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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Way Now Open for Rebel Adj
vance ON Mexico City.
Drive on Capital Began With
Fall of JuareZ.
CARRANzA WARNED TO QUIT
Military Leaders of Mexico Give
Him Until May Is. Z
Gonzalez, His Stanchest Sup
porter, Joins in Revolt.

Washington, May 5.-The capture of
Torreon in the wealthy cotton section
of Mexico was partially confirmed
by reports reaching here today. With
the capture of Torreon, rebels were in
position for concerted drive on
Mexico City They have planned this
drive since the fall of Juarez.
Gen. Pablo Gonzales. long regarded
by Carranza. as his staunchest sup
porter has Joined the revolution, ac-
cording to advices today thru official
channels. He was a few miles east of
the City of Mexico yesterday in COM
mand of two regiments of federal
troops and had severed both railway
lines extending to Vera Cruz.
Another report thru official chan
nels said hig military officers, whom
Carranza summoned in council re-
Gently, had supplemented their advice
to him to resign with an ultimatum
fixing May l 5 as the limit of his
tenure of office.
To Avoid Conflicts.
The reported determination of the
military group to force him from Of
flee would go far. officials here be-
lieve. to account for the failure that
has been met by CarranZa in getting
under way an offensive campaign. To
date the revolution has moved for
ward without a battle and the report
mentioning the ultimatum, added that
his military advisers were determined
not to follow a course that would in
evitably involve the country in long
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Morning Grain Gossip.

FURNISHED by B. c. Christopher & COD
Chicago ILL.,, May 5.-The Tribune ::
GRAIN: To many traders prevailing
prices look artificial. With practically all
the leading shorts regarded as having COW
cred, they believe the markets are getting
into a position where a violent break
might come at any moment. The fact that
stop loss orders were not encountered in
any volume on yesterdays bulge was re-
garded as significant
1t is understood the strained financial
situation is beginning to make itself felt
inw the grain trade.
In order to eliminate switching as much
as possible, some corn is being consigned
direct to the corn products company argo
plant and paid for at the average market
price on the day of receipt.
1t is estimat ted Argentina, India ard Aus
tralia will not be able to export more than
$50 million bushels between May 1 and Jan
uary 1, a period of eight months, while
European requirements will be around 400
millionNfor that length of time. The bal
ance must be made up by North America
and Russia or else by reduced consump-
ton.
Latest estimates of wheat to be carried
over July 1 is $50 million made by the
department of agriculture. The normal
carry over is about rs million bushels.
There is said to BE- some hedging OF
wheat by millers who selling rye
futures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

struggle filled with danger of foreign
complications.
When Gonzalez disappeared from
the City of Mexico, government Off
Gals there are said to have professed
ignorance as to his whereabouts, hut
all secrecy as to his movements was
removed when he Joined Manuel Con
zalez, commanding a federal force
near Los Refs. This meeting was fol-
lowed by the immediate utilization of
the force as a revolving unit. After
cutting the railroads. Gonzalez and his
force are said to have moved towards
the state of Puebla,' where strong
force of rurales recently announced
their support of the rebellion.
Gonzalez, who was the leading OPP
ponens of Obregon for the. presidency
until Ambassador Bonillas entered as
a candidate, conferred with Obregon
just before Obregon fled from the
capital, where he was being held
as an important witness in a case
brought against General Cejudos for
sedition.
Prior to that a conference had been
held between Obregon, Gonzalez and
BonilIaS, at which, it was announced,
Bonillas had been urged to join in
withdrawing their three candidates.
in the interest of harmony. Bonillass
refusal was followed by the revolt in
Sonora and the flight of Obregon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
sHoRTHoRN BREEDERS THERE.
Sale of Sixty PurebIoods Will Be Fea-
tre at Aggie Commencement.

