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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
ONLY HEARS HIS PAL
Tulsa Oil Driller's Muscles witch Only
When One Voice Sounds

Tulsa, Okla, Dec. 6.-His old pals
voice is the only sound which seems
to arise Orren Brandeberry, 80, Tulsa
oil driller. ill with what physicians be-
lieve to be the sleeping sickness. AL
tho the voice does not awaken him,
Brandeberry's muscles twitch, and he
seems TO try to awaken himself when
his old friend Joe Wolf speaks to him.
Brandeberry has been in a semi
conscious condition for the past eigh-
teen days. He became delirious at
DESMOND, Texas, and was brought to
the home of his brother, J. J. Brade-
berry, here, where he has been asleep
since December s.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
WOULD RENEW PACT
Japan Wants TO Extend Terms OF
AngIo-Japanese Treaty After 1921.

Toxic. Dec. 26.-Marquis Shigenobu
Okumu, Japans venerable statesman.
is strongly in favor of the removal of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance which ex-
plies in 1921.
Revision of the provisions shouId
be made en- consonance with the re-
quirements of the new world condi-
tions. he says. but the funda mental
principle of the alliance. that both
England and Japan should ma intain
peace In the far east and in India
land protect the mutual interests
should remain unchs nged.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
COMMUNISM is COSTLY
Rcd Reign Cost Hungary $3,600,0OO.
Declares Premier.

Berlin. Dec. 12.-Herr Huszar. Fhe
Hungarian premier. stated in Buda-
pest to a deputation representing those
crippled during the war. that COM
munism cost Hungary eighteen billion
kronen (nominally about $3,600,00O),
according to report received here.
The premier said that the Rumanian
invasion had taken thirty-sx billion
kronen more. The national assem- bly,
now had to restore Hungary's finance
from a desperate condition
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
JEALOUS HUSBAND HELD
Killed Man Who Spoke to His Wife at
Cigar Counter.

Tulsa, Okla. Dec. &c. A Fuller.
26, salesman for a local automobile
agency, is in the city Jail today fol-
lowing the fatal shooting of James
Morris, 25, employe at a refinery here.
early this morning. Morris's alleged
attentions to Mrs. Fuller are believed
by the police to have been the cause
of the shooting.
Mrs Fuller works in a cigar stand
in a down office building. While
Morris was talking to her over the
counter of the stand Fuller appeared
on the scene and killed him
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
IRISH MUST ACCEPT
Lloyd George Home Rule Bill May Be
Forced on Erin's Isle.

London, Dec. 26.-Ireland may have
to accept Premier Lloyd Georges new
home rule plan, introduced In the
house of commons Monday whether
she likes 1t or not. an official close to
the British premier declared in an
interview.
The premier is prepared to force
acceptance of his measure, this Off
cial asserted. Its passage by parlia-
ment was assured before the measure
was submitted. he added.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
ORDERS SUGAR DESTROYED
Thousand Pounds of Brown Sweetness
Found TO Contain Dirt.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-More than 1000
pounds of brown sugar, taken from
the stocks of six Chicago retail stores
and found TO contain grit dust, sand
and hair, was condemned and ordered
destroyed today by NJ. J. Woodman,
state food and dairy inspector.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26

Toxic. Dec. 24.-The Japanese gov
ernment, according TO the newspapers
today, has decided to discontinue the
issuance of passports permitting pic
ture brides" to proceed TO the United
States, a practice which has been the
cause of some snti-Japanese feeling
in America, revealed in advices reach
ing here.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
FIVE REDS ARE JAILED
Attempted Xmas Day Parade on New
York City Streets.

New York. Dec. 26.-F'ice red
sympathizers', are in Jail as the result
of an attempted parade on Fifth ave-
nue. and picketing of fashionable
churches in protest against continued
Incarceration of political prisoners"
yesterday.
The march was broken up almost be-
fore it began when Major Spencer of
the American Legion and two squads
of police ordered the sympathizers to
diSnarse
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
FUGITIVE PROVES HERO
Stole $4,000, Enlisted I'm Marines.
and Was Decorated

Boston, Dec. 26.-How Arthur z.
Abbott, long wanted as fugitive from
justice for the theft of $4,000 from
the Federal Trust company of this
city, enlisted in the marines and as
Sergt William H. Haskell was cited
for brilliant war service. was disclosed
today when il was announced that he
had been set free on probation by the
district attorney and that he had re-
ceived the croix de guerre officially
under his right name
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
PREDICT COAL CRISIS
Domestic Fuel Consumers VIII Face
Shortage in january. Say Dealers.

