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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
JAPS MAKE STATEMENT

Island Government Formally Declares
Intentions Toward Shantung.
Washington, Aug. 5.-Information
reached in Washington Monday that
formal statement from the japanese
government as to its intention regard
ing the final disposition of the Shan
very soon.
The Japanese statement. according
to available information, is designed to
clear away all Misunderstanding and
doubt as to the purposes of the Japan
csc government. Beyond this nothing
with regard to the contents of the
statement could be learned here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

20 Happy Day. sang the laundress
as she hung the snowy wash on the
line. II was a happy day" because
she used Red Cross Ball BIue.-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
SIX HURT AT ARSENAL

Powder Magazine Explodes Injuring
Six Men Slightly.
Raritan. n. J.. Aug. 5.-The United
State arsenal here was threatened
with destruction at o'clock Monday
by the explosion of powder magazines.
The wrecked buildings caught fire and
only heroic efforts by the fire depart
ment prevented the flames from
spreading to the main structures. II
was said at the office of the COM
mandant an hour after the explosion
that approximately twelve men had
been killed but the adjutant later re-
ported that only six had been injured,
none fatally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

New York. Aug. 5.-BUTTER-Market
unsettled. Receipts TIA Creamery high
er than extras, 541k65oc.
EGGS-Market Irregular. Receipts ., 9o2.
Fresh gathered extras, o4@55c.
CHEESE-Market easier. Receipts 2.3S1
State whole milk, flats, current make spe-
Gals, 32Jk633Hc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
T0DAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Aug .5-CoRN-Buying orders
which were awaiting a fresh break in the
price of corn lifted the market today, but
not until the new loss in values had be-
come quite sharp. Continued liquidation at
the outset was based on general rains, low
er quotations on hogs, and expected fur
Their development of the campaign against
abnormal cost of necessities. ON the other
hand buyers commended that bearish possi-
bilities regarding corn had already been
discontinued for the present at least Open
ing prices, which ranged from He to "a c
lower with September SLIT to $17SA and
December $1.47 to $1.4S, were followed by
a rise to well above yesterdays finish for
both the principal months.
Toward the last acute weakness develop
ed on account OF chances that a drastic
lowering of wheat prices to consumers
might suddenly be decided upon at Wash
ington. The market closed eXxxsited, 415c
to TIC net lower with September $1.74@
L741A and December $1.421z to $1.43A.
OATS-Oats were governed by the action
of corn. Demand came chiefly from shorts.
After opening re to 1Hc off. including
September at roc to 7Oi4c the market reced-
ed little more and then scored a quick
moderate advance.
ROVISIONS-weaknes in the hog
market carried provisions down grade.
Pork especially gave way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
OKLAHOMA AFTER H. C. [.
Gov. Robertson Calls Meeting of
County ATTORNEYS in Fight on Prices.

Oklahoma City, Aug. 5.-Governor
Robertson late Monday sent tele-
grams to all county attorneys in the
state, asking them to meet at Okla
home City next Friday morning to con-
slider steps toward reducing the high
cost of living in Oklahoma by COM
batting profiteering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
New York Liberty Bond Market.

New York. Aug. 5.-The price Of. liberty
940O: second as. $3.50; first AIS. S4.20
second 4N's, $3.50: third AIS. o5.0S; fourth
AS, 9sas; Victory S%'s,, 9o.af; Victory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

Poor craftsmanship is the curse of
Russia. A man shot at Trotzky five
times the other day and never even
marked his laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
New york stock Market.