Manhattan, Kan, May Sixty of
the best purebred Shorthorns that
have been offered for sale this year,
will be sold at the Kansas State Agri
cultural college during commencement
week, when the annual sale of the
Kansas Shorthorn Breeders associa
ton will be held. These cattle will be
consigned by twenty of the Shorthorn
breeders of the state.
In addition to the sale, the annual
business meeting of the association will
be held. The program will consist of
speeches by prominent livestock men
and of livestock exhibitions.
Among the speakers for the day are
Park Salter, of Wichita, president of
the Kansas Shorthorn Breeders as
ISOLATION; w. A. Cochel, western field
representative of the National Short
horn Breeders association; Frank
Harding. executive officer of the
American Shorthorn Breeders associa-
ton; F. w. Morse, of Topeka, and DR..
VIM. NJ. Jardine, president of the Kan
sas State Agricultural college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
WAS ORGANIZED GANG
Gotham ''Fagin" Responsible for Many
Bond Thefts, Hearing DiscIoses.

New York, May 5.-Intimation that
a bond Fagin" was responsible for
many youthful broker house messen-
gers turning thieves and disclosure of
a woman in the case, the latest devel
opments today in investigation of rob-
berries which have cost New York fl
nancial institutions millions.
Joseph Gluck. messenger boy held
under $4,000 bail, testified at the
private hearing before United States
Court Commissioner Gilchrist that he
and other messengers turned over
stolen bonds to a man whom they knew
as the count
Miss Ray Cohn, sister of Mick"
Cehn, who is fugitive and alleged right
hand man for Mickey" Arnstein
brains of the gang, testifying at the
hearing, told of the woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
TO HEAR SHIPPERS PROTESTS.
I. @. G. Takes Up Case of Increased
Freight Rates Asked by Roads.

Washington, May 5.-The inter
state commerce commission today pre-
pared to give an early hearing to
shippers anxious to protest approval
of the petition of railroads for freight
rate increases totalling approximately
$1,027, 100000 annually.
Fixing of new rates, regarded as
certain to be an increase over present
schedules, will take much of the COM
missions time until September 1, Of
ficials expected In filing new sched-
ules, the railroads served notice that
the increase is necessary to insure a
return of per cent on valuation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
START CAR SHORTAGE PROBE.
Shippers of Kansas and Five Other
States Are the CompIainants.

Washington, May 5.-!The house in
terstate commerce committee today
began an investigation of the car
shortage which is said to be delaying
shipments of grain and other food
stuffs from the middle west
Grain dealers and representatives of
farmers associations in Minnesota,
North Dakota. South Dakota, Iowa,
Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri were
asked to appear and give figures as
to losses resulting from the shortage
Representatives of the interstate
commerce commission will be called
later to explain WY steps have not
been taken to relieve the situation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, May 5-CoRN-Increased sell
ing pressure, together with lack of support
led to decided weakness today in the corn
market Better weather counted as a bear,
ish factor and so likewise did renewed
notice taken of strained financial condi-
tons Much of the selling was of specu-
ranged from 1Ac decline to lie advance
WITH July 81. 6SA to S1.69A and September
81 GOH to $i.61, were followed by material
setback all around and then something OF
rally. -, ,.
about additional upturns The close was
nervous at 1Ac net decline to 1e advance
with July s1.6s14 TO $1.6Sss and September
$1.50A to $1601s.
OATS-Oats weakened in sympathy with
corn. After opening 12c to 1c lower with
July 91Ac to 92Hc, the market continued
to sag.
PROVISIONS-Provisio reflected the
decline of grain, demand lacked volume.
Later the provision market rallied when
some firmness developed in corn
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Trade as reported by
Empire Commission Col
Chicago, May 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
MACHINERY DEMAND is LARGE.
Shortage of Labor Causes Employers
to Resort to Labor Savers.

Chicago, May 5.-Shortaee of help
has caused an unprecedented demand
for labor saving machinery on farms
this year, officials of agricultural
equipment concerns here said today.
Indictment weather, which delayed
seeding, caused farmers to purchase
tractors and other machinery in an
effort to get in full acreage and a good
crop this year" F. W. C1oman, man
ager of one tractor company, said
"Of course. the serious shortage of
farm hands is the biggest factor
Officials of other agricultural ma
chinery firms expressed similar views
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
SEN. B0RAH REVIEWS DEMAND
But Won't Have Probe of Wood
Finances Unless Committee Right"

But wont Have PrODe OF WOO0
Finances Unless Committee Fright"
Washington, May 5.-Senate leaders
today were consulting on renewed
demand by Senator Borah for investi-
cation of General Woods campaign
expenditures.
Following receipt of information
concerning the Ohio and Indiana pri-
mary campaigns conducted in behalf
Of General Wood. Borah renewed his
demands that a proper committee be
instructed by the senate to make an
inquiry.
Borah's friends said today they will
not consent to an investigation unless
they are satisfied with the committee.
If they don't get the committee they
want, Borah and his friends will
again carry the question of campaign
expenditures into the open senate, they
i'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
HUNT FOR MISSING FAMILY.
and Baby Fled From Divorced
Husband-He Vanishes TOO.

