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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
BEN ALPS SON TO POPE
Benedict Receives Prince E'eizdal-Is
- Told Arabia Wants Liberty.

Rome. April 25.-For the first time
in the history of the papacy the head
of the Catholic church today received
the son of the Commander of the
Faithful. as Prince Feizdal, son. of
Russian Ben Ali, king of Hedjaz. claims
his father to be. Pope Benedict talked
with Prince Feizdal thru an interpre-
ter. Abbot Ubus, belonging to the
Syrian Narcotics. The prince said
that Is per cent of the Syrian popu-
lation is Catholic and enjoys full lib
erty, since the only aim of the Ara
bians is political unity and not reli-
gious domination. For this reason. he
said, the authorities in Arabia hope
for the assistance of America in gain
ing their independence and prevent
ing their country from being assigned
to any mandatory power. He believes
this end will be attained thru an in
ternational commission which was
suggested by him at the peace confer
ence to investigate the situation in
Asia Minor and report to the league of
nations. Upon this report a decision
will be reached as to how different
parts of Asia Minor are to be gev-
erned, it is understood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
Henry Becker, Killed Recently,
Nations Greatest Gambler.
Began Career Pitching Pennies
on Streets of st. Louis.
WON $4,000 WITH Is CENTS
Broke Many Times, but Always
Made Fresh Start.
Was Worth Quarter Million
When Shot by Highwaymen.

ST. Louis, Mo-, April 26.-Like the
hero in adventurous fiction, the
gambling king" Henry Becker, rose
from newsboy to millionaire thru his
daring flights with chance, and finally
became a national figure in racing and
other sporting circles.
After having won and lost a num-
Der of fortunes, some at a single turn
of the dice, Becker was reputed to be
worth a quarter of a million dollars
when he was shot to death near his
home here recently by three highway
men.
One highwayman, who pressed
revolver against Becker's body, pulled
the trigger as Becker was passing over
his wallet with $f,500.
This is a crime to shoot me, when
I've given all I've got" said Becker
as he crumbled to the ground, NOR
tally wounded.
Began Pitching Pennies.
The picturesque career of the
"gamb1ing king" began on the streets
of ST. Louis where Becker pitched
pennies with other newsies. Finally
he acquired $25, entered profession
al game and won 500. but this was
swept away in twinkling, and at 16
he beat his way to Cincinnati with
that he made his debut as ''profes-
sional," for the story is told that he
entered a dice game with the single
quarter and emerged with 100000.
He soon turned to other games and
as his bank roll scared he became a
game keeper. Time and again his
fortune tumbled, but he always gained
a fresh start. 1t was fifteen years ago
at Hot Springs, Ark, that his fortune
completely disappeared. He borrowed
$500, won $4,000 on the races. and
then, protesting that he could not play
cards, but that horse racing was his
sport, entered a poker game which
went broke two days later with the
gambling king" 100000 winner.
When Becker returned to st. Louis
last summer after having lost $780,
900 at the Saratoga race track, he
laughingly told friends he had had
more than 100000 worth of fun
watching the ponies stumble around
the track" The kid" as Becker
was known among his associates,
would take almost any bet if odds
were fair; he wagered huge sums on
political elections and baseball series.
and at one time is said to have lost
$4,000 pitching $50 gold pieces at a
small bucket with a Chicago gambler.
The game continued several hours and
clerks were engaged to keep score.
Becker is said to have purchased
$125,000 worth of bonds while the
fourth liberty loan campaign was in
progress.
Becker, who was Sc years old, is
survived by a widow and 5-year- old
daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
LUNCHEONFOR DANIELS
King Entertains U. S. Sec'y OF Navy,
Who Visits Waterloo Field.

