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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
5 BILLIONS PER HOUR
That Is Amount Paid for Livestock
to Farmers.

to Farmers.
Chicago. Dec. 7.-Three million
dollars an hour. $21.000,0O0 a day.
$3.50. 100000 week is the record
breaking amount paid to the farmers
Of this country during the month just
closed for livestock used for meat pur-
poses. This figure. which is the esti-
mate of experts at the International
Live Stock Exposition, was made pub
lie there today.
Producers received more than $37,-
900. 600 for hogs coming into this
market alone during November. This
estimate is based on the arrival last
month of 100000 hogs at the Chicago
stockyards, the market price of which
was determined by the governments
minimum figure, $3.50 per hundred
pounds But for embargo restrictions
put into operation toward the end of
the month. this number would have
passed a million.
The farmers of the country are now
receiving over twice as much for their
hogs as before the war. and their
shipments are 10 to 1 5 per cent above
normal The price of cattle and sheep
also has increased enormously as COM
pared with pre-war figures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07

Pictured are three jaunty little
sets which would make ideal Christ
mas gifts for the outdoor girl. The
one at the right, above, is made Of
rose colored basket weave cloth. Tn
cap has bands of fringe made Of tt
material surrounding it and
crocheted rose of cotton chenille
placed at the side for trimming. tt
edges Of the scarf are briar stitche$
and the long end is cleverly foldet
up to form q muff.
Wine colored felt fashions the
scarf and hat pictured at the lower
right. The stripes which run the
length of it and the fringe is dark
gray. The little cap resembles the
overseas" cap in shape and has a
metallic fancy as finishing touch.
The cape at the left, although a
sports model, is a little more formal
than ne, ordinary woclen scaffs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
KEEP BRITISH DAY TODAY
Great Britain, by Taking Great
Chances, Came Out Ahead in War.
BY ]. w. T. MASON.

New York, Dec. british day,
being celebrated thruout America to-
day. is a fitting tribute to the world
wide work the British empire has done
in the war.
In all war, the supreme comman-
ders must take chances. The side that
takes the biggest chance is the side
that wins the most overwhelming vic
tory if it succeeds at ALL The two
powers that took the longest chances
in the present war are Germany and
Great Britain. Germany lost and be-
cause the chances she risked were so
great. her downfall is the more over
whelming.
Had Great Britain been less willing
on her part to run risks. the world
success of the allies would not have
been in any sense as complete as 1t
now is. Great Britains chance was in
dividing her forces and going after
the enemy in all the seven seas. 1t is
only because the chance was taken
that German colonies have been con-
quered on the field of battle; that Tur-
key has been Internationally defeated
and that Mesopotamia' and Palestine
have been redeemed for civilization.
1t is due also primarily to the chance
Great Britain took that .Germany's
Mittel Europe scheme of CONQUEST was
discussed. with its resultant reaction
against the pan-Germans.
All these results Great Britain ac-
complished because she took the risk
of not concentrating her entire mill
tary strength along the west front in
France and Belgium. That risk was
a dangerous one, as all risks in war;
fare necessarily must be. 1t was I'M
dertaken before there was any rea-
sonable assurance that the United
States would be drawn into the con-
f1ict and it might have resulted in a
permanent deadlock in the west. Had
Great Britain not trusted her instinct
in the vital matter, the war certainly
could not have been won with the
present completeness of democracy's
world wide triumph.
The celebration of British day
therefore, is an acknowledgment by
America, not only of the manner in
which the British fleet has safeguard
ed the seas for democracy and of the
proves Of Marshal Hait.s armies,
but It Us also tribute to the risk the
British empire took in fighting Ger
| many on vertically imperial scale.
i Out of sthis risk has been born the
greatest triumph of arms in civ.liza-
ton history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
CALL AN OFFICER.
Former Army Leader May Be
Called in Hun Probe.
Have a Chance To Tell What
He Knows Soon.

