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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

The problem Of the high cost of liv-
Ing Is serious and not easy OF solu-
ton. What the final answer will be
is In doubt: but this much is certain
Lower cost Of living will not come
thru adoption Of the socialistic. bu-
rcaucratic and autocra''~ policies of
the administration. American busi-
ness has been a Growth--a develop
ment-a survival OF the fittest. 1t is
part OF the best social organization on
the face of the globe. No doubt it can
be improved. but II will not be i'm
proved II we get the notion that gov
eminent can supersede private initia-
tive and enterprise. The average re-
tail merchant is honest and efficient.
The average government official is no
more honest than the average mer-
chant and he is not nearly so efficient.
II there has been profiteering among
merchants during the war, some meas
ure Of extenuation may we'll be plead
ed because OF examples set in high
places In government service. When
private citizens-taxpayers- gov
eminent officials spend money like
water. when they see favoritism prac-
ticed for the benefit OF a limited class
OF wa ge- earners. when they see wan
ton waste displayed without shame,
when they see inexperience and in
competency kept in power. is there
any. wonder that many lose their
heads and Join the riot?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

The United States wheat director
says that the price of wheat in some
countries is higher than in this coun-
try and lower only where governments
reduced It, but do the American peo-
pie care what the price OF wheat is in
other countries? They know that they
have here bountiful crop, more than
enough to sustain them: that there
will be 400. 900. 900 bushels more than
they'll need. Why should the Amerf-
can people be called upon to feed the
rest of the world and starve them
selves in doing It?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

In 1859. four years after the end of
the Civil war, acre miles OF new rail-
way were constructed in the United
States. In 1870 the total was lifted to
4.615. From 1850 to 1871. railway
mileage in the United States increased
from 10000 to nearly $4,000 miles
Here was a notable accomplishment OF
a postwar period that prepared for
the development of interior commune
ties. Purchases of public lands dou-
bled and trebled, towns appeared on
the prairie, business developed. banks
were formed and grew. All things
combined to stimulate the progress of
the United States at that time. All
this could be repeated now on a much
larger scale II the government and the
labor unions would remove their
strangle hold from the throat of BUSH
ness, industry and progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

DI1I-ND z147A1LA
In big world 1t is impossible that
there should not be waste-that there
should not be loss OF much power.
Soon or later, at sometime or other.
we all run into a blind alley.
1t may be a blind alley of thought.
of work, or of friendship.
And the credit comes in getting out
of the blind alley and not getting into
one again. For blind alleys shut out
the sun. divorce you from contact with
the healthy and inspiring things, and
leave you a mere groper in the dark.
Look out for the blind alleys
Many people wander into blind al
legs of their own accord, whereas
others are led into them But it's the
quickness of realization that you are
where you ought not to be, and the
speed with which you get out, that is
bound to count.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

A California reformer says that the
distrust of the Japanese in California
is due to the fact that they appear in
community, compete with local mer.
chants and by shrewd methods under
mine them and eventually drive them
out Of business. 1t seems that the jap
is thrifty and frugal. with the added
crime OF being sagacious. zone could
almost go thru this sort of an argu-
ment in a barrel" comments the Buff
falo News paragrapher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

Il is reported that the late Andrew
Carnegie failed miserably in his self
imposed task Of giving away all his
money. Probably 1t came in so fast
that he became discouraged. Many
readers of fiction remember how hard
1t was for Brewster to spend a million
dollars in year. Much that he spent
kept coming back to him in spite of
his efforts to be rid of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22

An incidental part of Doctor Abbot's
trip was the witnessing of a total
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-22
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON
By WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

For August "a is Social Responsible
ity."-Luke 1o:25-27.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
British Soldiers FIocking
Back Into Nelu Army
CBy Associated Press)

LONDON, March 15.-Thousands of
the British army who recently be-
came so war weary that they openly
threatened munity unless they were
soon discharged, have turned about
face and are volunteering for the
New Army, according to the military
authorities, who assert that they are
satisfied that there will be little diff
Guilty in securing the 100000 men who
will de Great Britain's share in safe
guarding the peace the Allies have
won.
The causes said to have sent the
men flocking back to the colors are
the Unexpectedly large war bonus Of
fered to men who take on" and the
acute industrial situation. The first
factor has been of prime importance
in the case of boys from Is to- q, who
have been two or more years already
in the army and who have no trade to
fall back upon in civilian life. In the
New Army they will be fed. clothed
and sheltered and draw a minimum of
about five dollars week as pocket
money. They have quickly awakened
to the realization that there is no
such prospect awaiting them on a re-
turn to "civvies."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
SANITARY ENGINEERS
WILL HOLD 1920 STATE
MEETING IN RICHMOND