Wall St. New York, Aug. 5-SToCKS-
Substantial buying at concessions was OBJ
Steel and several of the equipments, ship
ping and oils being especially responsible
to support. of that character. Bargain
hunters evidently were busy in other quar-
tiers as well, high class rails retrieving
much Of their further reaction but trading
continued oI5H a0mswhat uf1eeTtai1 Actual
were made by Baldwin locomotive. Strom-
berg carburetor and Pan American Pc
900 shares. Call money opened at 9 to 6is
shorts covered hurriedly in the more
Of yesterdays losses were materially re-
duced. Sveral important stocks showed
actual gains Of two to five and one-half
steels. motors oils. tcbaccos and textiles
ranged from 21s to 10 points.
Extensive liquidation of stocks. acceiereat-
ed by further short selling was resumed
at the beginning oftoday's session the mar
ket showing little or no trace of support
Losses Of one to five points were Impair
TALLY distributed among the leading rails,
shtppings, steels. equipments. motors. oils,
United states Steel usuniT the m s9Srtf
barometer, opened with n sale of six thou
sand shares at 103& to 1881 against yes
terday's final quotation of 104%. Irregular
rallies of fractions to a point set in before
the end Of the first half hour.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Board OF Trsdel
Chicago. Aug. 5.-The Tribune: GRAIN
With sentiment extremely bearish and
traders looking at but one thing. the II. c.
L., regardless of all other conditions, the
impression in certain quarters Is that n
check has been given to buying power in
general. Large operators who were former
ly bullish md disposed to help the markets
on breaks are now bearish. The bear side
is popular for the time being but at the
rate prices are declining 81 to 25 cents on
corn within a week, conservative traders
believe that all effects of the depressing
conditions have been either discounted or
Will be shortly. There has been big cover
Ing by shorts both in corn and oats which
in one sense leaves the market in poor
shape to stand increased selling and sharp
price changes are to be expected Radical
bears predict much lower prices. Under
existing conditions traders say that prices
are likely to go lower than there is any
legitimate reason for and say that at the
rate they are declining the short sellers
VIII have the corn market so oversold with
In day or so and possibly today they will
be in hole the same as they have been on
other occasions. The few tradersSwho have
been very benrish are not disposed to fol-
low that side owing to the uncertainty as
last few days has damaged the crop in
sections where the soil is light and sandy
and there was no moisture in the ground
The critical time for corn IS not regarded
as past. Eastern houses were enorm Gus
buyers and sellers of oats here yesterday,
their purchases being heavy at times and
especially on the breaks. Good sized lines
were bought ..Gainst sales both here and
in the northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
COMING TO U, S. FOR COAL
Italy Orders 100000 Tons Of Ship
ping to Sail.

Pome, Aug. 4.-Three hundred
hundred thousand tons OF shipping
have been ordered to sail for Ameri-
can ports TO load with coal for Italy,
IL was announced here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
New york sugar Market.

New York. Aug. 5.-SCGAR-Raw,
steady; centrifugal, T.2S; fine granulated,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four houri
ending at Z an. Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
Topeka Graln Market.

FURNISHED by Darby Grain CO.. cornol
Eansas Ave nnc Curtis ST.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.
YELLOW CORN-$i 90.
WHITE CORN-SLoo.
0ATS-S0c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
Relieve Indigestion

WITH HORSFORD'S ACID PHOS-
PLATE
Taken before meals. tones the stom-
ach, promotes appetite and prevents
distress Buy a bottle.-Adv>
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(The range OF prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Trade as reported by
Thos. ]. Myers. 301 N. E. Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
Kansas city Grain and Produce Marke+

Kansas City, Aug. 5.-CORN-Cash !:
mixed, sIss: No 8. sI.soGI.si; No. 2
white. $1.96G1.97; No. 3, $3.50 .94; No. 2
yelloE; $1;S9q1 ;9o: No. 3. $1:s6Q1ss.
OATS-Market steady to lie higher. No
2 white, 72H@ 73c; No. mixed, 71@T2e /;
No. red, Pa 13c
RYE-S1.55ML57
KAFIR AND MILO MAiZE-s3 60d3 rs.
SHORTS-S2 10000
BRAN-S1S5G2 200
WHEAT-Receipts 436 carx
BUTTER-Market unchaneed
EGGS-Eggs quoted, firsts, 45c; seconds,
PoULTRT-Market unchanged
CORN-Close: September, Sill: Deem
Der, S1.43H May, $Lz1s.
Kansas City Hay Market
Kansas City, Aug. 5-HAY-Market I'M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

Kansas City GraIn Market.
1.-THE range of prices on grain fdtureA on
Kansas City Board of Trade as reported
by Thos. ]. Myers. 3o1 N. E. Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

FURNISHED by wItchey Poultry Egg Co..
81 Quincy ST.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.
We are paying delivered; Hens. Csc;
roosters, 15e broilers. 32c: springs, 30:
Loose eggs, 3Sc; new cases, S11.T6,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05
Topeka Market Report
Topeka Poultry and Eggs.