washington, Dec. IA former
army officer, only recently out of the
service, may be called into the senate
brewer-German probe. This officer Is
listed in the military intelligence files
on account OF work he did in a journal
istic way with a pro-German puphca-
ton before the war.
What light he can shed on the Ger
man propaganda system Is uncertain
No charges stand against the ex-
officer. and his associates claim That
the military intelligence department
gave undue importance to his pre-War
connections.
One of Bernstorff's Lies.
The Washington Post. listed in Ger
man correspondence before the senate
probe Friday as for sale or hire under
its former owner. the late John r. Mo.
Lean, printed today "a statement claim-
ing that lis anothertof Won Bernstorffs
infamous lies"
Edward B. Mclean. son of John r:
Mclean, the now editor-president OF
the Post said: my father purchased
the Post for me. He managed it in my
interest. If any proposition had been
on foot to sell the paper or ruin 1t by
handing it over to any special interest,
l would have known it.
won Bernstorff was anxious to put
thru anything that would help his
government. He often lied to his gov
eminent and he was often fooled by
sharpers, as previous dispatches have
proved. This lie regarding the Wash
ington. Post Is on a par with the rest
of the German propaganda:'.
The Post has been known under the
younger McLean's management as dis
tinctly pro-American and pro-ally.
One of the interesting disclosures of
the hearings has been that the Ger
mans thought they could stir up
trouble in this country with Japan.
One suggestion was to have japanese
outrage a girl on the Pacific coast to
stir up anti-Japanese feeling.
One letter produced by A. Bruce
Bielaski before the committee pur-
ported to have been from Samuel I'm
termyer, noted New York lawyer. sug-
costing that a deal for a New York
paper could be put thru for $1,000
900.
This was in 1916. and Bielaski said
he believed the property was the New
York Sun. This letter was to Doctor
Albert, German propaganda director.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
Took a Meal. Too

z Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. IA bur-
giar, believed to be a skilled profess
kional entered the home of Left
Chambers, jeweler. early today and
while the family slept stole diamonds
and jewelry valued at $3.50, $50 in
currency and $1,000 liberty bond.
He also paused for a meal from a
refrigerator. A similar
burglary was committed Thursday
night in another home. when the rob-
Der stopped to cook himself a meal.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our many kind neighbors
and friends and to those who Of
ficiated for their kindness and sympa-
thies extended to us Inc our sad be-
reeavement in the loss of our beloved
son and brother and for the many
beautiful floral offerings.
MR.. AND MRS. C. G. SMITH
AND FAMILY.
1o22 West Sixth street. ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
AMERICAN IN CHARGE
lanes Grant Directs Rehabilitation
of Hun Munition Workers

London. Dec. flames Grant. an
American, Is directing dempbiliZation
of men employed in German NUM-
Ition factories. according to a Berlin
dispatch received by the Express to-
day.
1t is estimated that there are $4,000
men out of work in Berlin. They are
,receiving 1915 week as "workless
Three hundred thousand women
munition workers are demobilizing
quietly and efficiently. The young girls
are obtaining employment on farms,
where they receive 81 a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
FOR BETTER CHILDREN
Adoption of Nationwide Physica
Training Program Needed.

New York, Dec. 7.-Adoption of a
comprehensive nationwide program
of physical education for children
and youths to be aided by government
appropriations. was advocated before
the national conference on child la
Dor here today in an address by DR..
willard s. Small. school hygiene spe-
cialist of the United States board of
education.
There are 25,00O.000 boys and girls.
to 10 years old. marching along the
great highway of YOUTH" said DR..
Small. Numerous investigation show
that at least SO per cent of these have
defects and ailments that impede nor
NAL development"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
TO INVESTIGATE LEAGUE
House Committee Will Hurry Matters
Along on Charges.

Washington. Dec. by unanimous
vote today the house rules committee
decided to report a rule giving right
of way for action on the resolution
calling for an investigation of the next
national security league and its al
legged activities in the last campaign
including charging members of con-
sress with disloyalty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
KANSANS IN THE CASUALTIES.
Several of Them Arc Carried in To.
days Government Corrections.

