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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
State Agents Bill Trimmend.

The state agents bill, as it is called,
was set as a special order of business
in the Senate at 1880 o'clock the same
afternoon and the chamber was
packed, floor and galleries, for the
most intense and interesting debate
OF the session. The result was that
an amendment by Senator Ratclih
OF Montgomery county to strike out
all the bill after the enacting clause
(which would have killed it effectu-
ally as cutting of a dogs tail close
up to the ears would kill the dog
came within two votes Of carrying.
And although the session hung on till
after six o'clock In the evening,
amendments were still offered to
further change and cripple the bill,
until when it finally passed it was
such q monstrocity that its own
friends refused to recognize it, and
they voted against It, while the sena-
tors who had been bucking against it
and tacking on these amendments ac-
complished its passage.
The state agents bill as 1t emerged
from the mauling 1t got in the Senate
provides for $37,5OO for the governor
and attorney-general to employ agents
and assistants for the ferreting out Of
crime and enforcement of law in Iowa.
instead of the $4,000 annually which
the attorney general had been asking
for and working for during the ses-
sion Not only that but other amend
ments made the fund usable only up
On the written statement OF judge
of the district court that state
agent or agents should be sent to any
county or city desiring their services.
Thus the bill now takes away from
the governor and the attorney general
the right and freedom they had to en-
ploy such state agents without stint
or limit and send them anywhere, as
long as the funds appropriated for
that purpose lasted.
The debate in the Senate. while
earnest and decidedly emphatic, at no
time took on the aspect OF malice or
personal attack. In fact, all refer
ences to the officers most directly
concerned with the employment and
use of state agents was charitable
and complimentary to a degree, But
the poor state agents toutsids of the
four main agents employed by the
governor) were skinned and tanned
under the public gaze most unmerci-
fully. While some friends read them
good record of accomplishment
their enemies turned on the spotlight
of criticism bitterly. Court and other
records of immoral conduct, of gross
biuIders and over officiousness
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
Governor Bats . Three. .Bagger.

In baseball mrlance Governor
Harding batted for three bases We'd
nesday in the opinion Of many Of the
legislators when he appeared at his
own request before a joint session Of
the House and Senate to deliver a
message on the subject OF the now
famous Ida Grove pardon case, where
in he pardoned Ernest Rathburn after
the latter had been convicted of the
crime Of rape. The House chamber
was crowded with legislators, clerks,
employees and their friends. and an
atmosphere Of tense interest pervaded
the whole day. When the governor
appeared at lO:30 o'clock in the fore-
noon and was escorted to the speak
er's rostrum, he looked pale and
showed that he was still weak from
his recent illness. In fact, it was
said he was barely able to remain
standing and get through his address.
Doubtless readers OF this paper have
already read the governors statement
as 1t was printed at the time. and
their minds are made up as 10 the
status of this much-advertised mat
ter. The writer talked with dozens
of members right after the governors
and about three out of four
Of them said they believed the govern
or had helped his own case wonder
fully. Others thought he showed
weakness in paying his respects to
the attorney-general as he did. and
still others declared outright that the
effect Of the address would be to de-
feat Attorney General Havner's pet
bill for $4,000 per year for the en-
ployment OF state agents for ferret
ing out Of crime and the enforcement
Of law in this state. Some Of the gov
ernor's friends and many others said
he should have made the statement
three or six weeks before he did.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12

free fair Heretofore, when admiS-
sion was charged. thousands Of per
sons entered the grounds in the morn
ing. brought or bought their lunches
and remained there all day in order to
avoid paying another admission to re-
turn later
As it Is now, the crowd comes and
comes IN a steady stream But this
has not necessarily increased street
car patronage, according to Patten.
The fine weather. he points out. has
encOura ged walking. and the steady
Increase IN the number OF motor cars
tends 10 cut down street car patronage
with equal regularity.
We have had no banner days"
said Patten- I don't believe Thurs
day was as big a day as We had the
same day three years ago However.
this viii probably be the biggest week
we ever had It used 10 be. OF course.
that at certain hours OF the day we
would be showed under and couldn't
get cars thru fast enough TO handle
the crowd As it Il now. the rush is
spread out more. and the patronage
comes in a steady stream all day
long"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR cArAERH.
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS AND
HEAD NOISES.

