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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
COMMISSIONS TO al
of New Officers of National
Guards Are Announced.

Names of New Officers of National
Guards Are Announced.
Forty-one Kansans won commits
sions in the new national guards as a
result of the recent examinations in
Topeka. Names of successful candi-
dates were announced today by
Charles S. Huffman, adjutant general.
The rank of the various successful
candidates was not announced.
and Orville M. Allegro were Topekans
to win commissions in the new guard
organizations. The list of successful
candidates Includes
Thomas A. Symons, Pabody, Kan.
Fred Carp, Wichita.
Virgil E. Reed, Kingman.
Henry LampI, Wichita.
Paul A Dinsmoor, Lawrence.
Joseph II Dnnkel. lawrence:
Charles P. Warner, Clay Center.
e. d. Keilmann, Lawrence.
walter H. Sproat, Wichita.
Clarence c. Stewart. Lawrence.
Charles G: Tens, Kansas City.
Elba R. Sanner, Newton.
Frank B. Dodds, Lawrence.
Yerl q. Ward, Newton.
William A. Larkin, Emporia.
Paul c. Scheer. Topeka.
Vernon l.. Grant, Emporia.
Solomon S. King. Council Grove.
Edwin L. Cole, Wichita.
William II. Raiston, Wichita.
Glen B. Turner, Wichita. 4.
Warren B. Strause, Topeka.
Perry Fl. Policy. Wichita.
Roy ]. Leatherberry, Emporia.
Howard J. Wallenstein, Atchison.
Earl w. Richter, Wichita.
Henry c. Fleak, Liberal.
Harry S. Tooley, Atchison.
Jerome E. Mulliken, Peabody.
Leroy G. Krider, Newton.
John S. st. Clair, Lawrence.
Oryille NJ Allegro, Topeka
Charles A. Baker, Wichita.
Bruce P. Conner, Peabody.
Jaque B. Gambler. Kingman.
Cecil w. Riggs, Kingman.
Bert d. Dumbauld, Wichita.
August Vail, Lawrence.
Rufus S. Wydick, Kansas City.
Alfred p. Sanford, Liberal. Q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
FOR AIR MINISTER
Senate Military Committee Re-
ports Bill Favorably.
Is Strongly Opposed by the
Administration.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Acting in d.
rect opposition to the wishes of the
administration, the senate military
committee today reported favorably
the bill providing for one man control
of the airplane industry.
The bill, introduced by Senator New
Indiana, provides for a new cabinet
officer to be known as the secretary
Of aeronautics.
The committee agreed several weeks
ago that one man control of the indus
try is absolutely necessary to get the
results desired.
The war department has declared
such step unnecessary. Acting Sec
rotary of War Crowell only a few days
ago declared he believed such a step
to be unadvisable.
The committee voted II to 2 to re-
port the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
CHAMBER CHILLED
Senators Go After u. 8. Cham
~. ~ Der of Commerce.
Try To Show 1t Under Control
of the Packers.

