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The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
CONTROL OF FOOD
Government Will Continue To
Direct Distribution.
After the War Government VIII
Keep Rules.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Government
direction of the distribution of food
stuffs after The war until normal con-
ditions prevail in Europe will be con-
tinued under the department of agri-
culture if congress approves the re-
quest of President Wilson to this end.
The food administration will cease to
exist with the signing of peace
treaties. Presi lent Wilson now has a
program of legislation to be submit
ted to congress.
Herbert Hoover. United States food
administrator. has expressed desire to
be reliev ed of his duties as soon as
possible. 1t is considered certain that
the machinery of the food .administra-
tion will be. turned over to the depart
ment of agriculture. The efforts of
the government will continue to be
directed at the maximum production
of food in America, and the practice
of conservation so that the greatest
possible supply of foodstuffs be made
available for shipment to Europe.
Naturally, however. with the expira-
tion of the food administration, price
agreements with farmers alsc will
terminate unless congress grants new
price fixing powers to the government
Appeal to People.
1t has been said that after the war
more urgent appeals for patriotic
action in food conservation must be-
urged, inasmuch as there is no eff
cient method of policing. Food ad-
ministrations are now in force because
of the patriotic endeavors of the peo-
pie who have been ready to report vio-
lations of the food regulations.
when peace comes" said Hoover.
"the natural inclination will be to let
down on conservation and it would be
impossible to continue the present ef-
fective policing"
Farmers to Cooperate.
The department of agriculture, with
Its machinery for obtaining exact in
formation regarding the activities of
the farmers. will be able to intel
ligently advise the agricultural and
animal producers as to the greatest
food requirements and obtain their CO.
operation.
B. M. Baruch, chairman of the war
Industries board, already has obtained
the promise of congress to encourage
and aid new industries intending to
produce large quantities of low priced
fertilizers. Methods of producing
potash from cement and as a by
product of blast furnaces, have been
discovered, and they will be developed
soon after hostilities cease and labor
is made availa Bile.
The war industries board is also
likely to be continued sometime after
the war. possibly as a part of the de-
paFtment of cOmmcrce
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
TO RAISE LID HERE
Topeka Is To Open Up Again
p. Next Week.
Flu Closing Order VIII End at
Midnight.

