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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
General Wood In
Announcement of
Candidacy Today

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 31.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood today filed a formal
announcement of his candidacy for the
Republican presidential nomination
with the South Dakota secretary of
state.
'I do hereby declare that If nomi-
mated and elected I will qualify" read
Woods acceptance. He gave his home
address as Bourne, Mass, and his
business address as Chicago.
Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts,
wired he will not accept the Republic
can majority endorsement for vice
president.
William Grant Webster of New
York is alone in the race for the Re-
publican vice presidential nomination.
General Wood was endorsed by the
state Republican convention here
three weeks ago.
Seven Have Filed.
Wood was one of seven whose petit
tions were on file with the secretary
of state today. Not all had filed ac-
ceptances. The seven are:
Leonard Wood. Republican: Miles
Poindexter. Independent Republican
Hiram johnson, Independent Repub-
lican; James w. Gerard, Democrat;
Frank o. Lowden. Republican; J. o.
Monroe. Independent Democrat, and
Abbie c. Whistler, Independent.
1t was reported here today a petit
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
JANUARY IN KANSAS
State Faces Coolest and Less SUM-
shiny Month of the Year-BeIow
Zero Weather.
(By S. d. Flora, U. $. MeteOrOIOgist.)

(by ,. ID. Eloray Y. ,. MeteorologistD
January averages the coIdest and
least sunshiny month of the year in
Kansas. tho the lowest temperatures
of the winter are as liable to occur in
February as this month. At Topeka
the normal mid-afternoon temperature
varies from AZ degrees the forepart
of the month to 81 degrees the latter
part and normal night temperatures
from 2I degrees TO Is degrees, but it
is very seldom the month passes with
out temperatures below zero, tho they
do not usually last more than a night
or two in succession. The highest
January temperature on the local rec
ord was IL degrees on the Goth of
the month in 1906 and the lowest %
degrees below zero on January 19,
1892, which does not quite equal the
February low temperature record.
On the average, 10 days of the
month are clear, IL party cloudy. and
9 cloudy, which would be considered
fine weather in the eastern part of
the United States. but is the greatest
amount of cloudiness Topeka gets in
any month
The precipitation of January is very
light compared with that of the sum
mer months, but the evaporation is
also small and the ground is usually
quite well supplied with moisture It
the past 50 Januarys has covered the
ground at Topeka on an average of 9
days each month. The heaviest fall
recorded in any January was l 5 inches
in 1891 when rs inches fell within
the space of "a hours. Only a few
Januarys have passed without a meas
urable snowfall.
A heavy January snow is always
big boost to the Kansas wheat crop,
providing it is not preceded by a glaze
of ice, as occurred in 1916. Snow pro-
tects wheat from low temperatures
and it melts so slowly the water is al
most all absorbed by the ground.
which insures a fine spring growth.
Last January wheat remained green
under the snow all winter and in west
ern Kansas actually seemed to make
some growth while it was covered.
The greatest damage the Kansas
wheat crop is liable to suffer at this
time of the year is from wind blowing
the soil in the western part of the
state and from alternate freezing and
thawing in the eastern part, which
heaves the plant out of the ground.
Both of these are prevented by a snow
covering. Last year the ground in
Kansas under the heavy snow was
hardly frozen at all.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
STUDY ADS-BUY CHEAP
Man, Wife and Boy Can Clothc
Selves for S14S.5s if They Shop
Thru Newspapers, Says New
York Fair Price Chief.

New Yort. Dec. Silt is possible
for a man in New York to outfit him
self, wife and small boy with clothing
of good quality for S149.53 by
carefully studying newspaper advertis-
ments of reputable houses and then
shopping around" for lowest prices,
according to Col. Michael Friedman
of the fair price committee in a report
submitted today to Federal Food Ad-
ministrator Williams
The mans clothing would cost
$6S.23, the woman's s5S.35 and the
boys Sass. These figures would al
low for an overcoat, suit of clothes.
shoes, underwear and hosiery for a
man; a skirt, dress, coat, hosiery and
underwear for a woman; and suit.
shoes, stockings and overcoat for a
boy.
The figures, according to Mr.. Will
liams, represent lower prices than
those submitted in Boston. but are
slightly higher than in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
BE MORE DELAYS
Showdown With Railway
Unions Again Postponed.
Shopmen and Clerks Say Strike
-,=-es Not Threatened.

