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The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21


The author Of that touching ditty.
which caused the entire A. +. F. 10
rock in uproarious laughter last win
ter, arrived in Topeka on Santa Fe
no. this morning. Bones Smith,
the "hOmme gros" OF the 55th d.
vision, former star OF a big burlesque
circuit and now newly made bene-
dict at Kansas City. Kan. shifted his
225 pounds from the car to the depot
platform and heaved a sigh OF relief.
Here at last" said Smith. mopping
his face with a blue silk handkerchief,
this Is not the right kind OF weather
for a tat man"
"Bones' million dollar SQUIRE or.
IN the words OF the average American,
his ever present smile, was very much
in evidence upon shis arrival, despite
the heat OF the late morning. he de-
clined to tell what sort Of a stunt he is
IRA ming for toniEhts big free enter
tainment o the city auditorium. out
admitted that he has a lot OF new
stuff that he didn't possess over In
Parodles Made a Hit
one way in which Bones built up
q bis reputation in the A E. T. was
by his catchy parodies on well known
songs He could compose some
mighty clever songs with his gas
mask on during an attack.
The impression might be obtained
that Sergeant Smiths entire time was
spent IN singing and entertaining over
there Such is not the case. An in
stance Of Smiths willingness to serve
at all times might be recorded here.
In the ArEOnne. the men Of the 35th
division were not getting enough to
eat. Il was Impossible to transport
large stores Of ratious to them That
set Bones" to thinking. He disap-
pcared for a couple OF hours. and on
his return had several sacks Of flour.
No one asked Bones where he OBJ
taired the white ration. It wasn't
considered good form to ask such en-
barrassing questions. The fat man
built a bi gfire under an impromptu
stove and began cooking fapjacks for
the tired gun crews Of the batteries OF
the Third battalion. He cooked for
hours. and because Of his untiring ef-
forts. a least one battalion Of Argonne
fighters tasted pancakes during the
scrap.
He Was n Good Target
At one time that day a boche air
plane hove into sight, dropped a
bomb and fired a machine gun. innict-
ing number OF casualties. AS a target,
Bones" Smith with his pancakes was
almost as marked as the church
steepIe in the center OF Varennes. The
enemy aviator didn't disturb the tran
Quillity Of the self-appointed cook,
who didn't even look up from his
stive
But Smith isn't in Topeka to tell
about the ArEonue. His job in this
city is TO warble for the ex-service
men Of Shawnee county. and their
fathers. brothers. sisters and sweet
hearts.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
CLAY CENTER HAS A ROW
Attorney General May Be Asked To
Helm Call an Election

Clay Center, Kan, July 21--There
Is a possibility that the attorney gen
eral of Kansas may be called upon to
rnandauus acting Mayor J. G. Cowell
to call a special election for mayor
in Clay Center. Mayor John Marshall
who died July ?, was elected over A
H Hartman by only As votes The
two local papers and three banks sup
ror-ed Marshall, who was running for
a second term.
So Tar no one has been mentioned
~ onDose Hartman. who, it is be-
lfeved. will enter the race. The anti
Hartman crowd is anxious TO pass the
matter up until the next regular elec-
ask the attorney general to act it is
runOred.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


July 2t, 1891.
The mass temperance meeting planned
BY the crusade committees Will be hrId
next Thursday evining Al the First Pres
bytertan church. Most OF the city pasf0rs
have already volunteered 20 dismiss thsfr
regular Thursday evening PRAYER meet
ings. in oruer that their members n1sv
attend this meeting
The committee on Program viii invite
CHEZ OF Police H G. Lindsey and Police
Commissioners Aouut, Whiting and Erauss
to be present and express them selves in
regard 70 the enforcement OF the law.
Miss Ada and Master James Mott of
Independence, No, are visiting their aunt
Mrs. E Medlicott OF sol Lincoln street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. King and Mrs. A r
Lingafelt. Misses Clough. Mary McCabe
Emily King, Grace NandeErift of Kansas
City; Messrs- farrell. Akers and Vande-
grift will picnic at Vinewood this after
noon and evening
Mr.. and Mrs. A ". Parks will go TO
Colorado tomorrow for three weeks visit
Miss Annie Allen and Miss Minnie Pier
have gone 70 Colorado Springs and Pueblo
on a pleasure trip.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21

$500 patent kid Oxfords with turned soles and
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ner Footwear 6 05
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soIes and leather Louis heels. ........ e o.
$500 Oxfords of brown genuine calf skin with
perforated toes, welt soles and low
heelS a. .0s1
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
PROBE OF LEAvENwoRrH FIRE
Federal Prison Officials Believe Blaze
Was IncendIary.

