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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
MAKE BIG HAULS.
Bandits Get $4,000 Pay Roll of
Chicago Clothes Factory.
Five Men Shot-SaIoon Keeper
Robbed Of $4,000.

Chicago. Jasy 27.-Four men were
shot, one probably fatally. when five
bandits held up the, paymaster of the
Hart. schaffner e. Marx Clothing
company Monday. escaping with s1o,-
600 in cash.
Two OF the wounded men were
memberssef the bandit band. The
other three loaded their comrades into
an aatomebiIe and escaped, carrying
the payroll satehel with them. George
Haubroek, an smploye of the COM
pany, was shnf thru the head when he
attempted to earry the sateheI into
the factory WhiIe two fellow nessen-
gers exchanged fire with the Bandits
Hanbrock is not expected 10 live.
One of the bandits grabbed the bag
after. shooting iHaubrock but was
bro1eht down by bullet fired from
the revolver of Charles Gaude, one of
the messengers. A second bandit
snatched up the satchel and also was
shot by Gaude. In the face of the
fire Of the two messengers the three
unWeunded bandits retrieved the loot
and rescued their companions. More
than fifty shots were exchanged in
the fight.
saloon Keeper Robbed.
shortly after Hart, Sehaffner &
Marx robbery two. bandits held up
Abe Nelson, saloon Keeper, as he was
entering the Peterson machine works
on the west side and took $4,000, the
eompany,s pay roll. They escaped in
an automobile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

Wan St., New York, July 2T.-SToSKS-
Shorts extended their operations in the
stock market today but. rushed 10 cover
when an expected strlngency ii money
failed 20 naseralize. Sales approximate
The trend Of prices was downward again
at the opening OF today's stock market
Sentiment among traders aud commission
house with out OF town connections
was increasingly bearish because of the
strained conditions. Crucible Steel, one OF
yesterdays weakest features. recorded an
initial loss Of ~ points and other active
industrials weree lower by fractions to one
point OILS were moderately supported,
however. Royal Dutch gaining one point
Rates Of exchange on London were slightly
Selling for both accounts became more
urgent soon after the opening, dealings
during the morning swelling to the largest
dimensions in several weeks. New low
records for the year were made by United
States Steel and several other leaders. Ii
euidation continued to center in steeds equip,
ments,, motors and oils, and many affiliated
spefialttes also gave way. Extreme de-
elines ranged from one TO almost five points.
There was little pressure against rails but
the list as 3 whole lacked support even at
pronounced concessions. Another money
furry was overshadewed by the per cent
opening rate, for call loans.
Stocks rallied briskly later. many lead
eFs more than retrieving their losses when
the rate for call loans relaxed. The closing
was heavy.
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WEATHER
from Page One.l

