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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09
"OLD STUFF" TO HIM
soldier-Lccturer At Fair Didn't Worry
Over Fire From 81. NIIhieI Show.


Private Pat" Lance. who is with
the free war exhibit Of the Workman
carnival company AZ the fair grounds.
had been under fire 50 often that the
falling OK a blazing star bomb thru
the top OF his tent last night in no
way dismayed him. IN fact he was
over the top before the fire that
started had done much harm. He was
proceeding with his lecture on the
three thousand relies OF the war when
the fire department arrived in re-
Spouse to an alarm.
Tho northwest wind was RESPONSE
bic FOR the ignition OF the war show
tent The fireworks display was north
east Of the carnival grounds. When
the display started the stiff breeze car
ried the rockets and star bombs over
the carnival Before the fireworks df-
rectors could ba notified Of IL. one Of
the bombs lighted on top OF the war
show canvas
Private Pat" was the first TO see H.
without undue noise he turned 10 a
fellow worker and said:
call the fire department"
\ second later he was on top Of
case OF shells that have had their bath
n fireA He quickly extinguished the
burning canvas and jumped from the
ease 10 the ground 70 continue his lee
ture on the war relics Private Pat"
collected many Of the relies in the big
free war show himself. He carries
one in his hip. and along with It a
limp. A boche save Il 20 him in Bel
GUM He r. one Of fourteen men who
answered the final roll call Of his reg
imeut at the close OF the war
when the fireworks were seen as
menace to the carnival messengers ran
into the trenches in front OF the
Erandstand and notified the fireworks
operatives. They quickly turned their
mortars and line OF fire so that the
rockets and other explosives were
thrown out OF range. During the dis
play every tent with the carnival was
closely patrolied BY men waiting to
check any blaze that might start
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09

O'Dowd to Box Soldier Field.
St. Paul, Sept. s-Mike O'Dowd. st.
Paul, midcleweIght champion Of the
world, will box Soldier Bart Field,
New York. here September 1s. in a
ten-round no decision bout, it was an
nounced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09
VICTIMS OF SPEED MANAGES
Ono Man Killed. Another Hurt When
Negro Racers Hit Car.

Pittsburg. Kan. Sept. s.--James
Perkins. Jr.. -. was killed and Ar
thur Atkins seriously injured when the
motor car in which they were riding
was run into and overturned by a mo-
tor car filled with colored men. who
were said to be in a wild race across
the country with another car. also
filled with colored men. between Anna
and Franklin. Sunday afternoon Per
Sins and Atkins both lived at Sheridan
No. "a camp. The racers got away
without being identified.
Five Hurt Near Manhattan.
Manhattan. Sept 9.-Two men were
injured and three slightly bruised
when a Ford car struck a chuck hole
n the road and overturned Oliver
Fair received serious injuries. as sew
eral ribs were broken. his face cut and
his leg badly bruised The accident oc-
Cured on the Golden Belt road be
tween Zeandale and Manhattan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09

in their feats in the water. There Is
4 musical comedy company of more
than ordinary ability and there are
two laugh factories These are adept
at driving away the blues.
There are so many attractions with
the carnival that one must visit them
Systematically in order to visit all. The
shows will remain here until Saturday
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09

British Miners Expect Cooper
alton With Their Demands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09

unload their passengers specially constructed
loop inside the Fair Grounds. Passengers viii avoid
accidents and will aid in rendering efficient service
by using this terminal and waiting for cars in the
enclosure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09
TAKE NOTICE

A six-cent fare from any part Of the
city will carry you on the street cars in
side the Fair Grounds during the big
Free Fair. Patronize the street cars
and avoid exorbitant charges for trans
portation. 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09

Most Important Convention of
u. NJ. w. of A. Opens Today.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
FATHER M'DONNELL
BIDS FLOCK ADIEU

The Rev. Eugene Del Mcdonnell
delivered his final sermon before
leaving for India, on November 1, to
the Third Sunday Brigade, OF the St.
AIOysius Catholic Church, OF which
organization he is founder, at
o'clock mass this morning. The 1900
members Of the famous Sunday Bri-
gade were present, and deep feeling
was expressed at the leaving OF Faith
er Mcdonnell for foreign shores.
Father Mcdonnell touched upon the
work Of Catholic manhood In this
country during the war, and praised
the sacrifices sustained by them. He
also lauded the spirit Of the church,
which held together though the
creed Of Catholicism was professed
in all allied and central countries.
Father Mcdonnell was for twelve
years pastor OF St. AlOysius Church
here, and in October, 1915, he took
charge OF the Trinity Parish. in
Georgetown. which office he has held
since. He was a moving spirit in the
erection Of the GonZaga High School,
the Trinity parish school, and he or
ganized the Third Sunday Brigade OF
st. Aloysius.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
" "KaySee" Sure Jazzed
1t Up For PerShing'S
Heroes During Parade