Brussels, April % "wednesday,
April 2s.)-King Albert received in
special audience today Josephus DAN
iels, American secretary of the snavy,
and afterward gave a luncheon in his
honor at the capital. Among those
present were American Minister Brand
Whitlock and his wife; Lieut. Josephus
Daniels, Rear Admirals R. S. Griffin,
y. W. Taylor and Ralph Earl, Norman
p. Armour. secretary of the American
legation, and Mrs. Armour, During
the afternoon Mr.. Daniels was guest
at a reception given at the city hall,
afterward visiting the Waterloo battle
field and Bruges. From there he went
into the User district and thence to
the coast. en- route to ENGLAND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
FOR LUMBAGO
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly It Relieves

You just rub Musterole in briskIy and
usually the pain is gone-a delicious,
soothing comfort comes to take its place
Musterole is clean, white ointment.
made with oil of mustard. Use it instead
of mustard plaster. VIII not blister.
Many doctors and nurses use Muster.
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They viii gladly tell you what relief II
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group.
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia. Concession
pleurisy, rheumatism, Iumbago, pains and
aches of the back or joints, sprairs. sore
muscles, bruises chilblains, frosted feet
colds of the chest (it often prevents
pneumonia). Always dependable.
80 and 6Oc jars; hospital size S2.5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
REFUSE CHICAGO FARE HIKE.
Five Cents VIII Continue ass Fare on
Surface Lines.

Chicago, April 26.-The nickel will
continue to carry Chicago on her sur
face lines.
The state public utilities commits
sion yesterday refused to grant a
2-cent increase in fares asked by the
surface line company. The raise was
asked to defray what was termed an
anticipated deficit.
A suggestion that a wage decrease
would be necessary met with the re-
Spouse from railway union men that
strike probably will follow any at
tempt 20 lower wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
Christian Chureh Convention.

= Abilene. Kan, April 26.-The dis
trict convention of the Christian
church closed q three-day session here
with 100 members present. Addresses
were nsade-to Miss Evelyn Moore, D.
H. Owen and J. H Anderson of To-
peka- Tie churches of central and
eastern Kansas were represented S.
B. Braden Of Mcpherson is president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26

Carl Renner, had made a strong adj
dress in favor of the proposal the
house adopted a motion accepting it
and selected Herr Abiant. social>Dem-
ocrat; Herr Raneck. Christian Social
list: Herr Weber. Pan-German; Herr
Hillebrand. German Bohemian, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26

are laid in San Quentin prison and in
the Infamous Barbary Coast of San
Francisco, which for decades has been
the resorl of the denizens of the IN
derwofid.
This picture is said to differ mater
tally from anything in which Ar, Hart
has hitherto made his appearance.
Juanita Hansen in the role of the
Poppy Girl is declared to have a
part that suits her well and to which
she has done full Justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
IN AUSTRO-HUN STEP
Representatives of Former To ''Sit I'M
With Germans at Weimar.

Vienna, April 25.-The German
government has invited the German
Austrian government to send five
members of the national assembly to
Weimar to join in the discussions of
the German national assembly and
have g voice in the transactions of
that body. After the chancellor. DR..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
Farm Labor Demand Grows.

Salina, Kan, April 26.-The short
age of farm labor seems more keen in
western counties this spring than in.
other parts of the state, and almost
daily there are calls received here at
the federal employment office asking
for from three to a dozen men for one
county. A telegram from st. Francis,
in Cheyenne county, last night asked
for a dozen men at once for farm
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26
COMING TO TOPEKA
And IT'S Serenely Hoped That the
Weather VIII Be Warm.

Something new under the sun" is
going to take place in FINLAND. A pre-
tentious company of living players are
to accompany feature picture in it's
tour of this country and Canada. This
is positively the first time in the his
tory Of motion picture enterprises that
such an undertaking has been at
tempted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-26

Little George Stone has difficult role which he does
with the ability of Time promises to bring
many aures to this young disciple of Thespis whose excel
lent work is displayed to the finest advantage in this
tivating picture
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
Strips From Hun
Flag Make Pants
For Uncle Samuel

How a German flag was utilized TO
help make pants for Uncle Sam in a
Fourth Of July celebration by Ameri-
can soldiers In the American arm Of
o~ceunatlon. II told in the current issue
of The Watch OF the Rhine" the
newspaper published by the Third d.
vision Of the American forces IN Hun
land.
1t is a known fact that the average
German will forget religion, civil laws,
and even his patriotism, n they iuter-
ftre with his chances ~ drive home a
"The latest display Of this tendency
came during the preparation for the
Victory bail which was given the
Fourth of July in the Enlisted Mems
club at Andernach,
AS no Fourth of July ball would be
complete without Uncle SAM sew
eral ~ girls set out 20 prepare u
costume for the reverend character.
when it came to purchasing the red
cloth for the stripes In the trousers,
however, i seemed that their plans had
gone aniss. Nowhere in Andcrnach
could q vufficlent quantity Of the right
colored material be purchased.
FINALLY one German merchant an
nounced that he had just what they
wanted.
'out OF a closet at the rear OF his shop
he dug up a large German flRN. Quick
ly he cut all the red cloth from II aNd
sold the material to the girls with the
air of one who had Just accomplished
a noble Decd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
LUMBER MARKET IS
BECOMING STABLER

