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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
TO PUT ON FLYER
Rock Island Will Run Trains SO
and 40 Again.
New Schedule VIII Go Into Eff
feet June %.

The railroad administration has
granted permission to the Rock Island
lines to again put into operation the
famous Colorado Flyer. Effective
June %. No. SO. westbound. will leave
Kansas City at 6 p. m and will arrive
in Topeka at 1858 O'Clock. departing
ten minutes later. The train is sched-
uled to arrive in Colorado Springs at
1:45 O'Clock the following afternoon.
and in Denver at 2:i5. The train will
be divided into sections at Limon
Junction, Colo. as before. one. section
going to the Pixies Peak region and
the other to Denver.
The eastbound train, No. 40. will
arrive in Topeka from Colorado and
6:55 a. M, departing at 1908. The
train will be equipped with standard
PuHmans. diner, observation Pullman
| and chair cars.
A change is made in the FREELY, the
| fast Rock Island train for Oklahoma
and Texas. effective next Sunday. This
train has been departing from Topeka
| at sos p.s m. On and after Sunday.
the FREELY will depart at SEAS p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
NOKANSASSTRIKE
Western Union Operators Will
Stay on the Job.
That Is Assertion Made by w.
C.. Fox Here.

The commercial telegraphers of
Kansas will remain loyal to the West
ern Union and to the business interests
of the state and of the nation, accord
ing to a statement made late today by
w. C. Fox, manager of the local office
of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany.
Reviewing the condition in Kansas
after the strike order goes into effect
tomorrow morning, Fox said that with
the exception of one or two operators
at Wichita, the operators of the COM
pany will be unaffected. He said that
every employe of the company in Kan
sas, man, woman or boy or girl in
whatever capacity employed, has
signed an agreement with the Western
Union to pay no heed to any strike
order even when issued.
Fox asserted it as his opinion that
the operators and employees of the
Western Union. in Kansas will remain
true to their pledged word to the
company and to their duty as impor-
tant cogs in the commercial organiZa-
ton of the state and the nation.
So far as Topeka is concerned, Fox
declared that not q single man OF
woman will walk out when the strike
order issued by President Konencamp
president of the International Unior
of Commercial telegraphers, goes into
effect at s o'clock tomorrow morn.
ing. In Topeka Fox promises thai
business will go on as usual and with
out any Interruptions due to a strike
of telegraph operators
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

The dinner planned by the Topeka Au-
tomobile club for this evening has been
postponed one week, officers of the club
announce.
L. T. Hussey, state fire marshal, has
announced that eight deputies will be en-
ployed in his department during the har-
vest season and will aid in the fight on
incendiarism. A number of deputies are
in northeastern Kansas counties.
The condition of DIR. Charles NJ. Sheldon
is slowly but surely improving. Physicians
day and is doing fairly well. Doctor
Sheldon is still at Stormont hospital and
probably will not be removed to his home
for some time.
Despite the heavy rain Monday morning
the opening of the children's Fairgrounds
brought out the Riddles. More than SOC
children enrolled at the various grounds
Enrollments by parks follow Ripley, 10
City park, so: Chesney, 70: Quincy, to
Potwin, 70; Polk 60; Westlawn, so.
Governor Allen has wired the war de-
partment asking that the kansans in the
S9th division who are in the Hoboken
casualty company at Camp Merritt be sent
home at once. The governor wants. the
men entrained for Camp Funston for de
mobilization.
Charged with showing film which had
not been censored by the state board, Ruth
Wright, manager of the COzy theater, was
scheduled to appear in the court of To
Miller and Miss Carrie Simpson Of Kansas
| City, Kan. members of the state censor
board. were on hand to testify against
| Mrs. Wright
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
Mrs. Nellie r. Ccrbett Did Not
Ask for Alimony.
Wife of Shawnee Co. Farmer
Got Emergency Decree.
ATTORNEY HELD UP PETITION
Large Number of Divorces
Have Been Granted.
One Woman Accused Husband
of spending on Girls"