tContInued from Pake One.l
a hot spell, the mercury going to 400
there yesterday afternoon. The hot
test place in the United States Nom
mometer mounting to 104. On the
other hand Hays City, Kan, had the
low temperature record of So Mon
day, the lowest in the United States.
Temperatures all over the United
States are going to be normal ac-
cording to s. d. Flora, state meteor
ologist, not too hot nor tooecold.s,s %.
at Q o'clock this afternoon, the
wind was, blowing nine miles an hour
from the east. :. Extremes of temper
atures on this date are 10S in 1910
and so in 1884, s-y.
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aud such testimony should be Forthcoming
that the uniformed may come TO a full
realization that these seditious effoAts are
not for their welfare, but for their com
Riete and economic and political destruc-
s'Tbe greatest need of the nation at the
present time is to be rescued from all the
reactions of the war. The chief task that
lies before US is to reposSess the people
of their government and their property
We want to return to thoroly peace basis
because that is the fundamental American
basis. Unless the government and prop
erty Of the nation are in the hands of the
people, and there to stay, their perma-
nent abiding place, self-government ends
and the hoPe Of America goes down IN
ruins. If the great conflict has dis
turbed our political condition, it has
caused an uPheayal in our economic rela-
of commodities have put well nigh I'M
Of this is beyond relief from law. but the
forces OF the government can and must
afford a considerable remedy
Revise Excess Profits Tax.
"The most obvious place to begin re-
trenehment is by eliminating the extFava-
gaRee of the government itself. That great
Sanee' the excess Resss profits tax. should be
revised aud recourse had to customs taxes
on imports, one of the most wholesome
of all means Of raising revenue for it Is
voluntary in effect, and taxes consumption
rather than production -
"a revision of taxation must be accom-
panied with a reduction of that private
extrayagance which the returns from lux
ury. taxes reveal as SURPRISING all conf
prehension. ti- 80
There has been prefiteering. 1t should
be punished because it is wrong But it is
idle to leok for such action for relief. This
class profits by scarcity but they do not
Every one knows now the difficulty is
caused by scarcity sof material, an album
dance of money and insufficient produce
ton. The government must reduce the
amount of money as fast as 1t can WITH
out curtailing necessary credits. Produc-
ton must be increased.
Re-establIsh transportation.
zone of the chief hindrances to predHe-
ton is lack of adequate railroad facilities.
Transportation must be re-establisheds
There must be q definite public atti-
tude toward industry, larger comprehen-
sion for the inter dependence of capital
management and labor and better faeili-
ties for the prompt and reasonable adjust
ment OF Industrial dispute.
The farmers need an enlarged power
of organization whereby the original pro-
Queer may profit to a larger degree by the
ultimate consumer ana at the same time
decrease the cost OF food. The economic
strength of a country rests on the farms.
But all these difficulties depend for
force Of the nation. Unless these forces
abound and manifest themselves In work
done, there Is no real remedy.
Whenever in the future this nation
sources. the largest item will be the roll
Of those who served her in every patri-
otie capacity in the world war Care Of
dependents, relief from distress, restora-
ton, honorable preferment in the public
service, helping hand everywhere, are
theirs not as favor but by right.
There Is especially due to the eolored
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, July 7-wHEAT-Heavy mar
gin calls resulting from yesterdays smash
in values led to continued liquidation to-
day by holders OF grain. Wheat prices were
hensive reports Indicating that crop damage
in the Dakotas and Minnesota would be
very light, not to exceed probably 10 per
cent Opening quotations which ranged
from 4Ac to Sc lower, fer wheat with De-
eember $40 to S2.43 and March $2.43, were
followed by rallies to an average Of about
5 cents under yesterdays finish.
Subsequent word OF better export de-
mand tended somewhat to steady the mar
ket but in the last fifteen minutes renew
ed selling forced sharp fresh break The
close was semi 11Ac 10 lac
net lever with December $3.50 to &2.S5A5
CoRNNcefn Ike wheat had ne support
except from shorts who were in a position
to collect profits. After opening Ne to 21lc
lower with September $1.42h to H-43 and
December $1-26 TO $1-2TA the market rallied
Rallies later failed to hold and just be-
fore the finish acute weakness developed
The market closed heavy, 4c to Sc net loy-
er with September 81 80 to $1.3o1S net lew
cember s1.23h to $1.24.
OATS-Oats sympathized with the weak
ness Of corn. The market opened Nc eff
to &c up, including September at 7o15c
to Tic and then underwent a material set
Professionalism strength developed
In provisions after moderate declines at the
outset. Packers were said to have been
buyers.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
1.-THE range Of prices on grain futures or
Chicago Board of Trade as reported BIZ
Empire Commission Co., So1 New England
Bldg9
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Kansas City weekly Livestock Market.
Kansas City Stock Yards, July &c.
LIBERAL RECEIPTS OF CATTLE:
MARKET LOWER
HOGS DOWN: LAMBS HIGHER