Following a meeting of the city
health officials Friday afternoon when
it was decided that 1t would be several
days before a decision could be reached
on the raising of the closing ban due
to the uncertainty of the influenza epi-
demic, DR.. H. L. Clark, city physician,
underwent mysteriously last night a
sudden change of mind and announced
that the city's schools, churches, thea
ters, etc, would open at the beginning
of next week. The orderw be lifted
at midnight. The lifting Of the ban
on the part of Doctor Clark came after
hours of deliberation resulting in
statement that Topeka would remain
closed for several days at least.
1t is urged by the authorities that
the release be not construed as a sig
nal for an enthusiastic gathering of
crowds. Il is up to the people or To-
peka to conduct themselves with mod
Grafton if the closing restrictions are
not to be laid down again. \
Public schools will be opened Mon
day morning. Orders have been-sent
to all theater managers to fumigate
their theaters, scrub the floors with an
tiseptics and to run slides on the
screens warning against coughing and
sneezing.
Good Reports Friday.
Thirteen new cases. twentyone re-
leases and no deaths, were the results
reported in the Office of the public
health department Friday.
1t is too soon for any cases con-
traeted in the Jubilation of Thurs
day to be reported. If it should prove
that the massed crowds on the avenue
were spreading influenza, symptoms
should develop in the next few days.
Sunday morning every church in
Topeka will undoubtedly be filed.
Monday, the people of the town will
romp back into their accustomed path
ways, radiant in the assurance that
when their days work is done they
will not have to go home Altho home
has become standby to many who
Ahave regarded it as the place of last
resort; one could go there when there
was no, place else to go.
Back to Old Haunts.
No matter how good or how poor
the shows will be which the theaters
will offer Monday, managers will be
sure of one thing, people will say, "It
is the best show we have seen in
ages"
The pool hall clan may now proceed
to listen to the click of the ivory balls
again. Hands that have held no stick
heavier than an umbrella may again
lovingly caress their favorite cue and
much chalk will be used in fixing the
tips to satisfaction
It is conceded by the authorities that
the support given them by the busi-
nesses hardest hit by the closing orders
has been, thruout the month, all that
could be asked for. But it did seem
rather mean trick to blame the in
huenza on business operating after
6 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
HONOR TO LABOR
Gompers, Head Of A. F. of L.,
Given Greatest Ovation.
SAYS Honor Is Due to Labor,
and Not to Him.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-After the greatest
ovation ever given a laboring man
here, Samuel Gompers. president of
the American Federation of Labor.
proceeded today to Laredo, Texas. He
will preside at the Pan-American la
Dor conference which convenes there
November Is.
Speaking to 5000 persons-capital-
lists and labor leaders and persons
Gompers pleaded that the ovation be
given as a tribute. to American labor
and not to him individually. 1t was
his first public address since his ar
rival from Europe where he headed
the American labor mission.
Altho Gompers withheld the results
of his visit to Europe at the head OF
the American labor mission, he said:
I'm our conferences over there we
predicated our projects upon the
American labor movements principles
and we put forth the fact that we
have two<milIion boys right there on
the battlefields. 1t was enough. We
have the might; we had the right. We
got what we wanted in every detail
involved"
Mr.. Gompers arraigned the Social
istic tendencies in Europe to attack
the sincerity of the missions purpose.
I'm Italy particularly" he said, the
Italian Socialist press demanded to
know who Samuel Gompers was. 1t
denied that the mission of which 1
was the head had the authority and
backing of American labor. But the
same sort of Bolshevism failed to save
Russia. 1t failed to carry with the
Italian public also"
Secretary of Labor Wilson was on
the platform at the GomperS meeting.
Labor representatives from practically
every state were on the committee of
welcome. kilograms were read from
President Wilson and twenty COVER
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Wall St, New York. Nov, 9.-STOCKS-
Foreign news furnished the basis for mu.h
Of the activity and intermittent strength
shown by today's stock market. Trading
concentrated to an unusual degree n
motors and coppers, altho rails were active
as group with some of the leading eqnip-
ments and speciaIties which were firm to
strong. Noteworthy exceptions to he
higher trend embraced Southern Pacific.
Marine preferred, Sumatra Tobacco and
Oils, Mexican Petroleum showing marked
heaviness The closing was steady. Sales
approximated 100000 shares
The bond market was strong, French
municipals again featuring the interna-
tional group.
Liberty bond close: SIS, 990S; first
convertible As, no transactions; second is
no transactions first convertible Az 1857 !;
second convertible Az S. $500; third Az s,
$500; fourth 4 Us. $500.
Specialties and kindred stocks dominated
by professional interest were the COLI
spicuous features at the strong opening
of today's brief session. gaining i to ~
points. Leaders in the movement included
Mexican Petroleum. Baldwin Locomotive.
Studebaker. Chandler Motors. American
Can and Wilson lacking. U. s. Steel m-Ie
a large fractional advance, part of which
was Immediately forfeited. Coalers were
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
IODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Nov. 9-CORN--Commissio sioh
houses today appeared TO lean to the sell
ing side of the corn market and there
was consequent weakening OF prices.
Prospects that an armistiee with Germany
would be quickly brought about formed TIE
chief bearish influence. In come quarte-s,
however there was disposition to assume
that the signing Of the armistlce might
prove a bulIish factor as to nearby deiiy-
cries altho making, deferred options weak
Opening quotations, which ranged from
sc TO 1c lower, with pece $1-19A 10
81 1917 and January $1.207s to $1.3oA, were
followed by slight rally and then by d
fresh setback.
Lack of buying support remained evil
dent thruout the session. The close was
heavy = to 4 cents net lower with Decen-
ber $1.17% to $1.17H and January $119A to
81. 1919.
OATS-Oats duplicated the changes in
corn. Trade was light After opening un-
changed to &c lower, with December I0c
to 70asc, the market receded moderately all
around.
PROVISIONS-ProEisio were dull and
easier. Weakness of grain and hogs op-
Grated as a weight on values.
Subsequently a partial rally took place
owing to liberal shipment of lard.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
tThe range Of prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Ttade as reported ~
Thos j. Myers, 301 N U. Btdx.,
Chicago, Nov. ..
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

wittelsbach dynasty, according to
dispatch received from that city.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria.
The Wittelsbachs have been the rul-
ing family of that state Tor more than
500 years.
&BIock kiel Canal.
Copenhagen, Nov. 9.-The work
mems and soldiers council has blocked
the Kiel canal by throwing warships
Iengthwise across it. according to dis
patches received here today.
The revolutionists are reported to
dominate completely Hamburg. Cux-
haven and Lubbock.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
WEATHER REPORT
WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
w Fair tonight and Sunday. Colder
cast portion tonight. Warmer Sundny.