tributing 1900 tooth brushes, and
400 tubes Of tooth paste among
And the wounded veterans from
walter Reed and the Naval Hospital
were cared for as they viewed the
parade OF their buddies from in front
OF Victory Cottage. by the X. OF c.,
who watched out fo- them 50 care
fully Ia France.
Heroes, from buck privates to ma
jors, colonels, and generals, back to
Bergeants and corpOrals, sat IN the
X. Of c. stands. There were more
than 100 Of them, and many wore
decorations for heroic services. such
depend on the Kaysee," /" 'The knights
wouldn't forget us.p They watched
out for US In France, and they are
doing II here" were heard
W0uAded Yanks Wen Treated.
Seventy gallons OF lemon punch
were given out 20 the men. Fifteen
cans OF cookies were munched during
the parade. Each man was provided
with cigarettes, matches and choco-
late, and following the parade they
retreated to the Victory Cottage.
where q hearty meal awaited them.
filled the soldiers with q mighty spirit
as they were shipped back to their
hospitals.
-Four hundred Massachusetts sol
diers IN the First division applied at
the Knights Of Columbus cottage for
applications for their 500 state bonus,
which was given them BY Charles
O'Connell, the head secretary Mr..
O'COnnel performed notary services
for seVenty-tWo Of the men, and they
viii receive their gratuity before
leaving Camp Meade.
The week just ended stands the
eventful one in the minds Of the hum
dreds Of Knights OF Columbus secre-
taries and girls who watched out for
the men. An extra force was brought
here TO handle them all And the
First division men at Camp Meade to-
day are not forgetting what the K. Of
c. did for them.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21

The extent to which the knights Of
Columbus carried their reception to
the vetranS OF the First Division and
PerShing's own composite regiment,
which paraded here last wednesday,
was learned for the 6rst time today,
when q report was drawn up to be
submitted 70 the Committee on war
Activities headquarters.
Thousdnd OF dollars worth Of
goodies, smokes and necessities were
distributed among the boys-gTatis
Not q cent was received In payment
for an article
The almost tnconceiveabie amount
Of 2,tO0,0O cigarettes, the famous
K-C brand, was given out among the
IS, 900 heroes, some receiving several
packages, which lasted them until AZ
Ter they reached Camp Meade, Nd.
where other i. Of G.. secretaries
greeted them. From the time they
arrived 50 Washington. until the last
trainl0ad left here. Knights of Colum'
bus uen and girls went through the
camps distributing smokes freely. To
the men who wanted chewing tobacco,
2,02S BARS we're given.
were Treated 20 q Shave.
Candy, chocolate bars, nunaberins
$4,000 were dispensed. Three hum
dred pounds OF hard candy, available
in all K-C hutS we're eaten By the
men.
When the troops arrived here, no
matter what time Of the night or day,
Knights Of Columbus secretaries met
the trains, with towels. soap. razors,
tooth brushes, and paste enough 20
take care OF them all.
Practically every one OF the men
procured for himself a K-C towel,
there being $4,000 distributed during
the week. Haadkerchiefs numbering
IS, 900 were given 70 the men. The
men got 5000 bars OF shaving soap.
and $500 raEorg from the K. Of @.
Razor blades, 81, 600 Of them, were
distributed ip packages OF half a
dozen 70 800 men who wanted them.
The knights OF Columbus also took
care OF the teeth Of the @First," dis
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
FIRST SHOT YANKS
GET HOUSE OVATION

Ssrgt Alexander Archer, who fired
the hrst American shot IN the greal
war, and his assistant. Corporal Lewis
Yarady, were given a tremendous ova-
tion In the House yesterday.
The presence OF the heroes in the
members gallery was announced BY
Representative Hickey OF Indiana, in
whose district their home town OF
South Bend i8 situated. Confederation
OF the $4,000, 900 deficiency apprOpria-
tion bill was forgotten for the mo-
ment, while every member on the
moor and hundreds OF men and women
IN the galleries rose and chsered 70
ciferously as they faced the two sol
dieFE, who came to attention and sa-
luted.
The ovation was repeated at the
conclusion Of a brief tribute paid to
his distinguished constituents by Mr..
Hickey. When the applause died
down, Representative Tinkham OF
Massachusetts,, who fred the first
American shot against the Austrians
on the Italian front, went Up to the
gallery and congratulated CorporaIs
Archer and Varady.
The frst American shot was fred in
the SOmmerville sector at 6:IO a. m,
October %. 1917. Archer and Varady
were attached to Battery c. Sixth leld
artillery, First division.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
D. c. AVIATOR OFF
FOR ALTITUDE
RECORD