Altho Nellie R. Corbett was until
Monday afternoon the wife of 'Delbert
C. Corbett, a well-to-do Shawnee
county farmer living west of Topeka,
she didn't want alimony or anything
but her freedom and restoration to
her maiden name of Nellie Swartz.
She filed petition for a divorce Mon
day, asked that an emergency be de-
elared and that she be granted a d.
vorce that day in order that she might
go west for her health. Judge Robert
d. Carver granted the divorce.
Gross neglect of duty was charged
torney for Mrs. Corbett. 1t was
charged before the court, according to
Judge Carver, that Mrs. Corbett left
her home west of Topeka and walked
several miles toward the city until she
finally was given a ride by someone in
torney for Mrs. Cerbett filed the petit
ton and after 1t had been filed took
it back to his office.
Big Divorce Season.
The last forty-eight hours has seen
the granting @of several divorces and
also the filing of four new petitions
for divorce. Today, Anna c. Lemon
applied for divorce from Harry E
Lemon. She charges abuse at differ
ent intervals, ending on May 2, 1919,
when, she declares, Lemon struck and
| left her. At the time, she claims, she
| had only SO cents and three minor
| children on her hands to care for.
| Lula May Wallace wants divorce
from Robert B. Wallace, a farmer liv-
| ing near Rossville. She charges thai
he struck her and knocked her against
| the door on May rs, 1919. They have
| two minor children. Mrs. Wallace
wants alimony and points out to the
/ court that her husband has farm
near Rossville.
i Abuse and cruelty is charged agains
William Bradley by Elmira Bradle!
in a petition for divorce filed in thu
office of Mrs. Mary E. Chaplin, clerl
i of the district court. She also charges
abandonment. Bradley, she tells thu
4 court, is making $110 a month work
ing for the Rock Island.
/ Gladys Scritchfield, in her petition
for divorce from Grover Scritchfield
claims her husband favored spending
money on other girls more than usint
it for his wife. In her petition, sh,
tells the court ne is living with anothe
girl in Kansas City at the present time
She wants to be restored to he
maiden name of Gladys Brown.
Gertrude A. Coffee, S25 North Kan
sas avenue, has been granted a divorc
from William c. Coffee and has beel
I restored to her maiden name of Ger
ttrude' A. Meyers. She charged he
husband was a habitual 6runkard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
CRITICISE ARMY SYSTEM.
American Bar Association Says Court |
Martial Is Wrong.

american bar Association says court
Martial Is Wrong.
Chicago, June 10.-A general agree
ment that the courts martial system
of the American army could be i'm
proved by providing adequate counsel
for accused men, was adduced at to-
days session here of the committee
on military law and courts martial
procedure of the American bar as
ISOLATION.
Capt. John w. Beckwith. now as
sistant states attorney of Cook county
and a former judge of the Chicago
municipal court, and Col. r. r. Nc
Cormick, president of the Chicago
Tribune, both advanced this sugges-
ton as the first lesson learned from
their experiences in the army. In
addition TO these officers Col. Eugene
R. West, chief of the legislative sec
ton of the judge advocate generals
department, was again before the com
mittee to discuss in detail the bill
drawn by Lieut.. Col. S. T. Ansell,
former judge advocate general.
Captain Beckwith, who was trial
and later camp judge advocate at
Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, said that
the "inadequacy of counsel for the &C
cused" was the principal defect in the
present system. He explained that
such counsel usually were young Of
ficers of at least indifferent legal at
tainments and almost always junior
in rank to members of the court and
the trial judge advocate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
LOCAL MENTION

