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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08

league of nations. Declaring the
league would include all the great
peoples except Germany, the presi-
after "a period of probation" He re-
ferred to charges that the treaty was
too harsh, and said it provided only
that Germany pay what she was able.
She had committed a criminal act,
he said. and must suffer and pay
Confidence that the United States
would enter the league at its forma-
ton was expressed by Mr.. Wilson, who
said the only alternative would be to
stay out and then come in later along
with Germany.
Emphasizing the arbitration fea-
lures of the league. he said that in
case those processes failed the result
would not be war, but an economic
boycott and isolation under which the
strongest nation in Europe could not
stand for six months. After that. he
predicted they will have no stomach
for war"
Quoting Article X of the league COW
enant Mr.. Wilson said any one who
understands the English language
must admit that when 1t said the
league could advise" 1t meant lad
wise" and not compel. He character
lied the league as "the only possible
guarantee against war" and said he
would feel recreant to those who
fought the war If he did not secure It's
IT was not an absolute" guarantee,
he added. because there was no abso-
lutte guarantee against human passion.
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ARGUES ON IDEALS
That Is Reply Republicans VIII
81 Make to President.
Talking Plans Not Results,
League Opponents Assert.
BATTALION OF DEATH READY
Johnson, BOrah and Mccormick
Completing Tour Plans.
California Senator VIII Speak
at Kansas City Soon.

z Washington, Sept. S.-President
Wilson Is arguing before the country
cn the basis of what he sought to at
ain in the Versailles peace treaty
not what he got-is the reply Repub-
lean opponents Of the treaty are pre-
Barring TO make.
Senator's johnson. Borah and Nc
Cormick were making final prepare
tions today for a trip upon which they
viii carry their arguments TO the
country."
aJohnson is preparing to answer
e3,ery point made by the president on
his tour. Responding to the>vein of
altruism brought out by Wilson in his
recent speeches, johnson today de-
dared:
Wilson's Ideals Beaten.
Il deny that he Is more altruistic
than 1 am. But / will not bury my
American. ideals under the Imperialism
az Europe and Asia. 1 would leave
ehem free to be exercised in their. best
finne. The presidents ideals were
abandoned. beaten at the peace con-
ference Every ideal utterance he
made was utterly whipped and elm
mated BY the imperalisuc aims OF
those who wrote the treaty"
fahnaon declared the president was
entirely right when he said the cove
nent was greater than the govern
ment.
land the question our people want
TO decide" he continued, rs whether
thew want to substitute this super
ebvernment of a League of Nations
FOR our republic"
The senator said he continued that
giving Great Britain six votes In the
league assembly TO one for the United
States was a challenge to our self
rhanecf and patriotism"
@Disposition OF this question would
be a real test OF Americanism, he de-
ciared.
Attack Russian Expedition.
Both Borah and johnson will main
tain that the presence in Russia of
SEVERAL thousand American soldiers is
al example Of what may be expected
under the League Of Nations. They
Will point out that this Is an entirely
'undeclared, undisclosed war" and de-
mand by what authority American
lites are being sacrificed. They will
attack the principle OF a president set
ting such a precedent as arbitrarily
ssnding an armed force into foreign
territory because OF strictly Internal
situation.
t''what will make Bolsheviks any
qhicker." asked Senator Johnson.
Than such "A policy of sacrificing
an erican lives in an undisclosed. un-
Declared ware"
In addition to speeches at Chicago,
Indianapolis, st. Louis and Kansas
CITY. previously announced. johnson
y%ll speak at Des Moines, Sioux City,
and Minneapolis. II the situation in
tue senate does not make his return
To Washington advisable. the senator
Will then continue to the coast, speak
ing in Spokane. Seattle. San Francisco,
and Los Angeles. His first speech will
Be before the Hamilton club in Chi
cago, Wednesday noon. Johnson
Bprah, and Mccormick will then
sfeak at a night meeting,
The senators will not have a special
train or special car for the tour.
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consecrated so they may ever be .
future lesson to all Americans"
Pershing then thanked the president
and Baker for the confidence they had
shown in him.
Crosses to Battery.
AS the general crossed the pier to
the steamer Patrol. az band played
Onward Christian Soldiers" and the
cheering was renewed. When the Pa
troll swung out into the river, bound
for the Battery, it played Home,
Sweet Home" -ls
From the deck of the Patrol, PERISH
ing waved his hat in farewell to the
Leviathan. Her siren broke out in a
wild shrike that was echoed by the
hundreds of boats in the stream. The
din was tremendous.
Crossing the river, the general stood
with Secretary and Mrs. Baker, Will
liam c. McAdoo and General Marsh
He posed smilingly for movie"
cameras and exchanged pleasantries
with members of his party.
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IDEAL FAIR WEATHER
iContinued rr9m pare one. !