Kansas city. Dec. GA coal short
age more acute than at any time since
settlement of the bituminous coal
strike was predicted for January to-
day by W. NJ. Corbett, sub-regional
coal director for this district. He ex-
planned the shortage would be due to
two things. Shortage of cars and the
fact that the railroads would begin
using their contract coal within ten
days, resulting in less coal for domes-
tic cnnsunl erS-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
UP TO KING VICTOR
New Italian Chief of Staff Lays Fiumc
Problem in Kings Hands.

Rome, Dec. 26.-GeneraI Badoglio
arrived from the north today and i'm
mediately went into conference with
King Victor Emmanuel. bly,
to discuss the Fiume situation.
Following this conference, the gen.
erai formally assumed the office of
chief of staff of the Italian armies, to
which he recently was elevated.
Premier Venizelos of Greece ar
rived here TODAY
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
MEETING is POSTPONED
Second Pan-American Financial Con
gross to Meet january 10.

Washington, Dec. 26. - Postpone
ment of the second PanAmerican fl
nancial conference for one week from
January 10 to 19, was announced to-
day by Secretary Glass, due to the
ina bility of delegates from Argentina,
Peru and Uruguay to obtain sailing
accommodations in time for the earlier
date,
In making the announcement Secre-
tay Glass remarked that inadequate
steamship service was a problem
which would be given comprehensive
consideration by the conference.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
NEGROES GET STAY
Six Elaine Rioters Given Sixty Days to
Make Appeal.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 26.-Elec-
trocutions of six negroes condemned
to die tomorrow for participation in
the uprising at Elaine. Ark, last Octo-
Der were postponed at least sixty days
today when attorneys filed notice OF
an appeal to the supreme court Six
negroes sentenced to die January :
also are affected.
Governor Brough granted the con-
Damned men a thirty-day respite.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
HOLDS UP SUGAR BILL
President Won't Sign McNary Ac,
Until Board Gives Data.

Washington. Dec. 26-President
Wilson is withholding action ons the
McNary bill extending the fifer of the
sugar equalization board until the
board files a memorandum concern
ing the measure. 1t was said at the
White House today that the board had
requested this delay. There was no
indication what the boards attitude
on the bill would be-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
THIEVES HAD MERRY SPREE
On Merry Christmas Day They
MerriIy Robbed Liquor House
and All Went MerriIy.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-A band of thieves
which entered S. L. Ottenheimer's s
liquor house had a Merry Christmas.
Besides escaping with $4,000 worth
of whiskey. wine and gin, the debris
indicated, the bandits went on a merry
spree before their departure. The
robbery was not discovered until COM
pany officials went to work early to-
day
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
ToDAY's TEMPE,

sunshine appeared this morning
breaking period of eight days in
which Topeka had not seen the sun
Sunshine was last recorded on Decem-
ber Is.
Fair weather with very moderate
temperatures will prevail for the next
twenty-four hours. according to the
prediction of S. D. Flora. state me-
teorologist. No rain or snow is ex-
pected.
The temperature here at ! o'clock
CONTINUED on Page TwoJ
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
SUN is ON JOB AGAIN
Fair Weather Also Forecast Tonight
and Saturday

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Fair tonight and Saturday; somewhat cold
er tonight
The shippers forecast warns to protect Sc
hour shipments north and west against a
temperature of 2S degrees: east and south
against a. a-temperature Of 30 degrees
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
APPLE CHASE FATAL
Seven Year-Old Ran in Front of In
terurban Car-KiIIed.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 26.-While chas-
ing an apple which had fallen from
her hand and was rolling across the
street, Bonita McCollum. -7-year-oid
daughter of w. N. McCollum. Oak
Cliff suburb OF Dallas. ran in front of
a fast interurban car shortly after noon
today and was killed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
XMAS BOOZE FATAL
Seven Dead and Four Dying From
Wood Alcohol LIQUOR.

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 26.-Seven
men were dead, four others reported
dying and Frank Rose. a saloonkeep-
er, held by police here today follow
ing a fatal Christmas celebration.
Rose was charged by relatives of the
dead men with selling wood alcohol
which had been colored to resemble
whisky.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
LOAN OVERSUBSCRIBED
French Bond Issue Went Over on the
First Day.