A judgment for $25150 was award
ed Alice Morrison in the district court
against Louis Dryer. Suit was for re-
covery on a promissory note.
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kleinhans, S22 W. 9Th. Phone 2761 J..
ADV.
Many men work like dogs and face
death to become capitalists. But
when H. NJ. Lower. an employe of the
telephone company and a union man,
referred to r. A. Campbell, non-union
employe, as capitalist in an article
written for an alleged labor paper.
Campbell resented it. He met Lower
and a fist fight ensued, according to
facts presented to the police. He was
arrested charged with assault and bat
terry and forfeited his bond rather
than to appear Tor trial.
7 DR.. S. T. Millard. office e27 Kansas
avenue.-Adv.
When Morris r. YIeade went to the
home of Wilbur Wright and attempt.
ed to collect damages to bicycle
smashed when virgins wife's auto.
lfnobile collided with Meade's boy, {
fight ensued. Result: w Ight was ar
rested on an assault and battery
charge. The accident occurred sever
al weeks ago. The son of the Rev. E
]. Gardner was riding on the handle
bars of the Meade lads bicycle and h,
was badly injured in the accident.
Liberty Bonds bougn; and solo
Shawnee Investment Co.. 534 Kan. av
Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-55c doz. Brunt
Martini. Adv.
Fifteen match games of pocket bill
liards will be played at the Moose clu
Friday night in the tournament for a,
Ivory mounted cue prize. Thes
matches are to be fifty point contest:
A number of matches have alread
been played and it is expected that tn
contest will be ready for the finals b
next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
SOvIETS BEAT CZECHS
Hungarians Capture Towns on Tisza
and Waag Fronts.

Budapest, June s.-Hungarian So
Wet forces continue to press back the
Czechs on both the Tisza and Waag
river fronts.
The Hungarians have captured Sa-
toralja-Ujhely Gao miles northeast of
BudapesO. Reports of the capture of
Kfschau CAS- miles northwest of Sa-
toralja- Ujhely. on the Tisza) are Off
cially denied but it was stated the city
is practically surrounded.
kamorn CAS- miles west of Budapest
at the junction of the Danube and
Waag rivers) is already in the hands
of the Hungarians and the retreat of
the Czechs northward along the Waag
is seriously menaced.
Several thousand French Senegalese
troops are reported to have passed
thru Pressburg Gao miles east of
Vienna) en- route to reinforce the
Czechs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
ANSWER X. C. CHARGE
j. G. L. Harvey Says Town Has PIent,
of Rope and Telephone Poles.

Washington, June 10.-Charges
made yesterday before the house cleo
lions committee that a Democratic po-
litical machine" strong enough to
prevent the enforcement of federal
laws existed in Kansas City, Mo, were
declared to be ridiculous today by j.
G. L. Harvey. attorney for w. r.
Bland. whose seat in the house is be-
ing contested by A. H. Reeves.
I'VE have telephone poles in Kan
sas City" Mr.. Harvey said, land we
also have plenty of rope. If conditions
existed as were pictured before this
committee yesterday both the rope and
the poles would soon be made use Of"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
COVER ALL LOSS
Broker Says He Was Prepared
.-t To Make Good.
Sallna Promoter Makes State
ment in Kansas City.
He DOES NOT CRITICISE
Says, However, individuals Did
Not Want Rehabilitation.
Arrest Not Calculated To Re-
D store Conditions to Par.

Kansas City. Mo, June 10.-That a
course of procedure had been agreed
upon that would have relieved the
bank from all it's present entangle-
ments and embarra ssments" when the
warrant was issued for his arrest late
Saturday, frustrating such plans, was
the statement of Felix Broker, held
responsible by Kansas state officials
for the failure of the Kansas State
bank at Salina, Kan, here today.
Broker further states that cit was
known TO Kansas authorities that 1
was coming with the representative of
New York interests who were pre-
pared to enter into final and salts
factory contracts"
Broker voluntaril surrendered
himself late Monday and was ar
raigned in a justice court here. He
was released under $4,000 bond and
preliminary hearing set for June "a.
With reference to the complaint
made by Attorney General r. j. Hop
kins, of Kansas, that with intent to
cheat and defraud" a sight draft for
$4,000 was made payable to the West
ern Brokerage company on the KAN
sas State bank, Broker said:
Has Nothing To Hide.
"I have nothing to hide and upon
examination 1 propose to tell the full
story. The only offense I have COM
forts to aid the bank, 1 have reposed
confidence in men who have betrayed
that confidence.
Il shall prove at the hearing that
not only am l guiltless of any techIi-
cal or moral offense, but that for
eighteen months, at the expense of
almost my entire fortune, 1 have de-
voted myself to adjustment of the af-
fairs of the bank. Up to the present
time, my activities have resulted in
Saving the bank not less than $780,
900.
Il have promised that neither the
stockholders and depositors of the
bank nor, the state guaranty fund
would lose a dollar. 1 ask nothing
but an opportunity to complete the
work already begun"
Broker branded statements ir
newspapers of Kansas City emanatine
from his former legal representative
as unauthorized and inaccurate"
Had Agreed on Plan.
when l returned here Saturda,
afternoon his statement said, ut wa!
lin advance merely by some hours O.
the representative of New York inter
.ests with whom Mr.. Guilbert. presi
dent of the Kansas State bank, and
had been negotiating for weeks. w
had finally agreed upon course o
procedure that would have relieve,
the bank from all its present entan
elements and embarra ssments.
Il do not wish to be understood a
criticising any public officer. but it i
quite evident that individuals in Kan
sas were interested in seeing that tn
kansas State bank should not be re
Facilitated. The issuance of a war
rant was certainly not calculated t.
aid efforts to restore the conditions o
the bank to par"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

