, Ohio, and Jacob ia Brown, Boston, woolen manufactur- tsis and Major Cortland Nixon, quar- ite masters corps.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
WHEN VILLA WINS
 OFFICIALS CHANGE
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JUAREZ. March IA complete change of military commanders has been ordered in the state of Chihuahua following the defeat of the federal forces from Chihuahua which pursued Villa and his command to Canutillo. Durango, and were defeated during the two days battle there, arrivals from Chihuahua City tonight said. Troops now garrisoning the border towns and those at the state capital are to be sent south and their places taken by men who have been fighting in the field in Durango and Zacatecas. These passengers stated that Villa decisivelv defeated the government forces at Canutillo, killing and wounding 500 including General Pedro Favela. Gen. eral Pablo Gonzales and another fed eral general, all of whom are now in the hospital at Chihuahua City.
 The foreigners who arrived here late today discredited rumors which have been in circulation here and in Fl Paso that Villa had ordered all American properties destroyed and Americans Killed. They said Villa did not harm the biz plant at Fl Orc, Durango. after he had destroyed the Magistral plant.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
.FCOD EXCEPTIONS ALL GO BY BOARD
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, March S.-Al eX- captions to the food administration rule requiring the purchase of an equal amount of substitutes with each pur- chase of wheat flour were revoked Thursday because of the necessity of conserving wheat for the allies.
 The entire country thus is put on a parity in regard to buying wheat flour. Exceptions to the rule had been al- lowed in certain localities where sub stitutes are little known and hard to obtain.
 Increased demands for breadstuffs from the allies were announced several days ago, when the food administration abolished the meatless meal and the porkless Saturday. as the consumption of wheat is closely related to the con- sumption of meat and it was deemed more imperative to save the grain.
 Shortage in arrivals from Argentine caused the enlarged requests on this country.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Are Extremely Pleasing

The slender silhouette still dominates but this is sometimes relieved by pleasing effects of sash and girdle together with tunics peaed gathered long short occasionally displaying the of side drapes Materials favored taffeas foulards serges gab- ardines and jerseys in blue, gray, tan and other spring shades. Paids and mystic designs appear in many of the silks. Combinations of color and fabric are very prominently displayed
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09

Silk Sweaters! Yes, the Loveliest Creations for Spring Wear Just fresh from the maker So many of them of course, the styles are new and the colors, too. See them on display today.
 Main Floor
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Habutai Silk Shirting Satin Stripes in Colors, Yd., $1.25

Just the thing for mems shirts and women's spring blouses. Nearly every color that's new. Width 32 inches
 Main Floor, Boston Store.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
The Boston Store Glove
 Department Is Now Showing An Unusual Line of Silk and Kid Gloves. Note These

Silk gloves-one clasp, in black and white, all sizes, soc Silk Gloves-one clasp. in black and white, at 75c. A real heavy quality at 9Sc. Spring Novelty-Silk Gloves in black and white with embroidered back and cuff and white with black-a s2-0O glove at s1.39. Washable Cape Gloves, white with black embroidered back and black edge on cuffs, s2.00.
 Main Floor, Boston Store.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
See Our New Silks and Wash Goods Today
Cleopatra" Crepe The Newest for Spring, Yd.. S1.39

If you desire individuality, select this material for your spring dress or for separate skirt Width 36 inches, in all colors.
 Main Floor, Boston Store.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
36-inch Chiffon Taffetas, Per Yard. S1.69

New quality in black and all new spring colOrs. Plan your Easter dress now and see these taffetas.
 Main Floor.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Crepe de Chine Blouses Go on Sale Today at $40

"A most wonderful quality that should sell at s650 -Colors flesh, white and shades
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Special Sale of Middy BlouSes at 98c

White, plain or trimmed in red and
 blue. They're worth more. Main Floor
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
% Dozen New White Voile Waists Go on Sale Today, at $1.19

70 Dozen New White Voile Waists Go on Sale Today, at $119 They n syles at isprce.
  Pretty Georgette Blouses for Spring, Value S3.0O at $198 of just you n very a attractive ations i fleshc witt whit esatin collar
  Unusually Attractive Crepe de Chine Blouses, $29O Yes and it's a andwh  today. Boston Crepe de Chine Blouses Go on Sale Today at $40 "A qualt a -Coors
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Pretty Georgette Blouses for Spring, Value $500, at $1.98
Unusually Attractive Crepe de Chine Blouses. S2.9O