Leavenworth. Kan, July 71.-Ofn-
Gals of the federal prison here have
begun a thoro investigation of the fire
which destroyed the west cell wing
Saturday night. believing that the fire
was of incendiary origin
The damage Is roughly estimated at
100000, but complete examination OF
the interior steel work has not yet
been made The wing has been in
process of construction for fifteen
years and cost nearly 100000. II
was nearly completed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21

Girard. July e1.-George W. Cor
poran. who has been pastor OF the
christian church at Arcadia. for sew
eral years. as well as editor OF the Ar
cadia Journal. has resigned his pas
torate in order TO devote all his time
and talent 20 the newspaper game.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
Mail Orders filled

With the exception of the broken lines
at 800 ard s195, Mail Orders will be
filled for any OF these sale Pumps and
Oxfords, provided we have your size at
the time the order is received. In order
ing, please give US all the numbers in
the pair of shoes that fit you the best
and are the most comfortable Delivery
charges prepaid
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
OITTY STAR HERE
HBOnes" Smith, Comedian of
35th, Is in Topeka.
He Was Funmaker for 0rgani-
zatiOn in France.
IS ON PROGRAM TONIGHT
He Was a Shining Mark for
German Airplanes.
Popular ParOdies Will Be Sung
at Auditorium.

Bon jour. ma chere, comment allez-vous ?
Bon Jour, ma chere, comment sllez-vous
AveZ-vous fiance2 Ca me fnit rieu
youlez- vous promenade avec moi Sc soir7
herci bien.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-07-21
Ss'St. ss;SSms $40" 7.95

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instep: turned soIes and Louis heeIs-in this
Greatest Sale of Summer Footwear. L .95
$1,000 patent leather Pumps with high arches
turned soles and Louis heels. D.....7.95
5000 patent Colonial Pumps with patent
buckles Louis heels and turned soleE. .95
$1,000 1-strap Colonials of very fine gunmetal
with turned soles and Louis heels II .95
$3.50 black kid Pumps with turned soles and
covered Louis heels .......-......--.7.9
$500 Oxfords Of very fine brown kid, made
over our famous combination last welt soles
and military heels 30
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
SHIPS SEIZED BY BRAZIL
 MAY RUN TO THE STATES

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (by As sociated Press).-Establishment of a steamship line between San Francisco and Rio de Jeneiro is being urged upon the Brazilian government by Victor du Cunha, consul general from Brazil in San Francisco and, accord ing to his statement, negotiations have been opened between Brazil and United States looking to that end.
 MT. du Cunha's plan calls for a monthly sailing from both this city and Rio as a beginning, the service to be increased as conditions warrant. Since it is expected that France will shortly release the thirty ships loaned to her by Brazil, many of which are of large tonnage, there would be no difficulty in providing carriers. These vessels were among the fifty German craft which were seized by Brazil during the war.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
LATE PRINCESS WAS
 NATIVE OF CALIFORNIA


GRASS VALLEY, Cal, May 26 lby Associated ess).-Princess Stig- liano Colonna, head of the Italian Red Cross who died in Rome on March 28th last, was native of the old mining camp of La Porte, Sierra county. She was a step-daughter of the late John w. MacKay, miner and financier, her mother having married MacKay following the death of her first husband, Dr. Bryant. It is said that this romance had its inception when the young widow went to thank MacKay for generous donation to a fund which was raised by the miners for her relief.
 Miss Bryant was born in 1853 and lived in Sierra county until some eight years of age. She was educated abroad and there married into the Col onna family of Italy, receiving the title of American Princess Colonna.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
KANGAROO RAT IS
 MENACE TO RANGES

TUCSON, Ariz., May 26 (by Asso. ciated Press).-The kangaroo rat is one of the most assiduous seed col. lectors known, says Dr. c. T. Vorheis, zoologist of the agricultural depart. ment of the University of Arizona. As proof of his statement the doctor ex. hibited bushel of seeds of mesa, or crowfoot gama grass, taken from the single burrow of a night-prowing kan garoo rat.
 Since crowfoot grama is one of the main products of the cattle ranges, the kangaroo rat is looked upon as a menace to the industry and thousands of dollars are to be spent this season in wiping him out with poison.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
BOUNDARY LINE OF UKRAINE
 IN DISPUTE

