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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
WILL FIND PLACES
Emergency Committee of COun.
ell of Defense Is Formed.
Object Is to Secure Jobs for Sol
diers and Sailors.

Washington, March 15.-To provide
employment of returned soldiers and
sailors. an emergency committee of
the council of national defense was
organized today.
With the unemployment again in
creasing, the committee was believed
to be necessary because of the so per
cent reduction of the United States
employment service 1t Will take over
the soldiers and sailors work of the
service.
Appeals were telegraphed today to
all governors, mayors of the princi-
pal cities and chairmen of all state
councils of defense asking assistance
in the work and suggesting the imme-
date opening of state and municipal
employment offices to succeed the
ones of the federal government that
will be closed March %. The board
will take over the two thousand
branch agencies of the welfare asso-
Citations which have been directed by
the soldiers and sailors bureau of the
employment service
ct will be the task of the commit
tee," said the organizations first
statement, ito secure the continuance
of every such bureau and establish
ment of them in communities where
they are needed"
Col. Arthur Woods, of New York,
liaison officer of the war department
in charge of soldiers employment, is
chairman of the committee other
members are: Chairman Hurley of
the shipping board; Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy Roosevelt: Nathan
A. Smyth, department of labor; c. L.
Christie, assistant secretary of agri-
culture; B. S. Cutler, commerce de-
Z .rtment; S. F. Bush, Industrial
board; E. ]. Ayers, interior depart
ment; Elliott Goodwin, United States
chamber of commerce; Mathew Vol,
American Federation of Labor; Direc-
ter Clarksel, council of national de-
Tense, and John w. Hallowell, of Bos-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
ON GERMAN SOIL
Pershing Has First Glimpse of
Yanks in Battle Form.
Use Same Ground Where Huns
Reviewed for Years.

3 Coblenz, March 15.-General John
y. Pershing, who is inspecting the
Fighting divisions of the American
army of occupation had his first sight
Friday of American troops in combat
Formation on German soil On a 500
acre plateau on the east bank of the
Rhine overlooking Coblenz and the
winding river, he inspected the Second
division and presented more than
eighty decorations. He later reviewed
the division which passed before him
in massed formation. the marching
time of the twenty-four thousand men
being twenty minutes.
n Mounted on a dapple gray cavalry
horse which was presented Brig. Gen.
John l. Hines, commander of the
Third army corps. by the British mis-
sion, General Pershing inspected the
supply trains, ammunltioh units and
motorized artillery and then passed
on to the infantry. The commander
5n-chief in this part of the progress of
the program walked along the lines
hour to the work. He questioned
company commanders as to their
quarters and in reference to condi-
tions generally. He talked to scores of
5doughboys who wore wound stripes
inquiring if they had fully recovered
and asking others if they wanted to go
home. Without exception they were
eager to return to America as soon as
possible for family and business rea-
sons but all were perfectly willing,
they said, to serve as long as it is nee
essary for the United States to keep
an army in Europe.
Leader of the Line.
At the head of the line of those re-
ceiving decorations and for the mo-
ment outranking two generals was
sSergt Louis Van Israel, of Newark, N
o.. whose mother is living in Holland
He was given the congressional medal
of honor. During the battle of the
aArgonne he crossed the Mouse, fell
into a German trap, escaped and
again crossed the river with valuable
Information as to the enemys forces
Maj. Gen. John A. LIE Jueune, COM
mander of the Second division, was
given the distinguished service medal
and received the insignia of command
er of the French legion of honor.
Brig. Gen. w. C. Nevill, commander
.of the marine brigade at Belleau
wood, was decorated with the distin-
guished service medal. Seventy-eig
Soldiers received distinguished service
crosses.
brought with him a congressional
medal of honor for Pvt. John ]. Kelly
of Chicago, Ill. Sixth marines, as a
reward for attacking a machine gun
nest on Blanc Mont ridge in the
Champagne. Kelly, however. was on
outpost duty and was unable to be
>present.
Z The plateau where the review took
place was used for years by the Eighth
herman army corps for the same pur-
pose.
I This afternoon General Pershing in
spected and reviewed the First divi-
sion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15


