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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
GENERAL WOOD.

Gen. Leonard Wood senior major
general in the army anc man of wild
est experience, recognized at home and
abroad as one of our greatest soldiers.
advocated a policy of military pre-
paredness for years. and after the out
break of the great war in 1914. did
more in the opinion of millions to
arouse the country to the situation and
to endeavor to obtain adequate pre-
paredness than any other man in the
United States. Yet General Wood
upon our entrance into the war was
detailed to work of far less importance
proportionately thar he had per-
formed in peace times, and later. after
he had prepared "a division for foreign
service, was held back from heading
that division in France.
The popular criticism of this action
has received no satisfactory answer as
yet, tho word has been spread under
a Washington date line that General
Wood is held as a reserve. with hints
of Mexican border. and Italy. etc.
Isn't the country, inquiries a writer
in Leslie's, entitled to know the truth
about this situation which does more
to break the morale of millions of peo-
pie than a terrible military defeat?
Yes, a thousand times more, for the
one raises doubts regarding the abil-
ity of high government officers to rise
above selfish pettil-ess, while the
other would only nerve the country to
set its teeth more firmly in the Ger
man throat. Military reasons may pre-
vent an actual announcement of the
plans ahead for General Wood, but the
matter touches the public morale
closely enough to justify a statement
Of confidence in him from high gov
eminent officers to offset a situation
which has been politely called "a bad
taste N the mouth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
FIRST MILLION TONS
Shipping Delivered to Government
Will Pass That Figure by July 4.

Washington, June 24.-The first
million tons of new ships built on
contract for the shipping board prob
ably will be delivered before the end
of the month. Last week deliveries
tetaled five steel vessels with a dead
weight tonnage of 1880, making the
grand total of 1918 production 924,-
200 dead-Weight tons.
Launch 100 Ships July 4.
Washington, June 24--Americap
shipbuilders are today speeding their
work to celebrate July Fourth with
the launching Of 100 new ships, total
ing 100000 tons.
The shipping boards Saturday
night announcement that eighty-nine
vessels totaling over 100000 tons,
would slip from their ways on 1nde-
pendence day was followed today by
the prediction that the workers would
best the official forecast by eleven
veSSe1s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

The war will be won by the savings
of the people. savings that center in
the one enterprise of the nation, saw
ings for the purchase of ships and
guns and supplies. The war savings
stamps ale ready at hand for the pur-
chase by every American citizen and
all others who are in the enjoyment OF
the ;ountry's bounties. Not many
great. not many mighty are called to
the supreme service and the high tasks
Of the times, but millions of the lowly
will be found treading the highway OF
liberty for the peoples that will be
cast up by their sacrifices represented
by their savings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
REPULSE ANOTHER ATTACK
In Vicinity OF Rheims Italian Troops
Beat Off Germans.

Paris, June 24.-The Germans
launched a new attack against posi-
lions held by the Italians at Bligny
at II o'clock last night.
After hard fighting the Germans
were completely repulsed with serious
losses, leaving prisoners in the hands
Of the allies, according to a. statement
issued by the war office today. The
French have repulsed a German at
tack in the region of Antheuil (west
Of the Oise), the statement says.
Yanks Develop Positions.
Washington, June 24.-Further
Improvement of American positions
northwest OF Chateau Thierry is noted
in General Pershings communique for
yesterday received today at the war
department. Artillery activity in
the repulse of AN enemy raid in the
Vosges, also, are reported.
The communique follows:
Section AIN spite of opposition
We again improved our position north
west of Chateau Thierry. In this
region the artillery of both sides con-
tinues active. In the Vosges. where
patrolling has been very active, raid
attempted by the enemy was repulsed.
Section B-There is nothing to re-
port in this section"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