Continued from Page one.l
roads thruout this district are in good
shape for persons who will want to
motor in TO Topeka to the Free Fair
Temperatures will be moderate 1t
will not be very satisfactory weather
to show off new fall clothes Summer
clothes will be much more comfortable
for the afternoons will be pretty
warm. The temperature for several
days will probably reach 90 degrees
every afternoon. The ice cream cone
men and cold drink men at the fair
grounds should do big business.
Phillipsburg reporting a tempera-
ture of SO degrees Sunday; also Scott
City. were the hottest places in the
United States. The temperature dur
ing the night dropped to So degrees in
many places in Kansas. 1t reached SO
degrees here Sunday afternoon and
CO during the night.
The extremes on record for this
date were 81 in 1912 and ~ In 1890
At 1 o'clock this afternoon the wind
was blowing at the rate of twelve
miles an hour from the southwest.
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Kansas city Live stock Market.

Kansas City, Sept. S.-HOGs-Receipts
1900. Market steady to weak. Pigs, 25e
to SOC higher; top $3.50: bulk of sales.
1s25G1e.3o; lights, $17.75@19.5O; pigs,
$14506720.0o
to CSC lower. Calves. Csc to 81 higher
choice heavy steers, S1T.0OGls2 20: medium.
S13 40G1I65: common, $S.T5d14.O0: butcher
ners. $5.O0G6.00; calves. $145061675: feed
ers. $010G13.25; stockers, $6.6061075.
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000. Lambs, CSC to
zoe higher. Western lambs, 35c to soc
higher: top, $3.50; fat ewes. $e.T5; year
lings,. 5000; <ully- 25c higher: breeders
and feeders. steady: lambs. $11.50@ 1910:
SO: breeding ewes, $s.O0G1475; fe.der
lambs, $12.O0d13T5.
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chief executive was aboard the train
standing just outside the town, the
early risers began to stroll down the
tracks to wish him good morning.
In Republican Country.
Wilson is keenly interested in the
type of audiences he faces. He re-
garded his Des Moines audience as
typically American. The people who
amoled over to the private car this
morning seemed to fit the description,
They had the look of farmers and
many mad their own automobiles
Wilson is in Republican country
now. bat that has no effect Apparently
on the warmth of his welcome. Many
OF the men on the Des Moines recep-
/ Iion COMMITTEES were Republicans.
Some of them said they were against
Wilson personally but favored ratifica-
ton. They said the cheers are not
of Nations"
Wilson is continuing to make
speeches entirely extemporaneous.
in advance. Therefore. the official
text is delayed until the Shorthand
notes of the stenographers have been
Transcribed.
at Sioux Falls Tonight.
Altho the presidential special had
IeIt pes Moines, where the president
and Mrs. Wilson had rested over Sum
day, at midnight, 1t was sidetracked
Tor several hours among the Iowa
cornfields near Underwood, so that
those on board could complete a full
night rest. 1t was about O'clock
! before the train rolled into Omaha
Leaving Immediately after his address
the president was to speak tonight al
Sioux Falls, S. D.
Mr.. Wilson, said he was happv 70
appeal for acceptance of the treaty
not as the representative of a party.
but as the representative of the whole
people Saying he believed the people
mad been led to think there were only
TOUR or five clauses in the peace treaty
the president showed to the audience
a bulky volume containing the treaty
, text. Those who picked little flaws
IN It, he declared. had no conception
OF the majesty OF the document.
Settles War Causes.
Everyone who had read the treaty,
declared the president, agreed that il
contained "a complete settlement of
the matters that led to this war" and
that it contained the machinery by
which they shall stay settled.
The disputed land titles of Europe
had been settled by the treaty. Mr..
Wilson continued. on the basis that in
each case the land BELONGED to the
people that lived on it.
Labor Liberty Charter.
The Charter Of liberty for the
working men of the world" Mr.. VIII
son said never had been dreamed of
before. He added that there was only
one way to see to the enforcement OF
such provisions. and that was thru =,
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CONFESS TO SWINDLE?
Nine Men Charged With Fraud To Ex-
tent of $4,000, 900.