Washington. Dec. 31.-Further de-
lay on the Showdown" between rep
resentatives of the railroad employees
unions and the railroad administration
seems likely today. Plans for con-
ference at noon between Rail Director
Hines and labor spokesmen were
abandoned
Representatives of the railway
shopmen, clerks and maintenance of
way employees were anxious to let ii
be known that they were not planning
q. strike should their demands for in
creases of from to 90 cents an hour
be refused. What they want is defi-
mite statement to what hope can be
held out for a decrease in the cost OF
living.
The employees are anxious to make
a number of agreements with the gov
ernment which will remain in force
when the lines go back to private own
ership. probably March 1. They be-
lieve the private owners would not
break these agreements in the face of
public opinion
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
ONLY THREE SAVED
Twenty-Five Bodies Washing
Along Shore From Wreck.
Dead From Dutch Ship Out OF
Reach From Shore.

ST. Johns. n. F. Dec. 31.-Twenty-
two bodies of victims of the wreck of
the Dutch steamer Anton Van Driel
today were washing along the shore
of st. Marys bay. first swept on the
crests of giant combers. then carried
out into the sea, but always out of
reach of boats. Only four bodies have
been recovered.
Bringing the three survivors, the
steamer Ingraham arrived at mid
night. The men saved are Second
Mate Donald Ploeg. Fireman NJ. Bro
dius and Trimmer Koerl Miihl. taken
from the fast breaking up Anton Van
Driel after they had clung for more
than forty hours to the bridge of the
vessel. They had seen boats with
which the captain. first mate and
twenty-three of the crew attempted to
escape the wreck, smashed on the
jagged rocks and their comrades
drowned. and had watched two of
were swept from the bridge where
they likewise were clinging.
The treacherous rocks and ledges on
which the Dutch steamer had met its
fate could not be approached except
in calmest weather. navigators said
and the storm was still raging when
the Ingra ham arrived. After several
futile attempts from an anchorage
100 yards from the wreck a line was
fired across the ship When it had
been made fast. a dory manned by
George Fowler and George Budden
put out from the Ingraham. The fraii
craft was hauled to and from the
stricken vessel, bringing one of the
survivors at each trip.
The Anton Van Driel struck Sunday
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31

ton naming w. G. McAdoo. Democrat.
would be filed. Today is the last
chance for filing.
Abbie C. Whistler, the one woman
named, was listed as from Chicago.
Her name does not appear in the city
directory and she was unknown
among political leaders. suffrage and
social workers or women's organiza-
Won't Change Woods Status.
Washington, Dec. 31.-Formal en-
trance of Gen. Leonard Wood in the
race for the Republican presidential
nomination will not change his status
in the army or make it necessary for
him to resign, Secretary Baker said
today.
Baker said there was no statute
which obligated an army officer to re-
sign upon his entrance into a political
contest. Resignation would not be
necessary until the officer had been
elected, and then he would have to re-
linuuish his commission since the con-
stitution prohibits one man from hold
ing two government offices.
1t is thought, however. that should
General Wood take such an active
part in the presidential campaign as
to interfere with his duties as COM
mander of the central department he
would tender his resignation. This
would be left to Woods discretion, ii
was learned
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
TO FORCE U. S. IN
Europe Will Use Monroe Doe
trine as Lever in Game.
Expects to Drive c. S. Into
League Even Against Will.

London. Dec 31.-Continuation of
the Monroe doctrine will be used as a
lever to force Americas entrance into
the Leagne of Nations, it was learned
authoritativeiy today.
The allies. 1t was learned already
have started an intensive propaganda
to secure membership of all American
republics. except the United States. in
the league. With the Latin republics
of South America a unit in league
membership, they believe the United
States will be forced to Join or see the
Monroe doctrine become scrap of
paper"
AS soon as the South Americans
have declared themselves. it was said.
the league secretariat will point out
that the league is higher authority
than the United States. and that no
Monroe doctrine is necessary to pro-
tect the sna, South American ma
tiOns
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31

