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The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
DICKINSON OIL PLAY
Largest Wild Cat Development in
Mid Continent Territory.

Wichita, Kan. Nov. 25.-That Dick
inson county is going to get the biggest
play that any wildcat territory ever
got in the MidContinent field becomes
more evident eveIy day. The big com
panies are getting large blocks of acre
age in the county. and every move
points to the fact that the real oil
producing companies believe that oil
will be found in the county.
j. II. Tatlock,> of this city, was in
Tulsa last week. and while there closed
deal with several of the larger COM
panies for acreage he had blocked. the
consideration for which runs past the
$4,000 mark. The acreage sold is
in townships IA and 15-rauge g.
Dickinson. and close around the test
which is being drilled by 3. Is. Mark
ley. Jr., and associates. The structure
around this test is said to be located
on exceptionally fine structure, which
caused the larger companies to buy in
this territory.
The companies buying the acreage
were the Carter oil company. Sinclair
OIL company, Texas Oil company, Ohio
Cities Oil company. and the Atlantic
OIL company.
With such companies as these get
ting into the field. II is evident that
Dickinson county, including the Her
ington field. viii get n big play. and If
there is oil IN the county it will be
found. According to biologists who
have studied the field. the structure is
exceptionally fine. and oil should be
found
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

NO CLEW TO TRUNK
Jeweiry Robbery in Topeka
Remains a Mystery.
Two Men Held by Police Have
Been Released.
SALESMAN IS KNOWN BY MANY
Contents of Trunk Not a Secret
to Several TOpekans.
PinkertOn Detectives Here To
Aid in the Search.
SALESMAN IS KNOWN BY MANY

The theft of trunk containing $685.
600 worth of Jewelry from in front of
the seventh street entrance to the Ma
tlonal hotel remains mystery today
at Topeka police headquarters the
nome of Topeka's unsolved mysteries.
Absolutely not a cIew to the diSap-
pearaee of the 19O-pound trunk had
been obtained up until a late hour
this afternoon, IL was reported by the
police
The stellar robbe&y of years in To-
peka has affordS& the police much
food for speculation. They must take
under consideration the fact that A.
Isaacs. the JewelFy salesman. is well
known in Topeka and has called on
local jewelers. for a considerable length
of time.
During that time there has been an
opportunity for dozens of persons to
become familiar with his business and
have knowledge of the fact that his
trunk was loaded with diamonds.
watches and other treasure. Anyone
of these persons the police say. might
nave been on the lookout for the ar
rival OF IsaacS and the appearance Of
his trunk on the sidewalk IN front of
tho seventh street entrance
That is the lOcHl side OF the cnse. is
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
MAYOR is GUILTY
Muncie, Ind, Executive to Jail
for Two Years.
City Attorney Was With Him in
Fske Fight Scheme.

indianapolis. Ind. Now 2s.-Ro,lin
II. Bunch. mayor of Muncie. Ind. to-
day was sentenced to serve two years
in Atlanta prison and pay a fine of
$1,000 for participation in a fake fight
-swindie Prosecuting Attorney Horace
g. Murphy. also of Muncie, was given
a similar sentence.
T'wenty-one others were given vary
ing prison terms and fines by Federal
Judge A. b. Andei son. The defendants.
included well known Muncie men,
members of the police force ans -
sociates from other cities. The charge
was using the mails to defraud.
The gang was alleged to have OBJ
tained thousands of dollars thru their
fake fights. operating on a plan some
thing like the old fake foot races.
After bets had been placed. fight was
staged in some secluded spot, one of
the fighters would fall, bleeding from
the mouth and there would be flight to
escape arrest. the stakes disappearing
also. A promised settlement when the
excitement died away never materials
lied. Victims were found in all parts
of the country and taken to Muncie
for the "fights.&
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
PIONEERS IN MEET
Shawnee County Old Settlers
Reunion Here Dec. 5. .
Plans for Event To Be Com.
pleted at Meeting Wednesday.