Wall ST., New York March 15-STOCKS
-Bullish enthusiasm attended the week end
session on the stock exchange, altho profit
taking was again deterrment, some of the
more prominent issues FORGETTING early
gains. Shippings dominated the list for a
time, American International rising 81
points. Motors and their subsidiaries.
Crucible steel, Colorado fuel and Harvester
were among the stronger industrials but
U. S. steel failed to throw off its recent
heaviness and rails were dull and irregular.
The closing was strong. Sales approx
mated 100000 shares. Bonds were steady.
The final session of the week on the
stock exchange began with further dem
onstration of strength in the various spe-
cialties which featured the recent heavy
trading. Industrial alcohol, distillers,
marine preferred. American international,
general motors, Maxwell motors, U. S.
rubber. crucible steel, Colorado fuel, har-
vester, Texas company. California packin e
and central leather registered gains of 1
to points in the first half hours extern
sive dealings. U. S. steel rallied a frac-
ton from its slight setback and rails were
featureless except for the renewed heavi-
ness in st. Paul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
FEARS FOR SIBERIA
French General Would Smash Bolshe-
Wiki; Save Russia.

Honolulu, March 15--Gen- Robert
Paris of the French army returning
from Siberia, where he was associated
with the Czecho-Slovak command, said
today thru his aide, that unless the
allies interviewed imme diately with suf-
ficient forces the Bolsheviki would
overwhelm Siberia, and the Germans
would gain an unshakabIe grip on
Russia. He said the Czechs having
lost half their strength and being worn
out and without support were with
drawing, leaving Siberia helpless. Con-
ditions were growing worse steadily.
Ten divisions, he said, could reach
Moscow thru Siberia and re-establish
order in Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Kansas City, March misunderstanding
1000. Market weak. Bulk Of sales, S1S.25
G1S.75: heavy. S1S.6O61SS0; packers and
butchers, S1s.60G1s.s5; lights, $4,000
1875: pigs. $15.50G1S.25.
CATTLE-Receipts 500. No southerns
Market steady. Prime fed steers. $4,000
1900; dressed beef steers, $12 .00@1S.00;
steers, nominalIy S7.O06130O; cows, S9O0@
14.5O; hetfers. S1O.OOG15.00; stockers and
feeders, $12. 0Od1G.50; bulls, $9.00@11.O0;
calves S1000614.50.
SHEEP-Receip.s none. Market steady.
Lambs. S19.50@19.75: yearlings. $1,000
17.75: wethers, $14 50@15.00; ewes. S1350@
1925; stockers and feeders, $15.50@17.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Chicago, March 15.-Altho the corn mar
ket went skyrocketing this week owing
largely to authoritative suggestions that
wheat might command as high as $3.50 a
bushel the gains later virtually were wiped
out by word that the government officials
intended rastic meas ures to hold down the
cost of foodstuffs. Compared with a week
ago, corn this morning YVES unchanged to
cents higher and oats down 1 to tx
cents. Provisions. however. showed ~
cents to sos advance. Speculative demand
for corn broadened out to an amazing
extent after Director General Hoover Of the
interallied relief organization had referred
to 81. wheat as not impossible. Builish
sentiment was further stimulated by asser-
tions that farm reserves were not readily
available to overcome acute shortage Of
corn in the chief hog states.
Oats were weakened by the bearish gov
eminent report.
Soaring hog values hoisted provisions but
the effect was later minimized and packers
were said to be selling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
on land that should be used for corn. ac-

cording to a message to Updike.
Bulletin: STOCKS-Favorite speculative
proposition with very active stock market
in this include U. S. s., B. s. B., T. B., U.
C. s., Reading and Baldwin The best rails
to buy, according to a prominent source
are Atchison, Southern Pacific, Union Pa
cific N & W., Southern Railway preferred
and c. e o. Strength and activity in rub
Der is on anticipation of restoration of divi
dend on the common. Motor stocks came in
ed in Pressed Steel Car, reported annual
report will show $50 a share earned
financing the rails rapidly maturing. I'm
derstood war finance corporation and rail
administration negotiating a loan of So
600. 1000 in addition to this il is learned that
the finance corporation has made advance
to individual railroads of several million
dollars with the last few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
NO TRIAL FOR THEM
Sub Committee Finds Punishment of
Guilty for War Unnecessary.


