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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
WRITES OF SUICIDE
Broken Down Actor Recounts
Impressions Before Death.
Then Leaps From Eighteenth
Floor of N. Y. Building.

New York, Aug. 16.-"Five minutes
from now 1 will know what dying Is
like, but 1 have no fear of hell. can
not suffer more than I have"
Then, completing a story entitled
How lone Feels Just Before Death
By Jumping From the Eighteenth
Floor of a Building" Charles H. Wes-
ton, broken down actor, leaped from
an open window in a building on West
Forty street, near Fifth ave-
nue..
In 500 words, Weston recounted his
last impressions before suicide.
'I started to jump a few seconds
ago." he wrote, but a vision of my
dear. dead mother came before me.
Say your last prayers-the one 1 gave
you years ago. she said"
And finally: II feel just like a man
waiting to meet his boss when there
is something wrong"
Before his death plunge yesterday,
the actor had received a letter from
theatrical producers announcing there
was no work for him.
On an envelope he had written:
This is a mans greatest curse" In
it were a hypodermic syringe and
a needle.
Weston left a widow and baby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
ARCH COMES DOWN TONIGHT
Victory Memorial Will Be Removed
by Union Men Mt Midnight.

Topeka's victory arch at Eighth and
Kansas avenue. the memorial that
stood guard over thousands of Kansas
troops who marched under 1t upon re-
turning from overseas, comes down to-
night.
Discolored, torn by the winds, storm
beaten, but still waving in the breeze.
the arch has gradually made the
Eighth and Kansas avenue corner an
unsightly location on Topeka's Pet
ticoat Lane"
The arch was erected thru the 10y
atty of the labor unions who contrib
uted their work free and several local
firms that furnished the material. 1t
will be torn down tonight by the same
loyal union men who will begin their
tasks at IL o'clock.
o. S. True, contractor and union
carpenter, will superintend the job.
The material will be given to ]. L.
Kennedy, a policeman.
Ralph Baer. chairman of Topeka's S
welcome home committee, and the
man who made Topeka's soldier re-
ceptions g success. is in charge of the
swan song arrangements.
Baer will give chicken dinner
some evening next week at the Cham
ber of Commerce to the members of
the chamber and to the members of
his military committee in recognition
of their aid to him during the. war
work.
Owing to the immense span and the
heavy lumber used in the construction
of the arch, il will be necessary to wait
until after traffic and street car service
lessons before work on the arch can
begin. Sunday morning will be ush-
cred in with the corner cleared for
the first time in many months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
WIPE OUT REDS!
Several BattaIions of Bolshevik
Troops Destroyed, Reported.
Lost Many Prisoners and Sup
plies Southwest of PetrOgrad.

London, Aug. 16.-Several bat
talions of Bolsheviki troops have been
wiped out in the new counter often
sive of the Northwestern Russian army
along the River Luga, southwest Pc
trograd, according to dispatches from
Helsingfors, dated Wednesday.
The soviet forces also lost large
numbers of prisoners, machine guns
and ammunition.
On the west bank of the Luga in
the region east of Narva, the anti
Bolshevik troops occupied Alexan-
droffskai Gorka.
East of Pskov. south of Narva. 9TH
er anti-Bolsheviki detachments made
raids against the soviet front and cap
tured 500 prisoners.
Near Podsevy an entire soviet regi-
ment is declared to have deserted to
the Esthonians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
PRINCE TO HALIFAX
Wales Leaves for Prince Edward
Island Monday Evening.

st. John, n. F.. Aug. 16.-Bearing
the Prince of Wales. the British
cruiser. Dragon, was steaming east
ward today toward Halifax, where the
vessel will anchor alongside the Re
nown. which brought the prince across
the Atlantic.
After divine service on the Re-
nown, which will be held shortly after
noon tomorrow, the heir to the Brit
ish throne will begin a two-day pro-
gram of receptions and addresses. He
will leave Monday evening for Char
lottetown, Prince Edward Island,
where he is due Tuesday morning.
The princes entertainment in st.
John closed last night with a dance.
Mrs. William Pugsley, wife of Lieu
tenant Governor Pugsley and Mrs. VIII
liam Pugsley, Jr., wife of the gov
ernor's son, were the princes only
partners
Halifax Plans Reception.
Halifax, Aug 16.-Elaborate prep
arations for the reception of the
Prince of Wales, who is expected to
reach here on the cruiser Dragon to-
morrow, were completed today. The
official greeting of the city and II e
province will not be extended until
Monday. but it is believed the royal
visitor will come ashore to view near
by places of interest Sunday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
IT WAS HE'LL, SAYS zITG
Does Former Austrian Empress
Want Crown Again? Well. Hardly,