Final plans for the reunion of the
old settlers of Shawnee county in To-
peka December will be made at
preliminary meeting of officials and
the several, committees of the society
Wednesday afternoon at ESQ O'Clock
in the office of Henry W. McAfee.
county commissioner.
The reunion. at which 500 ''old
timers'' are expected to gather, marks
the date of the founding of the city of
Topeka in 1854.
All the residents of Topeka and
Shawnee county prior to 1875 are
eligible to active membership and
vote as members at the meetings. 9th
ers interested in the movement can at
tend the sessions. however, 1t was en-
phasized today by F. D. Hahn. now of
Dallas, Tex, who is handling plans for
the convention.
The old settlers will be entertained
with q luncheon at the Chamber OF
Commerce at noon. December b, loi-
lowing a get-together meeting After
lunch the society will hold its business
session. Speeches will be made by j.
A. Troutman, former lieutenant gov
ernor, and Capt. Joseph G. Waters.
Father Hayden probably will pro-
nounee the Invocation.
Freeman Sardou of Topeka, presl-
dent of the old settlers. is now on a
visit In Alabama. In case he does not
get back In time for the reunion, Judge
G. A. Huron, vice president, VIII pre-
side Josiah Jordan, county superin-
tendent OF schools, is secretary OF the
organization. and Henry McAfee and
H o. Garvey are directors,
Old settlers who are unable to at
tend the reunion are requested to send
in their names and addresses. 1t is tha
custom of the society to send them
some little remembrance.
In connection with the meeting of
pioneers, William Boyd, the first
blacksmith in the city, is remembered
by many old settlers. He came to
Topeka in March, 1857. Mrs. Anna L.
Campbell. 1926 Van Buren, street and
Mrs. Emma G. Bowen, 20s w 10th
avenue, and numerous grandchildren,
including DR.. W. F. Bowen and Harry
J. Bowen of Topeka and the Misses
Nina Jessie and Josie Campbell OF
Topeka survive him. Mr., Boyd had
his first shop under cottonwood
tree at the southwest corner of To-
n4lxa avenue and First avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
ON VERGE OF TIEUP
Hundreds OF Plants Have Only
Few Days Coal Supply Now.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-The middle west
was on the verge of serious indus
trial tieup today due to the coal short
age. Hundreds of plants were run
ming far below normal with only
few days coal supply on hand
Railroad schedules have been
chopped until only the most neces-
sary trains were operating.
The regional coal administration an
chicago and Calumet. including steel
companies, had an average supply of
twenty-five days on hand.
Owing to the many crimes COM
mitted during the first two lightless
nights in Chicago. instituted to save
normal last night.
The regional coal committee today
announced that only 5000 cars of coal
were available for distribution.
indianapolis. Nov 25.-Residents of
Indianapolis, hardened to pPivations
during the war. settled down today to
endure the pinch of the coal famine
with a grin and bear it's attitude.
The following measures were insti-
tuted to save fuel: Car service and
elevator service limited: stores closed
at p. m; streets lightless at nights;
all business in city suspended after 4
p. m. to save heat and light.
Detroit. Mich. Nov. 25.-No short
age of coal has been felt by Detroit
industries yet. according to informa-
ton today. The avaiia Bile supply was
carefully conserved, however, and no
great suffering is expected for, some
time.
st. Louis, Nov.\ 25.-Coal to nom
essential industries here has been cut
off in hopes of making the available
! supply of heat and hopes to keep inn
I portant factories running until miners
and operators adjust their differences.
Many non essential industries, how
ever, have large reserve stocks on
| hand and continue operations. Scores
have closed.
| Continued warm weather has pre-
vented considerable suffering and an
/ acute situation. according to officials.
Springfield, Ill, Nov. 25.-Central
Illinois coal supply will last approxi-
| mately two weeks
| Unless fuel is received before then
/ the majority OF factories in this part
/ of the state will be forced to shut
| down. Schools also can continue for
about two weeks. The first severe cold
spell will wipe out practically all coal
stocks in private homes.
Kansas City. Mo-, NoY. 25.-Domes-
tic needs will be supplied for two days
thru release of coal held on railroad
tracks here, according to Sub-regional
! Coal director Corbett today. No
! further closing of industrial plants has
I been reuorted
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