Paris, March IA sub committee
of the commission on responsibility
for the war reported today that strict
ly> and technically criminal prosecu-
tons of those who brought about the
struggle were Anomalous and unnec-
essary," according to an official
communique issued this afternoon
The report added, however, that the
peace conference might adopt special
measures and even create special ma
chinery to deal with those who
planned the war"
The subcommittee received evil
dence which clearly analysed the
facts relative to the origin of the con-
flict it was stated.
Another Sub-conmiSSion which has
dealt with violations of the laws and
customs of the war has also submitted
its report and proposed that the pow
ers SHOULD establish a high tribunal
which should not, in the exercise of
its criminal jurisdiction, be blocked by
considerations of rank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Murphysboro, Ill, March 15.-Mrs.
Thomas De White of this city who has
slept continuously for the last three
weeks. has given birth to a boy weigh
ing ten pounds. Immediately after
the child was born. Mrs. De Witte re-
lapsed into a sound slumber and sew
eral physicians have admitted their
inability to awaken her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
WOULD CHANGE RATES
Street Car Men Want Flexible System
Based On Operating Cost,

New York, March 15.-A system of
flexible rates for street car fares to in
crease and decrease as the cost of
operation increases or decreases was
advocated today at a meeting of the
American Electric Railway association
attended by executives from all parts
of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
4 DAY OF HEAVY SHOWERS


June. The lowest mark was g. at
O'Clock this morning. Temperatures
tomorrow will range between As and
so degrees. Tomorrow evening it will
start to get cooler. The extremes on
record for this date were SO in 1914
and 10 above zero in 1890 At 8
o'clock this afternoon the wind was
blowing at the rate of twelve miles
an hour from the northeast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
TO ENLARGE BRIDGEHEAD
Acute Unrest In westphalia May
Cause British to Take More Ground.

London, March 15.-"Acute unrest
prevails in the whole Westphalian in
dustrial region and it probably will
be necessary to enlarge the British
bridgehead in that direction" says a
dispatch to the Mail from it's CORE
spondent with the British army.
The German province of Westphalia
is one of the most important indus
trial districts in Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
His Bumper Crop"

Council Grove. March 15.-Alfred
Clapp. who for the last three years
has been advocating big crops for
Morris county. is setting a standard
for the community. He is the father
of twin girls, born Friday. Mother
and babies doing nicely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
STATE AID FOR ROADS

Amendment Passes Senate This After
noon. % to Z.
By a vote of % to the senate late
Friday passed the conference reso-
luton for a good roads amendment to
the state constitution. The bill makes
possible 10000 miles of highway in
Kansas Subject to state aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
APPOINT DIR. TAYLOR
Heads Farm Management Bureau OF
Department of Agriculture.

Washington, March 15.-Dr. H. C..
Taylor, head of the department of
agricultural economics, University of
Wisconsin,, has been appointed by the
secretary of agriculture as chief of the
office of farm management, United
States epartment of agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Kansas City, March 15.-WHEAT-Cash ::
Market unchanged to &c higher; No.
red $500 2.41: No. .. S3.3G@239
CORN-Market steady to Sc higher: No.
2 mixed, s1.4s@1.49; No 3, s1;44@147; No.
low, $1.4TM14S; No. 3. $1.431aG1.44
OATS-Market unchanged to 1ac higher.
No white 641a "a sc; No. 2 mixed, 621a a
CSC: No. 2 red. 6S1T0c.
RYE-s1 3sG1.40.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-S2. 426255.
timothy, s3o.eo@31.9o; choice prairie, s31.oo
SHORTS-$220G2.3
BRAN-S1 SJd 1.90.
WHEAT-Receipts 81 cars.
EGGS-Market &c higher. Firsts, SIC.
BUTTER-Packing, cent higher. Firsts.
PoTAToES-M unchanged.
CORN-CIose: March. $1.441a: May.
81 .4o1s a :40h July, s1.S514 91-35$s; Sep
TENDER, s1.2s$.
Chicago Produce Market
Chicago, March 15.-BUTTER-CreGm
52G59c.
EGGS-Market lower Firsts. 3sA G39c /;
included. Sd3S2.e.
POTATOES-Market unsettled. Wiscen-
sin and Michigan. S1.55@115; Minnesota,
81. 35d1.60
PoULTRY-AIiYe, lower; springs. Sic;
fowls, SOC.
New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans. March 15.-COTTON-Spot
quiet and unchanged; middlfng, 21.50
New York Produce Market.
New York, March 15.-BUTTER-Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
New York Money Market.