FURNISHED BY the Topeka Packing Com
Topeka, Kan. Aug. 8.
Springs over lbs. SOC; old roosters, 14c:
broilers, lbs and under. 32c; hens over
31a lbs, 2Sc; hens under 3la lbs, Csc;
stays, lac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-05

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Chicago. Aug 5-CORN-Close Septen-
Der, $1I14 @1,T415 December, S1.4212 q 1.43 !;
May. $14O6I1 40A.
Tx are: May. 74%tc
PORk-September, $44.J0
LARD-September, $S0S5; October, $3O.55
SHORT RIBS-Septcmber, $25.S2.
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Kansas Weather Report.

For the twenty -four hours ending at
a. IN. meridian time Tuesday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


FOR SALE Bargain this week, My
Z room residence, two-Rcre lot IN Col
liervlhe. Lights, water, walks, churches.
fine high school. Ride out and see.
x ID wilson, C~olllervllle. Tenn,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
E A ESTATE FOR SALE.
CITY PROPERTY
Evergreen Cottage

Extra large story-and-a-
half cottage, with furnace.
heat; six large rooms and
hall on first floor;
two large bedrooms and
hall on second floor, nicely
decorated throughout and
in first-claSs condition;
garage for two cars; half
block Poplar car line.
Price $4,000; $500 cash.
Four-poom cottage and
large hall, on New York
street, one block of East
End ear line; just been
painted and papered; on
nice 5O-foot lot; has sew
Ieral nice peach trees and
good coal house; a big bar
Igain at $4,000; $500 cash,
$25 month. No loan to as
sume.
Up-to-date six-room cot
tage, only one block of
East End car line. This
cottage is modern to the
minute, If you are look
ing for a nice home at a
low price, come to see us
about this one. Price
I$4, 1850, $3.50 cash, balance
easy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
YOUR EYE ON THE BARGAINS COs aa
Classi

d in the Real Estate columns today, and at terms that win cult your purse
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23

100 acres. ~ miles from city limits OF
Memphis. On Horn Lake road. $50 IN
cultivation. All fenced, Deep well,
Well drained, siN-room residence, 8 ten
concrete foundation and commtssary
70 acres lcapcdeza and bermuda pas
ture, Prtco sec, 600. one-hRif cash.
Shelby County Farms
$40 acres. All hut 20 In high state Of
cultivation. Good etght~room residence
6 tenant houses, good barn. 1ts miles
from Court square. An fenced W aercS
hog pasture. Near good high school
and churches, Ideal location, Hall mile
frontage on pike. ThtS Is n real bar
gain for a home and a farm, Price
only s37 500; $4,000 cash. Sec the own
or, W. W. Euis. at C~apleville. or sol
me At my office.
125 acres at Cordoya. All but Ii acres
under cultivation. IL acres good Alfalfa
Pike road on two sidGS OF place, only
500 yards from station, churches ant
good high school. Broom residence. !
bungalows. 4 tenant houses, large harm
several small ones, Hilo, oommissary
cotton gin, seed house, sawmil, black
smith shop. store building In fact
every Improvement YOU could possibl,
want, Location can't be beat any
where, Place must he seen 70 he ~
preciated. Come and see me about this
Don't lot this opportunity slip. Price
$685. One fourth cash.
Gin, Sawmill 9
Six acres Of land fronting on pix,
road, near good town, also fronting OF
railroad, with 3-stand cotton gin, seet
house, sawrniIl, store, blacksmith shop
garage, one bungalow, two tenant
houses An in good state Of repair
One fourth mile Of station; Is mfle'
from Court square, This Is an invest
| ment worthy of your most serious con,
slderation. Price only $4,000; S5,oe'
cash. =
NJ. D. Brock, Hem. 2299-J
+. w. Faxon g. Co., Inc.
Phone Main 1886,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
Bargains in Bungalows
and Two-Stories
For Sale By
Goodman Brothers
SOUTH FRONT ST.
SOUTH o ST.