New York Dec. 26.-France's ma
tional credit loan was over-subscribed
on the first day, according to cable
advices received here today from
Paris by the French commission. The
advices added the oyersubscription
had exceeded the most optimistic ex-
Dectations. of the government.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
SURRENDERS HIMSELF.
Dress Suit' Confidence Man Gives Up
to Federal Officers.

Indianapolis D C. &c. - Charles
"Chappy" Moran, said to be known
thruout the world as a dress suit"
confidence man. surrendered himself
to the federal authorities here today.
Moran was indicted with others in
connection with the Muncie fraud case
but police had been unable to find
him.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
Uphold Amcricanism Law.

Lincoln, Dec 26.-Constftutional
of a state law designed to curtail use
of foreign languages in Nebraska
schools as an Americanization meas
ure was upheld by the state supreme
court today.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26

Paris, Dec. 26.-The cabinet met to-
day and approved the bill providing FOR
tho turning ah~-d OF the clocks one
hour be~inrin- February 1, as a fuel
"NuserYation measure.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
.. S. Rum for Turks.

Boston. Dec 26.-Two hundred bar
rels of New England rum were in
cluded in the cargo of the American
steamer Lake Ellsbury, which left
here today for Smyrna and CONSTANT
nople.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
" Fair tonight and Saturday; some
what colder tonight.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-26
Spanish King to south America.

Paris, Dec 26.-King Alfonso and
Green Victoria of Spain viii sail for
South America next June, according to
the EclaiF.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
MURRAY DROPS OFF IN
SOUTH BEND FOR VISIT

Pat Murray, who made his major
ieauge debut against Jim Vaughn
and the Chicago Cubs Sunday at
Cub park. came down 10 South Bend
Sunday night a-.1 spent the evening
renewing acquaintance at Notre
Dame
Pat had no alibi 10 make for his
defeat. other than the fact that some
OF his mates made errors behind
him in the eighth inning which ac-
counted for the four runs in that
stanza. He is the same modest, un-
assuming chap. and is anxious 10
work against some of the other
teams. as he is Of the opinion that
after he gets a little more expert
ence, he viii be a big asset TO the
Phulies.
He inquired about all his old team
mates on the NOtre Dame team. and
was pleased TO hear that Louis Wolf
was making good with indianapolis.
and that Chief Meyer was in the
South Carolina league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
Wagner Passes
Through City

Joe Wagner. who manages Jack
Sharkey. stopped off in South Bend
Sunday night long enough 20 drop
in The News-Times Office and give
the sport editor an earful concerning
his protege, Jack Sharkey He says
he is quite anxious to have Sharkey
show himself 20 South Bend fight
fans and will meet any boy in the
world who weighs in the neighbor-
hood of 120 pounds.
Wagner used to be a top-notch
scrapper in his day. and has met and
defeated some Of the best boys in
the lightweight division.
He first saw Sharkey at an anna
teur boxing tournament and was i'm
pressed with the manner in which
the yOungster handled himself. so
he took him under his wing and
taught him all the tricks he knew
Now Sharkey is rated as the coming
champion, having dis
posed OF many contenders for the
crown.
Wagner and Sharkey are on their
way TO Milwaukee. where they have
a bout Labor day. Sharkey will go
into active training at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
Giants Lose Lead in National League Race
How Driver Walter Cox
Started IN Horse Racing

One day last spring. when Walter
Cox was not busy negotiating the
clocks at Granite State park, Dover,
~ H.. 20 that the big training estab-
lishment would run under Cox time
instead OF the daylight saving plan.
ne remarked that II he had not re-
ceived a good boost when a young
man over in Manchester. ne would
no doubt still be there cutting NUT
tin chops and slicing bologna. in
stead OF training Lu Princeton and
Frank Dewey.
Being the oldest son in the family
he went into the meat business with
his father and learned IL from A
20 T. Also as there was always a
call 10 the race track wobblin
around the roots Of his hair. il was
rot long before ne was doing a little
training. and fall fair racing. in the
SuncOOk valley and other localities
which were never heard of by the
high lights OF the turf world Even
az that time Cox had the Unborn
Yankee quality Of getting the money
and while it was not always in three
figures. or even in two, some Of il
never failed to come his way before
the close Of the meeting This also
prompted him TO rent the Man
chester Driving park. for which he
paid $500 a year BY giving meet
ings on holidays, and training what
racing material came his way, Cox
managed TO clear about $4,000 a
year.
Decide on Cox.
After he had been doing this for
three or four seasons. "A few local
men got their heads together. and
decided that Cox was making a for
tune out Of the old race track. At
the same time they figured that il
he could get rich at il they could do
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
DRAFT RULE is THING
OF PAST, SAYS FUlTZ

