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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
CZECHS HOLD ALL ROADS
American Colonel Thought Lost Is
With Them In Siberia.

Hardin, Mancluria. Aug. 1S.-Col.
George H. Emerson and party, for
whom grave fears were felt because
no tidings had been received from
them for more than two months, now
are cooperating with the Czecho-Slo-
yak troops near Irkutsk, according to
a telegram just received from Colonel
Emerson. The party Is engaged in re-
pairing bridges destroyed by the Boil
shevik forces.
Czecho- Slovak forces are complete
ly in control of the railway from Lake
Baikal to the Ura1 mountains 1t is
reported that 10000 Czecho-Slovaks
are on their way to the Chinese-M Man.
churia front and the Japanese are 60
ing from Vladivostok to the Ussuri
front, where }they are replacing
Czecho-Slovak forces that have been
fighting there.
Col. George H Emerson, former
general manager of the Great North
ern railway, went to Siberia last No
vember to superintend the work of
double tracking and re-equipping the
Transsiberian railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
SETTLED AT CONFERENCE
Austrian Foreign Minister Says Ger
many and Austria Agree.
Result of Conference With Kaiser
Entirely Satisfactory.

Amsterdam, Aug 21.-Baron Bur-
ian, the Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister, in an interview with Vienna
newspaper, declared himself complete
ly satisfied with the result of the con-
ferences last week at German man
headquarters. Despite the brevity of
the conference all questions of interest
to Austria-Hungary or Germany were
discussed. Every important question
regarding peace and war had been
talked over and no alteration was
made Gin our peace program"
Regarding the Polish question, he
said it was impossible to enter into
details, but a plan had been drafted
to enable further negotiations to oro-
coed quickly Asked concerning the
basis of these negotiations, Baron
Burian said:
"Our program remains unchanged.
We maintain our principles that the
wishes of the Polish people regarding
their future must, within limits essen
tial to the interests, OF the central
powers, be considered. 1t was de-
cided, therefore, to invite the Poles TO
participate in the Austro-German
negotiations"
Let Poles Choose Own King.
The foreign minister added that
Poles have the right to freely choose
their own king and that the details
Will Uc Seilicu a. AC5oIihe ioAiS SoAiu ~
ed in common.
ST still uphold the point Of view that
If we are compelled to continue a war
of defense we must still continue to
make use of every means that could
lead US to peace" Baron Burian de-
clared in discussing the question OF
peace. "Our action must run parallel
with the continuation of our military
operations. AS long as the enemy de-
sires to destroy us militarily, we must
defend ourselves. This, however. does
not prevent us from striving for an
honorable peace by ag- cement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
TAKES PAN-GERMANS TO TASK
German Newspaper Points Out False
Prophecies.
Says German People Are Pying for
Them,

Washington, Aug. 21.-German
newspapers are going to take the Pan
Germans to task for>the false prophe-
cies they made concerning the United
States's part in the war. reports to the
state department indicate. The de-
partment today gave out comment
from the Hamburger Echo of
August IL.
Events of the past week are deeply
significant for the nation and its
rulers" this paper said. THE follow
ing Pan-Germanic arguments illus
trate how they have deceived them
selves and Others"
Cites Pan German Arguments.
The Echo then cited the Pan-Ger-
man argument made before the United
States entered the war. that this coun-
try was bluffing and could not de-
clare war; that if it did declare war.
it would not send soldiers to Europe:
that IL soldiers were sent by the
United States the U-boats would sink
them or would blockade the coast of
France so they could not land; that
England would be starved; that Ger
manys firm attitude toward the
United States would bring neutral
support to Germany.
1.-The German people are paying for
all this" the paper continues. TT is
fortunate, however, that the unity of
defense survives in spite of interna-
tionaI troubles"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
Market
900 head.