Chicago, Sept s.-Four persons
were alleged by police to have con-
fessed here today to completely IN
what authorities said evidence showed
~ he one Of the most gigantic swindles
in modern finance.
Nine men were arrested after a raid
an their suite in a downtown hotel had
been conducted by states attorneys
aides Police estimated the extent of
the alleged swindle may have reached
$4,000 900.
Evidence showed. It was said. that
the schemes included development Of
a 4OO-acre tract of zinc land in Mis-
souri, and the selling Of bales of worth
less stock
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Chicago Live stock Market.

Chicago. Sept. Receipts 5000
Market steady to 25e higher. Heavy, $1s.25
G20.35; pigs, $I5.75d10O0.
CATTLE-Receipts 25.OO0. Market slow.
1909 1925: common, s9y0aif. 30: choi1e
lights, $13.T561775: common, $4,000 IL rs /:
butcher heifers. $6.75G14,75; cows, SO 50@
1850; Gamers, $500 $50; calves. $19.50M
fo25
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 Market higher.
Lambs. $13.50M1575; culls. $S.50G1 3 % /:
yearling wethers, Slo.5o612 rs; choice ewes,
$725GS.T5; culls, $2.25G6T5.
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IODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Sept. s.-CORN-Corn traders
showed disposition to adopt a waiting
attitude today pending the issuance OF the
government crop report this afternoon
Opening prices, which ranged from Ike
decline to &c advance with September $lS4
to $1.64A and December $1-32 to $l-32A
we're followed by moderate general set
back. and thea something of a rally.
OATS-0ats held steady with corn. After
onenin re off to &c advance, including
December at 721Sc to -2Zc, the market
eased down slightly and then scored
little upturn.
PRoYISIONS-Trade in provisions was
nearly at a standstill.
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HOUSE STAYS ABROAD
Postponcs Return 10 America at u
gent Request OF President.