Chicago. May 5.-Police of Chicago
and several north shore towns today
are searching for Mrs. Ruth Brennan,
81, and her baby daughter, mysteri-
ously missing since Thursday.
The woman was said to have left
Waukegan shortly after the appear
ance of her divorced husband, Edward
E. Brennan, former pugilist, who was
a boxing instructor at the Great Lakes
Naval Tanning station during the war.
Police are also looking for Brennan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Clinton, Iowa, High School Boy Gets
the Gold Medal.

Washington, May 5-Secretary
Baker today presented medals to the
three prize winners of the army ma
tional school essay contest.
The gold medal was presented to
Donald L. Campbell. of the Clinic n,
Iowa, high school; the silver medal to
Majorie Sheetz, of the Chillicothe,
Mo-. high school, and the bronze medal
to Bette Bowen Eason, of the De Soto
county high school, Olive Branch,
Miss. Silver loving cups also were
awarded the schools which the win
ners reuresented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
TWO HURT BY TORNADO.


Miami, Okla, May 1.-Two persons
at Cardin were badly injured and
property damaged estimated at $780,
900 resulted from a tornado that
swept the ottawa country mining field
north of here last night. Mining
operations were halted today because
an electric power line was blown
down The school house at Hooker
willie was destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

Chicago, May 5.-CATTLE-Receip
5000. Light and handy weight steers ana
she-stock, strong to 15c higher; heavy
grades slow and steady; bulk beef steers,
$1175@13.J0; bulk fat cows, SS.7561Q.50
Gamers and cutters, mostly 1926 to $7.75
calves, slow, steady, few above $500
stockers and fee 1ers, active and firm.
HOGS-Receipts 10000 Market 15c to
2Jc higher. Top, $15.40; bulk light, $1,000
1885; bulk go pounds and over, $13.65@
1850: pigs, mostly $13.756145O.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900: half of receipts
were direct; early sales steady; best lambs,
held higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Cnlored Methodists WIN Unite

st. Louis, May 5.-The proposal to
amalgamate the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion, the cofored Methodist
Episcopal and the African Methodist
Episcopal denominations, took definite
shape at the general conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal church
here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

Chicago, May 5-BUTTER-Market
lower. Creamery, 47@61c.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market steady. Springs,
SIC: fowls, Sac.
POTATOEs-Market strong. Northern
round and long White. sacked and bulk,
$7100125; new Florida doublehead bar
rels Spaulding Rose No. 1, $19.0092000;
No. >, S1600G1700
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

New York, Nav 5.-Prices liberty bonds
second IS. s47s: first as, $3.50: second
4I4,s, $500; third AS, s9.14 fourth AZ s.,
ss62; Victory 5&s, 9610; Victory AZ S,
9G.0G.
New York. May 5.-FinaI prices liberty
bonds: SIS, 90.2s; first As, $3.50; second
As. s4.90- first AIS. $500: second Al s,
$500; third AS, S9.12; fourth AIS. S5.64
Victory 334's, 35.94: Victory. 494's, 1904
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
HE PLEADS UNWRITTEN LAW
Coffeyville Man says His Victim Had
DESTROYED His Home

Coffeyville, kan, May Admitting
that he killed James Shipman at
Howard, on Christmas eve, 1919, but
pleading the unwritten law and alleg-
ing that Shipman had ruined his
home, Robert Ingle went on trial in
the Elk county district court at How
ard today, charged with first degree
murder.
Forty-nine of the fifty veniremen
were examined before a jury was Sc
cured. County Attorney Sullivan is
being assisted in the prosecution by T.
E. Wagstaff of Independence, while A.
F. Sims of Howard, is conducting the
defense.
The killing took place on the main
street of Howard, Ingle slashing Ship
mans throat with a pocket knife,
after which Shipmans walked a half
block to the postoffice where he col
lapsed and died on the floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
HEIR WOUNDED VETERANS.
House Bill Will Allow $f00 Per
Month While in Training.