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.-The draft
rule. by which major baseball
leagues obtain for a stated sum
rlayers from the minor leagues a..
the end OF each season. under the
national agI cement IS regarded b.
minor leagues "as a thing Of tho
Iast." Fultz, president Of the Inter
national Baseball league, announced
here Sunday night. Asserting that
Garry Hermann Ct Cincinnati, ac--
lns for the major leagues II a Joint
meeting here last January, a which
the monor leagues asked for more
money for their players, had denied
The request and informed the minor
LEAGUES that they could Withdraw
from the national agreement II they
desired. Mr.. Fultz declared the offer
was accepted and a committee head,
ed by an attorney Of Chicago. presi-
dent OF the Western league, Three
Eve league. was appointed 70 ar
range for the separation II was
agreed. 9lr Fultz added. that the
national agreement should remain
In force until the formal agreement
was signed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
JACK RABBITS A PEST
ON THE PACIFIC COAST

SPOKANE. Wash. Aug. IA re-
cent effort was made 10 clean up
the huge bands of jack IA bbits in
Testing the section north Of Prosser
on the Akima river. A drive was
organized. but hunters did not turn
out in sufficient numter TO make
solid drive and while thousands Of
the big Jobs were stirred up the vast
majority succeeded in escaping
through the thin line OF heaters. Il
is proposed 10 stage another drive
soon with 500 10 500 beaters in line
II left undisturbed TIE jack rabbits
increase TO a degree which seriously
threatens crops. In previous sue
cessful drives as many as 5000 head
OF rabbits has been slaughtered in
a day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
M'K.'S WHITEWASHEO
By ST. FL0RlAN TEAM

The ST. Florian baseball team de-
feated the NJ. X. Literary team Sun
day afternoon on the J. u. Oliver
field by score of 4 to 0. The ST.
Florian pitcher was in great form,
allowing the NJ ks nut two scat
tered hits. Not once d!d the NJ. K
team threaten TO score. The game
was attended by a large delegation
OF fans.
Next Sunday the ST. Florian young
mems association will celebrate their
silver jubilee. and the elaborate eel
ebration which is planned Will com
memorate their 2Sth anniversary
Score OF Sundays game:
ST Florian O1O 03O 00o-4 10
N. X. Literary. 600 900 600 2
Batteries: Niedbalski and Kaz-
mierczak. Kocar and LOughmandy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
Second game
OverlandS Beat
Hilltop Outfit

The Overlands defeated the fast
yOing Hilltops sunday afternoon at
-eeper park by the score of 10 TO s..
The Overlands punched hits of
Herman in tie NTH inning and
when the dust had settled. five runs
lad crossed the pan. Herman han
Door support in this inning. the two
errors made by the shOrtStop being
responsible for a brace Of runs. In
his inning the first four men uP hit
afely.
4 crowd OF $50 fans witnessed
he contest This makes the ninth
straight victory for the automobile
men. Dawes batting featured for
hc Overlands. and Myers for tho
8iutops each getting two blows.
SeaCh pitched i've INNINGS for the
winners. and was relieved by S4bo.
who famed seven men. Score:
lvethnds coo 80 2Ol-10 u 6
IiItops 900 021 col 6 $ =
Ustteries-Seach. Sabo and Olsen.
herman. Smith and TIndley. I'M
f'rt. Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
MILWAUKEE BREAKS EVEN.

MILWAUKEE Wis. Aug -
Milwaukee broke its losing streak
here Sunday by defeating Minneap-
oils in the first game OF the double
header. Z 10 I Howard was wild in
the second game and with the score
tied IN the fifth and the bases filed
he was relieved by williams Rus
sell. first man 10 face Williams, hit
for a single driving in two runs.
Score:
First game
Minneapolis $50 90 OO0-4 9 1
Milwaukee ...0O2 03l 0O'-7 :
Craft. Whitehouse, Schauer and
owens: Williams. Hansen and Lees
Second game
Minneapolis 900 0O40 001-5 8
Milwaukee 200 coo 600 . 1
Robertson and Henry; Howard,
Williams and HUM.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
LAPoRTE WINS. SIS.