continue decidedly mixed, with little oe-
sire to anticipate the fluctuations A ma
iority of the local element even up every
day, not caring to have trades open over
night, rs so In1ch can happen. The market
also has n habit OF going against the news.
The trade on the whole is awaiting some
thing definite in the way OF foreign 1e
mand, as supplies In north are known and
until the markets action becOnes more
settled most operators are disposed 10
act with great caution on either the bu?-
ment is bearish, but II has cost the triie
a lot Of money to think that way this
week Some Of the closest students OF
market conditions look for break IN
prices OF grain FIGURES when the official
announcement of the wars end. is mace.
They believe tha. there will be good buy
ing of corn as the grain begins to move
out freely and a bulge is expected TO toll
low. Considerable Significance was given
the shipping board urging that roads De
prepared grains can be rushed to the
seaboard after the war to enable the ra
tion to respond to demands for food from
central and southern Europe.
New York, Nov. 0.-The Financial News
Bulletin: Stocks-An irregular stock mar
ket is expected. Caution is advised oy
well informed interests. Good rails ere
taken on reactions Industrials meet con-
siderable stock on rallies, especially war
issues. 1t is stated on good authority
has been in substantial proportions.
Preference is being given to rail di.i-
dend paying utilities, Motor. Chemical add
Harvester issues. Copper shares may oe
slow or even experience n setback but they
should be bought on all recessions.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
EARLY MORNING FIRES
Two Calls Answered at Same Time
Here This Morning.

Two fires occurred practically simule
taneously at $3.50 O'Clock this MORN
ing. The first was at the residence OF
Mrs. f. keffner. S13 Monroe. The roof
was blazing, probably caused by a de-
fective fiue. Fire companies put out
the blaze which burned a small hole
in the roof.
The second fire occurred in the base
ment OF the building occupied by the
Superior Remedy Co., at 426 Jefferson.
1t is not known what started the blaze
in materials stored in the basement OF
the building.
As reported by the fire department,
damages in either case were slight.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
REVOLUTION is

NS<OAlIiucu lTOm tdSe one.)
Some reports designate him as presi-
dent or the Bavarian republic which
has been proclaimed.
E1sner, the advtees add, has organ
lied a committee consisting of work
men, soldiers and peasants in MANY
respects similar to a Russian soviet.
Serious Disturbances Denied.
Copenhagen. Nov. 9.-The uprising
in northwestern Germany, according
to the snly direct news from Germany
early today. is reported to have spread
to Hanover, OldenbuTg and other
cities: Generally the revolt is not at
tended by serious disturbances
Reports from the Danish border
town of Vamdrup say that an is quiet
In Schleswig. but that further disturb
ances are reported to have occurred
(By the Associated Press)
Copenhagen, Nov 9.-Four thou
sand men attempted to overthrow the
military authorities in Altoona across
the Elbe from Hamburg but the city
now is quiet. The German guards at
the Danish border have been ordered
by the soldiers council to remain at
their posts temporarily
Travellers arriving from Germany
report that the disaffection apparently
Is confined to the Ninth army corps
which was recruited in Sch1eswig-
Holstein.
Will Not Let Max Out
Copenhagen, Nov. Emperor
William has not yet accepted the resig-
nation Of Prince Maximilian of Baden.
the German chancellor, according to a
Berlin message today. The emperor
who has been thoroly INFORMED by the
chancellor regarding the general situa-
ton the message adds has asked
Prince Macmillan to continue holding
| the affiro nrnViSinna 11u 1r1fi ho
peror's final decision is reached.
Want Kaiser Gut
Bas1e, Nov. s.-The workmen's and
soldiers council at Munich has adopt
ed a resolution, demanding abdication
of the kaiser and deposition of the
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
EXPECT U. S. HELP
French High Commissioner
Tells of Hopes.
L. s. Will Be Asked for Men,
Money, Materials.

