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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-07

H. c.. Newberry. Of Jenningston, w
Va, Is a visitor in the capital.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
Noted Ozark Trapper Again
Making Trip Without Guard.
Sentenced TO Ten Years for
killing Wife and Admirer.
is NOW SIXTY YEARS OF AGE
Walked Thru Snow to Pen Once
Before by Mistake.
Petitions Are Now Being Circu-
lated for His Pardon.

Springfield, Mo, May 23.-Farmer
Ferguson. 60 years old, is on his way
to the Missouri penitentiary today
without n guard TO begin serving a
ten-year sentence for the murder of
his wife and John Smithmeir, her ad-
mirer, in Springfield in 1915.
Ferguson, a noted trapper and
guide in the Ha Ha Tonka region in
Camden county, on learning that the
supreme court had affirmed his sem
tence. came here, arranged some busi-
ness affairs, and set out for prison
alone. Once before he made the trip
to jefferson City from Ha Ha Tonka,
walking the entire distance thru snow
only to learn that he had been mis-
informed that the court had denied
his appeal
Ferguson killed Mrs. Ferguson and
Smithmeir when he came here and
failed to effect reconciliation with
his wife. Petitions are now being cir
cuiated asking the governor to par
don Ferguson
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
TOPEKANS ARE NAMED
knights of Pythias and Pythian Sis
tcrs Hold Elections.

Winfield, Kan, May 23.-The grand
lodge of the knights of Pythias. which
completed its work and adjourned,
will meet in Winfield again next year
The datS of the meeting was changed
from May to the fourth Tuesday in
September. The election of officers
resulted as follows:
w. T. Williams, Kinsley, past grand
chancellor; w. C. Moidle, Kansas City
grand chancellor; Carl Peterson. Irv-
ing, grand vice chancellor; John
Bright Topeka, grand prelate; w. ].
Duvall, Hutchinson, grand X. of r and
s; E. r. kennard, Wichita, grand
master of eXchequer; Bert Mead, Pitts
burg, grand master at arms; w. C.
Weihler. Ottawa, grand inner guard; i;
p. L. Rooney, Usage City, grand outer
guard; A. +. Williams, Columbus, su-
preme representative.
The election of the Pythian Sisters
was follows:
H. NJ. Grandy, Pittsburg, supreme
representative; Mrs. Katherine Todd,
TonganoXie, past grand chief; Leo
nora Ardwick, Scranton, grand senior:
Elizabeth Rothenberger, Leavenworth.
grand Junior; Leotine GOss, Topeka,
grand manager; Mrs. Ida Mead, Pitts
burg, grand NJ. of F.; Bertha Reeves,
Columbus, grand M. of c. and r.; Ra-
chel VanhaH, Syracuse. grand protec-
tor; Rose Bickendike, Frontenac.
grand guard.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
AID In HARVEST
Kansas City Business Organiza-
tiOns Act To Help Kansas.
Give Employees Vacation To
Work i'm Fields.

Kansas City. May 2S.-Business or
ganizations of Kansas City agreed at
a meeting of representatives of vari-
Gus local Industrial concerns with the
labor committee of the chamber of
commerce here today, to give their
employees a two weeks vacation on
whole or half pay, and to urge them
to spend it in the Kansas harvest
fields. The concerns represented were
those of the lumber, building, coal,
stock yards and other interests
Two difficulties confront-th work
ers who are assisting in obtaining men
for the harvest fields. the representa-
tives agreed, that of the increased
amount of labor necessary for the
larger crop expected and the fact that
no reduction of railroad fare to the
fields has as yet been made. E. E.
Frizell of Larned, Kan, federal en-
ployment agent for Kansas, repre-
sented that state and registration of
harvest hands has already begun at
the chamber of commerce and the
United States employment bureau.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
FOES OWN FAULT
(Continued from Page one.l

responsible for the war, should not suf-
''FinaiIy, the German note rashIy asserts
that the peace conditions will logically
bring about the destruction of several
millions of persons in Germany, in addi-
ton to those who have perished in the
war Against the war losses of Germany
might very fairly be placed the far great
ef losses which her initiative and conduct
countries The German estimate of future
losses could be accepted only if the prem
ises were accepted also. But these are
entirely fallacious. There is not the slight
est reason to believe that a population is
destined to be permanently disabled be-
cause it will be called upon in the future
to trade across its frontiers instead of
producing what it requires from within.
Huns Have Good Chance.
=, "There is no reason why Germany. under
the new conditions. should not build up
prosperity in Europe Her territories have
suffered less than those of an other con-
tinental belligerent state during the war.
Indeed, SO far as pillnge or devastation is
concerned. they have not suffered at all.
'The share which Germany is being
called upon to bear of the enormous
calamity that has befallen the world has
been apportioned by the victorious powers.
not TO her deserts but solely to her ability
to bear il. 1t is right that Germany which
is responsible for this calamity should
capacity. Her hardship will arise moi
from the conditions of peace, but from the
acts Of those who provoked and prolonged
the war. Those who were responsible fol
the war. cannot escape its just conse-
Quences."
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