Held Friday
This Is the final week at Bethany
college and many entertainments have
been planned for the days preceding
the commencement exercises.
The graduation exercises of the
eighth grade will be held Friday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock at the college
chapel. On the following day the
senior play will be given on the cam
pus. On Sunday morning at II
o'clock, the baccalaureate sermon will
be delivered at Grace cathedral
Diplomas will be presented to Beth
any seniors at 10 o'clock next Monday
morning at the chapel. followed by
a reception at noon, and a reunion OF
the collegiate alumni at 1880 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
"As YOU LIKE. IT" REVUE

A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the presentation OF las You
Like IT. by members of the college
dramatic society under the direction
of Prof. E. D. Schoenberger on the
Washburn college campus Monday
night.
The trees and grass of the grounds
made an ideal setting for the play.
which was admirably presented. Miss
Mary Paxton as Rosalind, and. Mr..
John Troxell as Orlando. were both
perfectly at ease in their parts, with
none of the gaucherie which some
times characterizes amateur talent.
added to natural ability and personal
pulchritude were their voices, which
were clear and expressive. Indeed, II
is to be doubted II more finished act
ing was ever done by others than pro-
fessionals.
Asa Crawford, as Touchstone, did
exceptionally clever work, as did Miss
Johnny Shumate as Celia. Miss Alice
Gordon and Miss Marian Mungerf, as
dukes attendants, and Miss Donna
Chase as Hymen, a dancer. delighted
the audience.
The balance of the cast, all Of whom
did their parts well, were:
Duke, living In exile. Elliott BeldeI
Frederick, his brother. Harry Anderson
Jacques, the dukes attendant. Leslie Forne.
Charles, the wrestler. Lee Wykof
| Oliver, Orlando's older brother John Ston
Adam, servant of Oliver. Gerald Taske
Sir Oliver Martext, a vicar. Eugene Roos
CORN. an old shepherd. 80. Lester Posva
Silvius, young shepherd. John Saunier
William. a country fellow. Harry Bon
Phoebe, a shepherdess.. Agnes Grub
Audrey, country wench. .Marjora Blan
| NJ w L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
BIG X. OF C. INITIATION
Glass of 100 Taken in at Ellsworth
Meeting

Ellinwood, Kan, June 10.-Knights
of Columbus from Hutchinson, New
ton and Great Bend gathered here to-
day for the initiation of 100 candi-
dates into the order. More than 500
knights and ladies attended the BAN
Quet given after the degree work
Mayor Zecha made the address OF
welcome and James Gibbons and A.
]. Kelly made the principal address
James Sheedy. state deputy OF the
order in Kansas, also spoke. Rev
Father Reidy, of Great Bend, acted as
POSTMASTER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
Too Fat?

A guaranteed weight reduction
method; safe, pleasant. Brings slender
ness, better health and happiness. Get
small box of oil of korein at the
druggists. Follow directions. You
are allowed to eat sweets. etc.; no
starvation or strenuous exercising.
Your life becomes worth living with
clearer mind. improved figure, buoy
ant step. cheerfulness and optimism.
Get thin and stay so.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
FIND BOMB PLOT CLUES
Government Investigators Believe
Gang Worked Out of Pennsylyania.