n you know Of some one who is troubled
with Catarrhal Deafness. head noises or
ordinsry enra Frh cut out this formula anN
hand u 70 them and you may have been
the means Of saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness In England
scen lists for a long time past have recog
nized that catarrh Is a constitutional dis
ease and necessarily requires constitutional
treatment.
Sprays, inhalers and nose douehes are
liable to frrttate the delicate air passages
and force the disease into the middle ear
which frequently means total deafness, Or
else the disease may be driven down the
air passages towards the lungs which is
equally as dangerous. The following form
MA which Is used extensively in the damp
English climate is a constitutional treat
ment and should prove especially efficac-
ious to sufferers here who live under more
favorable climate conditions.
Secure from your druggist I ounce Of
ParmiRt Double strength Take this home
and add to It Il pint OF hot water and a
little granriated sugar: stir until dissolved
Take one Tablespoonful four times a day
This will often bring quick relief from
distressing head noises CioZged uostrtls
should open breathing become easy and
hearing improve as the Inflammation in the
custodian tubes IS reduced Parmint used
in this way acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system and
has a tonic action that helps To obtain the
desired results The preparation is easy -
make. costs little and is pleasant 10 take
Every person who has catarrh or head
noises or IL hard Of hearing should give
this treatment a trfaL-AdvertisemeRt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
SNAP SHOTS

AT HOME NEWS

Noon lunch. Cremerie Careterta-Adv-
City Commissioner Robert D MeGiffsrt
went TO Logan. Kan. today. where he viii
deliver an address at the fair
H II MOtrer. chairman OF the Republican
state committee, was in Topeka today and
a visitor in state house department and at
the Kansas Free Fair
The telephone rate hearing which has
been before the state public utilities COM
mission since Tuesday morning. has been
postponed until October -
Governor Allen is in Oklahoma City to-
day. where he delivers an address to the
Roosevelt Memorial campaign committee
He Will return 10 Topeka Saturday.
Thirty eight patients in the Larned state
hospital were recently taken to a circus
by the superintendent His expense ac-
count for $50 was paid without question
when Fred W Knapp state auditor. was
convinced the money was used TO enter
tain patients and not employees
Miss Lorraine p Wooster. state super
intendent Of public instruction, has sent out
an appeal for persons who can teach math-
emattcs agriculture She viii be glad
to locate teaching positions for a number
OF returned soldiers who can qualify for
school room service
Lud RRrdISty OF the COmstock- Ha rdisty
Motor company today purchased W. T.
ComstOck's interest in the company and
stated this morning that he would devote
his entire time to the sale OF Cole Aero
Eight The company will be known under
the name OF the Hariesty Motor company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
GREEDY FIRMS TO BLAME
Not All Clothing Makers Play Market
Unfairly, TaII0rs Say.

Kansas City. Mo. Sept. Iz.-Altho
the National Retail Ciothiers' associa-
ton convention in Chica go has decided
to investigate the business methods Of
clothing manufacturers several local
dealers feel the fault lies only with
certain manufacturers and not with
the majority Of reputable firms. The
national association adopted a resoIu-
ton which stated the manufacturers
sold goods at a certain price TO retail
ers and would resell the goods at ad-
vanced prices to other retailers when
the market advanced. leaving the orig
inaI purchaser holding the sack
Reputable firms will not use these
methods one Kansas City retail
ciothter said yesterday afternoon.
They care more for our steady pa
tronage and the consequent profits
spread over a period of years than
they care for quick profits and the
loss Of d customer. It is true certain
manufacturers do take advantage Of
the increased prices in that way. but
their goods IN that case, are as shoddy
as their methods"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12

to draE your corn out with a knife,
there will be n surprise waiting for
you when you use "Gets-It' Ina CINE
pcclinE YOUR corn OF gloriously. easily
and palrlessly. just ike peeliug off a
banana skin. Well. that is what hap
pens when you use "Gets-It.' There
is nothing else that viii give you this
slme result Millions Of folks have
had the same blessed experience. Why
putter and suffer limp, and spoil
-1od time for yourself and your
friends. OF your peace Of mind while
trying % attend to business Use
"Gets-It." the simple common sense
wa.
.''Getz-It.' the only sure E1arsn-
t-cd.. uoney-back coru-remover. costs
but n trife NJ any drug store. M'Cd
BY F. Lawrence < CO., Chicago, Ill
sold TN Topeka and recommended
IS tia worlds best corn remedy by
Campbell Drug CO.. Percy 8 Walker.
Alex T. Gibier. Tully-McFariand Drug
Co-Ndv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
HOLDUP TIPPED OFF
Two Men. a Bandit and an Officer,
Killed in Gun Battle