Temperatures started on a toboggan
this morning and will finish at about
10 degrees above zero Thursday morn
ing, S. D. Flora, state meteoroiogist.
announced today. There is chance for
a mixture of cloudy weather inter
spersed with stray bits of sunshine.
No rain or snow is anticipated.
The sudden drop IN temperatures
follows the advent of cold weather
again in the northwest. Havre. Mont.
reported 4 below zero this morning;
Williston. n. D., IL degrees below
zero. The cold belt is centered over
Montana. The Dakotas. Nebraska.
Colorado and Kansas are going to feel
the effect of the change.
East of the Mississippi river pre-
vailing weather is similar to that in
Kansas Tuesday. Fair weather and
very moderate temperatures predomi-
nate
When the temperature reached 81
degrees Tuesday afternoon, it made it
the warmest Dec. 80 on record. A
temperature of 33 degrees at I o'clock
this morning had dropped degrees
in an hour. Flora predicts 10 above
zero tonight rising no higher than be-
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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
FOUR ARE KILLED
Only Driver of Auto Hit by Train
Escaped Instant Death.

Homewood. Ill. Dec. 31.-Four per-
sons were killed and one hurt here to-
day when an Illinois Central passen-
ger train struck an automobile. A
dense fog obscured view of the train
until the automobile was on the
tracks. John Casper. driver of the
automobile. was the only person in the
machine who oscar ped instant death.
A watchHsn. stationed at the cross
ing. failed to see the automobile be-
cause of the fog until it was too late
20 avert the accident. All the victims
lived in Chicago Heights.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
PROBE WATER SUPPLY
Commissioners to Decide If 100000
Filtration Plant Needed.

The city commissioners and Mayor
Herbert ]. Corwine today made a tour
of inspection to the West End water
plant upon request of Commissioner
Stanfield to ascertain the exact con-
dition of the city's water supply and
to determine whether or not it will
be necessary to install a filtration
plant, as suggested recently by Stan
field.
settling basins would cost the city in
the ueighborhood of 100000. in the
opinion of Commissioner Hancock.
A smaller filtration plant to be oper-
ated in connection with the pumps al
ready used could be installed at a
cheaper figure. he said.
a bond issue would be necessary In
the event a filtration system is de-
cided upon.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
REDS WANT PEACE
Soviet Representative Predicts
Agreement With Allies Soon.
Declares Proposals Have Reen
Resumed with Great Britain.

Copenhagen. Dec. 31.-Maxim Lit
vinoff, Russian soviet representative
here. predicted in an interview with
the Social Demokraten today that
peace between the Bolsheviki and the
allies is imminent.
Replying to a question as to whether
J. O'Grady, the British representa-
tive in the conference for exchange
of prisoners. was to carry peace pro-
posals back to London, Litvinoff said
Peace is coming quicker than is
generally believed"
Litvinoff announced that negotia-
tions. which were broken off when
he attempted to inject peace propos-
ais into the prisoner conference, had
been resumed with Great Britain.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
u. S. REDS WANT PAPER
Appeal to the Communists in New
York for Days Pay Each.

New York, Dec. 31.-Communists
in New York City have started a cam
paign to raise a defense fund" of
$4,000 by endeavoring to collect a
days pay from each of their members.
according to copies of the appeal
which reached the police today.
The appeal for funds also revealed,
according to the police. that the
reds here will soon publish a news
paper to be known as THE Commun-
lists International" Articles in the
first issue will be contributed by
Lennine and Trotzky. the appeal an
uOrIuces
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
WANTS BIGGER REWARD
Admiral Decker Refuses Naval Gross
Result of Friction.

Washington. Dec. 3I.-Rear Ad-
miral Benton c. Decker was recalled
from the post of naval attache at
Madrid. where he was stationed dur
ing the war. because Of friction with
Ambassador Willard over the possi-
biiity of Spain joining the German
cause. Secretary of the Navy Daniels
said today.
The friction between willard and
Decker was revealed in a letter of
Decker's in which he refused the ma
val cross and said his work at Madrid
entitled him to a higher award.
Deckers letter came out during the
naval award controversy.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
TO MAKE THEM NEUTRAL
IConstantinopIe and Dardanclles To Be
InternationnIiZed.