HOGS DOWN: LANES HIGHER.
Cattle receipts today, 1900, were the
largest Of the season, and prices ruled low
er, In most cases Down Is to % cents. Fed
grades were searcG Hog prices we're 10 to
10 cents lower, top $3.50 aud bulk of sales
$3.50 to $15S5. Sheep and lambs were in
active demand at strong to 25 cents higher
prices.
TODAY'S RECEIPTS.
Receipts teday were 21,o00 cattle. 5000
hogs. and $500 sheep, compared with TO-
600 cattle, 5000 hogs and 1000 sheep a
week ago, and $3.50 cattle, 1900 hogs, and
$500 sheep a year ago
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS.
Thin cattle were in liberal supply with
prices slightly under last weeks close. In
Quiry for the better grades was fairly ac-
live and the plain kinds were hard to
move. Good stock calves were firm.
I BEEF CATTLE
The market today was well supplied With
grass fat cattle and prices ruled Is to %
cents lower. Few good fed cattle were Of
fered aud they were fully steady, Most of
the grass fat steers which were in the 900
to 1000 pound classes sold at $40 te s12 -.
heavy grassers up to $14 and wintered
grasseFs up TO $1475. In the quarantine
division steers sold at $3.50 to s1225. Pack
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Chicago, July 2T-CATTLE-Reeeipt
1000. Market steady to loo higher on corn
fed steers. Top yesterday, $16.T0; top handy
weight $3.50; best heavy, $16.25; bulk
early sales, 16.25d16.35; Era ssers, Sl1. cog
1450; bulls and best she stock, very med
ium cows and Gamers. weak: calves, SOC
to zoe higher; -vealers, $15.G0dl7.25; stock
HoGsIReceipts $4,000. light and
butcher hogs, soc to coo lower; others
35e to 50c lower than Mondays average !:
top. $3.50; bulk light and butchers, $14. 50E9
1885, bulk packing, sews, $l3.25G1s.65; pigs,
mostly S13.50d14.25.
SHEEP-Receipts 3o,000 Market slow.
Early sales native lambs around 25c lever
western, held steady, bidding lower; sheep,
strong to Csc higher; top native lambs,
$3.50; hulk Of sales, $13.f5@1475; asking
over $1,000; for best western range wethers,
$1,000; choice native ewes, $S.0ouS.25.
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Iearns of ,son.s neath.

The Hague, July 26.-The former
German empress has been told of the
death of her youngest son. Prince
Joachim. who recently committed sui
eides She took the blow with more
courage than had been expected. The
former empress had gradually been
prepared for the news and when
definitely informed bore up we'll Her
health apparently was not affected
by the news and she displayed resigna-
ton. only occasionally giving way to
grief
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Kansas City July 2T.-cATTLE-Re-
f oMRss eaDS sa Sse stss5 STEADY ayodS S 81
cars due in quarantine; butchers stock
and feeders, steady to weak; bulk she
1880 $gUgOO gaq9 hesyg e SS S
active, steady to SOC higher; top vealers,
$3.50 bulk of sales, $l3OO@14.00.
HoGS-Receipts $500. Market SOC lower
top. $3.50; bulk light and medium, $500
Q15.40; best heavy, S14.00615I0.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Good choice
lambs fully 25c higher; others $50 2Jc
higher; few sheep on sale; market steady
feeders and breeders, strong; lambs, $3.50
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BRANDT New r. o. mean.

@. Brandt, for five years associate
professor Of Greek at Kansas uni
versity, has been appointed temporary
dean of the college TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Dean DIN
Teu1pfin, II was announced today by
Chancellor z. H. Lindiey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
STARVING FOR COAL
Continued from PAGE oneA

Continued. from Page oneA
land railroad had taken over the en-
tire output of coal mined on their line
this week.
Belief prevailed here that the rail-
road lines will be unable to operate
at full blast, traffic will be greatly re-
duced and the mines will be forced to
cease operation because of the roads
inability to deliver the output, if the
coal operators do not supply the
amount of coal desired by the rail-
ways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
BASEBALL GAMES TODAY


National League
st. Louis at New Yerk, clear, 8 80 p. m.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn, clear, $50 ,. m.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, clear, 80
p. m.
Chicago at Boston, rlear. ) rs P. m
American League.
Wsshihston at Cleveland. two games,
cloudy, 80 and 8 80 ps N.
Chicago at oIssten. clear. 13.i5 p. m.
Only games today.
American Association
st. Paul at Louisville, clear, Is D. m.
Minneapolis at Columbus. clear 2 D. m
Kansas. City at Toledo. clear, $50 p. m.
Milwaukee at Indianapolis. Clears p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
Killed in FAN Down stairs.

Atehison.- Kan, July l27.-A fall
down stair in which her skull was
fractured was instantly fatal to Mrs.
William Holland. at her home here
Monday. She slipned near the top of
the stairway and Tell hsadloIs to the
be tom. her head striking the flour.
She is survived by her husband and
five children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
NOTICE

There will be a political meeting at
500 n. Kansas Ave, in Red Men hall,
on Tuesday evening, July 81, at s
D. m. All voters are cordially invited
to be present. Speaking by the sew
eraI- candidates-Adv.
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FURNISHED. by B. C. Christopher s Co..
Chicago, July T.-Tribune-cORN-se
timent becoming excessively bearish which
is very logical reason for avoiding the
selling side of this decline. Anything at
all constructive viii give the market good
rally in its present condition.
WHEAT AND OATS-These. crops are
made and the position is bearish. but cern
maintains the leadership and sympathetic
rally is quite likely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