to talk to you again. that is. If you
will let me. I have leave next week
and plan to come home for a few
days, and 1 want to come to see you,
so we can talk it all over. Let me
know, Elsie, how you feel about
this. OF course, don't suppose you
care for me. but maybe you could"
The letter was signed bud Emery"
Elsie dropped it to the floor and stood
staring straight ahead. Her eyes, be-
hind their spectacles, were wide with
dreams. Here was a soldier who al
ready loved her.
She could meet him with no fear of
disappointing him, for to him, per-
haps, she was beautiful.
Late that night, after Elsie had
mailed her letter to Camp Devons.
she sat alone at her window looking
up at the stars. And the romance of
the still night seemed to promise
beautiful things After all. romance
was real, and more alive today than
ever before And perhaps, she
thought, there were even such things
as fairies. For had not her fairy
wish come true?
(CcpyrigAt, 1919 by Mcclure Newspaper
Eyndicate.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
CALL 10000 men
Men Badly Needed in Kansas
and Nebraska Harvest.
Demand Will Reach Maximum
Last Part of Week.

Kansas City, No., June 24.-An
emergency call for ten thousand har-
vest hands for service in central Kan
sas and near the Kansas-Nebraska
border went out from harvest recruit
ing headquarters today. st-
Harvesting began to assume major
operations thruout the state, today. By
the middle or latter part of the week
operations are expected to reach a
crescendo. Recruiting headquarters
reported shortage of ten thousand
both based on a demand Of one thou
sand a da- for ten days.
The citizens army that volunteered
a week ago has fallen short of its
promise to a large extent, officials
declared, and workers are being re-
cruited largely from the laboring
classes eager for the high wages being
paid,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
NINE. GUFRIN NOT HERE
Capper Cancels Arrangements, Saying
Woman "Not Authorized"

Arrangements for the appearance
of Nine. Guerin. Of Paris, said to be
the wife Of a presiding judge of. a
French court and a patriotic speaker,
have been cancelled in Kansas, ac-
cording to Governor Capper./ Nine.
Guerin was to have appeared in To-
peka today and was to have been the
guest at a reception at the Sapper
home tonight. She was scheduled to
appear in Wichita June rs and 81
Governor Capper stated today that
all arrangements for the French
woman had been cancelled, as she Is
not authorized" Nine. Guerin was
slated to speak on behalf Of the faith
erless children of France. An inves-
tigation conducted by the New York
Times, it is said. disclosed the fact
that the Frenchwoman was not an
authorized representative OF the move
ment.
Nine. Guerin has beenrecommend-
ed highly by number of persons, in
Guiding W. Y. Morgan, Hutchinson
who stated she was one of the most
<orcefyl speakers of the war. II Is
said that only per cent of the money
raised by Mime. Guerin went to France
and TINT it was sent to the mayor of a
French city. 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
BAND INTO STATE GUARD
Jackson's Twcnty-Third Regiment
Band VIII Enter Military Service.

Jackson's Twenty-third. Regiment
band will DC mustered into military
service as n part of the state guards,
it was announced this afternoon by
Geo. w. Jackson.
The famous old organization, which,
for many years, has been widely
known as one of the best colored
bands in the country, will lose about
ten members in a short time thru the
selectlve service law, and it is not
known today Just how many of the
pres twenty-eight members will go
into the ranks of the state guards. Ac-
cording to the new military regula-
lions, the band must have fifty mem
bers TO be up to full war strength, so
1t is quite probable that some recruit
ing will be done in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

War is the great consumer of mon
ey and utilities But these are moth
ing to its consumption of lives The
lives are given freely that the cause
may be won. Money must be given
as freely, that fewer lives may be sac
rificed to gain the war aims of the ma
ton. Out from The enormous eye
penditures to win the war will emerge
victory by the sword, the only kind of
victory that can satisfy the needs of
the world of really civilized beings.
Every investment in the war issues of
the nation aids in sharpening the
sword of justice against the Germans.
Let every one understand that the war
savings stamps are a method of con-
tribution for those who want to sup
port he high and holy cause of free
dom from their limited means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