Zurich, Aug. 16.-In view Of Arch
duke Joseph's success in heading the
new Hungarian government Mon
archists have urged the former En-
peror Charles to re-enter political ac-
tlvity But Zita. the former empress.
has decided against such a step, ii
was learned here today.
NO" she is quoted as saying, the
emperor's position was hell. We have
done our duty. We have suffered
enough And we don't want to return
20 power"
"Chuck" Still Thinks He's 'Kink."
Berlin. Aug. ia courier has ar
rived in Budapest, according to re-
ports received here. with a letter from
former Emperor Charles to Archduke
Joseph, IN which Charles declares he
is still the crowned king Of Hungary
and commissions Joseph to take over
the sovereign power until his return
The report adds that the letter
thanks the archduke for the services
rendered the dynasty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
FIRST is COMING HOME
Captors of Cantigny and Veteran Di-
vision Leaving Rhine for U. S.

Coblenz, Aug. 1.-THE American
First division. the first division to land
in France and the captors of Cantigny.
will begin leaving the Rhine for home
tomorrow. 1t is expected that all the
troops will have arrived at Brest with
in week.
The Coblenz bridgehead. which has
been held by the First division since
the departure of the Second division.
now will be taken care of by French
troops and the Eighth infantry regi-
ment of the American army. which
will remain on the Rhine probably for
several years. The First division is
bound for Camp Taylor, Ky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
STILL owe TWO BILLIONS
Army Reclamation Service Saved Gov
ernment 60 Million.

washington, Aug. 16. = Records
made public today show war con-
tracts still awaiting liquidation amount
to more than two billions OF dollars
altho 80 per cent of the emergency
commitments of the government have
been settled. 1t is estimated that pay
ments of s326. 900, 900 will be required
to settle the remainder.
Operations of the army reclamation
service resulted in a clear saving to
the government of $62.2S6,00O, an
other report showed. Sale of stable
refuse for fertilizer brought s323,O00
and products of camp farms 1921, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
GOES AFTER FEENEY
Sheriff Will Bring Back Man Who
Absconded With Cash.

Sheriff Hugh Larimer left for Chi
cago today to bring James Feeney
back to Topeka to face a grand larceny
charge. Feeney was arrested by the
Chicago police two days ago follow
ing the murder of Robert Wilson, a
college student.
Sheriff Larimer received a wire
from the chief of police at Chicago
telling him that Feeney is being held
awaiting the arrival of Shawnee
county officials. Evidently he has
explained his connection with the Chi
cago murder satisfactorily.
Feeney visited S. L. Stack. manager
of the Santa Fe ball club, about three
weeks ago. On Saturday afternoon
Stack asked Feeney TO go to the bank
for him and cash check for $53.4O.
Feeney cashed the check and disap-
peared. Stack swore to a warrant
charging Feeney with grand larceny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Joint Congressional Committee Will
Sit I'm Number OF Cities Soon.

Washington. Aug. 16.-Hearings on
salaries of postal employees will be
held in a number of cities in Septem-
Der and October by the joint congress
sional commission on postal salaries.
The commission will sit first at New
York from September to 10 to hear
employees from New York and New
Jersey The dates oN the other hear
ings announced today include: Gin
cinnati. September % and %. Ohio,
Indiana and Kentucky: Memphis, Oc-
tober l and ?. Tennessee. Arkansas.
Louisiana and Mississippi; Kansas
City. October and 4. Missouri. Ne
braska- Kansas. Oklahoma, Texas.
Colorado and southwest to the Pacific
coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
LAUNCH CONCRETE SHIP
AtIantus Is First To Be Turned Out
at Atlantic Yard.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE steam
ship Atlantus. the first concrete vessel
to be launched from an Atlantic ship
yard and the second to be operated
in Atlantic waters. was turned over
by the shipping board today to the
RaporeI Steamship line of New York.
which will operate the vessel in its
West Indian service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
CARRANzA IN MESSAGE.
Will Inform Mexican Congress as to
Relations With U. S. and Britain.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 16.-An official
news bulletin received at the Mexican
general consulate here to-day from
Mexico City states President Car
rama will present to the Mexican con-
gress his annual message on Septem-
Der 1 and would then Inform con-
gress fully as to the state of relations
with the governments of the United
States and England"
The bulletin also states General For
tunato Zuazua. commander of troops
in the state of Tamaulipas, was send
ing well trained troops to all parts
of that state where foreigners live"
with a view of amply protecting them.
Tamaulipas contains many of the
Tampico district oil wells.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
ONE BIG UNION FAILS
Return OF Miners in British Columbia
Near-Back to U. NJ. W. of A.