Chicago, Aug. 21.-HOGS-Receipts H.
900. Market for good hogs strong at yes
err Top, 5000; butchers, $19..0d 1925
light hogs. $40. 25@20.0o:. packing, $1,000
1910; rough, s17.40@1TS5; bulk of sales.
1880.
CATTLE-Receipts- II 900. Natives and
western steers, steady to strong; butcher
stock 10@15c higher; calves 2oc higher
receipts half western.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Lambs, steady
G1s.25: medium and good, $16.25dI765
culIs, $1o.0O@14O0; feeders. $16.JOd17.65
medium and good. $13 T5611500; ewes, med
ium to prime, $1125Q Us; breeding ewes,
S1aJ0M is, 90,
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CUTTING CORN FOR SILAGE
Hot Weather In Kansas Has Greatly
Reduced the Yield.
Pastures Bare and Stock Water Is
Becoming Scarce.

Corn is being cut for fodder and
silage in Kansas, owing to the dry
weather. S. D. Flora, meteorologist
for this section center Of the United
States weather bureau, reports today
in his weekly review of crop and
weather conditions over the state.
The report covering the state and
all crops follows. in full:
"Drouth and hot weather continued
over most of Kansas during the week.
Some of the extreme northern coun-
ties and a few here and there in
other parts had local showers total
Ling more than an ipch but fully two
thirds of the state had SO little mois-
ture it did no good whatever, Tenn
.peratures of 100 degrees and higher
occurred frequently in nearly all
parts and helped to intensity the eff
fects of the dry weather.
Corn Cut for Fodder and Silage.
Corn has been greatly damaged,
the prospect even for a fair Yield
is rapidly diminishing. The low lands
are still in such shape over most of
the. state that they might be revived
to a considerable extent by timely
rains, but the uplands are practically
ruined as far as a yield of grain is
concerned. The crop has passed the
roasting ear stage except in the north
western portion and the early corn
shows less damage than the late
planted, but Is filling poorly. Cutting
for fodder and silos is becoming gen.
era1 in the eastern part. tho failure
of the crop to mature properly makes
it's feed value small A few of the
western counties, prominent among
which are Cheyenne and Scott, have
been favored by sufficiently heavy
rains in the past few weeks TO keep
corn in good condition and growing
nicely. Es
Pastures are practicable bare ex-
cept in the favored western counties
alluded to above, and stock water Is
becoming increasingly scarce i'm the
eastern counties, but there is not so
far much more than the usual ship
ment of cattle for this time of tho
year.
Some Wheat Sewn.
Fall blowing has made excellent
progress in spite of the idryness- of
the ground and is from half to three
fourths done in the eastern two-thirds
of the state. Some wheat has been
sown in the northwestern counties.
tho grassheppers are becoming thick
in that locality.
e'Threshing is about finished, except
in the western counties, where 1t is
progressing well.
Apples are dropping badly In all
parts and some trees are dying
Sugar beets are good in the Garden
City district, where the week has been
favorable for them. -,t -.
Grain sorghums generally are do
ing we'll and resisting the drouth in
good shape. Broom corn pulling has
where the condition of the crop is fair
to pood ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
MAY SEIZE HUN SHIPS
Spain Threatens to Replace Vessels
Sunk by German Submarines.

Spain Threatens to Replace Vessels
Sunk by German Submarines.
Madrid, Aug. 21.-The ministry of
the interior issued q statement to the
newspapers today, announcing that
Spain had sent note to Germany
declaring II there are any further
submarine sinkings of Spanish vessels,
Spain will temporarily replace them
from German tonnage interned II
Spanish harbors.
THE decision is but natural
obligatory defense of our essential in
terests," the ministry stated. I'VE
cannot further risk prejudicing our
national dignity and life. We feel as
sured that Germany will recognize the
decision agrees with loyal neutrality"
The statement also declared that
the final status of German vessels
commandeered in the future will be
settled when peace is negotiated"
That such q note had been sent was
reported several days ago, but the
Spanish authorities denied it.
The foreign minister today denied
the rumors that Germany has broken
off diplomatic relations with Spain.
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Kansas City, Aug. MISUNDERSTANDING
IL 600 Market Toe to zoe lower Bulk of
sales, S1S.25@19.25: heavy. s1s.75d 1895 !;
packers and butchers. S1S.5Qd 1910; light,
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. including 200
southerns. Market steady. Prime feb
steers, $1,000 1S.25; dressed beef steers.
southern steers, $7.50@1300; cows. S6.25@
1900; heifers. S7.5O@l4.50: steckersf and
feeders, $1:50@14.o0; bulls, s6.50@ 1850;
SHEEP~Receipts 1900. Market steady
Lambs, s1G.00@1s.25; yearlings. s11.50@
400; stockers ane feeders. s6.00Gs.0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
THAT BOY LIKE SPIRIT
Youngsters Lean Over Edge of Mill
Building to Signal