America is Tightening her belt for
the war. Some are doing it voluntar-
lily and with patriotic impulse; 9TH
ers are doing it under compulsion.
The food administration asks US to
eat fish two days a week and to limit
our consumption of beef to a pound
and quarter a week. We are advised
to eat more pork and pork products
which is all very well except that pork
is not especially well regarded as a
midsummer diet and there are large
numbers of our people who do not
eat pork at all for religious reasons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

American foreign trade for 1918
reached its highest point in May, ac-
cording to figures announced by the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce. Exports totaled 1852. 100000,
an increase of s52.0oO.O0o over April.
while imports mounted to S323.0o0.-
900, an increase of s44.000,0o0 over
the previous month. This is the high
est monthly total for imports and the
fourth highesI for exports in the his
tory of our foreign trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

a well modulated voice. might add
that your department is also above
reproach.'
But 1 don't understand why you,
man of family. pay me so many COM
pliments of a strictly personal nature"
For this reason, 1 want to put you
ii cheerful frame of mind before
taking up the matter of your spelling
and punctuation"
ST wonder" remarked Mrs. Brown.
as she put down her paper. what
they'll do with the kaiser when the
war is over? suppose they'll take his
crown away and make Him look for
another iob?"
Perhaps" agreed Brown: land I
fancy / know the job he'll choose"
Whats that?''
"a divers"
WHY" asked Mrs. Brown.
$50 that he can inspect Lis fleet
now and again." was the reply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

The federal trade commission Is
urging the newspapers to use less
news print. Why not extend their
suggestion to the various departments
of the government? Much material
could be saved on the Official Bulle-
tin and the Congressional Record
alone if only a sufficient number of
each to supply the demand were
printed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
New York stock Market.

Wall ST., New York, June 24-STOCKS-
Today's moderate active stock mS rket de-
war situation. Rails and other Investment
issues held within narrow bounds. Sales
Appropriated $4,000 shares.
Steels, Coppers. Tobaccoa and Oils matlp
their best quotations in the later dealings
but the list cased from fractions to III
points at the end. The close was strong.
Liberty 3i5's sold at $3.50 to 1854, first So
at $3.50 to 81, second As at 1854 to 94.O6-
and 4Ns at $500 to Be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

The fuel administration also comes
forward with an announcement that
the supply of coal to certain industries
is to be materially reduced. the max
ers of passenger automobiles being
the first to feel the curtailment. There
is reason for the food administrators
course. There is none for Doctor Gar
fields. We have plenty of coal in this
country. All we need is production.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
AUTO DEALERS MEETING
Topeka Garage Men to Discuss SUM-
day Closing Plans.

A meeting of all automobile deal
ers, garage owners. tire and supply
dealers, has been called at the Elks
club tomorrow night at $3.50 o'clock
to discuss the matter of Sunday clos
ing The announcement was made to-
day by James Cowdrey.
Supper will be served and the dis
cusSion will FOLLOW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

Eighteen thousand stenographers
and typists are at work constantly in
the government offices at Washington.
on the tons of correspondence and
records made necessary by war prep
arations on a scale such as thu world
has never before known. And yet the
call for more continues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
Lightning Causes Oil Fire.

Arkansas City June .24-Fire
caused by lightning destroyed oil and
tanks in the Southwest field near here
last night valued at approximately
s45, 900. Lightning also struck a large
barn on the farm of E. c. Champion.
near the city. and DESTROYED feed and
hay estimated worth $4,000. The
storm in this vicinity was accompa-
MED by much wind and hail. doing
some damage to crops. The rainfall
amounted to half an inch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

When the citizens of a monarchy
become dissatisfied with conditions
they usually show their resentment by
trying to kill the king. This is report
ed to have taken place in Austria re-
Gently. Reports of internal disturb
ances in that country are so persistent
and specific that the truth of the
stories can hardly be doubted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
Card of Thanks.