Fernice. B. c., Aug. LIT was an
nounced here today by David Irvine
of Seattle, international organizer of
the United Mine Workers of America,
that a resolution had been adopted
by a large majority dissolving the one
big union and reorganizing local minA
ers' union district IS, limited Mine
Workers of America. Mr.. Irvine
stated that resolutions of similar ma
ture are coming in from all over the
district and a general resumption of
work in the district can be expected
in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
TROOPS SCATTER LABOR MOB
French Charge Luxembourg Parliament
at Request of Local Burgomaster.

Luxembourg, Aug. 15.-At the re-
quest of the local burgomaster. French
troops charged the parliament build
ing with bayonets today. scattered the
labor demonstrators and released the
imprisoned deputies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

The forecast Tor next week calls Tor
generally fair weather with normal
temperatures.
Topekans who are not worrying
about the suffering crops and the
scared pastures will find Sunday an
ideal day. according to Meteorologist
Flora's prediction today. Tempera-
lures will be low, there will be just
right breeze and not a chance for
rain.
Topeka and Kansas seem to be in
TCOntinued on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
RIOTING IN IRELAND
Troops Charged Mobs in Londonderry
Great Property Damage.

Londonderry. Aug. 1e.-Rioting and
looting occurred in this city during the
past night and early this morning.
Troops charged on mobs but did not
fire any shots. The soldiers, however.
were met with a volley of stones when
they attempted to break up a nation
alist demonstration. The monetary
loss from looting and from damage to
property is estimated at thousands of
pounds by police authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
SERIOUS IRISH RIOTS
Ten Nationalists Injured I'm Fight
With Orangemen.

Belfast, Aug. 16.-Ten Nationalist
excursionists were injured during
fight Friday with Orangemen at Lis
burn. County Down. Serious rioting
also occurred at Coal Island, County
Tyrone.
The trouble at Lisburn took place
after the Nationalists had attended a
lady day" celebration at Louth.
In the riot at Coal Island several
policemen and military officers were
injured severely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
SEVEN DEAD IN WRECK
Thirty -Four Others Injured in French
Troop Train Smashup.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Seven persons were
killed and thirty-four- injured Friday
in a collision between an express train
and a troop train The express train
was running from Paris to Nancy and
Strassborg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Wilson at Ball Gnme Today.

Washington, Aug 1s.-President
and Mrs Wilson this afternoon will
attend the baseball game between
army and marine corps teams for the
benefit OF st. Elizabeth's hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
TO BE FAIR NEXT WEEK
Normal Temperature Also Promised
In Missouri Valley Region.

Washington. Aug. 1e.-weatheI pre-
dictions for the week beginning Mon
day, August Is. are:
Ohio valley and Tennessee. upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valley.
southern Rocky mountain and pla-
teau regions-Normal temperature and
generally fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
SCHULTZ TO NEBRASKA
Famous Tiger Mentor Resigns To Be
Husker Head Coach.

Columbia. Mo-. Aug. 16.-Coach II.
F. tIndian) Schultz of the University
Of Missouri has resigned to accept a
position as head coach at the Univer-
sity of Nebraska, it was announced to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

New York. Aug 16.-The transport
Patricia with p officers, 152 men
Neui Amsterdam was expected later
with small number of soldiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Ban Team Goes by Ar.