Washington, Sept. I'm an effort
to show that undue influence had
been exerted by the big meat pack
ers on the attitude of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States to-
wards the federal trade commission,
the senate agriculture committee to-
day grilled officials of the chamber.
Packers Big Contributors.
Senator Kenyon brought out that
Swift, Armour and Morris were heavy
contributors to the pie fund" OF that
orga nization in 1912.
This was a fund of 100000 a year,
raised for three years to pay funning
expenses of the organization. These
three packing concerns were lister on
what was known as the big list of
to show that Morgan & Company,
Thomas F. Ryan, the Eastman Kodak
company and many others on the big
list were affiliated with the packers
in some way. The officials of the
chamber denied existance OF such at
filiation.
The committee was considering the
Thompson resolution. empowering the
government to take over the meat
packing houses. Rush G. Butler, Chi
cago. chairman of the chambers of
trade commission and Allen Walker,
manager. OF the New York Chamber,
were called to explain the chambers
attitude towards the federal trade
commissions recent report on the
packers, which favored government
control of the industry.
Butler said he was the principal
author of report by his committee
censuring the federal trade commits
sion for its methods in the packers
and other Investigations. He declared
the report was prompted by the con-
duct of Francis J. Heney, counsel for
the commission.
ceeded the authority and that Heney's
conduct had been an outrage against
American business and the laws of
democracy.
Denied Packers Knew OF Report.
He emphatically denied that the
packers had any information on the
report.
Il avoided them while was prepar-
ing it," said Butler.
Walker told of soliciting funds for
the chamber on its organization. A
letter written in his office was read,
in which the business men asked to
contribute were told that the organiza-
ton of the chamber was their ''pie."
Senators Immediately fastened the
name pie fund.- to the 100000 fund
which Walker said he raised.
He declared he knew nothing of the
affiliations of the concerns contribut-
ing burt insisted even If the packers.
in association with other large con-
tributors, represented the bulk of the
pie fund" they could not question
the chambers policy or attitude
The chamber acts only on the vote
of all its members" said Walker.
Kenyon. however, showed that the
report condemning the federal trade
commission never was submitted for
approval to all of the members of the
chamber, but went from Buffers COM
= IL y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
JUMP TO DEATH ] I
Bad Fire in Newark, n. j., But
ton Factory.
Twelve Are Dead, According to
Early Report. N

Newark. N J., Sept. 17.-All police
reserves and ambulances in the city
were ordered out to a fire which broke
out this afternoon in the plant of the
American Button company here. Po-
lice reports were that many girls
were jumping from the windows of
the factory.
Twelve persons are dead, according
to the first police report. The blaze
is still raging and firemen and police
men are making rescues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

Wall ST., New York, Sept. 17.-STOCKS-
Speculative sentiment was depressed tenn
porarily in the stock market today by
weakness of special issues. rejecting nqui-
dation of an apparent urgent character.
selling orders in closely held stocks were
executed at declines of to 5 points. The
market strengthened at the close. Sales ap-
proximated 175,00O shares.
In the absence of more definite reason,
reports which were circulated
to the effect that the German emperor had
addicted. or was about to do so, were con-
sidered in some quarters to be responsible
for a hurried covering movement during
the final hour, which carried up prices sub
stantially. United States Steel advanced
one point beyond yesterdays close and
Canadian Pacific four points. The closing
today was firm.
Final prices on liberty bonds today were
315's, 10O.10: first convertible As, 96.76; Sec
ond As, 1892; first convertible AIS, $3.50;
second convertible 41a's. 1884; third AVS.
$3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
PREPARED In MARCH
German Offer to Belgium Is Nothing
New, Says Report.

Paris. Sept. 17.-Germany's offer to
Belgium was prepared March II, 1918,
according to the Echo de Paris, by a
near relative of Queen Elijah re-
siding in Switzerland This person
the newspa per says. after a conference
with Chancellor Won Hertling and the
German foreign secretary. specified in
writing the new conditions of the CEN
trail powers. The Belgian government
transmitted the German offer to the
entente allies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS

See announcements on page s.
NOVELTY-Five acts vaudeville.
seventh episode Flight for Mil
lions"
ORPHEUM-Dougla Fairbanks in
Bound in Morocco" official war
review pictures and Pathe News.
MAJESTIC-Yankee Doodle players in
zone Girl in a Million" musical
comedy.
Marguerite Clark in "Uncle
Toms Cabin" Pathe News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
CATCH GERMAN SPIES7
Are Alleged To Have Communicated
With Subs on Coast.

jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 17.-Fed-
eral authorities here declared today
that they have discovered secret meth
DDS used by German spies to conn
municate with submarines operating
off the Atlantic coast. This announce
ment was made following the arrest
Of Charles Fink and Louis Strauss.
two alleged German agents in a Sc
cluded point on the beach about twen-
ty miles from Jacksonville.
Details regarding the secret conn
munication system were not revealed
by the authorities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
HAIG TO PERSHING

Extends Congratulations on Behalf of
the British Armies in France.
London, Sept 17.-Field Marshal
Haig today issued a special order of
the day for the Information of British
troops in France. It reads:
ITO General Pershing. Sept. 16. 1918
Headquarters American Expedition
airy Forces.
"All ranks of the British armies in
France welcome with unbounded ad-
mfratfon and pleasure the victory
which attended the initial offensive of
the great American armies under YOU,
personal command
i beg of you to accept and to con-
vey to all ranks my best congratula-
tons and those of all ranks of the
British armies under nv commando
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
QUITS AUDITOR RACE
NJ. L. Barr, Democratic Nominee, An
nounces Withdrawal Today.