STANISLAU, West Ukraine, May Correspondence of the Associated Press).-The West Ukranian govern ment recently issued a statement ask ing that new allied mission come here to study the question of the boundaries between Poland and the Ukraine, dispute over which leads to fighting between the Poles and Ukrain- ians in the possession of Lemberg and the oil fields nearby. The Ukranian government also protested against the action of the inter-allied mission for blaming the Ukrainians for resuming the fight against the Poles. It is point ed out by Ukrainians that the mission should have exercised its influence to induce the Poles to retire from the disputed territory.
 It is thought here that the only way of stopping hostilities would be to clear the disputed region of both Pol ish and Ukranian troops and to neu- tralize the whole Lemberg oil zone. After that the fixing of the boundaries would be the work of many months.
 The Ukranians claim two-thirds of the province of Galicia extending westward to the river San and in- cluding the cities of Jaroslav, Przemsyl and Sanok. Thence the line claimed by the Ukranians as their western border extends westward along the Carpathian mountains to the high Tatra mountains and then turns eastward along the south slope of the Carpathians in northern Hungary and runs back to Bukowina, including the city of Czernowitz.
 The armistice proposed by the inter- allied mission which visited the Ukranian headquarters in the latter part of February would have thrown the Ukranians back on line running from Kaminoka to Halicz and thence westerly to Dolina. Even had the Ukranian leaders been willing to &C., cept such a lines, it is stated that they
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

would have disgraced themselves in the eyes of their own countrymen, lost their influence if not suffered per sonal violence.
 From the statement issued by the Ukranian government it appears that the Ukranians have little confidence that they would recover territory if yielded at the request of the allies.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
NOTICE

The dog ordinance is to be strictly enforced and owners of canines must take care of them or the city will do it for them, as there is to be general cleanup of all dogs running at large. POLICE AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

The Daily Times job plant is we'll equipped for all classe of com mercial printing.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

Prices are coming down. So are our ham and eggs. Now 50 cents at the City Bakery. 2-6t
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
GARRICk.

William Moore Patch will present,
for the first time on any stage. at the
Shubert-Garrick TheateF, next Sun
day night, new play entitled The
Aftermath" and the engagement will
continue throughout the week
While social disease is the basis of
this very unusual play, the subject
is said TO be handled in such an in
telligent and delicate manner that il
is in no way offensive. The action Of
the play revolvCs about d powerful
and gripping love story, which, even
IL daring, is described as a clean,
frank picture OF the lives of three
American men and three American
women, whose entire future is men
aced by a consequence of the war to
which almost everyone may be ex-
posed.
Realizing the Importance OF The
Aftermath" Mr.. Patch is said 10 have
exercised. even more than usual care
in its presentation and in the selec-
tion of cast notable for its personal
charm and distinction. included in
which are Grace Carlyle. Malcolm
Fassett. Rose CoEhlan. Richard Cor
don, Mona Kingsley. and Malcolm
Duncan
The Washington times., 1919-02-20

The Dancer" is in three acts, the
locale New York Of the present tins.
The featured player is Martha He'd
man, who has been starred by David
BelascO for the last three years : I
The Boomerang"
Miss Hedman is one Of the most
accomplished actresses on the stage
today. She made a great success in
London before coming to America.
Other members CT the cast are
Gypsy O'Brien, Jean Temple, Beatrice
Collenette, John Halliday, Harry
Mestayer, Thomas J. Keogh, and Jo-
seph Woodburn.
Selfish love, the impOssibilities of
opposite temperaments ever har-
mOnizing, and the superior spirit OF
devotion with which womanlIind is
imbued, is the theme Of Mr.. Locke's
stirTingly interesting story.
The heroine, impersonated by Miss
Hedman, is a young Russian dancer,
who has lived a Bohemian life. She
meets young American. He follows
her all over Europe. The young pair
marry, but the conduct of the young
Russian girl scandaliZes the Ameri-
cans relatives. The young dancer is
embroiled in scandal which brings
about, for the nOnce, a sorry state Of
affairs.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
GAYETY

