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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
Allen To Go Before Legislature
on Farm Tenantry Plan.
Governor VIII Accept Invita-
tiOn Issued by Senate.
EXPECTS ONE FROM HOUSE
Executive Would Do Away
With Paved Street Farmer.
To Explain Some of the Tech.
nical Phases of Problem.

Gov. Henry J. Allen will go before
the state legislature personally with
an appeal for passage of the farm
tenantry bill, proposed in his message.
Talking with newspaper men today,
the governor stated that he was ready
to respond to the resolution of the
senate asking him to appear. If a
similar resolution comes from the
house-which at this time seems very
probable-the governor may plan to
address a joint session.
The farm tenantry problem is one
of the big features in Governor Aliens
legislative program. He has urged an
which permits the man of small
means to become a land owner. 1t is
his purpose to do away with the town
and paved street farmer, who rents
his land to the working farmer. In
order to carry out provisions of Gov
ernor Aliens suggestion, an amend
ment to the state constitution is neces-
sary.
Provide State Fund.
1t is probable that under the plan
proposed by Governor Allen, the state
would provide fund from which
money might be advanced for land
purchases when the buyer was able
to make small payment on the land
from his personal savings. Several
days ago the senate adopted reso-
luton asking the governor to appear
before the upper house and discuss al
length his proposed reform of the
tenant farm system. A number OF
! house members have also favored an
! invitation to the governor.
The resolution of the senate has
| not reached me-" Governor Aller
| stated today. when it comes. tho.
shall be pleased to accept the invita-
| ton to discuss the farm tenantry sys-
! tenn and my plan for changes
| have no idea when the senate or botf
| branches of the legislature may wan'
me to speak. But I shall be glad tc
avail myself of the opportunity"
Not Clearly Understood.
! Governor Aliens plan was covered
| in considerable detail in both his mes
sage and inaugural address. Some O.
the technical phases of the problem
tho, are not clearly understood by leg
| islators, and it now seems quite GER
| tain that the governor may go before
a joint session with a more compre
| hensiVe program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
CITE a0s AMERICANS
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt Is in the List
In Official journal.

Paris. Jan. 23.-citations for 2og
Americans are contained IN French
army orders. according TO the latest
Official Journal. The list includes
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt. Mai. Gen.
John A. lie Jeune. Brig. Gems. A. j.
Bowley and W. e. Neville; Coils. Will
Hams Mitchell. Hugh g. Myers, Jr..
Edward Davis. Hiram f. Bears Ed
ward Stone. James Rhea. and Fred
erick L. Wyatt: Aviators Edward w.
Rickcnbacher and Douglas Campbell
and Chaplain Thomas o. Speers. The
citation Of Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt
reads:
An excellent pilot and scout. pos
sessing the highest qualities OF coug-
age and devotion 10 duty. On July
TO- 1913. in combat with five enemy
machines. he brought down one Of his
adyersaries. He gIorlously fell in the
course of an aerial combat on July IL.
THHk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
WANT NO LIQUOR THERE
Orient Files Keep OUT Notice to
Brewers and DistiIIers.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-China's well
come to brewers and distillers if
they attempt to rebuild their busi-
ness m the Orient will not be a
warm one.
Edward B. Kan, of the intelli-
gence department here, a China
man and a close student of affairs
of his native land, today declared
the Chinese government authorities
undoubtedly will prevent any ef-
forts of the liquor men to establish
themselves there.
"Chinamen at home are not
drinkers. Some enjoy light wines,
few drink whisky. AS a rule, how
ever, liquor is not found in the Chi
nese home" Kan said.
'If the distillers and brewers
were permitted to open their busi-
ness, it would not be long before
many who hardly knew the taste
of liquor would be drinkers. 1 be-
lieve the country will not take up
this new habit in view of the recent
success in Kidding itself of opium"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
THE ULTIMATE OF INSULTS
German Dealers Sell Fobs of Iron
Crosses Carrying American Flags.