NJ. L. Barr. of Wamego, Democratic
nominee for the office of state audi
tor, has notified the secretary of state
of withdrawal from the race.
This will leave the field clear for
the Republican nominee, Fred Knapp,
unless the Democratic party should
name another candidate. No other
Democratic candidate has as yet
been propose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
New York Money Market.

New York. Sept. 17.-MONEY-Mercan
paper, 4, and months, per cent. Sterling,
90 day bills, 472% commercial, GO day bills
on banks. 4.I2A: commercial, GO day bills,
412; demand, 475 ZIG; cables, 4.76h. Next
can dollars. 7sc. Government bonds, steady I;
railroad bonds. irregular. Time loans.
bid.
Call money. strong: high, 8: low, 6: ruI-
ing rate, 6; closing bid 5A offered at G:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

A special meeting of the F. A. U.
will be held Wednesday, Sept. IS, at
their hall. 1000 North Kansas. for the
purpose of raising their dues All
members are requested to be present.
Elliott and Fouts, organizers, will be
present.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
Attack MEXICO Power Lime.

FL PaSO, Sept. 17.-An uncOnflrmed
report that rebels under Higinio Agui-
lar had attacked and damaged the
power plant or power transmission
line which furnishes electricity for
Mexico City, was received here from
Chihuahua City today. but no date
was given for the attack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
BEAR KILLED CHILD

Pet Also Injured the Mother Before
He Could Be Shot.
Chicago. Sept. ia pet bear,
owned by George Vogel. stockman,
Of Scion Mills. I'LL, killed James Bren-
nan, a child Of five years and seriously
injured the child's mother, Mrs.
George Brennan, before he could be
shot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
PLEADS FOR STRIKERS
President Urges Munitions Plants TIC
Give Them Jobs Back.

Washington, Sept. 17.-President
Wilson has called upon the Remington
Arms company, the Union Metallic
Cartridge company, the Liberty Ord
nance company and other manufac-
turers of Bridgeport, Conn.,, to REIN
state all striking employees who seek to
return to work in response to the
presidents demand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
for beautiful fowers-also kindness
shown during the recent illness and
death of our beloved wife and mother.
JESSE SMELSER
AND FAMILY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
SPEAKS FOR ALLIES
Lord Northcliffe Declares Wilson An
swers for Whole Entente.

Dondon, Sept 17.-"President Will
SON speaks for the allies" declared
Lord Northcliffe, writing in the Even
ing News today relative to the Ameri-
can reply to the Austrian peace pro-
posal.
THE only question here is how the
refusal should be touched. A small,
timid minority fears fat rejection
will drive Austria back into the arms
OF Germany. but the fact is Austria
has never left them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
Oklahoma Labor Condemns Profiteer.

Ardmore. Sept. 17.-Delegates to
the fifteenth annual convention Okla
homa state federation of labor voiced
their approval of resolutions con-
demning profiteering by retail stores
and landlords at the second days ses-
sion here todav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

MRS. ]. s. EVERETT died today at he
home. 523 East Seventeenth street. Funera
announcement later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

GEORGE HUFF, age "A, died Monday
night at his home. Twenty fourth and JEFF
ferson streets. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

The funeral of W. T. Wilson will be held
at his home, 1888 Polk street. Wednesday
morning at 1880 O'Clock. Friends of the
family are invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
A JOINT REPLY

Allies Probably VIII Make a Concert
ed Answer to Austria.
London. Sept. 1.-THE allies prob
ably will make a concerted reply, re-
fusing the Austrian proposal along the
lines of President Wilson's note it
was learned from reliable sources here
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,

The funeral of Pete Ingenthorn, age 26
who died Saturday in a local hospital was
held this morning at 10 o'clock from the
German Catholic church. Burial in Mt
Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

C. D. DANIELSON, Ills West Third
Danielson and J. NJ. Lopez, of Topeka,
were in Parsons at the time of the death.
The body will be brought to Topeka for
burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
MAY OWN. LAND
Japs Born in California Not Barred
by Alien Land Law.