A strong tendency TO a more stable
market and the reaching Of a steady
level OF prices, with an absence of
the wide fluctuations oharacterizinR
the market Tor the previous 80 DAYS,
was shown In a discussion Of the cur-
rent hardwood lumber trade at the
regular bimonthiy meeting Of ,the Meu-
phis territory membership of the Amer
lean Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers
association Saturday. The meeting was
held at the Hotel Gayoso, opening with
II luncheon at 1880 PM, with about
100 members present.
The meeting was presided over by
". X. Gsdd. Of statistics for
the association. The tendency to .
level market shows. Mr.. Gadd stated,
that the manufacturers who have been
selling their lumber at lower priees
are coming up with their prices to
meet the higher ones. while the higher
prices are remaining stationary. This
is resulting in a new price level beine
established.
An increase In tho production OF
hardwood lumber In the Southern ter
ritory OF II per cent during the mont
Of July and the prediction Of an out
put during the next 60 DAYS Of i0e peT
cent, were reported, Production was
SIS per cent Of normal IN June and II
per cent of normal in July.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09

Growth Of our husinehs has been
such in the last year or two as to alb
solutely preclude our being any longer
identified with the retail end OF the
business said Noble Bruce, general
manager. consequently we viii be
distributors only from now m
The company has experienced a re-
markRbie business since II began plac-
ing the Nash trucks in this territory,
II has established several agencies or
subdealers, snd the demands for the
Nash have been so heavy Mr.. Bruce
has made several trips 10 the factory
within the last few weeks In the inter-
est. Of the firm. The reorganization
m&es the company one Of the strong
est on the row.
L. L. Collins, formerly truck sales
manager at the factory at Kenosha,
has been brought to Memphis IN the
capacity of sales manager for the Mem
phis Nash Motor company. Mr.. Collins
comes with years of experience in the
truck business, both in the manufac-
turing end and sales end, and Is al
ready in the harness in his new posi-
ton.
"There is a wonderful future; espe-
cially foH the truck business in this
territory" he declared. 1.-THE practical
bility of the motor truck as a vital fac
tor in the solution of transportation and
general haulage problems Is rapidly be-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
EXPLOSION
BRINGS AN INQUIRY
Negro Dies, Two White Work
ers and Pair of Deckhands
Are Injured.

A boiler explosion on the gravel
dredge boat John Gallup, one of the
fleet OF the Missouri Portland Cement
company. about 5 o'clock Friday aft
ernoon, resulted IN the death 81 Obie
Mandelay, negro fireman, % years old,
and serious Scslds to the engineer,
James A. bates and pumper, Charles
Waddell, and two negro d~eckhands.
Jack Cranberry and Will Nixon. The
boat was working about n e-half mile
below the mouth Of Nouconnah creek.
Mr. Bates and Mr.. Waddell were
taken to 81. Joseph's hospital, Mr..
Bates was severely soalded about the
head and MIR. Waddell was painfully
scAlded about the head, back and
hands.
The negroes were taken to the Gem
eral hospital. Nixon SuffeNed n frac-
tured skull and severe burns about the
body and Cranberry was scalded about
the legs.
II was believed Saturday that all the
injured men would recover
The hull Of the boat was not Sc
rlously damaged but the machinery was
badly wrecked. The boiler gave way
without warning, The boat had re,
Gently been inspected, II is said, and
was thought to be In good condition
An investigation will be made by this
government steamboat inspectors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
1000 AUTO|STS
ORGANIZED TO I
ENFORCE LAWS