of occupation that the division sailed
Immediately for home.
Words Of highest praise for the men
of the 353rd regiment. were contained
in a general order issued to the men
of the division by General Reeves. In
his order General Reeves said:
Headquarters 353rd infantry, q.
S. S. Levlathan, May %, 1919. Cen
erals orders No. II.
.'The 353rd infantry lands in Amer
lea today after an absence of one year.
less twelve days. The mission of the
accomplished. De- utilization will
begin at once, each man going to the
camp nearest his home.
IN taking farewell of the regiment,
the regimental commander finds him
self fortunate as to be the. command
and it is impossible to express the joy
and pride that have been his in being
so, muchs less is he able to express his
profoundS gratitude and appreciation
of the loyalty. faithfulness and Coz
operation On the part of officers and
men,, without which nothing could
have been done.
/ Organized in. September, 1917.
The regiment is less than two
years old 1t was organized Septem-
Der 5. 1917, and left the United States
for France June /, 1918. The life of
lllS regiment mas Deen essentially one
of activity. There have been no pc
riods of unnecessary waiting in train
ing camps nor of labor i'll rear areas.
1t has been from first to last clean
/ cut, fighting unit, organized, trained
and equipped for that purpose, and
| right well has it fulfilled its mission.
/ No words of the regimental comman-
| der can add to that reputation. The
record OF its deeds is written in the
I imperishable history of the country.
/ 1t is record that every man may well
/ be proud of and proud to transmit to
posterity. We we're of that great mass
| of 'doughboys' whose fame is immor-
! tai as the one part of Tho army that
! functiOned at any and all times, gave
no excuses and made no explanations
/ Constant accomplishment was theiI
/ part.
THE regiment has been especially
| characterized by a spirit of comrade-
ship that has made possible ouI
/ achievements. The regimental com
mander points to this with more pride
than any other attainment, great a:
! the others have been.
I 'Vainglorious boastings and invidi-
1 Gus comparisons are alike harmfu
I and inconsistent with the spirit of the
regiment. The regimental commander
begs each and every one to avoid al
| such.
''As a final word the regimenta
commander wishes every one happi
ness and success for the future ant
is confident that they will attain then
if there be carried to civil life tha
noble spirit of self-sacrificing asss
tance which has always been exhibit
ed in the military service.
''(Signed).
JAMES H. REEVES
Colonel Commanding Official
! &C. s. TURNER,
Captain 353rd Infantry, Adjutant.'
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
STUDY THE THRESHER
Series of Schools Open Onc-Day Scs
sion at Wichita,

Wichita, Kan. May ga series of
threshing schools to be held in seven
Kansas cities opened a one-day ses-
sion here today under the auspices of
the State Agricultural college and the
United States bureau of public roads.
The school will be held in Great Bend
and Abilene on May 26; Dodge City,
May %; Mankato. May 20; Hays and
Norton, May 81.
Morning and afternoon meetings
will be held, at which the mechanical
and economic principles of threshing
will be thoroly discussed by represen-
tatives of the engineering and the eX
tension departments of the State Ag-
ricultural college. and practical meth
DDS of threshing machine adjustments
will be the theme of representatives of
several threshing machine manufac-
turing companies
In the afternoon four threshing ma
chimes will be used in demonstration
to show the various adjustments of
separators and the results of proper
and improper adjustments.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, May 23.-C0RN-Improved
weather conditions had a bearish influence
today corn The market also was
weakened by the destruction of a big
starch works at Cedar Rapids. Iowa, which
had been grinding about twenty thousand
bushels of corn a day. Besides, there was
a nearly complete absence of eastern de-
maRd. Opening price. which ranged from
the same as yesterdays finish to nc
lower. with July S1.649s to $1.65A and
September $1.511a to $1.5TA, were followed
by IA slight further sag and then by mod
crate rallies.
Later there was persistent selling in
duced by more liberal country offerings
especially from Iowa. Renewed rails, how
ever. led to a reaction. The market closed
unsettled, 3sc net lower to &c advance.
with July $1.65 to S1.65A and September
S1.517 to LIS.
OATS-Oats tended downward with
corn. After opening &c off to &c advance,
including July at 6S14c to 6S12c. the mar
ket underwent setback all around.
ONISIONS-Weakness of hogs and
grain took support from provisions. About
the only call was for lard
Subsequently, slowness of cash demand
together with a falling off in clearness
from New York operated a weight OH
the market.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
PRIDE OF AMERICA
All-kanSaS Regiment of S9th
Has Wonderful Record.
Won One-FOurth of the HOnOrS
of Its Division.
SPENT SO DAYS At FRONT
SunflOWer Boys Were Always
Willing To Fight.
General Reeves Praises Them
in General Order.