New York, Nov. 9.-France, after
the war. will expect to have help from
the United States in the form of labor
money. materials and ships. This was
made plain by Andre Tardieu, French
high commissioner and minister of
Franco-American war affairs in the
French cabinet.
Tardieu in an address to the Asso-
citation of French Correspondents, said
he hoped American troops would re-
lieve the labor situation. He sug-
gested that American technical units
of other soldiers with their equipment
would be able to help restore devas-
tated France, while awaiting Transport
tation home.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
l. A. ROBINSON FUNERAL
Services VIII Be Held at Grace Cathe-
dral Sunday Afternoon.

The funeral of A. A. Robinson will
be held Sunday afternoon at 1870
o'clock at Grace cathedral. Music will
be furnished by the Presbyterian
quartet and DR.. s. s. Estey of the
Presbyterian church will assist in the
service.
Burial will be in the family mauso-
leum in Edgerton, Wis.
The body will lie in state at the
Robinson residence, 900 Tyler street,
Sunday marning and until 1 O'Clock,
for friends who desire to call From
l to 1880 o'clock the body will be at
Grace cathedral
Relatives of Mr.. Robinson will go to
Edgerton. Wis, to attend the burial
service which will be held there. o. F.
Hakes, of New York, is in Topeka to
attend the funeral service in this CITY.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Chicago, Nov. 9.-HOGS-Receipts q 600.
er than yesterdays average. Butchers,
$17.65@1s.OO; light, s17.15@1s.00; packing,
$16.5o@17.6o; throw outs sl2.25@162o'
CATTLE-Receipts 1000 compared with
a week ago. Good and choice native and
western steers, 15c to 25c higher; common
and mediums, unevenly % cents to so cents
lower; choice beef cows and heifers. steady !;
others unevenly 25c to 81 lower; bulls, 2oc
lower; calves, 25c higher; stockers and
feeders, 25c to 75c lower.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000, compared with
a week ago. killing classes of lambs and
light yearlings, $1.25 to $1.50 lower; sheep
and heavy yearlings, 75c to 81 lower; feed
ing lambs about steady.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

New York Nov. s.-Bradstreet tomorrow
will say:
Trade continues to taper off rumors Of
peace, effects of influenza, the election h1i-
day and light buying resulting from warm
weather having repressed operations and
at the same time there is strongly defined
tendency to marx time while trying TO
sketch out the probable breadth Of read
justments to follow the peace now ap-
parently in sight. In fact the roseate out
look in Europe with premature reports II
Germany having accepted terms submitted
by the allied powers, have already taken
form in the unset:lement of grain and cot
ton prices, in cancellations of some orders,
in the holding up of contemplated plant
extensions and in higher prices for securi-
ties. Economizing and the absence of
young men from the lists Of buyers ai7o
have made for some increase in supplies
Of merchandise and in view OF the In
evitable defeat Of GeSmnny. irrespective of
what that country may do in Qufbbtag
over terms, the general disposition 5s to
shy away from placing orders when .he
potentials suggest lower prices. at least
until readjustments have been worked out
Weekly bank clcarings 6,2j0, ,0oG 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09
CELEBRATE YPRES DAY

New York, Nov. 9.-This is Ypres
day. 1t is being celebrated with meet
lngs and speeches in many parts of the
United States, in honor of the men
who died in the first battle of Ypres,I
when the Germans were turned back
four wears aqO
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Kansas City, Ncv. 9-HOGS-Receipts
1000. Market Zoe lower. Bulk of sales.
s1a 25@i1s0 hsayy s1r Ssoa aS hs5ts i gaeSs
1880: pigs, S14.00@15-50.
CATTLE-Receipts 1,s00; no southe-ns.
Market steady. Prime fed steers, s1!: ,oG
western steers, $1OOO@14.50; southern
steers, S6.O0@12.0O; cows, $5.00M 1850; !;
heifers S6.5OM12O0; stockers and feeders,
S6O0614.OO; bulls, $6.5O01025; calves,
$1.0O@13.O
SHEEP-Receipts none. Market NOM
inally steady tsmts .o@ s 49, 2i7io yesG az
ewes, $S.00@9.50; stockers and feeders
$GOO016.OO.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

New York Nov .-MONEY--Mercantile
paper G. Sterling 60 day. bills S4.73; COM
mercial, 60 day bills on banks, 4.721a co,n-
mercial, 60 day bills. 4.72A demand, AS
1916; cables. 4.76 GIG. Francs, demand,
544k; cables. 5.43A. Mexican dollars,
771ac Government bonds firm; railroad
bonds strong.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

most dominant among rails, notably
Reading and Baltimore and Ohio. General
Motors, Texas Company and Peoples Gas
were moderately heavy.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