Neutrality-suspicious. men appear
ing in today's correction of casualties
are: Killed in action, formerly re-
ported wounded, Pvt. Ellis A. Lupton.
Nickerson; wounded, degree unde-
termined, previously reported killed.
Pvt. A. M. Salas, Osawatomie: pris-
oner. previously reported killed, Pvt.
Milton J. Marzof, Glen Elder; Pvt
Henry UhIehop, Leonardville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
THREE DEAD-MANY HURT
Wreck of Atlantic Coast Line Train
Is Fatal Ono,

Washington, Dec. Three persons
are dead and a number injured as a
result of the wreck of Atlantic Coast
line. train No. s. southbound, at Ell
rod. N c.. early last night. 1t was
said the accident was caused by the
splitting of switch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
TRY GERMAN LEADERS
70 of the Agents Will Plead to
Treason Charges.

New York, Dec. ALBERT Paul
Ericke and Carl Roediger, alleged
leaders of group of German agents
indicted for treason. will appear in the
eourts here next week to plead to the
indictments.
fhe indictments are the first of
their kind to be returned in the United
States. The crime is punishab by
Heath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
TO FLY THE AMERICAN FLAG.
All Over Canadian Provinces the Stars
and Stripes Float.

Winnipeg. Man. Dec. Yin COM
pliment to the people of the United
States, who are today celebrating
"Britain's day." thruout their country,
the Stars and Stripes is flying in
every town in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07

St Louis. Dec. 7--Nebraska uni
versity and Washington university
elevens meet this afternoon in one
of the MOST important games of the
Missouri valley conference. The Ne
braska team will outweigh the locals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
FILE PERSHING PAPERS
Papers in Incorporation Of Army
Leaders Presidential Boom Recorded.

General McGhee ruled today that in
corporation papers of the Pershingi
Republican league, sponsored by ex-
Senator Dick of Ohio, for the purpose
of electing General Pershing president.
may be filed with the secretary of
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
A NEW BAvARIAN LEADER
Prof. Brentano Connecting Link Be-
tween Trade, Industry, Government.
ely the Associated Press.D

Wy the Associdted Ffess:5
Munich, Dec. Prof. Lujo Bren-
tano of Munich university, widely
known as an economist, has been APP
pointed peoples commissary for trade
and industry in the new Bavarian
state. He will not enter the cabinet,
but will act as a sort of connecting
link between the leaders in trade and
police have issued an order that all
German flags still flying be removed
in the interest of quiet and public
order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
TOPEKAN A CASUALTY
Bert A. Davis, 200 Chandler Street
Wounded Severely.

Todays casualty list carries the
name of a Topeka man, Bert A. Davis,
the son of Mrs. Catherine Bailey. OF
200 Chandler street He is reported
severely wounded. The details of the
casualty are not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
CUT NUMBER OF EAGLES
Only so of Those Ordered From Ford
Will Be Built.

Washington, Dec. THE navy de-
partment has, directed that only sixty
out of the 1l2 Eagle boats ordered
from Henry Ford shall be completed
the house naval affairs committee
was informed today.
Until recently the navy had planned
to complete the entire Eagle boat
program, despite signing of the armi-
stice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
CALL OUT COTTON sPINNERs.
100000 Of Them in Lanshirc District
of England Strike.

London, Dec. 7.--One hundred
thousand cotton spinners in the Lam
shire district have been ordered to go
on strike. Their employers have re-
fused a forty per cent wage increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
YANkS IN AN ADVANCE
American Third Army Now on Line
UdeIhOvem-WorTes

Washington, Dec. advancing
along the entire army front, the Third
American army Friday reached the
general line Udelhoven-Docwelle
Iaubach Driesch Todanroth Nieder-
Worresdach. according to General
lPershing's communiuue today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
Would Finish Job.

without abatement of the construction
program of the United States shipping
board and the com plete removal of all
restrictions on foreign trade were
urged in resolutions adopted by the
National Foreign Trade council in
session here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
Call off Meeting.

New York, Dec. lowing to the
influenza epidemic in Missouri. the
twelfth annual conference of the Ma
tional Tax association called for De
cerilber 1920 at St. Louis, has been
postponed indefinitely. it was an
nounced here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
CANDY FOR SOLDIERS
Nine Million Pounds Purchased by the
+" Government for Boys.

Washington Dec. mime million
pounds of candy for the army has
just been ordered by the war depart
ment and it was announced today that
considerable part of it would be
rushed overseas in time to insure a
plentiful supply for Christmas. Other
special purchases for the expedition
airy forces include $4,000 gallons of
pickles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07

BENT MONEY TO WILHELM
hamburg Council Head Says Twenty
Bags of Minted Gold Sent.