New York. March 15.-MONEY-Mercan-
tile paper, 5A@5h per cent. Sterling, 60
day bills, 4.73: commercial, 60 day bills
on banks, 4.72A; commercial, 60 day bills,
4:7212; demand, 4.75A cables, 4;16 ZIG.
Francs, demand. 5.531a; cables, 5.521a. Mex
lean dollars, TIC. Government and railroad
bonds, steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Chicago. March 15.-HOGS-Receipts Z.
600. Market steady: Bulk of sales, SO 10@
1910; heavy. S19.30@19-60; light, S1125@
1850: pigs. $16.50@17.50.
CATTLE-Receipts 1000. Market &c to
so higher.
75c higher
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
w. S. S. SALES LARGE
January Sales of 40 Gents for Each
Person in U. S. Are Reported.

Person IN Q. S. Are Reported.
Washington, March 15.-War saw
ings stamps were sold in January at
the rate of As cents for every person
in the United States with total sales
of s4s,399,00G according to reports
from headquarters today. Vermont
led in per capita sales with s1.20 or
a total of $43S,000, New York state,
outside of New York City, was lowest
with only 5 cents per capita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

firm; higher than extra creamery. 62@6215c
EGGS--Market firm. Fresh gathered ex-
tras. 43h@44c.
CHEESE-Market firm State whole milk
flats, current make specials, 32h@32Ac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
Kansas City, March 1


Chicago, March, 15,-CoRN-C Close:
$1.321A; September. S1.27la.
OATS-March Gle: May, 62% @627sc;
July, 61Ac: September, 5sAc:
PORK-May, $4475; July, S41.I0.
LARD-May. $27.05: July. 5000.
SHORT RIBS-May. S2467; July, S23.31.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

New York March 15.-Final prices today
were: 3h's, 9S.SS: first As, 9440; second
As. $3.50; first AIS. 1852: second AIS,
93.S5; third AIS, 1924; fourth AIS, 1892.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
Topeka Graip Market.

FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co cotae-
Kansas Ave ann curtis ST.
Topeka. Kan, March 10.
YELLOW COHN-SI.3O.
WHITE CORN-S130.
OATS-e0c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
For Colds and Grin

Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE Tab
let's Look for e. w. Groves signature on
the box. 30c-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

Kansas City Grain

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade reported
by Thos. J. Myers. 301 N e. Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15

FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent ann Madison.b
Topeka, Kan. March IS.
Springs over 2lDs- 24c: old rOost~rs l5c.
broilers. lbs and under. PIC: hens over
3A lbs. pc; hens under 81 lbs. 22c .
sprfng s over lbs 23c: stays 19c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka. Kan. for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. In. Saturday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
PACKERS INFORMANT
NOT YET IDENTIFIED
"Diamond H." who Sent Advance Adj
Vice 10 Ment Bnrons, Not Known
in Washington Yet.
nv Associated press.l


WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l.--While un-
successful efforts were being made be-
fore the Senate Agricultural Committee
to-day TO develop the identity OF Il per-
son who sent Swift & Co. advance in-
formation regarding government ac-
tivities affecting the meat packing in
dustry. the House Interstate Commerce
Committee was informed by the Fed
cral Trade Commission il would fur
nish the names of Witnesses upon
OF collus on among the five big puck :
ing firms.
Louis Il. Swift. president OF Swift &.
Co. and Henry Vceder. the company',,
counsel, were questioned before the
Senate committee about the writer re
ferred to during the herring as 'Dia
mond t. One letter from Thomas T..
Logan. of Washington. and another let :
ter and several memoranda unsigned.
but Durporting to he from Diamond
r." relating to plans Of the Federal
Trade Commission and the food nd
ministration had been read by Francis
j. Hency. who was conducting the cross
examination of the witnesses Tor the
committee. Both MIR. Swift and Mr..
Needer said they could not recall hav-
corrcsDondencc
This designation of the correspond
cnce was given by reason OF the fac,
tina, the ono letter had u .T" inside
a diamond at the top OF the page. This
letter was dated Washington, June is
tiun Of food prices.
1t was marked private" and bore
the stamp Louis +. Swift" with a
date Two days later At the top wax
the notation: Information received By
Mr.. Nccdec this morning from diamond
T." Initials of six officials of Swift
e.. at the top indien ted that copies
had been sent TO Them. the witness said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
SENATOR SWANSON BACKS i
PROPOSED, AIR MAIL PLAN
Virginia LEGISLATOR Opposes Amend
meat to Cut Appropriation Tor
New Service.
IBy Associated pr..s (,


WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l.--The Senate
to-day made but little progress OIL the
stVO.OOO.000 post office appropriation
BILL and some leaders tonight ex-
pressed doubt that the pleasure would
he passed before next week.
Efforts of Senator Thomas, of Colo
RADIO, to eliminate from the bill the
5000. 100000 appropriation for good
roads failed In the first SkirniSh to-
day. the chair refusing 10 sustain his
point of order that the amendment was
general legislation added rs rider to
an appropriation bin in violation OF
the rules.
An amendment by Senator New. OF
the air mail service from sS50,500 to
100000 resulted In a general discus
sion OF that branch of The Service and
the deferring OF Il vote on the Amend
mcnt. Senator New characterized the
air mail service as an expensive eX-
pertinent
Senators Swanson, Of Virginia. and
Mckellar. of Tennessee, defended the
service.
During the discussion to-day ii be-
came known that some Senators now
plan to\oner as an amendment 10 the
post office bill the Senate Legislation
affecting second-class postal rates.
which the conferecs on the war revenue
bill rejected. This Legislation would
abolish the present zone system 81
rates and fix the rate at | cent
pound for the first two postal zones
and I 10 cents pound beyond that
limit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
ON MARGINS OF PROFIT
President Signs Proclamation il
Paris Which Becomes Effec-
tive To-Day.
EGGS ARE NOT /
Document Cancels Most License Re-
quircmcnts ON Importers and Dis
Observation-Disclosures on Butter
Also Arc Repealed.
NV Associated Press !

WASH1NGTON. Jan. 31.-Rcmoval OF
all restrictions on margins Of profit
ON foodstuffs. except cottonsecd pro-
ducts and eggs. and cancellations or
most license requirements on import
ers and distributors. effective to-
morrow. were announced to-day by
he food administration. on authority
OF "A proclamation signed by President
Wilson a, Paris. The following only
remain under license:
Importers and distributors OF wheat
corn, oats. rye. barley and elevators
and warehouses storing these grains
ana rice
Importers. manufacturers and dis
trioutors OF fresh. canned or cured
'heei. pork or mutton. cottonseed
cotto"seed products. lard. butter and
Importers and manura c,urers Of
rice rice flour. wheat flour and wheat
mill feeds and cold storage warehouse
The margins still allowed are:
Retail. cold storage and fresh eggs
. !" cents a dozen; cottonseed lard
cents pound on more than atty
pound packages. TO 10 per cent
"n less tina" hf'y; pound paeki
IS TO ~ per cent at retail Wholesale
margins on eggs diner according TO
the number of services performed by
the Wholesaler or jobber.
In addition to the regulations can
ceied by the proclamation. all remain
ing special regulations governing
manufacturers and distributors of
In making its announcement tho
food administration warned dealers
that the provisions of the food con-
unfai, practices, would be rigidly en-
forced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
COMMITTEE APPROVES
BILL TO ENLARGE NAVY
Thre~-lcar building Program q
Hnttieships md Cruisers
Recommended.
rBv Associated rrsss |

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l-Thr admin
istration policy OF vast naval expansion
ness world disarmament becomes =,
certainty through international agree
inent ct Paris. vas approved to-day by
the House Naval Committee in unani-
mously recommending y new three
year building program OF ten great bat
t!esh!ps and ten scout cruisers.
-Four Democrats and TWO Repubii-
cans were understood TO have opposed
the program as orig finally outlined, but
their approval was given after an
amendment was accepted providing tina {
work on the new ships should not
begin until after February |. 1870. Adj
ministratSon leaders said the vote was
an Endorsement OF the program an.
nounccd b! Secretary Daniels for an
American navy second 20 none unless
limitations are imposed on all nations
by the peace conference. Should an
agreement for such limitation be
reachrd. IN. bill p~ovidcs that the
PRESIDENT may stop construction at his
discretion.