Wichita Falls, Tex. Aug. 16.-The
Fort Sill aIl-star baseball team will
fly to Wichita Falls from Lawton.
Okla. tomorrow to play the local
team The Fort sill team is made up
mostly of men from the aviation sec
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
GOLIATH OFF AGAIN
Giant Plane Forced To Land oil the
African Coast.

Casablanca. Morocco. Aug. 16.-The
giant airplane Goliath which left here
Thursday morning for Dakar, French
West Africa and was forced to alight
nt Mogador. 200 miles south along the
coast, resumed its flight for Dakar
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
SUNDAY A FINE DAY
Cool Weather VIII Continue, but Rain
Is Not in Sight.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Fair tonight and Sunday and probably
Monday. Cooler extreme southeastern por-
tion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

Eernc, Aug. 16.-Owing to the i'm
proved supply Of foodstuffs the bread
card will he abolished in Switzerland
on September l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
Panama Is 400 Years old.

Panama, Friday, Aug. 15.-Panama
celebrated today the 4o0th anniver-
sary of the founding of the city in
1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

Workmen, dema ading $50 instead
of a $50 bonus as protection against
the advanced cost of living, had pre-
viously stormed the parliament and
imprisoned its members
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Sunday and
probably Monday. Cooler southeast
tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16

A FTER ALL. it is harder to roll
down a hill with safety than to
climb the same hill.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
DISCUSS WELFARE OF
STANTON (COL.) SCHOOL

The Board of Trustees of Stanton
School met yesterday and discussed
plans regarding the improvements of
the school. j. A. Adams, chairman of
the Board, pledged his support to the
new principal, and asked that all work
together so that their objective may
be realized.
DR.. Thomas spoke at length on very
important points. He said that the
board had one objective: the good of
all concerned. He said that this could
only he done by working in harmony
with each other, the honest effort of
all, working for the welfare of all.
Trustee Parker said that he hoped
for a prosperous school year and urg-
ed that there be unity among them
selves.
The principal pledged his support to
the trustees in trying to make Stan
ton School what it should be.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
BILL IN U. S. SENATE
coNFERS RANK ON
3ADMIRALS, U. S. N.

Permanent rank OF Vice-Admiral for
Rear-Admirals Sims. Benson and Mayo
is proposed in a compromise Dill or
dered favorably reported yesterday by
the Senate Naval Committee. Presi-
dent Wilson had recommended the
rank of full admiral for Sims and Ben
SON and this was provided for in the
measure as 1t passed the House.
The Senate compromise resulted
from opposition TO giving the rank OF
admiral to Admiral Benson, former
chief of naval operations, and also to
insistent demand that equal reeogni-
ton be accorded Admiral Mayo, who
commanded the Atlantic fleet during
the war. The controversy is expected
TO be continued on the Senate floor
when the substitute bill is brought up
The proposal that equal rank DC
given the three officers was made by
Senator Lodge, Republican, Massachu-
setts, and it was said that on the final
vote Senator Swanson, Democrat, Vir-
ginia. was the only member to vote
against the compromise.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
JACK FROST COMING
LIKE LOCHINVAR
OUT OF THE WEST
Weather Man Predicts Drop In Tenn
perature 10 or 12 Degrees
Below Normal.

Like young Lochinvar, Jack Frost
is coming out of the West. Furnace
fires, light woolens and overcoats
were in order for the day, for there
is a "cold wave headed this way.
Light frost, the first of the season,
is predicted, and there will be a drop
in the temperature of 10 to IL degrees
below normal, unless the Weather
Man misses his guess
The cool wave which should send
the mercury tumbling down lower than
it has been any time this fall is COM
ing from the West, and it is also
bringing fair weather
Yesterday the temperature returned
to normal level, with the mercury
starting at 50 degrees at z O'Clock
yesterday morning. The temperature
was 70 at noon. The minimum tenn
perature this morning, according to
the Weather Man, was about 46 de-
grees.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
WEEKLY PROCEEDINGS
IN ORPHANS COURT