American Headquarters in Ger
many. Jan. 23.-The American flag
has been submitted to the ultimate
in insults.
Coblenz dealers have been dis
covered selling watch fobs made of
iron crosses on which were replicas
of American flags. Army officials
confiscated all these stocks and are
seeking the manufacturer. One
retailer has been arrested.
A Widespread rumor among Ger
mans in the occupied area that
Coblenz girls who fraternized with
American troops had been forced
to polish soldiers shoes in public
has been traced to the fact that a
German opened a shoe shine par
lor and employed girls. Inasmuch
as public shoe shining is uncom-
mon in Europe, townspeople as
sumed the girls were being pun
ished.
To replace missing parts of big
guns which the Americans refused
to accept as part of the quota to
be turned over under the armistice
terms the Berlin government has
ordered the Krupp works to manu-
facture substitute parts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
He SUES COUNTY
Ralph w. Squires Claims Fees
Amounting to S2,22S.97.
Says Amount Legally Earned
While He Held Office.

Claiming that he is entitled to one
half of the fees collected by him and
paid to the county treasurer in ex-
cess of his salary and clerk hire dur
ing the two years he was in office.
Ralph w. Squires, former register of
office of the district court asking a
judgment of s2,22S.97 against the
board of county commissioners.
Squires points out that during his
term of office he collected and paid
to the county treasurer fees in the
sum of s13,31S.90, which, he says, ex-
ceeded the amount of salary expended
for himself and clerks by s4,310.57-
His clerk hire. he states, did not ex-
ceed $500 per quarter. while he re-
ceiyed as salary for himself from
January IL. 1917. to March 19. 1917.
s2.40O a year. Thereafter, until his
term expired. he received $500 A
year. he says. This is provided by
statute for counties with between
$4,000 and 10000 population The
salary for himself and clerks during
the two years he says, amounted to
S9.00S.33.
The laws of 1917 provide. It is
pointed out by county officials. that a
register of deeds is entitled to expend
for extra clerk here one-half of the
fees collected by him each quarter
and paid to the county treasurer, in
excess of the amount of his own sal
airy and the salaries of his regular
clerks. No mention. however. is
made in the petition that Squires paid
out this money for extra clerk hire or
that he inteI. $ TO pay 1t to his former
clerks He claims that the excess fees
collected amounted to S2,155.2s. and
asks interest on this amount from the
date Of the expiration of the first
quarter of the year in which he took
office ma aEirp a total Of 90 9SS 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
WANTS CHARGES MADE
DIR. Mott Calls on Y NJ. Critics To
Make Accusations Specific.

Chicago. Jan. 23.-Dr. John p. Mott
today had renewed his demands that
critics name definite acts and dates in
their accusations against the Y. NJ.
c. A.
Speaking before the Methodist Cen
tenary convention here last night. Doc
ter Mott said: II know the Y NJ c.
A more intimately than any other
man and know there is a mere hand
full of things to criticise compared to
the vast extent of the good things
which all admit the has done.
If critics are honest. they will name
specific acts and dates when things
criticised were done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
CAPPER IN A PROTEST
Former Governor Leads Appeal
Against Negro Segregation Bill
All Time TO League.
(By the Associated Press.)

Arthur Capper, former governor.
mas headed an appeal to Governor AL
len and the state legislature against
the passage of the school segregation
Dill The former governor is presi-
dent of the national association for
the advancement of colored people.
COPIES of an appeal against drastic
anti-negro legislation were today sent
TO Governor Allen and distributed
among members of the two branches
OF the state legislature
Two years ago when the house of
representatives passed the segregation
bill. Governor Capper took an active
hand in the fight and aided in block
ing the passage of the bill in the SEN
ate. The bill is again before the Iegis-
lature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
That Is What jess Willard Says of
Going Into Ring.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Jess Willard,
champion heavyweight pugilist. is here
today for a weeks stay. Regarding
future ring enga agements, Willard said:
I'm here on business and that busi-
ness is oil business-nothing else. The
fight business may be all right, but
I'm busy making money in oil.''
The champion said he weighed 265
pounds. He said he was not unwilling
to defend his title if shown the Purse
place and man" He thought fight
with the Frenchman Carpenter might
be a good drawing card and that
thereafter the winner might meet Jack
DempSeV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
TO LEAVE FEB. IS
Central News Announces Re-
turn of Wilson to States.
Orders Limited Quarters So
Troops Can Come Back.