Washington, May "A favorable
report -on the house bill to fix COM
pensation for disabled soldiers taking
vocational training was ordered by the
senate education and labor commit
tee today.
One hundred dollars a month is al
lowed men with no dependents and
$3.50 for those having dependents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
WILSON'S VETO IS CERTAIN
Debate on Peace Resolution Lays on
News From White House.

Washington. May 5.-The senate to-
day took up the Knox peace resolu-
ton, but the certainty that President
Wilson will veto it caused interest in
the debate to lag.
Senator Knox's speech was expected
to be a comprehensive reply to all
Democratic criticism of the Repubh-
can plan for declaring peace by reso-
luton.
speech and party leaders expect to use
it extensively as a campaign docu-
ment.
Democrats will put no obstacle in
the path of the peace resolution and
probably will take little part in the
debate, Senator Underwood, Demo-
cratic leader said today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Kansas city Grain Market.

kansas City, May 5-wHEAr-Cash .;
Market steady to sc higher No 1 hard,
IS. oo@310: No. hard, $29o@3'os; No.
red, s.. 91@2H93; No. 2. $500.
CORN-Market steady. No. mixed,
s1.76@1; 50; No: 5, $171; No. ? white, $1.so
No. 3, $3.50; No. > yellow, S1.S2i2.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. white
SLIP: No. mixed, $10fG1.OS; No. red
81. O96111.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIzE-s2. 4s@2. so
SHORTS-S2 9OG3.O0.
BRAN-$2.7O.
HAY-Market unchanged.
WHEAT-Receipts 70 cars.
CORN-Close May, $1.13% July, 81. 55ss
September, $1.57N.
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Kansas City, May 5.-HOGS-R Receipts
II 900. Market 15c to 25c higher than yes
terday's average. Top, $14.50; bulk lights
and mediums, $13.75@14.50; bulk heavies,
CATTLE Receipts 5000 Yearlings and
feeders, weak; veal calves, 81 lower; other
classes mostly steady: bulk steers, S10.75@
11-75: most she stock $S.0069.50; early
yealers, top $11.50; bulk good to choice,
$1050G11. co.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Fat lambs,
mostly 25c higher; choice &c pound wool
lambs, 5000; sheep, strong; Texas goats,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Beaten To Death By Bandits.

Los Angeles, May 4.-The body of
H. J. Robbins, wealthy retired banker.
who recently came here with his fam
lily from Omaha, was found today in
the residence section. He had been
beaten TO death A considerable sum
of money, his watch and other valu-
ables were undisturbed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Farm Loans Are Held Tn.

Washington, May farm loans
aEgregating more than fifty million
dollars, have been held up by the liti--
cation over the validity of the farm
loan act, it developed today at the con-
ference of farm loan officials here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
WEATHER

Continued from Page one3
of May, SO the danger from frost here
is not passed.
Extremes on record for this date
were SO in 1909 and "a in 1890. At
8 o'clock this afternoon the wind was
blowing 10 miles an hour from che
east
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
New York sugar Market.

New York. May 5.-SUGAR-Raw,
firm; centrifugal. 1851; refined, steady
fine granulated, 1862 $500.
Sugar futures were quiet and prices
showed little change from yesterdays clos
ing with operators awaiting Developments.
Sugar futures closed quiet. Sales 1000
tons May, 1885: July, 1925: September,
1888; January, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
american Killed by Mexicans.

Ell Paso, Tex, May s. Mexican
bandits near Ell Orc, state of Mexico
murdered Ralph GreeniaW MONDAY
according to word received mere To-
dav.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
New York Produce Market.

New York, May 5.-BUTTER-Market
unsettled. Creamery higher than extras,
62@621ac.
.EGGs-Market irregular. Storage pack
ed extra firsts, 4Shc.
CHEESE-Market firm. State whole
milk. flats, held specials, white and colored,
301s@31c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Kansas city Livestock Market.