7A6 Barrett Place--New five-room and
bath, bungalow. Lot 5Ox1SO feet, Price
$4,000 $500 cash, s25 per month at 6 per
cent interest. No loan.
1924 s. orleans st,-one block north
Of the South Parkway. Lot 50x12o feet.
Two story frame, 10 rooms. Price $500,
$500 cash, $42.5O per month.
1856 Wilson Avenue-New five room
bungalow with bath, electric lights,
crates. Price $500; $500 cash. balance
$50 per month at 6 per cent interest.
Lot 5Ox15O feet. No loan.
1913 North Lewis St,--1lk story cot
tage, six rooms, bath, electric lights,
furnace. lot t4x15O feet. Price sS,T50.
No loan. Small cash payment, balance
s25 per month.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
Delta Plantation
1000 Acres

l,sO0-aere plantation, 800 IN oultiva-
tiOn, 20 tenant houses. fine residence,
ton houses and al outhOuses, 2 ~Rrtesian
wells, Well drained. All can be cutti-
waited when cleared; 6 miles from rail-
road station On two public roads, one
OF which is being graveled; 10 miles
southwest OF Charleston, the most
thriving small town OF North Missis-
sippi, This is a pickup at sIS5 per acre.
0ne-third cash.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
M. G. South
B. F. Written
]. A. Haley
50 American Bank Bldg.
Main 1880.

MODERN two-story, 100 N. Bellve.
dere, : rooms, hardwood floors through
out, hot water heat, large dry base
faent, flooged attic, large closets, large
concrete front porch, i~atticed back porch,
double garage and two servants rooms.
Lot SIS by 246if feet. Price $1,000.
Terms.
Modern two-story on N. Mcneil, eight
rooms, furnace heat. garage and two
servants rooms. Price Sc, 800. Terms.
Two-story brick and slate roof, 10
rooms, good location, lot 100 by 100 feet.
Price $1,000, Worth more than double
that amount.
Two-story frame and slate roof In
good location. Price 81, 1000. Worth
1000.
Six.room two.story on n. Waldran,
No. 116; on lot l05 by 200, Price 81, 900.
Large cash payment,
Ten room on the beet part OF Union.
1880. Terms.
Let me show these places before you
buy.
J. n. FLOWERS, owner.
Main 4s67-W.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
If Taken By Oct. LIST

$50 Acres In Green County, Ark,
Partly cut over. with quite a lot Of
white oak, hickory and red gum, All
rich bottom land, black sandy loan soil
with clay foundation, This is well
drained and free from overflow, Has a
ditch tax not to exceed so cents per
acre. There Is quite a lot Of open farm
lands adjoining this tract, which viii
prove TO you what this land viii be
when put In cultivation, This you q
buy at S26 per acre, Two-thirds cash
balance can be arranged 10 suit the
buyer, This w ono milo from tho rail-
road and station.
so Acres In Green County, Ark,
OF the very best black sandy loan
soil with some good merohAnthble tim
Der, suitable for croHSties and handles,
This IL very fine bottom land, 0 bet
ter, Well drained, free from overflow,
one mile from the railroad station. For
q quick sale YOU can buy this for S2b
per acre. When You sec this YOU VIII
look no farther.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
Southeast ArkanSaS

5000 acres, $50 acres under culttvR-
ton, Balance IN timber; 100000 feet,
Enough 10 pay for the place, An we'll
drained. Typical Delta soil; 8 miles
from station with automobile road lead
ing to Il. Can YOU beat this for SIS 900?
OnA.tbtTA paab
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-23
"a Walkout"

$50 acres. 200 In cultivation balance
closely cut over and can be cultivated
when cleared. -Four miles west Of
Charleston, z tenant houses. All under
fence, ArtesiaR we'll. Growing crops
on the place show for themselves; 4
mules, all tools aud wagon. Price SSa,-
lNl, npa-shSrl ,ash
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
WAGES Without Work
Prom the Ne " York sun J

When coal miners propose, with still
higher wages, a work day Of six hours
for only flve days a week they propose
at the same time bread lines and soup
houses for American labor.
Coal Is one OF The basic factors in
the cost Of all manufacturing II Is
one OF the basic factors in the cost Of
agricultural production and distribir
lion II is one OF the basic factors in
the whole scheme OF civilized exist
snce.
Coal plays an important economic
part not merely in The power which
drives the textile factory the shoe fac
tory, the hardware plant, the thou
sand and one industries which go TO
supply American needs Coal Is big
economic item in the cost OF machin-
cry which expends the power, in the
cost Of machinery which makes the I'M
finished cloth and the finished clothes,
which makes unfinished leather and the
finished shoes. which makes from the
beginning 10 The end Of the process the
various and varied articles Of consump-
ton which one hundred million popu-
lation requires to satisfy It's wants.
Coal is one Of the basic factors in
The cost Of production Of wheat and
corn and cotton, because it is one OF
the basic factors in the cost OF ploughs
and harrOws and reapers and other
agricultural implements.
Goal plays an important economic
part not merely in supplying the mo-
tive power OF the railroads which
transport at high charges our national
supplies; 1t is one OF the basic fac
tors in The cost o. the rails and ties.
the cars on the rails. the locomotives
drawing the trains. the bridges across
which they pass and the terminals
where they take and leave their pas
sengers and freight
Coal therefore is one OF the basic
factors in the cost OF every bit OF 1
bread and butter that goes into the
mouth, Of every stitch that goes upon
the hack Of every man, woman and |
child in the United states.
When living costs already are higher |
than the American people can patiently |
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
DILIGENT JUNIORS
ENTERTAIN CHIEF