Youngsters Lean Over Edge of Mills
Building to Signal.
In attempts to find unusual places
from which to send messages. the en-
thusiasm of the boys in the @Y.SM C. A
signal classes is leading them to take
some chance with their lives. Four
youngsters who were Tuesday after
noon told not to sit on the outer edge
of the Mills building with their feet
hanging over the edge, improved their
position, perhaps, by standing on the
edge leaning out several inches to
maintain a balance against the wind.
One squad was placed on top of the
state hospital building and another on
top of the Santa Fe building and a
message from the superintendent of
the hospital to the state board of ad-
ministration in the state house, via
the signal squads. read as follows:
Thru courtesy of the boys depart
ment of the Central Y. NJ. c. A. /
send you greetings and report every
thing running smoothly" Scouts car
ried the. message to the board of ad-
ministration.
The enthusiasm of the boys over tn
work may be guessed at by an in
stance of one boy coming to enroll
who upon examination was found to
have but one hand. However, by ty-
ing the flag to the stub of his arm he
proved that he was already an adept
at the semaphore alphabet.
Signal classes will meet tonight
from 1880 to $40 O'Clock and classes
will be formed for beginners to meet
every morning at 9 O'Clock at the
"Y." Richard Matthews will have
charge of the morning classes.
The complete company has now
been divided into three divisions, first,
second, and third classes. with officers
appointed for each section. The high
est office of company commander is
held by Richard Matthews, and Eldon
Covert Is yeoman. Several boys have
qualified as instructors.
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FIREMEN MAY QUIT.
Union Organization Spurs Them ON to
Demand Higher Wages.


Demand Higher Wages.
At a meeting of both shifts of the
city firemen- held Tuesday afternoon
and evening, it was decided to send
for a government conciliator To assist
In last attempt to obtain satisfactory
wages. Unless the city commissions
ers find way to increase the salaries
of these men they expect to leave the
service of the city. At both meetings
the main points discussed were wage
increases and changes of occupation.
Considerable feeling was expressed
at the refusal of Mayor House to hear
J. o. Stevic, representative of the To-
peka Industrial council. aItho House
always has stated that he will listen
to the firemeh at any time they wish
to hold counsel with him.
Fred W. Baer. second vice presi-
dent of the International Fire Fight
er's association, was present and de-
clared that all over the country the at
tempts of firemen to obtain better
wages had been met with the state
ment that there were not sufficient
fundg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
FEAR THE ALsATIANS
Troops From Conquered Provinces in
Kaiser's Army Have to Be Watched.

Paris. Aug. 21.-The German COM
mand is faced by more or less seri-
Gus difficulty as a result of the pres
ence on the western front of divisions
containing tens of thousands of SOL
diers from Alsace and Lorraine who
up to this time never have been en-
ployed in active fighting against the
French. A captured German order
declared that the Germans were un-
able any longer to keep the Alsatians
and Lorrainers away from the west
ern front.
Other documents, reiterating an
order issued by the German crown
prince instruct the commanders of the
various units to keep the men from
Alsace-I.orraine under the closest sur
VIGILANCE and not to utilize them at
critical points in the line as many de-
sertions had been reported
Must Not Be Left Alone.
Alsatians and Lorrainers must never
be left alone in the fighting zone, but
always be accompanied by German
soldiers in whom absolute confidence
can be placed. one order said. It is
added that any soldier from Alsace-
Lorraine that comes under suspicion
must be treated with an iron hand
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white, s19eQ1se; No 8. nominal; No. 2
yellow, 81 91@1.93; No 3. nominal.
OATS-Market lac higher. No.
white. 7Gc; No. 2 mixed, 1SQ5315c.
RYES1.6461. &C.
KAFIK AND MILO MAIZE-$3. 40@3. AZ.
HAY-Market soc lover. Choice timothy,
$40. 0o@31o0 choice prairie. $2a.o0@26-5o ;
choice alfalfa, $3050@31. 80.
SHORTS-$1. 526l1 go.
BRAN-$1.42@I5O.
fWHEAT-Receipts S13 cars
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged,
EGGS-Firsts, soc seconds, 33c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
New YORK STOCK Market,