London, Sept. s.-At the urgent re-
quest of President Wilson, it was
learned today Col. E. NJ. House is
postponing his return TO America in
definitely. Instead. he will go to
Paris where the sittings of the allied
mandate commission will be resumed.
Owing to the uncertain position of
the United States senate with regard
to American acceptance of mandates
under the League of Nations. the
work of the commission is progressing
with difficulty, it was said.
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FURNISHED by the Topeka Board Of Trade)
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. s.-The Tribune:
GRAIN: The government report due to-
day at rs p. m, is expected to show be-
tween PTS. 900. 900 and $500. 600, 900 bushels
corn 195. O000O0 to POS. 000,0 spring wheat,
around 900 all wheat, 1885, 1000 to
1925. 900. COO bushels oats and lower
yield of rye and barley. than last year.
Last months returns were: Corn 2ISs.-
100000; e4o.00O,0O0 wheat, and 1926. 5000
oats. Leading grain traders are disposed
to take a more sober view of the situa-
ton. They say there has been enough de-
cline and that liquidation has apparently
spent its force for the time being in both
grains and provisions. They are not dis
posed to follow the selling side with the
same vicor as a few days ago and look
for a moderate advance. altho the market
today is not expected to do much prepar-
atory to the evening up for the govern
ment crop report. Some of the specialists
predicted a break on the theory that the
short interest has been greatly reduced.
Oats at their lowest last week showed a
decline of 0615 cents from the highest of
the season. a small loss considering that
in corn. Prices are down to where the
farmer gets but little over sixty cents and
he is not disposed to sell. The crop is
light in quantity and quality and he is in
n position where he does not have to at
present Receipts of all grains at Chi
caRo last week S,IT0.000 all showing de
creases except corn. which increased 49,
oG0 bushels over the previous week while
the total of oil grains decreased $4,000.
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easy. Creamery higher than extras, 57A a
5Sc; creamery extras, % score, 56s4 @5de !;
firstS. 536$615c.
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gathered
extras. 53154c; firsts. 476J1c.
CHEESE-Market steady. STATE whole
milk, flats, current make specials, 31631 Nc
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The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards. kansas City. and
reported over long distnnce telephone Of.
rect to the State journal By Clay Robin
son < Co.. live stock commission ner-
chants.)
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Kansas City, Sept S-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts $4,000 head. Market slow; steady.
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head. Market
higher to shippers; bulk OF sales, $4,000
1880; top, $19.15.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900 head. Market
25G35c higher Lambs, $3.50.
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FURNISHED By Darby tirSan Co.. eornas
AanHas Are g. rfiE 81
YELLOW CORN-S1sU.
WHITE CORN-S1.0o.
OATS-e0c
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Generally fair weather has prevailed
turnout the state during the last "a hours.
Also, the temperatures remain above nor
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CHI is ALIVE AGAIN

seven Theaters Open, Marking End Of
Actors Strike.
& Chicago, Sept. S-Seven of the
main downtown theaters here had re-
opened today marking the end of the
setors' strike against the managers
Three others were expected to be
liEhted again tonight.
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Cannot use rough unfinished hogs for
packing purposes VIII have to buy al
stock hog prices.
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FURNISHED BY the Topeka Packing Coz
Topeka. Kan. Sept S.
Springs over lbs, 25c: old ROSTERS. I4c
broilers, lbs. and under. &c; hens over
81 lbs: 25c; hens under 3is lbs, &c;
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Kansas City. Sept s-BUTTER-Market
unchanged. Creamery extras SOC: firsts
4Sc: seconds. 46c packing, 43c
EGGS-Market unchanged. Ffrsts. 44c:
seconds. acc.
POULTRY-Market unchanged. Hens.
121zc; BOOSTERS, 15c; broilers. &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08

FURNISHED by witehey Poultry Egg Co.
517 Quincy ST.
Topeka Kan, Sept g.
We are paying delivered: Hens, 25c :
ROSTERS. 13c; springs. &c Loose eggs.
3Sc; new cases, &11-T5.
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Chicago, Sept. s.-RUTTER-Market IN
changed. Creamery. 49G 55c.
EGGS-Market unchanged. Firsts $50
z4c: ordinary ffrsts 3s63ac at mark
cases included. asa 43c
POULTRY-AIive unsettled: spring.
2Sc: fowls. 26d3OIkc.
POTATOES-Markct Bteady. Arrivals 81
cars. Minnesota Early Ohios sacked and
bulk. field run. car lots $315N325 cwt:
Wisconsin Irish Cobblers. sacked car lots
Z. s. grade No. /. S3.2563-5O cxt: New
Jersey bulk. Cobblers No. 1. car lots. Sa50
63.6O cwt.: Maine CobblerS. bulk sales
to jobbers> partly graded. $3.50 cwt.
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New York Produce Market.
Sew York, Sept S-BUTTER-Yfarke
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Topeka market Rspnrt.
ND BUTCHERs4. 81

Furnished by Chas. Wolf Packing Coz
Topeka. Kan, Sept. s.
HOGS.
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DAILY WEArHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau offici
Topeka. Kan. for the twenty-four hour
ending at a. m, Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08