Billy Watson, with his renowned
Beef Trust Girls" will begin what Is
probably his last engagement here
next Sunday at the Gayety Theater.
After thirty-seven years at the head
Of this company, Mr.. Watson an
nounces his intention to retire at the
end Of the present season. Accord
ingly, for his farewell tour, he has
selected a vehicle that was responsible
Tor his greatest success, "Krousa-
meyers Alley"
The second act is entitled an Ire
land and presents the familiar aIJev
characters back on THE old sod. -
while the final act bears the name OF
"krousemeyer's Christening" and is
laid in a fashionable residence on
Fifth avenue.
While Watson. himself. is RESPONSE.
bic for most OF the comedy. he has
surrounded himself with a cast that
includes many old favorites. as we'll
as severa. new faces. Among these
are Kathryn Pearl Beatrice Harlowe
George Z. Barnes, Harry West, James
Rooney, Jack Sweeney, Al Haines and
Florence Cooke, besides the far-famed
beef trust chorus of twenty girls.
Interesting specialties are to be in
tToduced, as well al many song hits.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
kE.ITHsG-

Marion MOrgan's dancers will be
the headline feature in the 3. T Keith
Theater bill next week in their new
dance spectacles, "In the Time Of
Attila and the Huns" A series of
interpretative dances are presented IN
which the parallel between the Hun
invasion Of Belgium and the ancient
ravishment of Italy by the progeni-
tors OF the present-day boches is
shown.
The extra comedy feature will be
Stuart Barnes. specialist on love as a
provocative oF foOlighncss
The "Yip. Zip. Yaphankers," a nov
city growing out of the war. viii be
presented by a squad Of former dough
boys.
Harry and Anna Seymour are
among those to be present with song
and dance as their offerings. Cart
nell and Harris, longtime favOrites.
Will present "Golfing and Cupid" A
Robins and company will offer "Thc
Walking Music Shop" Lyons AMI
YescO, as "The HaTpist and the
Singer" Kennedy and Nelson, "The
Speed Boys" and the pictorial news
will NIL up the remaining positions.
Next Sunday at and S:l5 D. m, the
bill will present The Sirens" with
Frank DobsOn and company, Allan
Rogers. Bailey and Cowan, and the
others in the current program.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
BELASCO.

Next week viii be q busy one for
Harry Lauder, the Scotch minstrel,
who is scheduled to open his WASH
ineton enga cement at the BelascO
Monday night.
In addition to the six evening and
four matinee performances that have
been announced, the comedian will be
a guest of the Rotary Club and also
The central figure in several other in
teresting club affairs that are being
arranged, at which he viii relate
some OF his experiences in France as
the star" Of the REV. Harry Lauder,
n p. Tour"
The comedian, il is ANNOUNCED, will
he on the stage over an hour, and
will sing a number of new songs, in
addition TO several of the old favor
ties. The program also offers a novel
entertainment, in which a number Of
well-known artists will participate.
LADDERS latest song is The Cry Of
geace." 1t was written while he was
1t sea, and 1t was tried out on the
soldiers coming over. 1t goes with
ont saying that it was heartily in
dorsed.
Don't sing Of war any more,
Just let US sing of love"
IS a couplet of the new song. which
will be included in LADDERS roper
toire.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
FOLLOWING The TRAIL
OF @CAMOUFLACED
By GEORGE H. DoNoHUE

In Chapter XVII of "CAMoG
FLAGED" today, the Rev. Hugh T.
Stevenson, pastor of Bethany BaP-
tist Church, has produced a series OF
new situations, ali Of which extend
the interest OF the serial to a poin;
where it is now possible to see (which
way the wind blows" Here we have
the combination OF Government Secret
Service busy on the tangle with tAe
local police edging in, on possible
solution OF the mystery surrounding
the real purpose and actual identity
Of Wu HTsang.
Mighty lucky for Madeline that the
phone bell rang just when it dld-but
our old and gifted friend w.. as usual
proved equal TO the emergency-he
takes loop the loop. via the window
route, only to fan into the clutches Of
the ever watchful policemen-wonder
what they'll do with him, now that they
have him.
But. then, Snakes is on the
Job with a real live chicken and a
real busy, creepy snake, with which
he tells the world he intends making
the crafty Wu confess all his deviltry
and general shortcomings-and. then
just when Madeline is all fixed and
ready to have the knot tied, some joy
killer speaks up out Of the churchy
stiffness and cutters. 81 forbid it.'
That's too bad. We thought for a
moment that with Madeline married
We would get the Anal secret OF al
chemy, but here we have KimbalI or
dered abroad and Madeline. poor
child, faints right on the threshold Of
matrim0ny.
Tomorrow we will have the answer
to this mix-up from the pen of Charles
l., Nesbit. the well-knoWn insurance
authority, who is already figuring on
the possibilities Of chapter eighteen,
as you are reading this story today.
Every line appearing in "CAMOU-
FLAGED" from now on, IS apt to
clinch the mystery, and IL you read
closely, you will be right in line to
write the final chapter and win the
prize OF two hundred and fifty ioi-
lars.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
T,YCEUM