New York, May 20. - Kansas
fighting men with the S9th division,
brought home :hc homer flag and the
decorations for bravery at the front.
Ninety eight days at the fighting
front, a total Of 1,475 casualties
brought the 353rd regfment-the orig
inal all-kansaS organization with the
division-before the nations of the
world as a fighting unit worthy of
highest praise.
When the S53rd docked in New
Y York harbOr Thursday, her men wore
fifty-One war decorations. In other
words the regiment won more than
one-fourth of the 100 awards to the
division Every day at the throat of
the enemy, every hour on the alert,
every man anxious to do more than
his bit. the Kansas regiment put into
the war the spirit which crushed the
Huns months in advance of the san
guine hopes of allied leaders.
Whole Regiment Decorated.
The French government decorated
the national army regiment from Kan
sas with the croiX de guerre. The
Belgian Order of Leopold was con-
ferred by the Belgian government
There We're but fourteen of these dec
Orations bestowed on all organizations
of the American eXpeditionary forces
A Belgian war cross was also con-
ferred OH the Kansas fighters Thirty
two distinguished service crosses went
to the men, as well as a Legion OF
Honor medal and a congressional dec
Grafton. The congressional recogni-
tion was one of the forty three con-
ferred.
Col. James II. Reeves, commanding
the organization. won the crOiX de
guerre; Col James l. Peatros landed
distinguished service cross; Maj. c
j. Masseck, a crOiX de guerre; Capt
Moses Atkins a distinguished service
cross and Belgian Order of Leopold
In Army of Occupation.
In addition to the 9S days at the
fighting front. the men in the 353ro
regiment spent the time from Novem
Der 25 to May IA in the occupied dis
tricts of Germany. 1t was after be
ing relieved as a branch of the army
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
MRS. HAWKER BRAVE
Holds Out Hope for Her Daring Ayi-
atOr Husband.

London, May 23.-Mrs. Harry G.
Hawker continues to show great cour-
age and is still trusting in the re-
She clung today to the possibility he
may have been rescued by some fish
ing boat in the Newfoundland area
and had not yet been able to COM
municate with land because of lack
of wireless facilities. She is in fire.
quent communication with the admir-
atty and air ministry.
The Mail suggested today that heavy
winds may have blown Hawker's plane
from its course and forced him to land
in Greenland or some obscure place on
the North American continent
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

is to look for big break. which they think
is due but does not come. sentiment ana
investigations do not fill short sales of
corn, was the remark of a corn bull: Oats
bulls see Indications of another reduction
in the visible this week. For the moment
traders are looking for break in pro
A cargo of 10000 bushels of Argentine
corn reached New York yesterday in ex-
cellent condition and off in quality. 1t
over Chicago July. Sales were made to
Quebec at Il cents over July.
A New York message said the Corn
Products company was shipping a special
trainload of Argentine corn to its plant at
Argo, ILL.,, and possibly a cargo might be
sent west 1t is said that the Corn Prod
bushels of Argentine corn so far and more
is en- route to New York. Argentine ship
ments to all countries this week are esti-
mated at 100000 bushels. 1t will be no
surprise to see considerable Argentine corn
shipped west to supply industries who have
diffeplsy oIR IN getting domess corn
Bulletin: STOCKS-Since the increase in
the dividend rate of Westinghouse there
has been an expansion of investment spec
have for some weeks and still are strong
1y recommending this stock, the floating
supply of which has been materially re-
duced. Rumors are noted that the new
Westinghouse International Export Co. is
ready for announcement and that the an
nual report shows a 1918 net of between
dicate that the floating supply of agricul-
tural implement stocks is small. Notwith-
standing the uncertainties surrounding the
steel trade there is a steady tho quiet alb
sOrption of L. s. S. com. on reactions
/ Cross currents are expected with bullish
\ activity largely restricted to specialize
| to recessions, made cautiously and fail
| profits taken as offered for the present
Westinghouse. Cont. Can, Sloss Sheffield
WHY'S Overland and Intl Paper are favor
| ties in pool circles.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
CONSIDER RAIL RETURN
Senate Committee VIII Take Up Issue
Right at Jump.