Wall ST., New York, Aug. 21.-STOCKS-
Shippings were again to the fore at the
opening of today's stock market, gaining
1 to "a points in connection with reports
Of a consolidation of American Marine In
terests. Industrials also improved from
fractions to a point, u. S. Steel, Crucible
Steel and equipments making most substan-
tial Roadway Rails held their advances
of the preceding session and Tobaecos led
the specialties, averaging one point gains.
Liberty 31a's broke into new high ground
at 101.2
Further buying of liberty 3h's at the
new high record of 101. 90 was the interest
ing feature of the morning. Denial of the
caused Marine preferred to drop III points.
Improvement was manifested elsewhere,
however altho United States Steel yielded
to pressure. Canadian Pacific, Delaware
and Hudson and Pittsburgh and West Vir-
ginia held firm. American Telephone gain
ed a point of steady absorption. The OPP
erationss of pools were witnessed in such
specialties as Sumatrl Tobacco and Gen.
eral Motors, which rose 21 and Sh points
respectively.
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Morning Grain Gossip.

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of frade)
Chicago. Aug. 21.-The Tribune: Grain
Heavy purchases Of October oats by an
Omaha house are attracting attention of
the trade. 1t has been on for several days
and has assisted in taking the SURPLUS Of
yesterday that houses with seaboard con-
nactions were buying August and selling
September on liberal scale. This Is said
to be changing hedges into the September.
A few of the cash houses are turning their
hedges fom September into October. Of
taken by shipping houses with standards
mostly September price. Shipments of
peeted to for or this week and possibly long
er. Iowa has sold few eats to ceme~here
far. altho industries In that, state are
in the corn trade Yesterday after it's re-
cent lethargy was one Of the peculiar fea-
lures lures Of that maFket large short n n
the recent dizziness. much OF which. was
covered yesterday Commission houses
reached 81 So and october si.e5,-when Of
ferings increased in the way of profit TAX
ing but were all absorbed. The southwest
terday. The underlying basis for much of
the strength is the absence of hedging
pressure and the bearish feeling among
many Of the local traders of late. Yester-
day many Of the latter were over on the
letin:- Stoeks-Bullish operations are ex-
pected to expand. These seem TO be most
Favored at the moment Tor speculative
profit. Marine preferred. Can Pac.. Rub
Der. Baldwin and Railway Steel Springs
The buying in ell of them appears to be
of good character. Pools are showing
more aggression. Can. Pac- offerings of
long stock are very small accoyiing to
specialists in touch with this Issue. For
some months past there has been quiet
buying of the stock for British account.
Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the foIeka Packing Com
pany. corner La.rent and Madison
Topeka Kan Aug n
Springs, oyer lbs, PIC; old roosters, 15c /;
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MAY USE PRISON LABOR
War Labor Board Fayors Move to
Meet Shortage of Workers.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Prison labor
may be called to aid the war.
The war labor policies board favors
this radical action and has q resolu-
ton recommending congressional con-
sideration. As suggested the federal
and state governments would agree to
use convicts at prevailing wage rates
and conditions, deducting their main
tenance from wages. No private con-
tract system would be permitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21
CARUSO IS MARRIED
Famous Tenor Becomes Husband OF
Wall Street Lawyers Daughter.

New York. Aug. 21.-Enrico Ca
russo, worlds famous tenor today was
bridegroom. His bride was Miss
Dorothy Park Benjamin, IS. She is
a daughter of Park Benjamin, Wall
street lawyer. Caruso made the news
of the marriage public thru his sec
rotary, but kept to the seclusion of
his apartment with his bride, declin-
ing to see newspaper, men. He de-
clared he was too excited to trust his
scant English to interviewers.
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The WEATHER
tcon,inued from PaEe one;

tCOntinUed from PaEe One.I
with temperatures averaging between
rs and 80. In Phoenix, Ariz, on Tues
day the mercury only went to 81.
The wind at 10 o'clock this morn
ing was blowing twelve miles per hour
from the southeast.
The hottest day on record for this
date was 101 in 1913 and the coolest
was Sc In 1888
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Minister to Panama Returns.