Red Fork. Okla. Sept 12.-The sole
topic OF discussion here today Is the
Sc nsationaI attempt to rob the Red
Fork State bank here yesterday after
noon. which was tipped off in advance
by the supposed ringleader.
Two men are dead as a result Of the
affair. one n rObber and the other Il
member Of Sheriff Wolleys posse.
The dead are ". 7. Beasley. deputy
sheriff. and y. F. Tyson. bandit VIII
liam Rocker. another bandit. is seri-
ousIy wounded. but will recover.
Sheriff WOOIley is positive that the
shot that killed Beasiey was not fired
by the bandits, who were shooting
hack at his party. bUr - the fifty or
more citizens who frey fudiscrinin-
ately towards the men Beasley was
in a barn and had fired one shot when
killed.
John Scott. the stool pigeon is
confined in jail today and refuses to
talk There is a report that he is
federal officer sent here to ferret out
bank robbers, but this cannot be con-
firmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
FEW AUTO ACCIDENTS
Excellent Record for Topeka Traffic
Cops During Fair

&DD1 AAE-
IN spite Of the thousands OF motor
cars that have damned the fair
grounds and the streets Of the city all
week. there has been a remarkable
scarcity OF accidents. Phil Eastman.
free fair secretary. stated today that
not an accident had been reported to
him during the week The police have
records Of only three or four milor
smash-ups and in these only two per
sons were hurt. Both were little girls
and their injuries were not serious.
Only those who have attended the
fair in motor cars, can know of the
extreme difficulty Of driving among
the masses Of pedestrians and auto
mobiles. The fact that accidents have
been so few is a credit both TO the
drivers OF the cars and to the guards
that regulate traffic inside the grounds.
With thousands Of out OF town ma
chimes in the city and considering that
there has been some "jay-driving'' by
persons unacquainted with city traffic
rules. It IS to be wondered at that the
casualty list is so low. During the
rush hours, on Kansas avenue espe-
ciaIly. there has been much conges-
ton. but It has been ably handled BY
the traffic policemen
There are undoubtedly many in
significant accidents that are never
reported 10 the authorities. but il is
seldom that serious srnash-up occurs
or anyone receives an injury that the
news does not reach the ears of the
police or the press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
DEMAND FOR WATER
City Furnishing 1000. 900 Gallons a
Day to Free Fair.

Day to EfCe + air.
The river Is now flowing two and
one-haH feet lower than at this time
last year. says Commissioner Stanfield-
He believes that the water Is lower
now than il has been at any time in a
period of twenty years
During the last - hours there has
been a threatening water shortage, al
tho. it has not been particularly no
city. The water from the plant flows
into the city in two eighteen-inch
mains One Of these was accidentally
broken and all the water reaching the
city had TO be sent in thru the one
line
The Fair association has been using
1000. OO0 gallons Of water per day In
order to keep down the dust kicked
up by the tremendous throngS at the
grounds, a large amount of Sprinkling
has been done on the lot and on roads
outside the fair grounds. The bulk of
the water consumed has been used in
sprinkling-
The city is supplying water to other
large consumers also. The water
pumping station at the state hospital
has not been in operation for seven
weeks During that time the city has
supplied the hospital with water The
Rock Island railroad Is also obtaining
its water from the city water depart
msnt
The Santa Fe is now making a 200
pound casting to be used in driving
new wells
Commissioner StanfieId believes that
despite the shortage the department
will be able to supply Topeka with all
the water it can use and does not
anticipate a dangerous emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12