Special 10 The News-Ilmps
LAPORTE. Ind, Aug. 4.-The La
porte baseball team defeated the
Roselawn Eclipse team OF Chicago
az the fair grounds here Sunday by
a score OF TO in a game replete
with sensational PLAYS. II developed
into a pitchers battle in which
Young. the Laporte tvg'-ler. had the
better OF his more ext rienced o2-
ponent. The batterieS we're: For
the Laporte team. Young and Well
man; for the Roselawn, E.ten and
wade
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
Decide on Cox.
Giants VdCate
First Place

NEW YORK, Aug cincinnati
busted New York nom the National
league leadership last Friday and by
winning the series TWO games to one
had a lead of one and One-nalf
games over its rival today. In the
American league CHICAGO faltercd.
losing four games out OF seven. but
retained its lead The st. Louis
Browns advanced TO engage in Il
close four cornered fight for second
Place with Cleveland, Detroit ami
New York The Indians had second
place to themselves after today'S
victory over Washington
In the National league Cincinnati
took three straight games from
Pittsburg. one the completion OF the
six inning contest begun July and
finished after protest by New
York Roston was victim in four
games out of 1--WE. being shut ou-
twice Thursday by Fisher and
Luque Sallee, former giant.
blanlIed New York with five hits
Saturday. Cincinnati was unable -
score on Barnes, who allowed five
nits.
Giants Win Singles.
New York won single contests
from Boston and BIOoKlYn and toOS
three games out Of five from Fits
burg. Toney and Barnes each shut
out the pirates with three hits.
In the American league Chicago's
pitchers were batted hard early IN
the week, bat became more effective
later New York administered CT
cOtte's first defeat after sever
straight victories. The White SON
Cvened up the series Thursday after
sharing two 10 inning games We'd
nesJay. Boston broke even Satur-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
YANkS SLAUGHTER
DETROIT TIGERS
WiIdneSS of DauSS in the Sixth
Gives the New Workers
Eight Runs.

NEW YORK. Aug. New York
made it two out Of three from De-
troit by winning the last game Of the
series, 10 10 2. The Yankees scored
eight runs off Dauss in the sixth o
two bases on balls. six hits, includ
ing a home run by Pipp with twr
men on bases. Umpire Owens be
hind the plate, was hit in the throw
by a foul tip off Peckinpaugh's ba
and was forced 10 retire. Umpir.
Connolly officiated alone for the bal
ance of the game. Owens injury f.
thought not 10 be serious. as h,'
left for Boston tonight 10 umpire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
DOAK BESTS MAMAUX
IN PITCHERS BATTLE

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 4.--St. Louis won
the first game with Brooklyn sun
day. 2 to I. and lost the second, s
10 g. The first game was "A pitchers
duel between Mamaux and DOak,
bits by Hornsby and Smith driving
i'm the locals runs.
Myers home run with two men
on bases in the first inning Of the
second game gave Grimes. who al
lowed but four hits. a three-run lead.
and by hitting three pitchers hard
and timely. the visitors added five
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
oERKEY CUBS WIN FROM
LASALLE TEAM. 1915

{. I. Perkcy Cubs defeated the Ia
saile Thcater team al Studebakcr
park sunday afternoon by the score
9f 10 20 5. The game was "A one
-iIed STAIR after the hrss inning. the
pcrkey Isds never helms IN feaI of
nc f.aSalle team WINNING. Meade Of
-he Perkey team held The losers to
-ieht hits while 5he D erkey lads
Duched the two LaSalle pitchers fOr
II hits. score.
Perkey Cubs 10 122 clio II 4"
-aSalis ......200 100 101- 8 S :,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
TROOPERS WIN GAME
AND GIVE EXHIBITION

The Troopers. a newly organized
baseball team composed of overseas
soldiers defeated the All Stars Sun
day on Cassidy field by a score of
TO g. Casey. who was wounded in
France. did the hurting for the
Troopers. and was in great form.
Before the game. the Troopers
gave an exhibition drill which was
well received by the crowd 1t was
the same drill that was given each
day in France
The Troopers now challenge any
team in South Bend to a game. ANY
team wishing to cross bats with
them should call Main 4037 and ask
for Mgr Mack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-04
GIANTS DEFEAT
CINCINNATI, 40
Perfect Pitching and Good
Support Enables New York
TO Win Game. I

CINCINNATI. Aug. New York
gained on the Cincinnati team by
winning the last game Of the series
Sunday before a crowd Of over 9 g.
900 fans the largest attendance
ever at a game here. and a record
for the National league this season.
Barnes pitched ably from start TO
finish. and his support was perfect
while Ruether was somewhat un-
steady and misplays In the outheld
By Bressler and Neale proved costly
for him Score.