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, AUG. S.--Oe-
o.oosin~ a. rurhar ~ ,osd NOES and
eeae'is tie hui oi -
making drivers use the proper lights
and otherwise obey in every way the
p~ntoroA,I. tr.fV,c fawu ana raV,,lation.
is what Secretary OF stAta Louis j.,
Emmerson plans to do in a program
o,,l;o.a .oA.,
ovui's0 toasy' J..
10 carry out his plans 70 the iuilest
extent. 1000 automobiliSts have volun-
tss. -. re- =. 20 ha an.
lesFeo 70 he'p' AhsS se " ~ OF
pointed special investigators, conlrpls-
STONED nv Mr.. Emmerson under the au-
lomo0ils law
The badge OF the investigator, which
used to be largely an ornament, vii De
come really effective from now on.
There IL no compensation connected
with the position, and II carries no po-
lice powers. Therefore, IL has been diff
ficult to make it an effective arm for
law enforcement, but Secretary Emmer-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
MICHIGAN AUTO LAW
MAY HELP STOP THEFTS

Enforcement Of The new Michigan
auto Iicshes law next mopth. says z. B.
Wilson, director Of sales Of the Buick
Motor company. at Flint, Mich, win be
the meaps that may materially tend to
reduce the theft OF motor cars. The
new law and its requirements win be
extremely hard to evade. II requires
every driver Of a motor car to take out
a drivers license, These licenses can
only be obtained after application has
been made and sworn TO In person.
then subjected TO a rigid examination
before the local examination board In
which locality they are issued. In most
cases these boards shall be made IN OF
the police officers Of each town and
county, which win enable them to keep
q close check upon all Undesirable"
drivers. A complete list Of all names,
addresses and license numbers must be
filed by the secretary of state with each
sheriff and police Department in every
county. Such lists shall be kept open
for inspection at all times This will
give all officers a record Of information
that will assist them In the Identified
lion Of all DRYERS that are under In
vesugaton. The reckless, careless and
undesirable drivers then can be sue
cessfuily. controlled. as the penalty for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
FRANKLIN PLANT
is BEING ENLARGED

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 9.-Changes
in location OF several departments Of
the Franklin Automobile company, now
being completed, have added more than
1890 square feet 10 the floor space
occupied by the office force. The Of
fees of the production and manufactur-
ing departments have been moved from
the sixth floor OF one Of the buildings
on the north side OF the works to the
second floor OF the long building
stretching over the east side frontage,
A completed, the second floor will
be- given over to the manufacturing Of
fees. The engineering and photograph
ic departments also will be located
there. Directly underneath are the
general offices likewise covering an en-
tire floor OF the building, almost two
city blocks in length.
The employment department has
moved to new quarters in the south
east conner o. the works and the old
employment department building Is be-
ina remoAeled to be added to the hos
pital building to which 1t is adjacent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09

ing recognized. Its possibilities are
tremendous"
J. T, Malone, who was connected with
the local sales force, has been trans.
ferred to Shreveport, La. where he will
be in charge Of the Memphis Nash Mo-
tor company's branch,
Local quarters Of the company, 2Ss
Monroe avenue, are being remodeled.
offices are being finished on a ball
cony extending across the back OF the
show floor, and ladies' rest rooms are
under course of construction,
The company has completed arrange.
ments for exceptional service TO ell
opera tors Of Nash cars and trucks, y
complete supply of parts being on hand
and ready for instant demand. In this
connection the company has also an.
nounced the establishment of a free ins
spection service. An expert mechanic
has been retained flor the position az
travelling mechanic whose duties will
be TO personally inspect three Nash
trucks a day, staying with each whio II
Is being driven under load, examining
II, making minor adjustments free OF
charge and keeping o close check on
the machines performance.
"Our slogan will be Keen the truck
out Of the repair shop declared W..
Bruce. I'VE expect to furnish Q SER
vice that will afford the maximum ef-
fieiency and prolong the life OF che
truck"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
ONLY 0N6 P0LICEM
IS ON DUTY ATTULSA