= Amsterdam, Dec. THE president
& the Hamburg Soldiers and Work
efs' council has declared to the Weser
xeitung of Hamburg that he knew
positively that twenty bags of mined
gold have been seat to Amerongen,
holland, for William Hohenzollern,
the former German emperor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
CHANGE THEIR MINDS
Germans Revoke Decision To Disarm
- the Troops on Return

I London, Dec. THE Berlin gov
eminent has revoked it's decision to
disarm the troops returning to Berlin,
according to a Central News dispatch
from Amsterdam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
SENTENCE IA TO DEATH
At Mohi,ev the PIctext Is "a Counter
Revolution.

p Stockholm, Dec. 7.-On the pretext
Of having discovered counter revo-
h1tionary plot, the terrorist commits
sion at Mohilev, sentenced fourteen
parsons to death. according to a Pet
rogr4d dispatch. Among those send
tefced were Prince Eristoff. who was
executed with his two sisters. and the
Rrfnce and Princess Sviatopolk- Mir
eky,
Once at Washington.
4 London, Dec. THE Prince Svia-
tppolk- Mirsky, reported sentenced to
death at Mohilev, was in the Rus
s>hn diplomatic service for several
YEARS. At one time he was stationed
IA Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
New York, Dec. Z.

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(The range of prices grain futures ON
Chicago Board of Trade reported by
Thos.J Myers, 301 n. E. Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07

Paperhanging is one of the trades into
which women have entered with success
since the commencement of the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07
Chicago. Dec. {

Kansas City Grain Market.
tThe range of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade as reported
by Thos ] Myers. Sol n E Bldgb
Kansas City, Dec. Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-07

Anna NJ Merkle, etc., appellant VS..
James r. Hiatt, appellee; appeal from
Linn county: affirmed.
State of Kansas, eX rel S. NJ Brew
ster, attorney general plaintiff VS.. H.
]. Piper, sheriff of Sherman county.
Kansas. defendant (three cases of
same title). Original proceedings in
mandamus: judgment ordered for
plaintiff and writ of mandamus al
lowed.
A. w. Eggers. appellantevs. j. G.
Ross. appellee: appeal from Pottawat-
omie county; affirmed.
Rose Rennolds, appellant VS.. w. F.
Guthrie, ct al, appellees; appeal from
Morris county: affirmed.
Paul Raffa ghellee. appellee VS.. Pet
er Russell. appellant; appeal from
Cherokee county: affirmed.
Manhattan State bank. appellee VS..
Wamego State bank, appellant; appeal
from Riley county; affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
COMMITTEE DECIDES TO LIMIT
COURSE TO SEVEN NUMBERS
OF BETTER TALENT.
SUBCOMMITTEE TO REPORT
ON TALENT NEXT MONDAY
As Much or Perhaps Moro Will Be
Spent For Talent For Next Season in
Order to Get Higher Class Perform
ers.-Course This Season Will Be
Success Financially.

A series Of entertainments is to be
given by the community lyceum course
next season, it was determined at a
meeting Of the committee held Thurs
day afternoon, when a list OF talent was
offered from which to select the num-
bers. A committee composed o. Rev.
w. G. Crowder, Rev. r. B. Davidson.
w. H. Gilbert, Miss Lora r. Hagler,
secretary Of the Y. w. c. A., and John
B. Northcott secretary of the Y. NJ.
G. A.. is to consider the talent and re-
port at meeting Of the whole COM
mittee, which is to be held next Mon
day noon at the Marshalltown Club.
This committee consists Of the pastors
and two representatives of each church,
the Y. NJ. c. A., Y. w. c. A, and Mar
shalltown and Rotary clubs.
The committee authorized the pro-
motion Of a course for next winter but
decided to limit it to seven, instead of
eight numbers, and to secure better
talent. AS large or a larger sum of
money is to be spent for talent, but
by reducing the number of entertain
ments a very much higher class of
talent can be secured. The course of
this winter will pay all expenses, and
it is expected that a small balance may
be left.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
5000 Gems in Crown.