Der of the party had some Of them for
breakfast
Into Borah's Home State
Aboard Presidents Train in Idaho.
Sept I2-President Wilson today
went to the constituents OF Senator
BOrah. leading opponent Of the peace
treaty, tn an effort to convince them
the pact should be ratified
He invaded the panhandle Of Idaho
for a speech at Occur DAlene, with
the object OF arousing Borah'S folks
AT home" to such an extent that they
would make their desires known at
the capitol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
DANIELS IN CANADA
Says League Makes for World a:
Friendly as L. S. and Dominion.
m ~, A..o..F,4,d r1-as<k

wy AHc AHSON1ae-u AA1So-5
Victoria, B. C, Sept 1.-THE L
S. S. New Mexico and Arkansas, with
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Ad-
miraI Hugh Rodman aboard conveyed
by a division Of destroyers, reached
Victoria harbor Thursday night
In a speech Secretary Daniels de-
cIared that Canada and the United
States has set an example for world
emulation thru their "neigh5oriiness'
and the treaty which forbids fortified
tons between the countries
This condition. he said he believed
''presaged the day, in the full fruf-
ton of the League OF Nations" when
other countries would feel such Sc
curfty in international justice as to
abolish their powerful armies' and
cease to build navies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
Not One Serious Injury Report
ed, Says Howard Patten.
AUTOS DECREASE BUSINESS
Fine Weather Tempts Many
Persons To Walk to Grounds.
Rush Now Not So Spasmodic as
Under Old Fair System.

The Topeka Street Railway COM
pauy has hauled approximately 250.-
600 persons TO and from the Free
Fair this week, and not one person has
been seriously injured. according to
Howard Patten. perintendent. with
the exception OF a few who sustained
minor bruises OF scratches. during the
bushes. there have been TO accidents
reported IL was said.
Il is noticeable that there Is much
more travel 70 and from the fair
grounds since the inauguration OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
Seek To Dominate Russia, VIII
SON Warns IdahOans.
President InVades Camp of
BOrah, Arch Enemy.
HUN PROPAGANDA IN U. S.?
Germany Trying Te< Keep
America Out of League.
Tent in Which President Spoke
Was Not Filled.

Occur D'Alene, Idaho, Sept IA
Germans are fraternizing with Rus
sion BoIsheviki. seeking TO dominate
that country and gain strength for a
new effort at conquest, President VIII
son warned here today. speaking in
4 circus tent to a big crowd
America must guarantee the peace
to prevent this. he said
Germany wants US to stay out Of
this treaty" the president declared
Hun Propaganda Working.
Fearing Americas strength. Ger
many wants to see the United States
remain out of the League Of Nations
and become isolated. he said. Pro-
German propaganda is working to-
ward that end. Wilson charged
A world again aflame with war IN
less the peace treaty is accepted was
pictured by President Wilson today.
America was face to face. he de-
clared. with a decision as to whether
she meant what she said in promising
to aid in a peace concert
Tent Not Filled
Making his only address in the
home state Of Senator BOrah. one Of
the bitterest opponents Of the treaty.
the president spoke in a big tent. 1t
was not filled. d. W. Davis governor
the crowd stood and cheered-
In a chill drizzIe. President Wilson
left his special train at Rathdrum at
9 a m for the automobile trip to
Occur D'Alene.
Doctor Grayson. the president
physician. saw TO it that he was well
bundled up and that every preca ution
was taken to prevent him from tax
ing cold in the sudden change Of tenn
perature- Steam heat was turned on
aboard the presidential special this
morning Wilson had intended to ad-
dress the children at Sand Point. Ida.
but this idea was abandoned because
OF the raw. damp air. He shook hands
with a few at the rear platform Sand
Point was the most northern point of
the tour.
Crossing the Idaho panhandle. the
-train moved slowly thru a wooded.
mountainous country. 10 which the
gray skies and the mist gave a rather
sombre appearance.
Indians Petition Him
Wilson had in his possession today
letter from Chief sam Resurrection
OF the Flat Head Indians. which the
chief himself handed the Great White
Father" at Helena last night This
letter has to do with a areaty between
the Indians and the government The
chfer-askeds that this treaty. entered
into in 1855. be enforced He called
attention to the fact that his tribe had
frequently aided the whites and the
Indians sent many young men across
to help win the war with Germany
The presidents menu today included
a twenty five pound trout presented TO
him by Governor Stewart of Montana.
Mrs Wilson was given a huge crate OF
strawberries in Montana Every mem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
TURN ROADS BACK
Hines Takes Steps Preparatory
to That Action.
Orders All Lines To Inventory
Supplies on Hand Dec. 81.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Preparing
for the return of the railroads to pri-
vate control. Director General Hines
today ordered all roads to begin an in
ventory of supplies on hand as of De-
cember 81. 1919. the date indicated by
President Wilson in his address to
congress as the termination Of gov
eminent supervision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
TURKS MAKE PROMISES
Tell Wilson They'll Try To Maintain
Order fn'AnatoIia-