In an attsmDt to set q new
worlds altitude record =. W.
Hubbard, q WashlngtOn nan, and
8. w. COgBvyeII, On newly de-
signed plane, started from the
CuFtins aviation aeld At Newport
New thls moFniuE.
The tive meu, both Of whom
were formeFIy civilian aviation
Instructors with the army and
later Iieutennnts On the AIR seFv-
lee are using q mystery" plane,
the construction detaila Of whleh
are 20 remain secret until the
completion Of their aight.
The plane tOday started with
HiKty-three gallons Of fuel Guf-
leient fer q climb Of ave hOuFB
and thirty minutes.
The lyeFB Will climb until their
fuel gives cut or until they reach
an altitude at which the air Is
too thin 70 support the plane.
They are wearing specially de-
signed clothing to resist the exc
treme Geld and are equipped vita
OEygen masks Of q new design.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
HOUSE RESTAURANT
GOJGES, SAYS KING
illinois Congressman Would
Abolish Eating Place and Use
Rooms as Offices.

Congress has begun 20 chafe under
the high cost of eating at the Capitol
and in the House ORice Building.
A small boy with q push cart load
Of 20 cent lunches has been doing q
thriving business plying his trade
along the curb between the House
oGice Building and the Capitol in re-
cent weeks and members of the
House have not been averse 20 patro-
nizing him along with their secre-
Lartes and clerks.
Congressman King Of Illinois
chooses 20 eat his lunches a. a table
but, he declared on the floor Of the
House yesterday the House 0dica
abolished.
Il have nothing to say about the
restaurant below this Chamber" he
said, but understand that both OF
them are run BY the James Brothers"
He sal dhe was speaking primarily
for the secretaries, clerks and other
employees Of the House, "Who can I'll
AFFORD to pay the enormous and out
rageous charges that are inflicted
there"
WOuld AppEulFlEte Rooms.
Mr.. Kings charges were made in
the course Of discussion Of an
appropriation OF $4,000 that was
made 70 Traditional rooms and fur
nishings in the House Office Building.
Abolish the restaurant there, he said,
and II would release I'VE good rooms
to the membershi pof the House.
III we are not absolutely palsied
legislatively, we ought 70 look into
this proposition" Mr.. King said.
The railway brotherhoods came
OF this Congress and they said they
wanted so and so. I really interpret
ed that to mean that they wanted US
to wake Up on the question Of the
high cost Of living.
Recently the professionals met in
the city Of Washington and decided
that they would subject the peaple to
philosophical and psychological treat
ment and they started that back to
the basket movement IN the city Of
Washington.
A Peer WOmEl'a Purchases.
mot only that, but they began to
lecture the people and grab the peo-
pie, the common people, and say to
this man and that man, You are liv-
ing so extFaYagRntly. Stop buying 80
FecklegGly In the markets
The very night that statement
was made saw a poor old lady down
in q grocery store making some OF
these 'eLtravagant purchases. She
purchased q nickePB worth Of cheese,
and. one egg, and one tomato, and q
small Loaf OF bread, and one thing
and another like that, making a to-
tai purchase Of % cents, and she
threw down q dollar bill and put the
change In her pocket
do you want to feed Beoule on
Psychology and philosophy?
The hrst duty Of q republic Is to
feed its people and the first duty Of
Congress is TO start right here IN
the Capitol Building and it's own
office building and clean up its own
mesa
The restaurants IN the Senate end
Of the Capitol are operated at q loss
Of $4,000 annually. The demands Of
the Senators for the choicest foods.
many Of which are hard TO obtain,
are largely responsible for this de-
hcit, IL is claimed Tax money pays
the dehcit.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
C-ASSESAT c. W.U.
LARGEST IN HISTORY

With the largest enrolment in its
history, George Washington Univer-
sity will open all Of its branches
wednesday - Columbian College,
Teachers College, the College Of En-
gineering, the School OF Graduate
studies, the Law School, the Medical
School, the Dental School, and the
School Of Pharmacy.
Registration Is well under way in
all departments and will continue for
about q month. AS the classes rapid
ly are becoming crowded, early. en-
rollment has been advised.
The opening Of the university will
not be attended by formal exercises
except at the Law School There they
will be held on Wednesday evening
IN the New Masonic Temple lecture
hall. Thirteenth street and New York
avenue northwest Prof. Merton L.
Ferson. dean Of the Law School, will
preside. Senator Thomas Sterling of
North Dakota, Col. Cassius N. Dowell,
Of the Judge Advocate Generals Of
nee, q former student; William b.
King, member Of the board Of trus-
tees, and Prof. Charles S. Collier, who
has been on military leave, are on
the list Of speakers.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
SOLDIERS KIN PAID
HUGE SUM BY GOVT.