Washington, May %. - Senator
Cummins of Iowa, prospective chair
man of the senate interstate COM
merce committee, has announced
the committee will begin considera-
ton of legislation for the return of
the railroads to private control as
soon as it has been reorganized.
Numerous conferences among Repub-
Hcan senators for exchange of views
on the railroad question have been
held. The Iowa senator said the COM
mittee would give early considera
ton to legislation for return of the
telephone and telegraph syStems
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
MOruinE Grain Aarkct.
lFnrdished By I. j. Myers. 3Ol N E. Bldg ,

Chicago, May 23.@The Tribune: GRAIN
That foreigners have, in some instances
oyerbought in provisions, is seen in the
turning over of ID million pounds of meats
u million of lard and 70 million pouhds
compound lard and other fats to be resoId
1t was also reported that a large quantity
Of rolled oats and other cereals are to be
resold- Denmark is said to be offering to
resell lard and other hog products at a
profit over cost.
Sentiment last night on corn and oats
was very much mixed. A lot of selling was
done late in the day on a report that a
move had been made in congress to in
operators are bearish, and the disposition
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
TURKEY WILL PROTEST
Her Delegates, With BuIgarians, Ar
rive in Switzerland,

Geneva, May 23.-Turkish and Bull
garian delegates to the peace congress
have arrived in Switzerland. The
Turks, it is said. will protest against
the partition of Turkey, especially
concerning Constantinople. The Bull
garians will put in a claim for the re-
turn of the Dobrudja and the port of
Constanza. The delegations expect to
be in Paris by the end of May
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
1918 FIRE LOSSES GREAT
Near Record of Frisco Quake Year
Total $3.50 ,OOO, 900.

New York. May 23.-Fire losses
aggregating 100000. the great
est in any year except 1906, when the
San Francisco earthquake and con-
1agration occurred were reported for
1918, to the national board of fire
underwriters here today.
The year also showed progress in
bringing to court persons responsible
for ineendiary fires, according to the
report of the committee on incendi-
arism and arson, which announced
that AL convictions had been obtain
ed in forty-two states
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
AID FLYERS DEPENDENTS
London Daily Mail Announces Haw-
ker-Mckenzie Fund.

London, May 23.-It is announced
by the Daily Mail that it intends, in
the unfortunate event that Harry G.
Hawker and Lieut.. Commander Nc
kenzie Grieve have lost their lives in
attempting to fly across the Atlantic,
to devote 10000 pounds to their next
of kin in the proportions that Hawker
and Grieve had already agreed to
divide the prize. This disposition will
not interfere with the contest which is
still open.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
FORCE RED RETREAT
BoIsheviki Met Heavy Losses at Hands
l. of Allies.

London, May 23.-The allied troops
ried out a successful turning movement
against the main Bolshevik position.
forcing the enemy to retreat south
ward, according to a North Russian n
official communication received here
this evening. Several towns were cap
tured, many prisoners being taken.
The enemy also suffered heavy cas-
naItieS
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
REDS KILL CHILDREN
Also Shoot Down Wives of Loyal
Russians Near PERM

Omsk, May 2S. TUESDAY, May 1s,
Russian Telegraphic Agency Be
fore their flight from Sarapul on the
Kama, southwest of Perm, the Boil
sheviki committed great eXcesses
shooting down the wives of officers
and soldiers in the army of the Omsk
government. In many cases they did
not spare even the children.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
STOCK A YANK NOW
Chicago Symphony Director Becomes
Full Pledged Citizen.

Chicago, May 23.-Frederick Stock,
director of the Chicago Symphony
orchestra, was an American citizen to-
day, after spending twenty-four years
in the United States as an alien. ,
Stock. who retired as head of the
orchestra during the war, completed
his citizenship process yesterday. He
had been reinstated after the armistice
was signed. He was born in Germany.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
TO HIGH CHURCH OFFICE
Presbyterians Honor Rev. l.. 4. Ben
son of Clay Center.

Philadelphia, May 23-The Rev.
John B. Wilson of pittsburgh, has
been chosen moderator of the gem
eral synod of the reformed Presbyte-
rian church in the United States. The
annual session of the synod began yes
terday. The Rev. L. A. Benson, Clay
Center, Kan, was elected state clerk
and trea Surer
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
PASS ALLOTMENT BILL
Carries S45,O44,5OO for Families Of
Soldiers and Sailors.