Yes and it's our regular line selling at s3.95. Some colors, flesh and white. All new styles.
 Better see them today.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
The New Spring Dresses New Suits for Spring
Display a Slim Silhouette

fashion interest this The Eton jacket is placed high in popular strictly tailored suit with which can be waistcoat or vestee holds prominent place among the latest creations Tunic panels, overskirts tiers, etc, well devel- oped in the skirts.
 Jerseys velours, tricotines gabardines serges and few other materials most favored in many shades of beige blue, gray and tan.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
Coats for Spring
 Are Strikingly Simple

The new coats for this generally shorter in length than they have been in the past because of the conservation orders of the day The silhouette is straight line effect and in the majority of models the length is designed to leave inches of the skirt in view. Most all gathered somewhat the waistline using one of varied types of belts.
 Serges gabardnes, veours tricotnes and other good coatngs are to be seen in tan, beige gray, blue and many other contrasting and plain shades
Arizona republican., 1918-03-09
A Shipment of Children's Dresses Arrived

The prettiest dresses made of the senu- inc toile du nord ginghams in solid colors and plaids. Guaranteed fast colors. Dresses, sizes from to 6, at s1.6e to
 s19S. Dresses, sizes from to 14, at s2.4s and
 s29S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-07
JOHN K. TENER
WILL. RESIGN
Docs Not Care to Head National
League While Ban johnson
Takes Part In Com
mission.
by H. c. Hamilton, United Press
Staff Correspondent

by H. c. Hamilton, United Press
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Aug. There was
no expectation here today that Gov
ernor John K. Tener would reconsider
) his demand that the National league
accept the resignation he presented
to it last December. The former gov
ernor of Pennsylvania never has been
known to change his mind, once he
set it on certain accomplishment
and that trait is expected to- guide
his actions now. He has announced
himself opposed to the methods by
which Ban Johnson conducts business
for the American league and has de-
clined to participate in any more ses-
sions Of the national commission in
which Johnson takes part
On this is based the resignation,
for the baseball owners in the Ma
tional league instead of backing their
president to the limit in his COM
mendable stand for power in the ma
tional commission have decided to
play a worlds series. which would
involve business dealings with the
American league. Therefore, Cover
nor Tener wants to step aside so
someone else can represent the
/ league.
Certain factions long have been try
! ing to force Governor Tener from the
presidency of the league and have al
ready hand-picked man to succeed
f! him Opposition to this faction, how
ever, is strong and its man will not
! be elected without struggle. Indt-
f.! ca tons were that John Heydler, Sec
rotary and treasurer. would be chosen
! to fill the vacancy and no new presi-
! dent elected until the meeting in
December 1t is not improbable that
| both leagues will have new presi-
dents when things again open, for
Ban Johnson incurred the sworn en-
] nifty of several Of his club owners
recently and may follow the footsteps
of Governor Tener.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-07
War Farming
IBy ]. s. Clare.1

At the farm bureau board meeting,
last Saturday. the campaign for in
creased acreage of fall wheat was dis
cussed and the co-operators We're Sc
lected for each school district Blanks
for taking the census have been mail
ed to the co-operators. II fs expect
ed that this census will be completely
taken and all blanks mailed to the
COUNT agent at DonnelfSon before
August 18th.
The farm bureau board has called
for meeting OF the breeders OF pure
bred stock in Lee county for the pur-
pose of organizing an association of
breeders. The purpose OF such an
Organization is to further the breeding
of pure bred stock IN Lee county.
Combined sales would be held by the
association when it would be imprac-
ticable for individuals to have sales.
Such associations are in successful
operation In several counties, Henry
county having had one for a number
of years. This meeting will be held
in West Point, Wednesday. August
I21, at 1880 p. m. If you are breeder
Iof pure bred stock, try to attend. This
lis your meeting.
The Farmers and Citizens State
bank at West Point has volunteered to
furnish the farm bureau with the daily
live stock market II you are interest
ed in the live stock market. call at
the farm bureau office at Donnellson.
The market reports come in at about
l11:0 90 o'clock each day.
The exchange boards are distrib-
uted to the various banks. This COM
pletes the preparations on the ex-
change project. The exchange is for
your convenience, feel free to use it.