The Bureau Of War Risk Insurance
is paying out S5.646,O4O to Washing
ton families on GAG insurance claims
for policies made by sons and hus-
bands who died in the service. The
average policy amounts to SS,740.
Seven hundred and six compensa'
tion claims to disabled soldiers. as
we'll as widows, children. and depend
ent parents of soldiers who have died,
also are being paid. In addition to
insurance and compensation clRimy
now being paid, there are 351 OF both
OF these under investigation.
The bureau last night issued a
statement showing that:
The average age Of men killed in
France was twenty-thFee years
More than Al per cent OF the men
VINO carried Government insurance
made mothers their benehciaFies;
fathers. 16 per cent; wives, 80 per
cent. and wives and children, IA per
cent.
Insurance claims to be paid by the
bureau total e1.O12, 900, 900.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
SCHOOL BELLS
TO RING FOR
60,0O0H HERE
Washington Boys and Girls
Await zero Hour" Of New
Session at 8 O'clock To-
morrow.

The "Esro hour" for eo0o0 wash
ington ehildren arrives with the clanE-
ing Of long silent school bells az q
o'clock tomorroW morning.
Tonight many q fsveriqh head viii
toss as nightmarish books. pencils
pens, paper. unsolvable problems ane
ungDellable words hoat menacinglg
through the long night,
Early in the gray morning the ehils
dren viii rise lauguidly 70 the tor
ture Of much scFubbing. brushing, and
other cleansing. Many boys win
uhrinl, with dread from the unaecua-
toned stiR collars. coats and shoes.
gnarIy curls win add another touch
OF misery 20 the el0uded horizon q
the girls.
But mother viii heave 8 sigh Of ra-
lief and snatch q few more moments
OF weIl-earned rest each day unWar-
ried BY the fear that the kiddies are
in the path Of an. approaching auto
mobile or that one Of her flock has
wondered on.
School officials have their worries
too. Attempting to crowd $1,000 pu-
piIs into q space intended for 5000
with the teaching staR cut down o.
mo Joke"
However, forty new portable school
houses viii hold some of the overflow
from the graded schools. The worst
congestion iE feared at the New Cen
tral High School where two session
classes may Be necessary, especially
On the freshman class.
The new junior high school to be
opened in the old Central High
School building will relieve some Of
this congestion after October 1. This
school will be open every day from
o to - o'clock for registration 81
pupils.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
CEN.PERSHINCTAKES
LONG NEEDED REST
Disappears From Capital,
But whereabouts Is a
Deep Secret.

Gen. John ]. C'Black JaclS''l Persh-
ing has left Washington 70 take the
vacation which he promised himself
while leading Americans in the chase
after Mexican bandits in 1915 and
while helping to lick the Kaiser in
1s17-ls. However. he Is not out OF
the shadows Of washington, and Is
not paying the Iong-anticipated visit
to his boyhood home at Laclsde, No.
General Pershing has taken his
stan where he can keep in constant
touch with the War Department on
matters pertaining to the A. +. F.
He Will return to the city frequently
TO dispose OF business which necessi-
tates his presence here.
The whereabouts OF his vacation
home Is being kept a secret, 50 that
he might not be bothered by visitors.
The general spent the greater part
Of yesterday and last night at his Of
fee desk, winding up the affairs Of
the army "over there"
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
FLU IS Spreading;
CASES TOTAL 28
Or. Fowler Arranges for Relief
StatiOns-Red Cross Plans
War on Disease.