New York. June 10.-Detectives who
will report to William J. Flynn. chief
government investigator. have gone to
Bessemer, Pa, to run down bomb plot
clues discovered there by Police Chief
Finerty. 1t was learned today. Finerty
reported he had information that the
bombs used in the outrages last week
were made in Bessemer. and that the
gang had headquarters there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
CHILD FELL ON STREET
-ity Is Asked To Pay Damages
Amounting to $4,000.

Naomi Carlson, the 19-months- old
daughter of Victor Carlson. could not
negotiate the rough sidewalk on the
north side of Circle street, one-half
block west of Walker street, and fell
recently. breaking her right arm above
the elbow.
Her father thru J. ]. Schenck. their
attorney, presented a claim for $4,000
before the city commissioners this
morning. The petition states that the
sidewalk was rough and that bricks
were missing in places. leaving a. hole
5pto which the child fell, resulting in
the fracture of her arm close to the
elbow. 1t is also stated that the injury
will probably be permanent and that
it is doubtful if the child will have
full use of her right arm.
! The claim was referred to Commits
sioner Hancock and City Attorney
Hayden for consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
WILSON NOT IN IT.
President To Remain Ignorant o
Telegraph Strike.

Washington, June 9.-President
Wilson has not been advised of the
telegraphers' strike situation, Secre-
tary Tumulty said today and officials
have no intention of calling the mat
ter to his attention at this time. 1t
was said that should action by the fed
eral government be decided upon the
intervening agency would be the post
office epartment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
MAINTAIN WHEAT PRICE

Governments Guarantee Absolutely
Necessary, Says U. S. Director.
New York June 10.-Maintenance
of the government guaranteed price
of $2.26 a bushel to the wheat pro-
Queer is absolutely necessary to as
sure the production needed to care
for world wants, it was declared here
today by julius Barnes, United States
wheat director, presiding at a confer
ence of $50 representatives of all the
grain industries of this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
is ON TRIAL FLIGHT

st. Johns. N. F., June 10.-The big
Handley-Paige airplane, which is
being tuned up for a transatlantic
flight attempt, started on a trial flight
at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
PASS DEFICIENCY BILL
Senate Measure Providing $24,3o4,95O
Goes 10 President.

Washington, June 10.-The de
ficiency appropriation bill providing
$24,854,9 $50 to cover deficiencies in
appropriations in various departments
of the government for 1919 passed the
senate today.
The bill now goes to the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

The Last Prop.
The drys are getting SO severe
Well soon have to decline
To drink the thirsty mans last hope
Rhubarb and raisin wine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of I. NJ. Better. who died
Saturday, was held Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock from Shellabarger's chapel.
MRS. CHRISTINA FRAZEL, age IS, died
Tuesday Mt 400 North Logan street. The
burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

= 5000 new customers by July lad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

5000 new customers by July II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10
ST.BET.HF,AN,Yf WEEK
Held Friday .

'~Vt sFF = ~ - X
ton Exercises of College To Be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-10

A judgment for $251.5O was award
ed Alice Morrison in the district court
against Louis Dryer. Suit was for re-
covery on a promissory note.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-12-07
CAR BADLY DAMAGED
WHEN HIT BY TRUCK

The Ford automobile belonging TO J..
L. Mathis was run into by a Ford
truck driven by c. L. Clark fast night
near the cornor of Palafox and DeSoto
streets and badly damaged.
Mr.. Mathis was returning from Mo-
limo when the accident occurred and
had his family in the car with him. He
claims to have been driving on the
right side of the road and witnesses
stated that he was. Just how the ac-
cident happened Clark himself could
not tell and said nothing with the ex-
ception that he was sorry.
Fortunately none CT the occupants of
the car Were hurt, but the radiator was
torn off and the left front wheel was
broken besides minor damages Up TO
late hour last night there had been
no arrest made.