Richmond was selected for the 1920
meeting of the Indiana Association Of
Sanitary Engineers at the closing ses-
sion of the twenty-fourth annual con-
ventfon of that organization held in
Terre Haute Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week. The asso-
citation will convene in Richmond
March 8, 9, 10 of 1920. Tht first con-
vention was held in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Niewoehner of
Richmond attended the session Mrs.
Niewoehner attended the meeting of
the ladies' auxiliary of the organiza-
ton. The meetings are of an instruc-
tive nature. Sanitation, craftsmanship
and other matters were discussed.
A dance and banquet were held
Tuesday evening.
There were JOG members registered,
81 women attending the ladies' auxil-
larry and q statesmen and manufactur
ers in attendance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
DODGE POPULARITY
UNAFFECTED BY WAR

Nothing. not even the war, has
ever seriously affected the popularity
Of Dodge Brothers motor car" says
Fred Bethard. Not for month. or
a week, or even single day.
"No outside conditions, or condi-
tons inside the industry, have
seemed to slow up the popularity of
the car a particle. The people, re
leased from wartime restrictions, want
motor cars, and want this car, more
than ever before.
"You can find out why this is so
from what people-owners- are say
ing about the car all around you. They
talk of its performance, then OF It's
economy. You will hear that with
thousands of cars in use, Dodge Broth
ers dealers have practically no use
for spare parts. Accidents are the
chief sources Of demand for parts for
Dodge Brothers cars.
you will hear that the cost of
maintenance is practically nothing.
This, too, is true in thousands of
cases. You will hear that the car con-
sumes an unusually small amount of
gasoline and oil. This is literally true,
of every car, under all conditions. You
will hear that the second price is only
a little lower that the first price.
I'm short, wherever you find a
Dodge Brothers car, you will And it
surrounded by friends. You will find
1t running from morning to night in an
atmosphere Of good will. Good will
that grows out of its good work. No
one knows the value of this good will
any better than Dodge Brothers know
it. No one counts more on 1t or works
harder to deserve It,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
WAR BRINGS AUTO
INTO PROMINENCE

''The war has brought the motor
truck into It's own and Il now occupies
position that It will never lose"
says G. W. Mash, president of the
Nash Motors Company, OF Kenoeha.
When the railroads Of the country
reached the point where no deliveries
OF any kind could be promised, or
even hoped for, the attention Of big
business turned more seriously to the
use of trucks, They saw trucks doing
excellent work for the government,
both at home and abroad. They saw
long fleets Of new trucks for overseas,
being delivered under their own power
from the factories in the Middle West
to the eastern seaboard, in all kinds
Of weather, and over all kinds of roads,
day after day. without hitch. They
saw them in the various kinds of
work in all the army camps, more
powerful and Just as dependable as
the proverbial army mule.
1T was q mighty convincing argu-
ment and big business sat up and took
notice. The question Of economy then
arose and manufacturers formerly
skeptical started careful investigation
Of all the angles Of motor transporta-
ton costs. The further they investi-
gated the more logical and economical
truck hauling proved to be. Then
more firms everywhere saw further
uses for trucks in solving their hauling
problems.
Plant is Ready.
During 1918 It was impossible for
truck manufacturers to begin to sup
ply the demand. The government
came first. Our factory at Kenosha,
for example, alone turned out over
1850 Nash Quads for war service.
Equipping business organizations was
out Of the question.
Now, however, things will be differ
ent. Our plant will continue its big
volume production and trucks will be
supplied with little or no delay. We
who build trucks knew that 1t was only
q question Of time when all business
Arms would realize the many advant-
ages of motor transportation. And
now that that time has come, we are
looking for the biggest year in the
history Of the business"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
400, 900 OuerlGnds NosD
In SerUice-DaUis

More than 100000 four-cylinder
Overland motors have been built and
are serving satisfactorily In almost
every Imaginable class OF service, ac-
cording to C. w. Davis, distributor
Think Of what 1t means to have
the experience gained in building
those motors back Of the Overland
car that Is purchased today" said Mr.
Davis.
OF the many different models pro-
duced by the Overland company none
has given more universal sat1sfac-
ton than the light four, Model go.
which comes in either roadster, tour
ing. club, sedan or commercial type
bodies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
Ford's New Car Has
Auto Trade Guessing

Automobile men hereabouts are
still wondering just what Henry
Ford's announcement Of last week as
to a new company and new car real
ly MEANS" says H. G.. Coleman, of the
Webb Coleman Co., Ford Agency.
1.-THE piquant part of the incident Is
that for many hours after Mr. Ford
had detailed his plans in LosAngeles,
his factory officials and even his con-
fidential secretary in Detroit were
completely in the dark about the mat
ter. 1t was as much a surprise to
them as to any one.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
ITALY'S EXPORTS.