Wall St. New York. Sept s.-STOCKS-
Altho Industrial conditions over the week
end showed no material change prices at
the opening OF today's stock market session
suggested confidence in a satisfactory out
come of existing labor conditions. Last
weeks favorites, especially motors and
their specialties: also OILS and shippings
were conspicuous in the early dealings at
gains Of to 3 points. United States Steel
opened unchanged but soon advanced u a
point, Bethlehem gaining 1 point with as
much for Baldwin locomotive, and points
for Crucible steel.
Much of the stock market advance today
recorded at the outset was cancelled before
the end of the fiyst hour renewal Of
pressure against leaders,. United States
steel fell back 1 point. Crucib!e steel re-
acted almost points and reversals among
other steels. as well equipments and rails
extended from I to points. American
telephone also developing marked heavi-
ness. The setback was accomplished by
very slight offerings. dealings falling con-
siderably under recent totals and reflect
ing a lack Of bullish leadership. Substan-
tial rallies at noon were led by shippings
and oil. Call money opened at 81 per cent
The midday rally which included indus
trial alcohol, was succeeded by smother
drive. forcing L. s. steel a large fraction
under the low Of the morning and checking
the rise in shippings and oils Western
Union declined pa points. probably on the
increased heaviness Of American telephone.
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WILSON REPLIES


7 N0ntInued on PnRe Twol
) chief executive was aboard the train
standing just outside the town, the
! early risers began to stroll down the
tracks to wish him good morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08
Labor Liberty Charter.

The Charter Of liberty for the
working men of the world" Mr. Will
SON said never had been dreamed of
before. He added that there was only
one way to see to the enforcement OF
such provisions, and that was thru =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08
Kansas Weather Report.

For the twenty-four hours ending at
Z a. M 10Th meridian time. Monday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-08

New York. Sept. S.-Liberty bonds II 30
q, m: S15's. 1921: first IS. o4.60: second
$500: third 4H's. $500; fourth as 1895;
Victory as's, GAS; Victory AS, 1852.
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NEW ISSUE
100000
Standard Tank Car Company

Tax Exempt in Ohio. Free from United States
Par 500 per dvdsnd. payable quarterly Cal
and accumulated dividends
CAPITALIZATION
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HOWDY. JACK

Continued from Page one.l
mind the memory OF his own LIES
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-20
Real Wealth..

The wealth of a maj Is In the num-
Der of things that he loves and blesses,
aud that he Is loved and blessed by.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-20
TWOMOREF|RM
INCORPORATED
Perth Amboy Real Estate Com
pany and Hungarian Band
File Articles at Co. Seat
By STAFF Correspondent.

NEW BRUNSWICK, March 90
Articles of Incorporation have been
filed here by the Mutual Realty e. In
vestment Company, with main offices
at 1877 Smith street, Perth Amboy.
Harry s.. Medinets is named as agent.
This concern will do a general real
estate, insurance m development
business. The concerned will be fl
nanced by 1850 shares Of stock at
500 each. The incorporators are:
Joseph Polkowitz, 40 shares; David
~Isenberg, SO shares; Morris. Rabiner,
10 shares; Philip Levine, 10 shares;
William j. Cohen, 20 shares; Louis
Braines, 10 shares; Max Semer, 20
shares; Leo Jacobsen 10 shares; Abb
raham Schwartenburg 10 shares;
Abraham Medinets 5 shares. all of
Perth Amboy, and Samuel Medinets.
of South Amboy, 35 shares.
Band Incorporates.
The First Hungarian Brass Band OF
Perth Amboy filed articles of incor-
poration here this morning, with Of
fees at 697 Charles street, that city.
Frank Szabo. is named as agent. The
trustees of the organization are Frank
Szabo, John Kordos. Joseph Labancz,
Mike Dudas and Louis Berani. The
object of the organization is to give
instruction on various band instru-
ments and to establish a relief society
for it's members in case of illness or
old age.