Riverside. Cal, Sept. 17.-Japanese
born in California may acquire and
retain title to real estate and no viola
ton of the alien land law results, ac-
cording to an opinion handed down
today by Judge Hugh H. Craig of the
superior court here in the case of the
people Of the state of California VS.. M.
Harada. This was considered a test
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
KAISER GOES TO PIECES
Report Says He Has Nervous Break.
down and Is Blue.

London, Sept. 1.-THE kaiser has
suffered a NERVOUS breakdown and is
very Respondent, according to strong
ly persistent rumors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued today in
the court Of Ralph H Cav, probate Judge,
to-:
Clay Hamilton, Topeka. Observation-Disclosures
Ernestine Klien, Topeka. .................A
John A. Childs, Topeka. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mary If. Oliver, Topeka. ..............-...35
Mignel Zaragaza. Topeka. ..............--33
Minnie Rice Topeka .............-.-..3x
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

Safety razor t'ahes snarpened bet
ter than new. $50 s5c doz. Brunt- Mar
tin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Gorsage, who
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Lawlor. 915 Topeka ave-
nue., was held from the residence this after
noon at o'clock. Burial in Topeka ceme-
tery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

Wedding rings, lS-K gold. 81 up.
Co.. 1924 e. 6th.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

CLEMENT Markell. age 2. died Monday
night at the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Markell. 416 Larch street
Funeral services will be held Wednesday
morning at s 10 o'clock from the St Joseph
Catholic church. Burial in Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

The funeral of Mrs Mary Clemens, age
60, who died in a local hospital Sunday
was held this morning at 8 O'Clock from
the Church of the Holy Name. Burial In
Topeka cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

MRS. SARAH A. PACKARD. age Is. died
this morning at the home of her daughter
1o0s North Quincy. The body will be
taken to Bethany, Mo, for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
Local Mention.

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

New York. Sept 17-CoTToN-Spot,
quiet; middling, 35.4o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17
New York stock Market.

New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans. Sept. 17.-COTTON-Spot.
quiet and unchanged. Middling, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-17

FURNISHED by T. j. Myers. 3gI N e. Bldg.
New York. Sept. II.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-11
SHIPPING IS WARNED
New Diver Blow Believed Com
ing on Atlantic Coast.
All Points Between Virginia Capes and
New York Told To Be On
Lookout.

Washington, July 10.-The Navy de-
partment has reason to believe Ger
man U-boats are about to strike again
at Atlantic coast shipping.
Because OF this, an official warning
to all shipping to be on the alert has
been sent out, covering the stretch of
ocean from the Virginia capes north
ward to the vicinity Of New York and
eastward a considerable distance out
to sea.
The recent inactivity OF the U-boats
off the coast has not deceived navy
chiefs into believing the danger was
past. and recently confidential infor-
nation has come tending to prove that
a q blow is about to fall.
While there always is an element of
doubt about submarine information,
this data appeared to authorities to
be substantial. While warnings are
sent out more or less frequently, they
generally are based on what appears
to be a good tip"
Warning Given Shipping.
New York, July 10.-Vessels in this
vicinity have been warned to watch
for a German submarine believed to
be operating about 1000 miles east
of New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-11
PHYSICIAN HURT
DIR. HOUsMAN, OF DELL RAPIDS,
IN AUTO TURNOVER.