the police SEQ it---any one of fifty per-
sons might be guilty. Then. there is
the fact that the robbery of the trunk
could have been the work of outsiders
for the police to take under considera-
ton.
Came From wichita.
Isaacs included Wichita on his itin-
erary as often as he did Topeka. He
came TO Topeka from Wichita, Sunday
night There Is strong possibility,
the police say, for. some one in Wich-
ita to have had lsaacs and his precious
trunk under surveillance during his
stay in that city.
To learn that the jeweIry saIesman's
next stop was Topeka would be a SIM.
pie matter, the police say, and to
learn the train he contemplated TAX
ing and the hour of its arrival in To-
peka would have been equally simple
say The police. To drive to Topeka a
day in advance and to watch the
trains for Isaacs's arrival and to wa tch
for the trunk. which the police admit
ted, was easily recognizab Bile because of
certain markings would have required
little work and hardly no danger of
detection.
TO follow the trunk as it was hauled
to the hotel and dumped on the street,
to drive into the alley. get out of the
machine and pull the trunk into the
alley and place 1t in the machine while
TO all outward appearance a bold
crime was simple because of its bold
ness. the police say. Hardly a Tope-
kan who hasn't passed along Seventh
street a dozen times and noted men
rolling trunks along the walk.
Two Men Released.
William Delly. the porter at the no.
tel who went outside to get the trunk.
and Elmer Feilman, the transfer man
who hauled the trunk from the Santa
Fe station to the hotel. were both re-
leased by the police after a fruitless
examination which melted them abso-
lutely nothing in the way of clew.
A Pinkerton detective is In the city
today and is investigating the trunk,
presumably at the direction of a bur
glary insurance company. The police
say the contents of the trunk were in
sured.
The police reported that there had
been no burglaries reported during the
night. 1t was learned today that some
one opened the rear door of the Ideal
bakery, 81 West Sixth street. Friday
night and took about S25 in cash from
the register.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
WIFE RUNS AWAY
First She Charges Hubby With
DeSertion, Court Told.
Warrant Against George Wright
Is Dismissed Today.

After he was brought to Topeka to
face a wife desertion charge, he found
that his wife had ran away with an
other man. George Wright. 2
Monroe street. told Judge Rad NJ. Lee
in the court of Topeka today.
Judge Lee upon hearing his story
that his wife had run away with an
other man approved a motion of the
states attorney to dismiss the wife
desertion charges against Wright.
Wright was arrested at Mayetta, Kan,
on n warrant. said by officers to have
been instigated by his wife. who it is
claimed is now missing.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
CARLISLE WANTS CHANCE
Writes Pen Officers He Did Not Hold
Tn z, p. Train.

Denver, Nov. 25.-William L. Carl
isle wants to reform. The notorious
Wyoming train robber wrote Warden
Brine of RaWIins prison. from Denver
on Saturday. denying he held up the
Los Angeles limited following his es-
cape from prison and that he is trying
to be good"
The writer asked the prison Off
cialS give me q chance"
The penmanShip was Carlisle's, },
Warden Brine stated emphaticaily
after comparing the letter with speci-
mems of the conyict's writing. Further
compa rison will be made by hand
writing experts. officials believing the
letter the best clue to Carlisle s
whereabouts since his escape
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
new HUN ATR0CITY
Legislators Fail To Get Bcncit of
Champagne Drop.

Berlin, Now 2%.-Champagne at 81
a bottle,
That is the price that prevailed to-
day in the reichstag restaurant where
busy German legislators lunch.
The phenomenally low value of the
German mark has brought about the
how price of the aristocratic beverage
For the last two days the rate of ex-
change has made an American dollar
worth S5 marks-and IS marks is the
price the German government makes
to its legislators for bottle of cham
paene.
In peace time the 55 mark price
would make bottle of the wine worth
$40.
Despite its cheapness-in American
money-tbe German legislators drink
little wine. probably because they are
paid in marks.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
ASKS SEWER PERMIT
AtchlSon Improvements to Total $446,-
600, p. U. C. Told

Atchison city today asked the state
public utilities commission to approve
a sewer bond issue of s446, 900. 1t Is
the first application for commission
approval of municipal bonds since a
law passed by the last legislature.
The new law provides that a city may
issue sewer bonds in a manner similar
to the issuance of water bonds. The
bonds must be approved by the public
utilities commission. Under the pro-
cedure, a special election is elimi-
mated. The Atchison city commission
issued the bonds to cover payment for
construction of the White Clay creek
storm sewer district.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
ELkS' CHRISTMAS PLANS