New York, July 2T.-BUTTER-Marke
weaker. Creamery higher than extras
55% 0561Sc; fresh gathered extras. 5l@53c
CHEESE-MaFket steady. State whole
milk. flats, current make, white and color
ed specials. 2762Sc.
PoULTRY-Aiive and dressed, steady
unchanged =.
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Chicago, July 2T,-WHEAT-Ciose De-
eember. $2.35I2 March, $237.
December, $12sB OLA
oATs-July, T4sc; September, es%c
December, 6S130169c
RYE-July, $eo61s; September, $1TSA q
PoRK-July, s26T5; September s26.T5
LARp-July. $3.50 September, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

I New York Liberty hand Marked.
New York, July zT-Liberty bends at
noon: 35s. sl.o0; first IS, $50; second
IS. 90; first 50 $50; second AS.
Victory 3z's, 1854; Victory f<'s, 1904
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

Just say to your grocer Red Gross
Ball Blue when buying bluing. You
will be more than repaid by the re-
suits. Once tried, always used. SC.
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Kansas City Produce Market.

kansas City, July 2f.-BUTTER-<MaFke
unchanged.
EGGS-Market lie higher. FiFsts, z4c !;
seconds. SIC.
PoULTRY-Markst unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

Chicago. July 2T-RrTTER-Market IN
settled. Creamery, 44653c.
EGGs-Market unchanged. Receipts 13,
21T cases.
PoULTRY-Alive. unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

THE following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City and
reported over long distance teleph1ne Ci-
rect to the State Journal By Clay Robin
soa & Co.. live stock commission mer-
Kansas city, July 27.-cATFLE-Re-
eeipts 1900 head. Market slow. steady,
weak. Ti-
H0GS-Receipts $500 head. Market soc
lower. Bulk Of sales. s15.00@15.55; top,
$3.50.
sHEEP-Reeeipts 5000 head Market Is
Q2Sc higher: Lambs, $3.50:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

POTATOES-Market firm. Receipts 70
ears. Virginia Cobblers. $T.25M825 barrel !;
Kansas and Missouri Early Ohios, 81. o6n
LIS hundred weight: cobblers, 81 50d5-G5; ;
Kentucky Cobblers, $3S564.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27
BAND CONCERT WEDNESDAY.
NarshalPs to Play at GarfieId-varied
Program for Evening.
Marshan's band viii give q rnidweek |

Marshalrs band will give q rnidweek
concert Wednesday evening at Car
field park. Their program follows:
Program.
Duet-"Night in Venice" (by requesD
iico,;.s c :; w ssrenr y
eupheRium-
Waltz-"Loveland" -..<........... Holman
Intermezzo-sCavalier Rusicana" .Mascagni
Interm4ssi0n. .s
March-"The Southerner.........A lexa ndeE
Vocal solo-.'Smiling Thru. Penn
Encore-sWhen a Peach in Georgia Weds
Rose from Alabam. $3.50. Goodwin
Selection-"The Army Chaplain. .Millocker
Descriptive-'Dea Of Custer. johnson
March-"Fame and Fortune. .Harshb arger
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New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by Empire Cemmissioa Co.. So1
New England Bldg)
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New York. July. 27-sUGAR1kRaw,
nominal; centrifugal, 1856; refined,
quiet; fine gfanulated, 2t0o@2250.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