We wish to take this opportunity
to thank the many kind friends for
their expressions of sympathy and as
sistauce rendered us in our recent, be-
reavement. and assure them that their
kindness receives OUR deepest appre-
citation. zr &
1. P. FAULK and RELATIVES. &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
Man Hit by Auto.

Martin Pferson, a pedestrian. was
accidentally hit by an automobile 81.
the corner of Fifth and Kansas ave-
rue this afternoon. The car was driven
by F P. Oldwilder. PIerson was
slightly bruised in the accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

The kaiser is regarded by civilized
people as a very mean person but
at that he is likely to stand higher in
the estimation of readers of history
than will Leon Trotzky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
DINNER STORIES

1t was the boss talking.
Miss Thinner, you are a very
pretty young woman"
''Why, thank you, sir"
you dress neatly and you have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

required by the army and navy. These
are purchased by the government on
cost basis which is determined by
the federal trade commission.
Names in the News.
Porte or Sublime Porte is French
term literally meaning high gate"
1t is the common name for the Turk
ish government, so-cal1ed from the
fact that justice was administered
from the gat, o. the palace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

New York, June 24.-BUTTER-Marke
steady. Creamery higher than extras. asa
451Lc.
EGGS-Market steady. Fresh gathered
extras, 3912 Q40c.
CHEESE-Market steady. State fresh
specials. 23z@24c
POULTRi-Alive. dull dressed, quiet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

New York, June 24-SUGAR-Raw,
steady; centrifugal. s0O5; molasses, nom
inal; refined, steady; cut loaf, 800; crush
powdered, TO; powdered. 7.65; fine granu-
lated and Diamond A, $50; onfectionerss
A, T.40; No. 1, 7.35.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

Kew York, June 24.-COTTON-spct,
steady. Quotations revised; middiing, nm
changed. Sales on the spit 901, to arrive
26.3. Low middling. 2s.25; middling. 31.Oo;
good middling, 81. rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

New York Cotton Market.
New York, June 2i.-STocKS-Spo
quiet; middling, 3e.45-. .s..- !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24
New York, June "a.

New York too Market.
FURNISHED Oy 7. J. Myrrr- N Il. Bldg. D
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-24

Another wartime hardship of the
canning industry is that it cannot OBJ
TAIN any olive oil for use in presery-
ing fish. Oils are so badly needed in
europe that it is considered bad pol
Icy Tor us to import oil from Italy and
SPAIN Accordingly, sardines will be
put up this year in cottonseed oil, and
also In some new oils which are now
being made for the first time from
the kernels of peaches, apricots and
cherries.
The canning of perishable foods is
great seasonal industry. 1t is well
under way now in the south. Peas and
berries are ripe in Delaware and
Maryland. and will soon be ripe in
Ohio. Indiana, Michigan and New
York. Then comes the sweet corn
crop. ripening first in Delaware and
reaching as far north as Maine In
August. the tomato crop ripens. in Del
aware. Maryland and New Jersey.
The prices of canned goods are to be
higher during the coming year be-
cause of the shortage of labor and IT,.
higher prices which the farmer is get
ting for his product. The Gamer. of
staples is licensed by the food admin
istration, SO that the profit which he
can make is limited.
There will be- an especially large
pack of beans this year. as enormous
quantities of canned baked beans are
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
WAR RELICS WILL . BE USED IN DRIVE FUR NEXT JOAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Twenty- four special trains filled with war rel ics will travel through the country during the drive for the Fourth Lib erty loan, which begins September 2S and ends October l9. The trains will stop for q few hours at small towns and day sor two at big cities
 American and allied soldiers will accompany the exhibits and give lee. lures.
 A French steamship arrived yester- day with captured German war para. rhernalia fresh from the battle fields where the Americans have driven the Germans back
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
TALENT T0 PLAY FUR BOYS
 ON WEST FRONT