falling off for the first six months of
1918 compared with the corresponding
period of the two preceding years.
From January ! to June 80, 1918, a
total of 1856 lorries and touring cars
were exported, having a value OF APP
proximately G1,400,000, compared
with 4,148 vehicles in 1917 and 2,731
in 1916. The number of touring cars
exported during the first six months
of 1918 was 728, this constituting a
record.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
HEROIC WOMEN HoNoRED.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Six women
of the American Women's hospital at
Buzancy. France, have been decorated
by the French government for stamp
ing out an epidemic of typhoid fever
last fall among the civilian population
OF Buzancy, and the vicinity of Chat
eau Thierry, according to a cable
gram received here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15
POLICEMEN GET INCREASE.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Wage
increases for approximately 1000 pa
trolmen and 1000 lieutenants and ser
geants, comprising the railroad police
force were announced last night by
Director General Hines. The increases
are retroactive to last January 1 and
are said to be in keeping with the
advances given other railroad en-
ployes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15

"A new $3.50 or $500 car and chain
of new factories to cover the country
from coast to coast seem to be the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15

outstanding features Of the plan. In
Detroit they're awaiting Mr.. Ford's
arrival as patiently as may be to see
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-15

wha It all means.
Toledo, too, Is interested. That's
where they are building the new Tit
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-05
MIzzOU Dies own
Miners Failed to Heed Ultima
tum by Gov. Gardner.
Preparations Made for 1000
Ton Daily Production.

jefferson City, Dec. 5.-The state
of Missouri will be in the coal nlin-
ing business late today, according to
officials, if the coal miners of Bar
ton county fail to heed the ultima
tum" of Gov. Frederick D. Gardner
to return to work at noon. 1T was an
nounced that everything wes in readi-
ness for operating the Barton county
mines, fifteen in number, which were
seized by the state last night.
1t was announced today that for the
present the state will limit its opera
tions to the Barton county fields,
which have a daily output of about
1000 tons
Tents, blankets and provisions have
been ordered to Barton county for the
volunteers and the full Missouri ma
tionaI guard, 1000 men, has received
instructions to be ready to move OH
short notice. Included in the equip
ment to be sent to the fields is the
fleet of trucks given the state by the
federal government for road purposes.
The trucks were commandeered early
today. Special telegraph and tele-
phone lines are being set up in build
ings to be used as state headquarters.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-05
KILLED WITH AxREvIvE OLD DAYS
Pioneers in Their Annual Gath
ering In Topeka Today.
Tales of Early Period Retold-
Arrange Good Program.

Indian fights and buffalo hunts and
thrilling border days were lived over
agafh today by the 165 old settlers
who assembled at the Chamber of
Commerce for the annual reunion of
the Shawnee County Old Settlers as
sociation.
No more the steepled buildings and
paved streets cover the hills and val
leys. nor the giant smoke stacks lift
themselves skyward. Once more Kan
sas is virgin wilderness, the haunt
of the buffalo and the Indian. Again
the numbering ox-cart and prancing
horse replace the truck and motor
car. line of quaint frame buildings
stretch for a few blocks along Kansas
avenue and Indians-the remnants of
the historic Kansas tribe-mingle with
spurred and booted men in harness
shop and saloon.
The pioneers of former days gath
cred at the Chamber of Commerce
this morning for registration and get
acquainted session before the regular
program began. Luncheon was served
at noon and SO large was the attend
ance that many had to wait until 9TH
erS had finished their meals before
they could be served.
The features of the afternoon were
addresses by James A. Troutman and
Joseph G. Waters. AS the latter could
not be present in person, owing to ill
7
Harvey. Both speakers paid a tribute
to the growing glory and prosperity
Of Topeka and Kansas and to those
stalwart sons and daughters who
blazed the trail for the civilization and
achievements that were to follow.
Resolutions condemning the I. w
W., Bolshevists and other disloyal or
ganizations were to be introduced
late this afternoon for adoption. The
action of Governor Allen and the state
! in taking measures to protect the pub
lie from the suffering incident to the
coal miners strike was also to be
endorsed, Captain Waters declarine
that ''he shot a classic at the f1owlins
mob when he declared the cost OF
maintaining law. and order was not 8
part of the price of coal''
Miss Nanon Herren gave a reading
during the afternoon. and music wa:
furnished by pupils from the Topeka
Industrial institute. Reports were
made by the -four native sons of 1856!
vintage'-Edgar Whitaker. Harry c
! Confined on Page Two.i
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-05