Jack Dempsey, challenger for the
heavyweight boxing crown, will come
to the Lyceum Theater Sunday after
noon for a weeks engagement with
Hughey Bernard's "Americans." The
pugilist will exhibit some Of his
training stunts. and will illustrate
the blows by which he hopes to an
mex the championship when he
meets Willard in July.
Heading the cast of burlesaue en-
tertainers will be Don Clark. /FIo
owen, q spriEhtly soubrette: Gussic
Lewis, ingcnue, and Carrie Fontaine
prima donna. In addition there will
be chorus OF charming singers and
dancers.
Hughey Ecrnard will accomnanv
show in person and direct the
ensembles and song numbers An en-
tirely new book, the lines b. Bern
ard, is the vehicle of the "AmerI-
cans" this season. The offering is
in two acts and nine scenes and
Dempsey will be featured at all per
formanccs.
There will be mstinees daily.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20

go over. Some Of the reserve
naval officers wives had gotten
over there in the Y. NJ. C. A. can
teen work. Major Knowles knew
Secretary Baker we'll, for they were
at Washington and Lee together
Probably he might influence him to
allow her to visit her husband
"over there"
She was waiting eagerly for his
return, for with lightning speed she
was preparing for her wedding,
She wondered if there was any
truth about marrying in haste, re-
pent at leisure. She was sure it
did not apply to her. Frank was
going to take her out to buy the
diamond ring when he returned.
There is that old telephone again.
! thought it was great when ]
first came here to have a tele-
phone in my room, but now !
know they are nuisance"
E = r T.
''Yes, this is 22S. Yes, Miss Con-
nor is speaking Yes, thank you,
tell Lieutenant Kimbail that / will
be right down" She soon joined
Kimball in the lobby, prepared to so
out with him to secure the ring,
when Frank said, Madeline, this
marrying business is not as easy as it
looks. have Just been down to the
marriage clerks effice. You know
he issues the marriage licenses"
Quite a few friends from the army
and navy had assembled in the
church when the opening chord of
."Here Comes the Bride" caused Mrs.
Thayer to look toward the bride,
marching in on the arm Of Major
Knowles, who although he was ready
to have married Madeline, was
pleased to be asked by her and Kim
ball to give her away: Mrs, Thayer
sensed trouble. Up in the gallery
she recognized the slant eyes of the
Mongolian, whose determination to
secure the secret code had interfered
with her plans and Snyder. Captain
Henderson, the best man, and
Lieutenant Kimball were waiting for
the approaching bride. at the altar.
The music Of the organ is now soft
ened. The rector was surprised and
the congregation when after he had
reached that part Of the service
which you will recall, Therefore, if
any person can show just cause why
they may not lawfully be joined to-
gether, let him now speak, or else
hereafter forever hold his peace" to
hear, as did the whole congregation,
the words: 81 FORBID IT"
The rector looked around and could
not see anybody approaching, repeat
ed the question and again heard the
same reply. It was more than
Madeline could stand. She tainted.
fTo hn carFinuod fo,,orrouy ~ a
The Washington times., 1919-02-20

accomplishment, will be the assisting
soloist at the symphony concert OF
the New York Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Walter Damrosch conductor, at
the Shubert- Belasco Theater, Tues
day afternoon at 1870 O'Clock.
Miss Garrison will sing the Hymn
to the Sun" from Rimsky Korsa-
koh's, lie cog dor and the mad
scene from Hamlet" by Thomas.
The orchestral numbers will in
clude Tschaikowsky's Symphony No
{ Schumann's Even Song" arranged
by Saint-Saens;s Mendelssohn's Spin
ming Song" arranged by Giraud, and
Lalo's overture, lie Roi d'Ys."
Tickets may be had at T. Arthur
Smiths office, 1906 G. street.
The Washington times., 1919-02-20
FOLLY.

ooh. You Babies!" in musical
comedy in two acts and four scenes
entitled 'The Candy Shop" will be
the attraction next week at the Folly
Theater.
Doc Dorman and Gus Mortimer,
coIneulans' mead the cast supported
by a company which includes Vivian
Lawrence, Billy Hagan, Bert Lester,
Austin King, Billy Kimes, Beatrice
Holden, Harry Fitzgerald, and Ruby
Garrison.
There is a chorus of eighteen girls.
In addition to the musical comedy
there will be several specialties.