Proceedings in the Orphans Court
at the regular weekly meeting on
Tuesday were as follows:
Releases of Elizabeth Crisp, Mary
Benson, Josephine Hookins, G. C. Hop
kins and Charles r. Hopkins to Eliza
beth r. Hopkins, were filed and passed
The first and final account of Louisa
M. Stoll and Seth HI. Linthicum, execu-
tors of George Stoll, was filed, exam
ined and passed.
The application of Mahlon Queen
for appointment of Laura Gather, as
administrative Of Sylvester Queen, was
fled and approved; bond of the ad-
ministratrix was filed and approved,
and statement of the assets of the
personal estate of Sylvester Queen
was filed and approved.
Order of court in the matter of the
estate of Helen Wilson to transfer
and convert certain bonds, was filed
and passed.
The first and final account of Sam
uel P. Chew, administrator of STALL
ings Wayson, was filed and passed.
The release of Rosalie C. Wilson
to j. Edwin Wilson, executor, was
filed and passed; the release of Julia
Wilson, to ]. Edwin Wilson, also was
filed and passed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
Announcement

THE HOLLY BEACH DAIRY SAM.
'near Annapolis desires Is N
.na' !. !, rs, IS prepared to serve aas I
quart hotties, beginning o. ,b.-
limited number OF customer p
napolis. Milk to contain r5. A..
. IL per cent butter Eat
2S cents per quart. INC nh "
from a nerd Of choice Jersey e..
inspected and scored by liz b-
Division Bureau Of An#al l.,,-
Department of Asreuioar. rr..
i've patrons are respcttfr r
to the Medical neplr,mau.
Academy for Information r..ar..,.
the sanitary coad.an 81
TELEPHONE 1913
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
SALE AND SUPPER
TONIGHT AT PASADENA

The congregation of Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church, Pasa-
dena, will hold a supper and sale at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08

The Annapolis Banking & Trust Co,
pays 2 per cent. interest on daily
balances over $500 on all checking ac-
counts. 1T ALSO PAYS 4 PER CENT.
ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. o6-tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
MEETING
AT ASBURY CHURCH
UNDER WHITE CROSS"
Meeting Called In the Interest OF
Mobilixing and Disciplining
C0l0red Labor.

Announcement was made today that
Judge Robert Moss. Mayor John J.
Levy. Hon. James NJ. Munroe and the
colored Billy Sunday, DIR. Simon +.
". Drew, would deliver addresses at
the big patriotic and industrial mass
meeting to be held tonight at O'Clock
under the auspices of the White Cross
Free Labor Federation Bureau OF
America at Asbury NJ. f. Church on
West street. ]. A. Adams wild pre-
side. This meeting is held for the
purpose of aiding the nationwide drive
Of the White Cross Free Labor Fed
Grafton Bureau of America. with
headquarters at Washington, ID. c.,
and branch office at 3S Second street,
Annapolis, Md. Mrs f. ID. Fletcher
is directress of the local branch.
From all indications one of the
largest congregations will be in at
tendance of both white and colored
Of the leading class of citizens to hear
the able addresses on the subjects of
agriculture, industry and commerce.
DR.. Simon P. w. Drew, pastor of the
National Cosmopolitan Baptist Institu-
sional Church, of Washington, ID. c.,
president of the National Evangelical
Ministers Alliance of America, is also
president and founder OF the White
Cross Free Labor Federation Bureau
of America This bureau is a nom
sectarian organization, organized for
the purpose of securing work of every
description for colored people in any
part of the United States free OF
charge. Object Mobilize and disci-
pline colored labor.
DR.. Drew is touring the country to
raise 100000, of which the quota OF
Maryland is $4,000. Many of the best
white and colored citizens are aiding
the movement.
The bureau is endeavoring to mobil-
ize colored labor for coal mines, farms
factories, saw mills lumber yards
messengers, banks, general house
workers, laundresses, cooks, nurses
porters, maids and general domestic
help in any section of the country.
Admission free. A collection will
F.. be lifted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08

the Maryland State Division of War
Mothers, presided and introduced the
speakers. Mrs. Scott also presented
Mrs. Harrington. wife of the COVER
nor. who occupied one of the boxes, as
the guest of the War Mothers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08
RECEPTION TO WAR
MOTHERS WILL BE
HELD TOMORROW

Continued From Page One
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-08

Baldrey, near Pasadena. tonight, be-
ginning at O'Clock A substantial
supper will be served for 35 cents, and
refreshments will Re sold. A beautiful
moonlight on the lawn will also fea-
ture the occasion. The Rev. James l..
Smiley is the officiating minister.