''Kids, where did you get those jew
els?" Holman asked.
"Oh, mamma got a whole lot more
from Charlie Patten," they replied.
81 knew Patten," said. Holman today.
"and the trunk burglary flashed right
thru my mind. I went home. 1 call
ed up the sheriff's office and asked
for Bob Miller. He was out.
A .-ecd to Split Reward, Claim.
Then I phoned to police head
qnarters and asked for some of the
men 1 knew. There wasn't a one
there. So started up Kansas avenue
and the first officer 1 saw was Harve
Williams.
Harve,' I said, what will you give
me il I tip you off to the trunk jew
"Tll go fifty-fifty with you joe he
replied.
'Then I told him where to CO." said
Holman.
Tin Cans Concealed Loot.
williams admitted that he and Sum-
mers went to the Lewis home and then
to the Patten hovel where they found
diamonds and lavaliers and gold neck
laces hidden in tin cans and in old
boxes under dirty mattresses and bun
dies of hay and straw.
But Summers claims that Mrs
Lewis, who offers. state had received
the Jewels SeNeTdI Gays ago ITOIl 1dt-
ten and whose daughter sold the
Jewels for him upon the promise of
a diamond ring Tor a gift, had a
change of heart that afternoon and
telephoned to Summers to confess.
This call, the police say. wasn't re-
ceived by Summers until $50 O'Clock
at night. Other officers who talked
to Mrs Lewis today stated that she
admitted she didn't telephone until
after Holman saw the children play
ing with the jewels.
Give Credit to Holman.
The reward will be paid upon the
recommendation of the Pinkerton
agent. From present indications he
/ looks upon Holman as deserving of a
great deal of credit. The Pinkerton
people work on a salary basis and will
not get any of the reward, it was an
nounced.
When the police officers called at
the Lewis home. Mrs. Lewis immedi-
ately directed them to the Patten
hovel. There the precious jewels. fit
( for one of the most sumptuous homes
( in Topeka. were found hidden in the
I squalor and dirt of one of the filth
lest novels in the city.
! Patten had several thousand dollars
worth of jewelry locked in a wooden
box. The cases used in packing the
Jewels in the trunk were in this box
As officers picked the jewels from the
/ box they fell on the dirty floor. In
: tin cans under rags and mattresses
other Jewels were discovered. The
trunk was found beneath hay in a
manger in the barn.
Pattcn Is Missing.
: Patten was missing All efforts tc
locate him failed. He called at the
,Coutinued 7n Page Two.J
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-05
DEFENDS SILK 'UNS
New York Police Physician De-
clarcs for Corscts, High Heels
and All the Rest.

New York, Dec. 5.-'Let US not dis
courage the wearing of thin silk stock
ings. low necked gowns, corsets or of
anything with which women cares to
adorn, or leave unado. ed, her
beauty.'-Dr. Royal s. poland, New
York health commissioner.
'Corsets lower a woman's efficiency
25 per cent. the high heeled shoe is
positively harmful: Dr. Copeland has
rushed to the defense, not of his sis
ter in the upward march of civiliza- =
ton, but of the girl who is so stupid,
vain. and sex centered that she will
sacrifice everything. even her health.
to win tthe admiration of mcn"-Dr.
Florence Meridith, head of the Y. W.
c. A. health demonstration center
And there you are
DR.. Copeland's statement drew a
veritable storm of conflicting opinions
and DR.. Meridith did not hesitate to
express the belief she knew more about
girls health that a mere man
II think the best type of girl gen.
orally feels that if she has no way OF
interesting men except by deforming
her feet and her figure and painting
her face she will go husba ndles-be-
lievinG singleness would he blessed
ness in comparison with living with a
man who could stand such a woman .
said DIR. Meridith.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-05
KILLED BY MOTOR
Flying Parts in Explosion Fatal
to r. I. Machinist.
Accident Believed Caused by
Loose Nut or Wet Weather.

Herman Zefferjahn, age 35. Second
street and Topeka avenue. was killed
at GAS o'clock this morning when a
dynamo at the head of the cab, on
top of the boiler of a big locomotive
exploded, hurting him from the top of
the engine. Death was practically
instantaneous.
Zefferjahn was a machinists helper
and was oiling the dynamo. Altho the
direct cause of the explosion was un-
known, it was believed it was caused
by a loose nut. The turbine end OF
the dynamo. made of cast iron. was
blown off. The piece struck Zeffer-
jain in the chest and face. Workmen
will probably regard the explosion as
one of the occasional inexplicable &C.
centricities of electricity in wet and
cold weather.
Z Zefferjahn came here from Paxico
His father and mother live there now.
Two brothers. recently returned from
overseas service. are in the employ
of the Santa Fe here.