The Elks Christmas tree for the
kiddies of Topeka will grow again in
the big Elks club hall this, year. Pre-
liminary plans for the annual feast of
giving of the Topeka Elks were COM
pleted at meeting of the special
Christmas tree committee Monday
evening. The Elks Christmas for the
kiddies will be about the same as in
other years. Christmas candies and a
gift for every child
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

II your eyes are work-strained or
tired; if your vision is dim or
blurred; Il Il botheFs you to read;
II your eyes burn or itch or ache; il
you wear glasses, .get 9 bottle of
gist, dissolve one in a fourth Of .
glass Of water and use from two to
Jour times day to bathe the ewes.
9on-Opto has broHght comfort and
relief to thousands <Fd thousands.
Note: Doctors say Bon Optic STRENGTHENS ere
sight 5e% in a weeks tirae in many iastaEces.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
New rcnnsyivan.a Gas Field.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. 25.-Drillers
and gas experts who have inspected
the new gas field in South Versailles
township. near McKcesport. expressed
the opinion today that 1t was one OF
the best producing regions in the
United States. In the three months
since the first .strikers was made,
the field has produced more than, 81 :
100000 worth of gas.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
NO LIGHT, CRIME WAVE
IIouschoidcrs Must Help Protect
Selves. PcIlc2 Declare

With Topeka facing the possibility
of absolute darkness as result OF the
coal shortage, the Topeka police dee
partment faces the. possibility of the
greatest crime wave in history, IL was
stated in police circles today.
George G.. Hannah. chief Of police.
stated today that with the limited bud-
get an increase in the police force TO
handle any situation which might nrise
would be impossible. The protection
of homes. from burglars. who. already
have broken records in their activities,
must be placed on the householders 10
a certain extent. it was stated today.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
Hun Opera Goes Broke.

New York. Nov. 25.-An involun-
tary petition In bankruptcy against
the Star Opera company. which re-
Gently attempted to present Germa n
opera in this city, was filed late to-
day. Liabilities were estimated at
$4,000 and assets at about $2.s0a.
The bankruptcy petition was made
necessary. IL was said. because three
of the singers had brought suits for
their salaries
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
AppcaI to President wilson

Paris. Nov 25.-The Egyptian defe-
cation here has issued statement ap-
pealing to President Wilson 10 remove
British domination of Egyptian af-
fairs. Egypt is determined not to ac-
cept a protectorate, the statement de-
clared. .
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
Madrid Rakerics EcticralIzcd.

Madrid. Nov. 25.-The government
of Madrid in an effort to solve the
bread shortage caused by the strike of
bakers. Beginning tomorrow the bak-
cries will be worked for the govern
ment. the latter paying the strikers
the wa ges they de emand.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
Local Mention
Dr. 0. L. Erickson. Gao Mil. pIdg.-Ad,


A live pig. "Areo ss." given to the
West Side Christian church by Mr..
and sMrs. E. K. Gleason. whose sons.
Robert and Louis. were In the 9Srd
Areo squadron, will be sold at the
church auction December g.
Graphaphone records. all latest
numbers. absolutely new, 45c. I. M.
Blitz. 512 Kansas Avenue.-Adv.
Liberty BONDS oougr, and sold.
Shawnee Investment Co.. 534 Kan av.
The Rev. John r Bright. chaplain
house of representatives, went TO
Hiawatha this afternoon. where he
will speak at a Knights of Pythias
homecoming" banquet. The Rev.
Mr.. Bright is grand prelate of the
Grand Lodge KNIGHTS of Pythias of
Kansas.
Dr. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave.
ADV.
Barber shops will be open until 10
O'Clock Wednesday night, closed all
day Thursday.-Adv.
If you need shot gun shells, rifle or
revolver cartridges go to II. A. Moege.
gard and Lincoln.-Adv-
Don't miss the big entertainment
given by the Church of the Divine
Truth at the Odd Fellows hall tonight.
November 25. Refreshments Every
one welcome. Admission 25c.-Ady.
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kieinhans SGT Quincy Phone 21el j,
ADV.
Safety razor biadvs siarpened hef
ter than new. 25e-s5c doz Erunt'
Aartin--Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

Children's handxerehiefs often look
hopeless when they come to the laun-
dry Wash with good soap. rinse in
water blued with Red Cross Ball Blue.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