London. Sept 12--Turkey has re-
piled to the message from President
Wilson demanding that disorders cease
in that country. declaring that all
measures will be taken for the main
tenance OF order and security in Ana
tolta, according to a Constantinople
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
MORE FREIGHT CARS
New Carriers Being Put Into Service
at Rate of S34 a Day.

Washington. Sept 12-New freight
cars are being placed in service BY the
railroad administration at the rate of
s34 per day and every effort is being
made TO relieve car shortage coca
stoned by the movement OF fall crops
and reviving business. Director Gen
eral Hines announced today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
MITCHELL FUNERAL TODAY
Thousands Unable To Hear Last Rites
for Former Miners Leader.

Scranton. Pa, Sept. 12-The fun
eraI of John Mitchell, former head of
the United Mine Workers was held
here today. St. Peters cathedral was
filled to capacity. Thousands who
were unable to gain admittance filled
the streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
FOR PACKERS JURY
Hundred Subpocnas for Witnesses VIII
Be Served-Some in Kansas.

Chicago. Sept 12.-One hundred
subpoenas for witnesses in a federal
grand jury investigation. Of the pack
ing industry were issued today. They
will be served. among other places, in
New York. St Paul. Denver. Omaha
Kansas City. Wichita, Kan, and Fort
Worth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
AUTHORIZED PILLAGE
Reds Turned Chinese and Hungarian
Bands Loose on Perm

Ouslx, Sunday Aug 81 RUSSIAN
Geographic Agency. - Refugees ar
irving from Perm assert that the Boil
shevilt after the capture OF that city
permitted Chinese and Hungarian de-
taehments to pillage It for three days
A number OF persons were put to
death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
OWES U.S.$263, 900, 900
France and America CO-0perating on
War Activities

Washington. sept IA balance
Of S26500 600 is due to the United
States from France as a result Of CO.
operative war activities 1t includes
railroad equipment bought by the
French since the armiEtice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
END ORGY OF GAMBLING
Noske Orders All Berlin Public and
Private Clubs Suppressed
(By The Associated Press.l

-A11-7S-7IHN
Berlin, Sept 12.-Greater Beriin's
wave OF gambling will terminate on
Sunday, September Il II an order is
sued by Gustave Noske. minister of
defense, suppressing public and pri-
yate clubs il strictly enforced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
Common-Sense for
Corns, "Gets-lt"
TIE Greet Painless Corn LOOsener.
simple a. A. Il. {. Never Fails.

If you have ever tried TO get rid OF
a corn by bundling up your toe Win
banda -es. or by using SAVE that made
your toe red and almost raw. or tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
High Explosive SeIzed.

Belfast, Sept I2-MfIftary and po-
lice activity was everywhere IN evil
dence today against the Sim Fem or
ganizations. raids were carried out in
Belfast. at L1xburne, Derry. Dundalk
Louth and EnniskilIen- A quantity of
the high explosive was seized at the
Derry Sim Feiuers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-12
RAID ON SINN FEM
Strong Forces OF Soldiers Search In
Dublin and Cork

Dublin. Sept IA strong force OF
soldiers this morning serched the Sim
Fem headquarters in this city.
At Skibbereen. in the southwestern
part Of County Cork. armed police
raided a newspaper office and also a
number OF private residences
Two Sim Fem members Of the
house OF commons were detained in
Dublin after the search here. while
the houses Of other Sim Fem mem
bers Of the commons are under inves-
tigation.
Raids at Cork. Too.
Cork. Sept 12.-Sinn Fem clubs in
this city were raided this morning by
armed police. who conducted searches
while soldiers stood on guard outside.
The unoccupied Sim Fem headquar-
tiers also was broken into but 1t is un-
derstood that nothing OF importance
was discovered there