New York, Nov 9.-BUTTER-Market
strong. Creamery higher than extras, 621a
@63c.
EGGS-Market strong. Fresh gathered
extras. 696l70c.
CHEESE-Market firm. State whole
milk flats, fresh specials, 321a@33c.
POULTRY-Alive, weak; dressed, quiet
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-BUTTER-Market up-
changed.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Firsts, 5SG
5S1ac; ordinary firsts, 52@56c; at mark,
cases included, a3G57c.
POTATOES-Marketu unchanged.
POULTRY-Alive, lower; fowls, 20@24c
springs, 222c; turkeys, SOC.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

New York, Nov. 9-COTTON-Spot,
quiet; middling, 31.15.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Kansas City, Nov. 0-WHEAT@Cash
Market unchanged. No. 1 hard. s2.1S@2.21;
No. 2, S2.I@2.13; No. 1 red, $2.1S; No. 2,
Sis.
CORN-Market unchanged to &c lower.
No. mixed, S150@1.53; No. 8. $1.40@1. n;
No. 2 white, $1.50@153; No. 3, $1.40@1. .43
OATS-Market nc lower. No. white,
10c; No. mixed, 6S1a@69c.
RYE$1.51 sNs
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3 O563.13.
HAY-Market steady to strong. Choice
timothy, $2s s50@23.OO; choice prairie, $500
@29.OO; choice alfalfa, $32O0@52.50.
SHORTS-$14 41a1.44.
BRAN-$1320
WHEAT-Receipts 80 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged
EGGS-Firsts, SIC; seconds, 47c.
CORN--Close: November. 81 81 december
$1.25A; January, $1.261z @1.26ss.
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Open High Low tt
Chicago Grain and Prov

Chicago, Nov. 9.-CORN-Close: Novem-
ber, $1.21; December, $1.17K@1.17A; jan
' OHTsINoyember, 71kc; December,
9Tsn69%c: January. 69%@69Ac.
PORK-Nov., $3.50; JAM, $43.55.
SHORT RIBS-Nov., $3.50; Jan. s23.9O.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures On
Nv Thos. !. Myers. so N E. BldgJ
Kansas ity, Nov. g.
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FURNISHED by the Topeka Isnard II Trade,
Chicago. Nov. 9.-Thc Tribune: Grain
Opinions as to the corn and oats markets
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Furnished by the Topeka Packing Com.
pany. corner Laurent and MadiEonD
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

A recuperative diet fBsinf7uenza. Horlick's
Matted Milk, very dfKestabie--Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Retail Hay. =
. Topeka, KAN. Nov. ..
PRAIRIE HAY-x10.OO.
ALFALFA-S24.00 o.
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Continued from Page One.l
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| FURNISHED by 7. ]. Myers. 301 N. F. Bldg.)
| New York, Nov. 8.
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Furnished by Derby Grain Co., corner
Kansas Ave an. .Curtis StD
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

YELLOW CORN-s130.
WHITE CORN-S1.30.
OATS-6Oc.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-11-09

Basle, Nov. s.-The workmen's and
soldiers council at Munich. has adopt
ed a resolution, demanding abdication
of the kaiser and deposition of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-07
TO
BE THROWN OPEN
ON DECEMBER 81
Public Inspection to Be Per-
mitted Between 3 and )
of That Day

After a conference between. the
owners and the officials of the Unit
ed Hotels Company, which will man
age the new Penn-TIarris Hotel, it
has been definitely decided to have
the formal opening of the city's lead
ing place of entertainment on New
Years eve, December 81. From 3
to o'clock on the afternoon of that
day the hotel will be opened for in
spection by the public, the sentiment
of all concerned being in favor of
the people of Harrisburg and Cen
trail Pennsylvania having the first
view of the splendid building and it's
appointment
At o'clock the formal reception
to the directors and stockholders
will be given, to be followed with
dancing in tho great ballroom. There
will be special music and il is init
mated that a distinguished singer
will add to the pleasure of the eve
ming.
The formal reception and dinner
on New Years eve is to be followed
by a larger banquet to which some
hundreds will be invited under the
auspices of the management of the
hotel. This banquet will probably
take place within a month after the
formal opening.