dispatch from Paris today said 1t had
been definitely learned that President
Wilson will return to America on Feb
ruary 15.
Wilson Has an Order.
Paris, Jan 23.-President Wilson
has ordered limited quarters for his
personal party when he returns on the
George Washington, SO that hundreds
of soldiers may accompany him. The
president feels that his party must be
restricted. as each unnecessary person
aboard will prevent the return of a
soldier who is 'yearning and desiring
to get home"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
BOYS WANT MAGAZINES
5000 Troops in Fort Leaycnworth
Need Reading Matter

A call from Fort Leavenworth to
Topeka people came today on the part
of 5000 soldiers. just back from
France. and who want reading mat
ter. The call is from the Camp Libra
ry association and late copies of mag
azines are wanted at once
Topeka people are asked to take
copies of magazines for November
December and January to the state
travelling libary. west wing of state
house, and they will be sent to Leav-
enworth. Sufficient numbers of Sat
urday Evening Posts and Golfers have
already been received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
ONE STRIKE now IS ENDED.


New York. Jan. 23.-Ending OF the
three months strike Of $1,000 garment
workers. engaged in making mems
and boys clothing. and the granting
Of a forty-four- hour week was an
nounced today at the headquarters of
the Amalgamafed Garment Workers
OF America Meanwhile the strike.
which began last Tuesday. of $4,000
ladies' waist and dreHsmakers. who
also demand a forty-four-hou week.
was still in progress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
ACCEPTS RUSS PLAN
Congress Voiccs ApprovaI-With Ono
Howl From johnson.

Washington. Jan. Z3.-Congress to-
day accepted with favor the allied plan
for dealing with Russia as suggested
by President Wilson. The general
feeling was that start has now been
made toward a solution of the Rus
sian problem
One criticism that should be voiced
of the plan. Senator Hiram Johnson
California. said, is that IL does not tell
the American people how long Ameri-
can soldiers are to remain In Siberia.
Il want those American boys
brought home at once" he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
SEIZE COLORS OF u. S.
Croats Tell OF Hauling Down of Flag
by Italians.

Washington. Jan. 23.-According to
a report made public here today by
the official information bureau of the
kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and
Siavs Serbo-Croaian vessel. the
Dinara. flying the American flag and
having a navigation license issued by
the American naval commander in
the Adriatic. was seized at Jelsa. Janu-
airy Is. by Italian forces which hauled
down the American flag and carried
off the ship under Italian colors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
THE REVOLT SERIOUS
Madrid Says Portuguese Monarchist
Movement Is Now Growing.

Madrid, Jan. 23.-The monarchial
movement in Portugal has assumed a
more serious character, q dispatch
from Vigo reported today
Delayed Government Report.
Lisbon, Jan. % (delayed) The
government has almost completely
suppressed the monarchist movement
it was announced today. A decree has
been issued penalizing districts in
which the disturbances have been ac-
tive from $50 to S25.OOO a day as long
as tie rebellion lasts.
Want to Keep Colonies.
Paris, Jan. 22.-Portuguese circles
in this city are greatly concerned over
the situation in their country. They
fear especially that their possessions
in Africa, forming the third largest
colonial empire on that continent, may
come into question and that some Eu-
ropean state may point out that Por-
tugal, being in a state of anarchy, is
unfit to rule other peoples.
The Portuguese hope that the del
eSates attending the peace congress
will realize the sacrifices sustained by
Portugal. which they say were very
great compared with the size of the
country and it's wealth. They say that
Portugal asks only to keep what she
already possesses"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
STRIKE ON IN BERLIN
The German Capital Is Lacking Rail-
way Transportation.

Berlin, Jan. 21 (delayed-l-Berlin
was without street railway transporta
ton and was practically lightless to-
night as result of a strike of electric
power employees.
All street cars were tied up and
many of the big restaurants were
closed. Others were lighted dimIy by
gas. The streets were dark. The gov
ernment had disconnected all tele-
phones in the commercial district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
Put Off Hearing.

Chicago. Jan. 25.--Hearin OF the
appeal Of Victor Berger and four other
Socialist leaders convicted here two
weeks ago on charges Of violating the
espionage act today was postponed to
Saturday by Federal Judge X. NJ Lam
dis Seymour Stedman. counsel. asked
more time TO prepare the appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
TOO I'LL TO BE MOVED.
Only One Prisoner Remain in Hands
of the Germans Now.