Sioux Falls, July l1.-Dr. w. M.
Housman. q well known physician of
Dell Rapids, is lying at a hospital at
the Dells In a serious condition as the
result of an automobile accident,
which happened on the Sioux Falls
road about two miles out from Dell
Rapids. DR.. Housman had an en-
gagement to make an address before
q class of nurses in this city and he
left his home in his car to come to
Sioux Falls to fill the engagement.
He left the Dells alone and onse-
Quently no one knows for a certainty
just how the accident occurred. The
first known Of the mishap was when
. party was driving to Dell Rapids
they came Gro the upset car. They
turned the car over and found DR..
Housman in q semi-conscious condi-
tion. He was hurriedly taken to the
Dells and placed In the hospital. His
injuries are Of an internal nature,
and his condition is considered crit
fcaI.
At II believed that the doctor was
travelling at q rapid rate OF speed and
on striking . downhill piece Of road
way he put OF the brakes too sudden
" and caused the overturning of the
car.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-11
STAMP SLACKERS
DIRECTOR DENNIS AND COMMIT
TEE ARRANGING DRASTIC
METHODS.

Sioux Falls, July 11.-War Saw
ings stamp slackers have been given
until July Is to make a pledge of
what they will do as their share in
the city campaign to raise $500, 900.
conducted by City Director Raymond
w. Dennis. To date there Is some
thing over 100000 pledged and Di-
rector Dennis is confident hal the
balance can be secured. Letters are
now being prepared to send to all
who failed to pledge anything on
June 28 or since then and are known
TO be financially able to do so, tell
ing them that unless they make a
pledge before July IS, they will be
subpoenaed before the local board to
explain their position.
Another letter is to be sent to all
those who pledged amounts consider
ably less than they were able to give,
returning their pledge cards and indi-
eating what the committee considers
is a reasonable sum.
Through these two letters, the
committee believes it will be possible
to raise the additional amount to put
the city's quota ove the half mil
lion mark.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-11
MADISON NORMAL
FIRST TERM OF SUMMER SCHOOL
WILL CLOSE TOMORROW.

The first term of the summer
school will close tomorrow. The
weather has been ideal and the work
of the students very good. Registra-
ton for the second term will be on
Saturday. The second session win
close August 90.
The assembly periods during the
present week have been both enter
tanning and instructive. On Tuesday
morning Mrs. Bert Reeve and Mrs.
Don Porter rendered a number of vo-
cal solos which were greatly appre-
ciated. DR.. Eyman gave a carefully
prepared lecture on certain medical
phases Of the war program. One fact
brought out that is especially graft
flying to us all is that the mortality
rate in u environments is not SO
great as among the carefully selected
clientele of our great life insurance
companies and only half as great as
the much heralded low mortality rate
of the japanese In the late Russo
japanese war. Much praise is due
the medical staff of our army for this
encouraging condition.
Thursday morning at assembly we
were glad to welcome Mrs. Hovde
and Claude O'Donnell, who came
again to sing and play for us. Both
have been very generous in giving OF
their time and talent to the students
this summer.
Mr.. Farmer spoke with much ear
nestness and effect on the RESPONSE.
bility of the teacher In helping to
shape the course of our affairs dur
ing and even mor after the war. He
compared the new conditions that
are arising to tender plants that will
need TO be carefully nurtured and
properly directed as they develop.
The work of reconstruction Is second
in Importance only to the successful
prosecution of the a
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-11
SOLDIERS CROPS
APPEAL TO COUNTY COUNCILS
TO HARVEST AND MARKET
GRAIN FOR DRAFT
ED MEN.

Huron, July 11.-Special: The
following appeal has been issued by
the state council of defense:
The recent draft, together with the
call just made, is taking many of our
soldier boys who have large crops,
soon to be harvested, consisting OF
grain, hay and potatoes.
Our citizens owe a special duty to
these men and we hereby request the
chairman of each county council in
our state to Immediately compile a
list of all men drawn, or soon to be
called by draft, and investigate each
case as to acreage needing care:
That each county council become
responsible for the harvesting and
marketing of such soldiers crops,
keeping a full and detailed record to
be filed with the council and results
later reported to this state council.
Peter Norbeck,
Attest: Chairman.
Geo. w. Wright,
Secretary.