The funeral Of Marcella Frances Wiss> -
year-oid daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Louis
wiSs, who died Monday at the home of her
parents, III Clay street. was held Tuesday
morning Mt o'clock from the Holy Name
church. Burial In Mt Calvary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of c. l.. Magee, GO, who dfcd
Monday In q local hospital. was held Tues
day afternoon at = O'clock from Sheila-
bargef's chapel.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25
SHREvES TO TOPEKA

Former A. E F. Tank Officer IN
Charge of Recruiting Office.
Capt. John P. Shreves, former ad-
jutant 3O6:h brigade, Tank Corps, A
E. F., has been placed in charge of
the Iacol recruiting office. according to
announcement made in Topeka today.
Captain Shreves is an old army man
and a native of Kansas. He has writ
ten the first history of the activities of
the American tank corps during the
warId,s war.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

f'hicaco-Paul Karlth wns detained by
police wh-n he was found with package
containing eight ehemiSes He said he was
on his way to shtmmy. party-and "hnw
cenid 1t be staged without chemises7' he
asked
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

Word has been received In Topeka oi
the death Of Mrs. Minnie Carcoran. former
ly of Topeka, who died in Montrose, Colo
burial will be in Montrose-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

The. funeral of Edward J. pinney,. who
died Saturday in local hospital, viii be
held Wednesday morning at o'clock from
the Church of the Assumption. Burial In
Mt. Calvary cemetery. The body lay In
state today at Brennan's parlors between
and p. m.
The funeral of Mrs s. F. Rice. of Scran-
ton. who died Sunday ut the home of her
sister, Mrs. J. +. Wolfe. i26 Topeka avenue,
will be held Wednesday afternoon at Ssran-
ton.
The funeral of Daniel Guy Boyles. 10
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, j. A. Rnsles.
1900 West sixth street, who died Monday
at the residence, win be held from the home
Wednesday afternoon Mt 80 o'clock. burial
in Mt, Hope cemetery.
REV. ]. f. NAvERS died November p
at Dodge City. The funeral will be held
from Penwells chapel Wednesday morning
at 1880 o'clock. Burial in Topeka eeme-
terry.
ARTHTR z. I-TZ died November "a at =
local hospital. The betiy will be taken to
Valley. Falls for burial Wednesday.
The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Howard will
be held Wednesday afternoon at ;:S
o'clock from Browns chapel. The serv-
ices will he in charge of tsGlden Eagle
tabernacle, No: 81. Burial in Mt. Auburn
cemetery.
Lords F'1owers Satisfy Tel Ss7---
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

New York Nov 25.-MONEY- /,
m per 5iaM5% per cent. sterling. 90 day
bills. 4-o1 :: commercial. GO day biiie on
banks. 400Z commercial. co day bills.
40ob: demand, 4.0JH cables. 4.06- Francs
Demand, aS1: cables a.Ga. Marks. demand.
2sa: cables. 2.53. Government bonds and
railroad bands. heavy. Time Iosps. strong !.
Call money. easv: high. Z low. :: ruling
rate Z: closing bid 6: offered at 4; last
loan Z Bank aeceptaRees 4A
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

San Francisco, Nov 25,-Lisht
sleepers here were Jared awake at
S:05 a. m. by an earthquake. Two dis
tinct shocks were felt
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

Cash paid for liberty bonds. Johr
Kieinhans SET Quincy. Phone 27e1 ]
ADV.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

New York Nov. 25-PriceS Of hFertv
bonds at 2:55 p. m today were: 3IZ's.
10000: first As. a42n: sernnd as. 9f-94
first 4.'s. g4-aa. seeond SIS a22f- third
;&t.'s, ~ 30: fourth 4h's a2 81: Victory
:%'s. % 10: Victory 47ss. 99-fG.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

Safety razor Diadvs s!,arpened hef
ter than new. 25e-s5c do[ Erunt'
Aartin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

Ilard's Flowers Satisfy. Tel. sa7--
Afv
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

II you need shot gun shells, rifle or
revolver cartridges go to n. A. Moege,
gard and Lincoln.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

New Orleans. Nor. 25-f0TTOS-Spot.
firm aud unchanged: middl'ng. 1873
New York Cetton Market.
New York Nov :3-cOTToN-Spot
steady; iniddIfng 1915.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-25

ARTHTR z. J-TZ died November "a at n
local hospital. The bady will be taken to
Valley. Falls for burial Wednesday.