Berlin. Jan. 23.-Of the American
soldiers taken prisoner by the Ger
mans during the operations of the
American troops on the western front
only a single one now remains in Ger
many. the Associated Press correspon-
dent has learned This prisoner is at
Stuttgart too i'll to be removed at pres
ent-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
GLASS WILL QUIT DEMOS.
Plans TO Resign a. National Commit
tee Chairman Soon.

Washington Jan 23.-Secretary
Glass said today that he would resign
as secretary Of the Democratic Ma
tional committee and Probably would
be succeeded by ". r Holiisten OF
II -ssouri. now assistant secretary
Homer S Cummings. vice chairman
Of the committee who Is expected to
become chairman, conferred today
with Mr.. Glass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
VERNE M'MILAN HURT
Topckan Seriously Injured in IA C..
Street Car Accident.

Kansas City, Kan. Jan. 2S.-Verne
McMllan, 81. of Topeka. was in Beth
any hospital here today suffering from
a fractured leg and internal injuries
received when an Argentine street car.
upon which he was a passenger. left
the rails shortly after midnight
The car ran into a yard and stopped
against tree about 90 feet from the
point where it left the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
TODAY's TEMPERATURES.

Today and tomorrow mild weather
is the main element indicated on the
weather map. There have been no re-
ports of extreme cold weather any
place in the United States, says S. D.
Flora, state meteorologist. From Du-
luth, Mimi, there comes a report of
% degrees, the lowest temperature in
dicated on the weather map. Tenn
peratures reported from Montana this
morning were above so degrees. When
the weather observations were taken
IContinued from Page One.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
DR.. FREEMAN is BETTER


DIR. ]. u. Freeman. who is i'll with
pneumonia. is reported to be improv-
ing. At midnight last night, accord
ing to DR.. l.. II. Mum. one Of the at
tending physicians. there was but little
hope for his recovery. but he was bet
ter this morning. He has something
more than a fighting chance now
Doctor Mum said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
NO TAN ON THE DIVIDENDS.
L. :. Judge Decides They Are Exempt
Under the Law.

New York, Jan. 2s.-United States
Judge Julius NJ Mayer deci eel in a
test case today that stock - dends
are not subject to federal income tax
under the income tax law of 1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
GIVE UP WITHOUT FIGHT.
Orders Petrograd Surrendered
IL Il Is Attackcd Now.

London. Jan 23.-Leon Trotzky.
the Russian minister of war. has or
dered Zinoyeiff. the Bolsheyik gov
ernor Of Petrograd. to surrender that
city without a fight IL IL is attacked
by the northern Russian forces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
BIG FIRE At TRIBUNE.
Four Buildings Destroyed - $40, 900
Loss Is Sustained

Tribune. Kan. Jan 23.-Four build
inEs. the postoffice and three store
buildings were DESTROYED by fire at
midnight last night. Losses will ap-
proximate $4,000. partly covered by
insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23

THE latest decision of the corner
cigar store court holds that ehc
cu epidemic Is caused by poisoned
gasscs from Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas;
Fair and warmer tonight and
Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
JUST A LIGHT FOG
Otherwise Spring Weather Prevails
Thruout the Country.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Fair and warmer tonight and Friday
The shippers forecast warns to protect
sc hour shipments in all directions against
temperature of 35 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
TRAVIS LANDED TODAY

CONTINUED from Page One.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
1T is "MONEY TALKS"

CONTINUED on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-23
TO SIGN TREATY
EARLY IN june,
The PLAN NOW
Marcel Hutin Says the Time Is
Just About Set.
League of Nations Is To Be
Taken Up Now.
ENGLISH PLAN IN FIRST
President Also Has an Ar
rangement of His Own.
and the French Will Put For
ward Their Notions.
League of Nations Is To b
Taken Up Now.
ENGLISH PLAN IN FIRST

Paris. Jan. 23.-TBs preliminary
peace will be signed early in June At
the --latest, according to the most
trustworthy information, says Marcel
Hutfn in the Echo de Paris today.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12
.P|NAL COUNTY HAS
BANNER WHEAT CROP