Paris, Dec. 31.-Internationaliz
ton of Constantinople and the Straits
of Dardanelles has been decided upon
along the lines laid down by Premier
Lloyd George of Great Britain in a
recent speech. according to Matin. 1t
seems certain. the newspaper says that
the seat of the Turkish government
will be transferred to Asia Minor and
be located either at Brusa or Konieh.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
CARRANZA WINS OUT
Fight for Bull Fights in Mexican Con
gross Enis in Tie-Up

Mexico City, Dec. 30.-The spirited
fight between congress and the exc
cutive department relative to bull
fighting in the federal district ended
today with a victory for President
Carranza- Government adherents alb
sented themselves from the senate and
thus prevented vote on the bill which
would permit the conducting of fights.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
BIRTH RATE INCREASED
Number OF Babies Born Nearly
Doubled. SAYS French Report.

Paris. Dec. 3O.-A large increase in
the birth rate is shown by statistics
for the month of December, the rate
in Paris having doubled since the be-
ginning of the year. Last January the
birth rate was 9.5 per thousand. while
for the present month the rate ex-
ceeds IS per thousand. Deaths have
decreased from IS per thousand in
January to IA per thousand this
month.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
WON'T EXPEL CHINESE
Mexican Labor Law VIII Not Apply
Says Chinese Embassy.

Mexico City. Dec. 3O.-Chinese will
not be expelled from the state of So
nora on January l under the state
labor law according to announcements
this evening by the Chinese legation
and the Mexican foreign office. The
announcement said the federal gov
ernment was preparing to send mill
tary forces to prevent deportations.
should such action become necessary.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
MERCURY WILL DROP
Ten Above Zero Thursday Morning.
Is Forecast by Flora.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Much colder with cold wave northeast por-
ton !: temperature 10 degrees above zero
Thursday morning; unsettled this after
noon followed by fair weather tonight and
Thursday.
The shippers forecast warns TO protect
sc hour shipments north and west agains st
a temperature of degrees; east and south,
10 degrees.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
TO PAClFY MEXICO
Carranza Wants Peace Before National
Election Time.

Mexico City, Dec. 31.-More than
twenty generals conferred with Presi-
dent Carranza today relative to the
latter's determination to have the
country completely pacified before
the presidential and legislative cleo
tions are held next. July. General
plans of ca mpaign were laid out and
the military chiefs were given instruc-
tions but details were withheld from
publication.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
WILL CONTEST FOR SEAT
Berger's Opponent for Congress Serves
Notice on Socialist.

Milwaukee, Dec. 31--Henry H.
contest the election of~Victor L. Ber-
ger. Socialist, to congress from the
Fifth district.
Bodenstab- was defeated by Berger
in the special election here December
19. j F. Alexander. representing
Bodenstab, served notice of contest on
Berger.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
Store Robbers Gct $4,000.

Chicago. Dec. 31.-Four bandits
broke into the store of the Gold Fur
niture company here early today. and
after tying the watchman blew the
safe and escaped with $4,000 in cash
and liberty bonds
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
FIREMEN ARE OVERCOME
Blaze in Chicago Causes Loss EST.
mated at $4,000.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Twenty-five fire
men were overcome here today while
fighting a fire which destroyed the
five story building occupied by the
Albert Pick company. The loss is
estimated at s75o.e00. Four of the
firemen are in serious condition
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
County Treasurer Resigns.

Lawrence. Kan, Dec 31.-F. ".
Hosford. treasurer of Douglas county.
resigned today after holding office
three months. He announced he had
accepted a position in a Lawrence
bank
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31

Louisville. KY. Dec. 3l.-Republi-
can leaders in Kentucky are grooming
Governor Edwin P. Morrow as a vice
presidential candidate according to
announcement here today.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
GRAND onera Singer Strike.

Paris. Dec. 31.-The entire person
mel of the Paris grand opera today
proclaimed a general strike effective
Friday. unless the government agreed
to treat directly with employees of the
central union.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-31
Use Planes to oueu Riots.

Cairo, Dec 31-An air squadron is
joining in punitive expedition
against Dinka tribesmen who attacked
a British column in the upper Nile re-
gion ca ~iy this month.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17
A New Business Concern Coming