Washington. May 23.-An urgent
deficiency appropriation bill carrying
s45,044.5 500 for immediate allotments
to families of soldiers and sailors and
to dependents of Civil war veterans
was passed today by the house.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
CLOUDS COMING BACK
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hours will be between so and rs de-
grees.
The extremes on record for this
date were 90 in 1912 and Al in 1917.
The river is standing about stationary
q 9.3 feet. At o'clock this afternoon
the wind was blowing at the rate of
twelve miles an hour from the south.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
HUNS IN PANIC
Mannheim Citizens Alarmed By
Belief Germany Won't Sign.
Storm Municipal Bank-Many
Flee From City.

Mannheim, May 22.-Alarmed by
the belief that Germany will not sign
the peace treaty and that the allies
will occupy Mannheim, citizens be-
came panic-stricken today and storm
ed the municipal savings bank.
Many persons have fled from Mann
helm
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

New York, May e3.-BUTTER-Ma
weak. Creamery higher than extras, 59H q
60c: extras, 90 score. 5s3Q59c
EGGS-Market unsettled. Fresh gather
ed extras. 4s13 G49c; fresh gathered north
ern section firsts, 45M 46c
CHEESE-Market irregular. State whole
32Ec.
POULTRY-Aiive, firm; brollers. 506
Coo: fowls. 40c; turkeys, 25c; dressed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

Wall St. New York, May 23.-STOCKS-
Rails again proved the only exceptions
to the higher trend at the opening of to-
days stock market. the usual leaders, espe-
cially oils and shippings, scoring early ad-
vances of 1 to points. With equipment,
United States steel also rose point and in
dependent steels added TO yesterday S
gains. Metals were featured by national
lead and motors and their subsidiaries
rose 1 to2 points. Shares of express COM
panies. notably Adams and American en-
hanced yesterdays gains by / to points
The railway list was stirred into action
later on sudden inquiry for standard
shares. particularly Atchison. Northwest
ern, Transcontinental Heading, Norfolk
and Western aud secondary issues as repre-
sented by. Texas and Pacific, Missouri Pa
cific, Rock Island. New Haven and South
ern railway The demand for motors and
their specialties broadened with concurrent
buying Of oils, but shippiugs eased slightly
with Steels and equsDmentS. Express
stock guided the utilities to additional ad-
vances and tobaccos. leathers, textiles, and
food shares were to points higher.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
AFTER LOUNGE LIZARDS
Fake Heroes Also Under Fire in Chi
cagos Stacker Hunt.

Chicago, May 23.-Hundreds of
couch lizards and fake heroes were
the objects of an investigation here
today by department of justice Of
ficials who would rid the city of slack
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
HohenzoIIern in Switzerland.

Berne, Switz Wednesday, May 81.
Prince Frederick Leopold
of Prussia, has arrived at Lugano
where he will reside permanently.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

Chicago. May 23-BUTTER-zMark
lower. Creamery, 52@57lsc.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Firsts 43d 40
storage packed, firsts. 441a@4i%c; extras
45@45Rc.
POULTRY-AIive, lower; fowls, SAC.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23
For the twenty-four hours ending at
4. m. 10th meridian time. Friday.

MINIMUM temperatures are Tor the last
twelve hours.
No rain has fallen in Kansas in the last
twenty-four hours and the temperature
was about normal.
The roads are good to fair in practically
all parts of the state. See last column of
table above.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

New York, May. Liberty bonds II 80
n. III. 31a's. 9954; first As $500; second
As. 94-T0; first Az 81 $3.50: secondly s,
95.o4; third 4A's. 95.s6; fourth Al S, 95.22-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

Topeka Poultry and EGGS.
Furnished by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Of Laurent md Madis' n.
Topeka, Kan, May %.
Springs over lbs. 24c: Old roosters. ljc;
broilers. lbs and under. 27r; hens. over
31a lbs. 2So: hens under 3k lbs. 2Sc:
springs over lbs 23c: stays. t5c-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

Co.. SIT Quincv.J
Topeka, Kan. May D.
We are paying delivered HEAVY hens
ib. 2sc: light hens. 1b 2sc stays. 1jc rocks,
lb- 13c: broilers. 1913. IL III to 2 Tbs each
45c per lb. Eggs in new cases at $3.50.
Loose eggs per doz. 4Oc: guineas. $3.50 per
doZ-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-23

lFurnIshed by Darby Grnln To. rUrneF
Kansas Ave anr Curtis Sta
Topeka, Kan, May %. /
YELLOW CORN 81
WHITE CORN-S1.70
OATS-7Oc-