NEW YORK, Sept. 1l-Theatrical managers assembled here last night pledged themselves to give sl50,000 to a fund for the entertainment of sol diers and sailors Each promised to urge the stars of their companies to give from two to three months to per formances at the front.
 Fifty entertainers monthly will be
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
GREAT SHORTAGE UT GASOLINE |S
 NOW PREDICTED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.--Fuel Ad ministrator Garfield informed the sen. ate today that unless steps for it's con servation are taken immediately there will be a shortage of q million gallons of gasoline at the end of the year.
 At the August rate Of consumption, he said. there is only about months supply ahead.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL AND PERSONAL INTEREST

A new cedar floor is being laid on the ground floor of the Cordova house.
 MT and Mrs Date have moved into an apartment in the Empress build ing.
 An Alaska Steamship Company boat is due from Seattle about n o'clock tonight
 The mid-week service at the Pres bytcran church will be held tonight at $ o'clock.
 MT and Mrs. Park Griswold have taken apartments in the Northern Hotel building
 Marshal F. R. Brenneman k re turning passenger on the boat which left Seattle yesterday.
 \ steamship left Seattle yesterday afternoon at o'clock with about dozen passengers for Cordov@.
 Four auto stages are due al thitina from Fairbanks tomorrow, bringing out a number of Interior people.
 P l.. Burns, cashier of the Mother Lode mine. near Mccarthy, left Sc attle yesterday afternoon for Cor doya, en route home.
 Tonight Emily Stevens will appear at the Empress theater in that patri- otic film, The Stacker which has scored such a hit wherever shown.
 George Mosser and Clark Byers re turned this morning from their hunt ing trip, having been delayed on the flats for a couple of days on account of the stormy weather
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
BARRACKS ID BE: ERECTED
 BY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1l.-Bar racks and mess halls for students Of the army training corps are to be built at the University of California, to house $500 students.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
TO ESTABLISH UNIVERSITY
 IN HONOR 0F WILSON

BORDEAUX, France. Sept H. The municipal council has decided to establish in honor of President VII, son a Franco American university of applied sciences.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
SMALL PASSENGER LIST
 0N N0RTH-BOUND BOAT

SEATTLE, Sept 11.-An Alaska Steamship Company,s vessel which has left foI the North has the follow ing passengers for Cordova
 r. L. Burns. F. k. Brenneman, Mrs. l.. B. White. C. w. Lloyd and lver Moen, and six steerage
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Cordova Chapter No. 1, o. F. S, will meet in regular session Thursday, September 12, at S:3O p. m. 2t EMMA HOWARD, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
SIXTEEN MINE VICTIMS
 ID BE BURIED TOMORROW

NANAIMO. B. C., Sept 11.-A pub lie funeral on Thursday has been ar ranged for the sixteen victims Of yes terdays mine disaster. The entire Ministerial Association will have charge of the obseQuies.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

For well-cOoked meal, properly served, drop in at the Frisco Cafe.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11
DESTROYER Is SUNK IN
 COLLISION DURING FOC
LONDON, Sept 11.-A torpedo boat destroyer was sunk last Sunday, following collision during fog The casualties are unknown.

One of the cleanest and most at tractive places to eat is at the Frisco Cafe.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Fresh EverReady fiashlight batter ies. Blum-O'Neill Go. If
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Times classified ads get the results.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Fresh Ever-Ready fashlight batter ics. Blum-O O'Neill Go. If
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Tonight Emily Stevens will appear at the Empress theater in that patri- otic film, The Stacker" which has scored such hit wherever shown.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

P L. Burns, cashier of the Mother Lode mine. near Mccarthy, left Sc attle yesterday afternoon for Cor dova, en route home.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

Four auto stages are due al thitina out number of Interior people.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-11

A steamship left Seattle yesterday dozen passengers for Cordova.