Carlisle is soon to have d new business concern that will be a credit to the town. and one that will be of much interest to the rice growers of this part of the great Arkansas rice belt who are looking for the most up to- date and economic method of handling their immense rice crops. The new concern is the Conrey & Ham Machinery O.. who have a large house in Stutt gart. They have the agency for the Fordson Tractors in this and several adjoining counties and will open a supply house here in the near future MT Ham of the firm was here Tues day and stated that as soon as they could find a suitable loca. tlon the new business would be opened and that a resident man ager would be placed in charge of same and would be in position to supply the wants of the rice growers and other farmers in short order.
 The writer has known them for many years and can recom- mend them to our people as be- ing strictly honorable in all their business dealings. They are al ways alert to the best interests of the town and community in which they do business and wil prove themselves worthy of the patronage and good will of those whom they come here to serve.
 The new concern will carry in stock number of tractors and be ready to make deliveries at any time, and will also carry a large stock of supplies and re- pairs for the machines they handle.
 We join the people Of Carlisle and community in welcoming this establishment and wish for them a thriving future business.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17

Frank ISbell, one of our boy S who has just returned from over seas, opened a three months school at the Isbell school house in Snake Island, southeast of Carlisle. That district has three months summer and five months winter school in order that the children in the district may help their parents in the cotton crop during the interval. The school is in good hands as Mr. lsbell has had considerable teaching experience. He was teaching the keo school when he was call ed to war.
 Fred Lilly and wife, James Welch and wife, Kellar Lilly and H. c. Parkin left Monday morn ing for Heber Springs in cars. They were joined the following day by George Young and wife. The party expects to spend sev- eral days fishing on the Little Red river during their absence. The Independent wishes Tor them pleasant trip and a safe retu How
 Aah ] se close outs in dry go that Buechley'
 been
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17
List of Jurors

The following list of Grand and Petit Jurors have been drawn by the Jury Commission. CTS for the August term of Cir cult Court.
 GRAND JURORS Tab Toombs, Butler Jno Horn, Caroline D B Perkins, Carlisle H B Bowers, Gray w T Parish, Goodrum T B Goldsby. Gum woods Dowell Hallum, Indian Bayou William Coleman. Lafayette Joe P Eagle, Lonoke Lea Toney. Magness J H Cathey. Oak Grove w J Corpier, Prairie T D Cook, Totten E F FOSens, Ward J w bowman, York Chas c Witherspoon. Walls
 ALTERNATIVES H Galloway. England J l. Scott. Ward P Robinson, York w T Couch, Lonoke Porter Kirkpatrick. Carlisle J l. DuCharme, Fletcher
 PETIT JURORS Ike H Fawcett. Butler E E Stull, Caroline N w Young, Carlisle c s Thompson, Cleveland A l. Dozier, Eagle E s Jett, Fletcher J T Glover, Furlow w R Triunble, Gray w E Beavers, Goodrum J A Darlington, Gumwoods Ed Ray, Hamilton L c Hillhouse, Indian Bayou c M Flynn. Lafa, cite $ " Elkins, Lonoke K THogan, Magness Frank Galloway, Oak Grove Hugh Standley, Pettus O A Duke, Prairie Robt Armstrong, Pulaski Z Tom Kirk. Richwoods R A Hutson. Carlisle w w Hagan, York
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17
Notice to All Justices of the Peace

Notice is hereby given to ali Justices of tie Peace of Lonoke county that their transcripts must be filed with the Clerk of the Lonoke Circuit Court on or before the lltil day of August, which is the frSt day of the Aug, ust term i9t9.
 This botice iS given by order of Hon. Geo. W. Clark. Circuit Judge.
 Pat NJ. Swain, 10 4t Circuit Clerk
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17

Claud Roland and wife and NJ. F. Cox and wife motored to Ea gle Park Sunday afternoon to at. tend the com munity singing at that place. They report very pleasant trip.
 Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Harris and young son. of Stutttiart, came over Saturday and spent a couple of days tue guests of the family of Mrs. Harris brother, Taylor Ball
 Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFF FICIENT aDtiseptic is applied prong ptly. there is no darg of infection and the wound 6eglns to heal at once. For use On man or beast. BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy tt now and be ready for an emergency. For sale by all Dealers.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17
Notice to the Citizens of Carlisle

We are pleased to announce thst we are authorized by the Arkansas Light & Power Co. to receive applications for service.
 All applications must oe made on regular forms and approved by the Company at Pine Bluff.
 Those desiring service will see our manager who would be pleased to give you any informa- ton desired.
 10 St Carlisle Telephone Go.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-17
Take Notice

All parties knowing them selves indebted 10 the town for scavenger work are requested to call upon City Recorder Floyd Griffin and settle same at once. Do not wait for the second no- tice. 9 2t
 k. L. Lilly, Mayor