The black and white note which
is SO universally liked Is struck IN
this charming blouse designed for
fall wear. White georgette makes
the blouse and black braiding and
embroidery forms tina trimming
Tiny bows of gros grain ribbon on
the sleeves and q narrow belt of
the lame which barely marks the
waistline form the finishing
touches.
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Topeka Poultry and Eggs.
Topeka, Kan, July 2T.
Hens, all sizes, 2si4e; broilers, 2 lbs. and
under, 40c; springs over 2 lbs, SIC; old
rooSters. 15c-
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ers made. fibeFel purchases and tiers Efss
considerable shipping demand. Cows and
heifers we're 40 to 10 cents lozFee. F4est
Of the grass fat cows sold at IS to $3.50,
and heifers at 50 to 5000. Veal calves
were % 10 80 cents higher, tor Si4..
{ HOGS. ts5
Another. decline in Chicago forced sales
men hereto make moderate contestants in
hogs, and prices were 10 to 10 cents lower
than Fridays average Packers bought
freely and paid-the tor price at $500 and
$3.50 to $15.S5 for the bulk. Pigs and thin
hogs suitable fer feeding purposes were
quoted steady. Packers are buying freely
at upriver markets aud shipping here for
slaughter as receipts here remain below
actual requirements.
SHEEP AND LAMBS
Arizona lambs sold up TO $3.50. and ma
tive lambs up to $14-T5. They were quoted
% cents higher than last week Sheep were
generally steady. Some breeding ewes off
the Omaha market sold at $S15, and New
Mexico lambs and yeariings at so.25.
HORSES AND MULES.
Few horses and mules were available for
teday's auction Prices were quoted steady.
Dealers expect light receipts the rest Of
this week. CHARLES NJ. PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent.
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Topeka. Kan, July q.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS. 81. GOALS. 90
HEAVY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 11O0d14. 90
LIGHT ----..--------.---.--- 11O0414e0
cHioicE PACKING sToeK. ii iSa Il t. Is
Cannot use rough unfinished hoEs for
packing purposes Will have to buy az
stock prices
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Tepeka Market Report.
FURNISHED By Chaa. Wolff Packing Col
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-06
WOMEN EMPLOYEES
FORM SEWING CLUB

Stenographers, clerks, cashiers and
other women employees, of Wilson and
company, packers, have organized a
sewing club. in an effort to cambat
the high cost of clothing by making
their own summer vacation outfits.
Each of the more than 100 members
has pledged to fashion a complete
outfit for the summer.
The girls gather twice weekly In
the recreation rooms for women at
the company's offices. Aloo South Ash
land avenue, Chicago, and receive
practical lessons and assistance in cut
ting material from patterns. as well
as other features attendant upon
making dresses. Especial stress is
placed upon the different materials
and their wearing qualities. Demon
STATIONS are also made showing the
best method OF selecting materials to
obtain q maximum value
The practical work is under the
direction of Miss Eleanor Lee Wright,
head of the company's domestic
science department
There is a movement to form a
branch club at the local offices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-06
DIRECTORS ELECTED
At ANNUAL MEETING
ACTIVE MEMbERS0FY

The annual meeting of the active
members of the Young Mems Chris
tan association was held at the as
rotation building last evening at 80
O'Clock. j. Binford Walford was
chosen temporary chairman and John
w. Lewis recorded. The minutes of
the annual meeting of 1919 were
read and approved The report of
the nominating committee was re-
ceived and the following seven direc-
tors were unanim ously reelected for
a term of three years:
J. +. Jones, o. j. Sands, ]. J.. An
derson. II. c. Hawkins. Jr., e. w
Farley, +. w. Laughton, w. f.
Crawford.
The beard is composed o. twenty
enc members and the officers or the
board are officers of the association
These will be elected at the next
meeting of the board
The remaining officers and direc-
tors are:
J. P. Jones, president ..
w. J. Whitehurst, list vice~pres4-
dent.
w. D. Duke. end vice-president.
j. l. Anderson, Bird vice president
o. j. SANDS, treasurer.
c. G. Taylor. Jr.. recording secre-
tary.
Directors: C. j. Anderson. c. ]
Billups +. p. Dunford, Q. a. Haw-
kins, /. ". Williams, c. B. Richara-
sor, j. II. Kicks, II. c. Pobelen, Jacob
Umlauf
An interesting discussion of matters
connected with the association fol-
lowed the election, including the re-
cent membership campaign, the read
ing room, book club, Association
Mem" the re-issuing OF "Richmond's
Young Men and the closing of the
fiscal year.
General-Secretary Mckee said last
night that the association officers
greatly appreciate the cordial finan-
cial support received voluntarily
through the mail in answer to the
letters sent out stating the need in
contribution.
Last night at 10 o'clock. when the
last bill had come in, s1.092.12 was
still needed to close the books with
all current bills paid for the tenth
consecutive year in the present build
ing It is hoped this will come in
from friends who read this article,
If not, few Of the most active mem
bers and directors will have to go after
il in person, as the association Is
determined to close the year without
any current Indebtedness, notwith-
standing the unlooked-for in crease
of $4,000 in expenditures over the
previous years because of the rise in
cost Of labor and supplies.
Friends of the association may
make checks payable to o. J. Sands,
treasurer, or to the association, and
send them in care OF postoffice drawer
1888, Richmond, Va.