That Pinal county leads all Arizona
in the condition of her winter wheat
production is shown by the crop re-
port issued today by L. M. Harrison,
Arizona field agent for the United
States Bureau of Crop Estimates. The
condition Of this years Arizona crop
on April 1st was 81 per cent of a
normal, which compares with 92 per
cent last year; and "a, the average
condition for the past ten years. Mari
copa county, the largest wheat pro-
ducing county in the state, reports a
condition of l96. Graham county re-
ports a condition of 100; Pinal, 1O1;
Pima, 90; Cochise, 78; Yavapai, 100;
Coconino, 81; and Yuma 95. II no
unfavorable conditions develop be-
tween now and the time of harvest.
the state should produce about one
million bushels. This would be about
20 900 bushels more than was pro-
duced last year, and 175,O00 more than
was produced two years ago.
For the United States, the indicated
production April 1st was for a crop
of 837 million bushels. This is 2SO
million bushels more than was pro
duced last year, and about twice as
large as the crop Of 1917.
Estimates of the condition of the
crop April 1st in the principal pro
ducing states for this year and last
| wear are as follows:
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

R. L. McCul,och Of Los Angeles was
a Saturday arrival in Ray.
A. A. Gossard of Ell Paso was
Sunday arrival in Ray.
L. D. Johnson of Los Angeles paid
a business call to Ray this week.
F. w Sparr of Los Angeles was in
Ray on Monday.
DR.. Jesse H. Baker Of Phoenix, was
one of Thursdays arrivals in Ray.
R. A. Floodberg of Los Angeles was
a business visitor in Ray Monday.
F. C. Hedrick motored over from
Kelvin on Sunday.
A. F. Broege of Colorado Springs
was a Monday arrival in Ray.
B. Matley of Phoenix was a busi-
ness visitor in Ray Monday.
c. NJ. Cole of Phoenix was in town
Monday.
E. M. Bruce of Pasadena arrived
on Tuesday for visit.
Clarence Ames of Hanover, N M,
was a Tuesday arrival.
R. A. Copple of Los Angeles, spent
Tuesday in Ray on business.
H. E. Elder of Phoenix arrived in
Ray for visit on Tuesday.
L. Fl. Friedman of Los Angeles, was
in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Kuencer left
tuesday for New York. They plan to
make their home there
Mrs. E. L. Baumgardner left Sun
day with her children for Humboldt
Arizona.
Fred j. Joyce, district manager. OF
the Mutual Life Insurance company
arrived in town Tuesday for bust
rncc uicit
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

Ralph Nowland, the well known geo
study of local geologic conditions, left
Tuesday, following the receipt of
news that his father had passed away.
His many friends will much regret to
hear of the sad blow, and extend their
sympathies in his bereavement.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

L
spent Monday and Tuesday in Ray on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Stuart Of Doug
las arrived in Ray the early part Of
this week
Joe Rhoades and S. " Campbell Of
Kansas City, Mo-, arrived in Ray Tues
day.
E. E. Adams of Phoenix was among
Saturdays registrants at Wiggin's
hotel
Miss Clio Boykin, who had been Wis
iting Mrs. M. Wisdom for several
months, left Sunday for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Butler of Doug
las were among Sundays arrivals IN
Ray.
A. J. MacLean, who was formerly
cashier for the Ray Con. Copper COM
pany and who had spent several days
in Ray, returned to San Francisco
Monday
o. Loeb of Tucson, was among
Tuesdays arrivals registered at the
Ray Con hotel.
Mrs. H. E. Lively, who will be re-
membered as Miss Maud Brundage
spent the weekend in Ray, visiting
her friends and family.
George Hohenstein has accepted a
position with Albert Steinfeldt & Co
He has been bookkeeper for J. Back
stein of Sonora.
A. A. Wren, general manager OF
the Arizona Hercules Copper com
pany, who had been visiting in Tue
son for about week, returned tc
Ray on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Sundberg, Jr.
who have been spending their honey
moon in Los Angeles, plan to return
to Ray within a week.
J. T. (Safety) More left Tuesday
on his vacation. He plans to spend
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

Mrs. w. G. Barackman left Tuesday
for Long Beach, Calf. Mrs. Barack
man received word this week of the
death of her sister, Mrs. Roy David
Mrs. Davidsons young son.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

T. c. Thomas of Ell Paso, represent
ing the interests of the Ranger-Burk
Consolidated Oil company, arrived in
Ray on Saturday last. He has ap-
pointed Jno. R. O'Donnell as the CON-
pany's local representative.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-04-12

Al Miller, of Miller Bros. Mercan-
tile company, who had been spending
q week in Tucson, returned to Ray
this week, with his health much im-
proved.