TULSA, Okla, Aug, s.-one police
man reported for duty this morning at
roll call. the other 80 policemen having
struck at 6:S5 o'clock last night, when
they decided to wait no longer for an
answer from the city commissioners to
their demands for more pay, an eight
bouF workiRg day and improved working
conditions,
Mayor Hubbard said that the city
was quiet. Fifteen former soldiers have
been secured by the mayor to take the
places of the striking policemen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09

tho limitations that handicap other
transportation Systems, They are not
restricted to rails, They carry their
own terminal facilities, being able to
carry n product from It's point of origin
to its point of utilization. They insure
safe delivery, while their loads require
but two landings az against six by the
rail systems which means less damage.
Their mobility and their ability to so
almost anywhere age their great recon-
mendations. There IL small likelihood
of delay and there Is no common catas-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09

violation means the taking away the
right TO drive a car In this stats.
Each driver securing q license must
answer and swear 20 bis application ana
II necessary pass an oral e1aminAtions
The doubtful caaes are referred back for
q special Investigation, and II Is threaEa
this channel that the auto theft viii
likely be brought to bay. This IL one
OF the several new motor car lava 70
be adopted in the United States, and its
enforcement will be watched with inter-
est. Our big organization OF Buick deal
ers viii lend their support to it in every
way. Each one is anxious to render to
Buick owners any and all protection
possible against theft and reckless
driving
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09

such rs broken rails, wrecked trains,
or the blocking Of the right Of way for
hours.
Their principal appeal for business IL
not only economy, but prompt and ef-
ficient service and within a certain
area, say 100 miles, they are doing a
rapidly increasing business.
The great increase In their NUMBERS
within the past three years shows thA
hold they are taking upon the freight
business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
SERGT. BILLINGS ENDS
HIS CAREER IN ARMY

Sergeant w. W. Billings just ro-
turned from a years service IN ehe
mental supply sergeant 81 the 52ith
engineers hae been honorahly dis
charged after four years service In
the United sSates army. He served
three years before going overseas ana
saw some hoe fighting on the Mexican
border. He was in the great Ameri :
san push on the st. Mihtca front and
also was with his unit In che Meuse-
Argonne offensive.
Sergeant Billings. with HE wife. Mrs.
Agnes Billings, WIZ. reside at 705 ST.
Paul avenue. His father, q, w. Bill
Iinrs. lives ut Coyington, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
Mrs. Amanda White.

BALDWIN. Miss, Aug. O. tspt,)-
Mrs. Amanda White, aged SO, died after
a long illness at the home Of her son
Jackson White, at Blair, five miles south
Of BALDWIN, on Friday. Surviving her
are four sons, Jackson. John and Jo-
seph White. all OF Blair, Miss, and
Willis white. of Crawford, Miss. also
Iwo daughters, Mrs. Julia Nelson, OF
Smlthyllle, MICS. and Mrs. J. b. King,
Of BALDWIN, She was buried in Blair
cerfetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
MEARs GIVEN POST.

WASHINGTON, Aug. p,--Col. Fred
erick Mears, who acted as general man
ager Of the American railroad liNes in
France during the war, was appointed
today by President Wilson as chief IN
gineer In charge OF the construction
OF the government railroad in Alaska,
He will be chairman Of the Alaskan
engineering commission. William g.
Edes has been named consulting en-
gineer TO the commission,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
Mrs. Eliza r. Bush.

COLUMBUS, Miss. Aug. .. tspl.l-
Mrs. Eliza Tillman Bush, the venerable
mother OF Gaius w. Bush. a planter
residing in the Artesia neighborhood,
died at the home Of her son yesterday,
her death having resulted from a com
plication OF ailments incident to her ad-
vanced age. Funeral services were held
at the Pythian cemetery rear Artesia
this afternoon, having been conducted
by Rev, J. r. Halfacre.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
10 LIVES LOST AT SEA.

SYDNEY, G. B., Aug. 9.-Nineteen
lives were lost when the French
schooner Gallia was sunk after a col
lision with the British steamer War
Witch off st, Pierre, Miquelon, Thurs
day, This was definitely established
when the War Witch arrived here
bringing four passengers and three OF
the crew Of the schooner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
DENY UNION RUMOR

PARIS, Aug. e.--The report that a
union between Hungary and RumanIa
In the form Of a dual kingdom was being
planned has been formally denied, a
Berne dispatch received here today
says;
"A Rumanian bureau is maintained at
Berne and It Is thought here that the
denial may come from that source
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-09
WILSON WILL REVIEW
MARINES ON TUESDAY

WASHINGTON, Aug, 9.-I'resident
Wilson will review the famous iparine
brigade Of the Second division In Wash
ington Tuesday. Orders for the two
regiments of marines to parade here
were issued today by Acting Secretary
Roosevelt.