Diligent Council, No. 10. Jr. 0. L. A,
NJ, gave a reception and entertainment
IN honor OF State Vice Counciler A. II.
Caulk. al their hail. No. 6i2 Shipley
street. on Monday evening.
Past state Councillor ~ r. Register,
or Lewes. presented State Vice Coun-
cilor 4. H.. Caulk with a watch fob OF
the Order on behalf Of Diligent Coun-
ell. After being presented with the
jewel Mr.. Caulk gave an interesting
talk.
other addresses were made by Past
National Councillor Thomas Appleby
National Representative John 5. John
son. Jr. Past Councillor n r. Register,
state Secretary Frank Siegrlst, state
Lecturer Or. Willis, and the Rev. Zack
Wells.
The orchestra OF Di,igent Counciler
composed Of Messrs. Elliot, Brown
and Wallace butcher
gave several popular selections. The
entertainment committee was COM
posed Of Francis Wilds. Herman Walk
er. Mr.. Wiley and Harvey Campbell
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
P. E. CHURCH TO
MOBILIZE FORCES

The Rev. Richard w Trapnell, rector
OF ST. Andrews p L. Church. following
his return from the Protestant Eplsco-
pal Conference, in the Church OF the
Messiah, Of Baltimore, last night said
a nationwide campaign TO spiritual
lie all the church's energies, co-ordin-
ate their organizations, mobilize their
resources, and reach every man in every
parish Of Episcopal churches, IS now
in progress and will be carried on until
the close OF the season Of Advent.
The work Is led by Manager Robert
Patten, Of New York city he said. "All
the preliminary work is done and the
diocesan committees formed The par
ish committees, with their every name
committees will next be taken up.
surveys have been made in practi-
cally all the dloceses which, when tabu-
lated, will be presented TO the general
convention. TO be held October s, al
Detroit"
The dloceses Of Maryland and Della
ware were represented at the confer
ence.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24

each. II the average was s750OO0. the
total incomes in that class were 1885,
10000. AZ the top Of the heap there
were iH incomes OF si,OOO,0OO or more.
II the average was Si,5OOOOO the total
incomes in that class were s2ii, 10000
In all those classes put together the
total incomes were 81 ,6l3, 100000 The
United States Treasury got a consider
able share Of those incomes as saxes
Presumably a good part OF what was
left was distributed by the owners
among the general public. in wages, in
the shops. in the hotels and restaurants,
and hospitals, the thousand and one
the schools and colleges. the churches
places where comfortable, large and
prodiglous incomes alike usually spend
themselves.
But suppose the United States Treas
ury hadn't got any Of that Si,6i3, 10000
OF income. And suppose IL could be
taken away from those who had II.
Suppose not the 81 wage of day labor
was left TO them. Suppose every red
copper OF It was taken away from them
Suppose u was all distributed among
the 100000 people Of the United
States.
Then that distribution would give
holders from whom all had been taken
-sii.9i more in the whole year than
everybody-except those big income
hOlders-had. 10 would give everybody
si.2i a month more than everybody had
IL would give everybody nearly % 81
cents a week more than everybody had
It wouldn't give everybody a nickel q
day-not even a car fare before the era
OF the Wilson cost OF living. 10 would
give everybody just a shade more than
/ four pennies a day.
We, the American people, are moi
fools We know that cOnfscation, in
whatever form. OF all the incomes of
The very rich would not do anything
could not do anything. for the American
people comparable with fair wage and
rational living cost. Neither partisan
editors nor professional politicians can
befuddlc the American people over that
n Mr. Wilson will pull the plug oui
of the Governments profteering grain
reservoir and permit the public to have
some food at sane prices, we can all gel
back to business. settle down to work
and earn some real money which will
buy things.