Washington. Aug. 21.-Wil1iam J.
Price, American minister to Panama,
ison his way to his post after q leave
of absence in the United States. He
conferred with officials In regard to
the Panama election controversy be-
fore his departure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21

New York, Aug. 21.-BUTTER-Marke
steady. Creamery higher than extras, 49,
G47c; creamery extras, 81 score, acc; firsts
44@45Ac.
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gathered
Sacked eyfrs rst sesa ditto fr.s
i56D4Sc.
CHEESE-Market firm. State fresh spe-
Gals, 261l @26Ac.
POULTRY-Alive, weak; -broilers, 33@
Sac; fowls, 33@35c; old ROSTERS, &c; tur-
keys, 2SQ30c; dressed, firm; prices IN
changed.
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.TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Aug. 21.-CoRN-Reiterati of
crop damage reports. particularly in the
weekly summary of an important railway
stimulated a further rise in corn prices
today. September opened &c higher MT
up at $1.66h and touched S167
OATS-Oats advanced In sympathy with
corn but failed TO hold as well as the
coarser cereal. September opened &c hight
er at 1850 and advanced to 73sse then
back to 73Ac. October opened &c up at
74%c and touched 15Ac.
PROVISIONS-Provisio were quiet
and slightly higher.
Chicago. Grain and Provision Market
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Chicago BOARD of Trade as reported by
Thos. ]. Myers. 301 N. z. Bfdg.)
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The hot weather still prevails over the
state OF Kansas with no immediate relief
in sight. Temperatures yesterday ranged
considerably above normal. The only pre-
cipitation reported in the past twenty -four
hours was heavy local rain at Chapman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-21

Kansas City Produce Market.
Kansas City. Aug. 21.-WHEAT-Cash :
Market unchanged. No. 1 hard 9.19: No.
2. s215HG21619; No. 1 red. $2.1S; No. =.
Se15
ORN-sfarket<steady TO &c higher. No.
mixed. S1.S7@L9o; Nos. nominal; No. 2
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Kansas city Live Stock Sales.

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City, and
reported over Tong distance telephone di-
rect to the State journal by Clay Robin
son & Co., livestock commission mer-
chants.) 80
Kansas City, Aug. 21-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 5000 head. Market slow to steady.
HOGS-Receipts IL 900 head. Market Toe
to 15c lower. Bulk of sales, $1S.25@19.25;
top, $19.40.
sHEEP-Receipts 1000 head. Market
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NewSYork Sugar Market.
New York, Aug. 21-SUGAR-Raw,
steady; centrifugal, 6.055; fine graduated,
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Aug. 21-BUTTER-Market un-
changed.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
CHEESE-Market unchanged.
POTATOES-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
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Kansas City, Aug. II.
Open High Low Today


49, Open High Low Today Yes.
Sept. ..171M ia MS 17s MS
Oct. .169h HIS 1863 1905 1895
OATS
Sc s 81 t. Is. III HI 81 & e e
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pAILY wEATanss TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka, Kan, for the "a hours ending at
a m Wedneaday
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Kan.a. civ Grain Market.

+. (The range OF prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Bon Il of Trade as reported
by Thos. J. Myers. so N, L. Bldg.b
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Topeka, Kan. Aug.S21-
Springs. over lbs, 2ac; old roosters, 1Sc !;
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FURNISHED by the foIbeka Packing Com
pany- corner La.rent and Madison
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BRITISH HIT

Confined rom rage one.lk
ton as they are resisting most stub
hOrn1v. 49,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-09-13
Important Villages Around
Neck of Salient Reported
Taken by Americans
OVER $500 PRISONERS
German Divisions Still i'm
Salient May Not be Able
TO Make Escape
tBY THE ASSOCIATED PREss)

American reported today to be contnu
its iliantsu cour
that only would the St Mh salient be
be dealt the Germans the
s. Of m en material
TAKEN according to
sides salient
numbers caught
oop in.
Americans
indeed, IN hands.
while
acquired the important
Meanwhile westerly
difficult the
20
It is not m across
salient zicatins
capture probable
artillery
working fevershy
vgnues but their
now by The
all