There are no less than 5000 stones in
the crown of the British king. Some
very famous Jewels are included in this
number. One Of these is large heart
shaped ruby, given to Edward. the
Black Prince. in 1887 by Dom Pedro OF
CASTLE. Another precious gem Of the
crown is huge sapphire, bought by
George w. The remaining Jewels con-
sist of 1858 brilliant diamonds. 1878
rose diamonds, 147 table diamonds, 277
pearls, sixteen sapphires. eleven emer-
aids and four rubies. Complete with its
white silk lining and purple cap, the
crown weighs slightly more than thirty
nine ounces.
English kings have worn a number
of crowns, some Of which had very in
teresting stories. Edward III. and
other monarchs of an earlier time
pawned the crowns Of their day to OBJ
tain funds needed principally for for
eign expeditions. Part of the money
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
HERMAN k%UDSON.

From farm, thru business college, 20
manufacturing ard then into the life
insurance business Is the rapid career
Of promotions for Herman knudson,
young and energetic business man OF
this city. Born and reared on farm
near Usage, he finished course in the
Capital City Commercial College,
worked in a.bank at Manson, then in
the office Of the master mechanic for
the old Iowa Central railway, and then
entered the employ of the c. A. Dun
ham Company. of this city. seven years
ago. Rising from billing clerk, chief
clerk, assistant sales manager. ana
finally publicity manager. Mr.. knud-
sons record in the manufa curing bust
ness was one Of constant promotion.
But that last promotion required him
to give up his new house in Marshall
town, to leave the community in which
Mrs Knudson had been reared and in
which he held honorable position as
member Of the local board Of directors
Of the Y. NJ. G. A. and Of the board Of
dcacons of the Church Of Christ, so an
opportunity to go into business for
himself and remain in MarshalltoWn
was more than the attraction Of the
Durham Company could counteract
strong as that attraction was and rs
friendly as the relationship has always
been. and on Feb. / he will join the
Shove e. Co. insurance agency to pre-
sent the merits Of life insurance in
strong Old-line company like the
Mutual Life OF New York. This Is
one Of the big ard best companies
writing the safest and most approved
forms Of policies.
We consider ourselves fortunate In
being able to command the co-opera-
ton Of one of the most promising
young business men in the city and we
confidently introduce him to the pub
lie as a creditable representative OF a
good company and a capable agency.
Shove &, Son Insurance Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
Divert;ng Freight
Cars to Move Corn,

A general order. caused to be issued
by the government, has been sent to all
Of the local freight agents OF railroads,
and probably to all railroads Of the
corn belt ordering them to divert all
box cars suitaVe for loading grain to
the loading of corn. The cars are in
tended to move the soft corn, immense
quantities of which are stored hin ele-
vators in the corn belt. The govern
ment was warned that unless the corn
was moved much of it would mold and
spoil. The railroads have orders to
turn all cars suitable for grain over to
elevators for loading corn. The result
is that cars that can be used for corn
can not be obtained for other shippers,
which is producing a scarcity of cars
for many industries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-25
At the Strand.

In Evolves Of the Rail" being shown
at the Strand, William S. Hart is in
troduced in a new role-that Of all up
holder Of law and order, rather than
the outlaw, altho the early scenes OF
the drama depict Hart as ;he leader OF
a daring and notorious gang Of bandits,
who so terrify the officials Of a west
ern railroad that Il famous eastern de-
tectve is sent 70 break them up. }
How Hart, as Buck" Andrade. meets
this detective; how his reformation Is
brought about at the bedside Of his dy-
ing mother, and how he does the work
that the detective came west to ac-
compl!sh, form the basis of as thrilling
and interesting a photoplay as Hart
ever made. Buck" Andrade finds his
reformation made easier by the. COM
partnership and devotion Of Faith Law
son. young girl who has succeeded
to her dead fathers job as "towerman'
at the Smoky Gap mountain station.
In fact, Faith and Buck are the central
figures in pretty romance, which adds
interest to the virile story.
Mr.. Hart, as Buck" Andrade, and
VIOLA Vale as Faith Lawson, arc both
good. giving strong Characterization
Of the parts. the supporting company
Is very capable.
A Pathe pictorial film, an interesting
film showing the making Of shoes for
the soldiers, and a Katzenjammcr AMI
mated cartoon are also shown.