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City and
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin.
son & Co.. live stock commission mer-
ehunts.)
Kansas City. May 5.-CATTLE-Receip
5000 head: Market slow, steady and weak.
HOGS-Receipts 9.00O head. Market 25c
higher. Bulk Of sales, $13.50G14.50; top,
$1450.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Jericho Raided by Bedouins.

Jerusalem, May 4.-Bedouin de-
tachments raided Jericho on Sunday,
driving off a large number of cattle.
British troops have been sent in pur-
suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05
Irish Republic Ratification

The Senate having recognized the Republic Ireland
Congress asked establish diplomatic relations with
1t by adopting the Mason Bill making appropriation for
maintenance of American Minister and COnsuOr service
Ireland was always Nation! She always fought for her
right to govern herself Military supremacy by Great
Britain Overawed her.
She is by nearly unanimous vote of her people
Republic free and independent
Our President said at the Peace Conference at Paris on
June 49, 1912 1--WE here to that people in the
world shall choose its masters and govern its
destinies not as we wish but as they WISH
Ireland accepted this and organized and formulated the
Republic of Ireland,
1t Stands for and Guarantees
Extract Proclamation Republic ratified jan
uary 81, 1872
1.-The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty
equal right and opportunities its
declares its resolve the happiness and
ant o parts
ing all the children of the nation equally and oblvous
men which have divided the minority from the major
ity in the past"
Its Bond Certificate loan provide to
sruct and develop its gigantic and reesabish
its free and glorious educational system Buy certificate
subscribe for and thereby help maintain the Republic
Go the eloquent exemplificaon of
all about the Republic of Ireland by the Reverend Maurice
Murphy Methodist Minister of Dublin Ireland at Memorial
Hall Wednesday evening o'clock will be enIight-
ened and greatly entertained.
by elegant local talent as
follows:
Exercises
Prelude America, lead by Geo. w. Adamson.
Song by Miss Mary Garden accompanied by Misses
McGinniss.
Song by Mrs. R. S. Murray.
Recitation-Erins Flag, by Miss Agnes Hannigan.
Song by Josephine and Master Thomas O'Meara
Address by Rev. Maurice Murphy.
Resolutions by Edward Rooney.
Patriotic Irish song by Miss Lima Wyatt.
Concluded by c. H. S. Orchestra.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

wall St. New York; May 5.-STOCKS-
"a confident tone accompanied the opening
of todayfs stock market altho trading was
again in relatively light volume. General
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

Kansas City, May 5-BUTTER-Market
unchanged.
EGGS-Marke unchanged
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

New York Cotton Market.
New York. May 5.-COTTON-Spot
steady; middling, 41.75
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office, |
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Wednesday
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Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade as reported
by Empire Commission Coz
Kansas City, May 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-05

Cannot use rough unfinished hogs for
packing purposes. Will have to buy at
stock-prices.
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ARMY ESSAY PRIZES AWARDED.

chinery firms Expressed similar views
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-29
BREAK UP JOY PARTY
Police Arrest Fiy,~--announcc Pur-
pose to Rih Residential DIS.
trict Of DisordrrIy hous,s.

In their continued effort To rid
the residential district OF disordcrly
houses the police raidcd III North
Elwood late last night after nunler-
Gus complaints mad been made by
ncirhbors OF all night parties ana
general disorderly conduct. they ar
rested three women and two mon.
Tho parties arrested were: Marie
Jones, Gene T,oomis, Clara Hall, j,
\. Mitchell and n, T Baker. OF
ficers l.. ]. Langley and DOC
Besett made the arrest
"Wo are determined TO rid the
town and especially the residential
district Of these places George
Blaine, police CAPTAIN said last night
but "A little more co. operation be-
tween the citizens IL needed to make
our campaign "a complete success.
we get m1ny Of the houses but there
are still n few which escape our
notice II the citizens living ncir
such places would telephone the
police station and tell OF the dis
turbances and the best time to raid
it. our campaign would prove great
deal more effective. The man or
woman who phones in the complnint
does not need 10 fear that his name
will ever be given out. II positively
will not"