A concerted EFFORT to combat the
spread OF Spanish Influenza is planned
by the local and national health au-
thorities. TWenty-eight cases have
been reported 70 the District health
authorities, two being reported yes
terday.
onIciaIs OF the Public Health seFv-
ice, under Surgeon Gen. Rupert Blue,
are prepared to push their iuvestiga-
tiOnB into the causes and spread OF
influenza, while the District health
authorities. under DR.. william G.
Fowler. have arranged for emergency
hospitals and relief stations IN the
event Of an epidemic OF the disease IN
this city.
DR.. John L. Norris. assistant health
officer. accompanied BY a nurse Of
the department. yesterday made q
tour Of the city arranging for relief
stations to be used in an emergency.
Numerous. offers for buildings and
houses for this purpose have been re-
ecived by the health department.
Prepared 60 Combat Disease.
The sudden increase in the number
Of influenza cases is not regarded as
alarming by officials OF the Health
Department. In the event OF an cpl
demic OF the disease here, officials OF
the Health Department believe they
will be we'll prepared to combat Il.
The Potomac division OF the Red
Cross has issued an appeal for women
In Washington to enroll in nursing
classes now being formed at the chap
ter house, 16 Jackson place north
west.
win ERFou Girl Students.
Glasses viii be formed for the per-
sonnel OF national headquarters Of
the Red Cross, beginning Friday.
The classes will be directed BY Miss
Roberta Castleman, director OF nurs-
ing In the chapter.
Students from various local uniVer-
stiles and girls seminaries will be en-
rolled in the first classes to be started
by the local Red Cross officials. Mrs.
l. W. LittelI, acting chairman OF the
chapter, yesterday urged upon her
stan the necessity OF the public being
made acquainted with the plans that
will be made to Offset the raVages OF
influenza.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21

that his course Of action was due 70
the fact that his records were not
available at the time he was sum-
moued.
The select committees running ex-
peuses approximate $4,000. The
clerk Of the House, Tyler Page, has
asked for $4,000 20 dsfray the ex-
penses Of this committee and the
committee investigating the Shipping
Board. This sum would cover ex-
penses for six months he says
Only two Investigations Of recent
years have proved 90 expensive. The
Money Trust investigation several
years ago cost $61 ,27712; investiFa-
tiou OF violation OF the antitrust
acts cost S3T, ,40s.s9: investigation OF
the affairs Of the District Of Colum-
bia cost S51.l9l.O3: the Lawson
("lealz'') investigation cost S22, ,S3S. 20;
the BallingeF-Pinchot investigation
Of the Forestry Service cost SOS, 5,O00.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
WOMEN OF SOUTH CLAIM
RECORD RED CROSS WORK

A statement was read at the meet
ing OF the Dixie Chapter, United
Daughters OF the Confsderacy, held
last Wednesday at Confederate Ne
mortal Hall, declaring that "The
woman OF the South produced in the
worlroOms Of the Red Cross nearly
100000 900 sweaters, rolls OF bandagea
and other articles used for the bene-
at OF the soldiers, sailors and ma
rines." The value of these goods
totals about 25 per cent Of what was
produced all over the country, they
say.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
Ice. HEARS RATE
INCREASE PROTEST

Protests against the proposed in
crease OF fare on One-way commita-
ton and Tound-trip tickets between
washington and stations on the
Falls Church division Of the Wash
ington-Virginia Railway Company
were heard yesterday by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
W. I Hutton, president OF the Falls
Church Citizens Association, in com
pairing the rates charged by the com
pany with those ln effect on the Bal
tinOre and Ohio TO Silver Spring and
BerWyn, Nd, declared that the Vir-
ginia road charged 80 per cent more
in some instances.
Thomas Manning, chairman OF the
railroad committee OF the Clarendon
fCtizsnH' Association; r II. Colley,
vice president Of the association, and
o. L. BFigks, secretary, also appear
"a.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
STATE SECRETARIES OPEN
D.e.CoHVENTloN TOMORROW

To urge uniformity of State laws.
the Association OF. American sscre-
taries Of State win open its annual
convention here tomorrow at the New
Ebbitt House for a tWo-day session.
In the evening the secretaries and
their wives will be taken sightseeing
through the courtesy OF the wash
ington Board Of Trade.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
WOUNDED CHEERED
BY KANN EMPLOYEES

Music, mirth and mystery made a
delightful evening for the Boys at
Walter Reed Hospital when the em-
ployes of S. Kann Sons Co. presented
the following program in the Red
Cross Building last Friday night:
America" Kan-Sun chorus; reCita-
tion, 7. +. Finnin; medley, Kan-Sun
chorus; solo. Miss Estelle Murray:
recitation, Miss Z. Wesley; enter
tainer-"magic the means, Dom V.
Smythe; medley. Kan-Sun chorus
recitation, Miss H. Dyer; solo, Mrs. B.
Olmi; medley, Kan-Sun chorus.
r. J. Butt directed the chorus and
Miss Erma Calvert was the accom-
panlst.
Following the entertainment, ice
cream, cake and cigarettes we're pass
ed around, after which, dancing
rounded out a most enjoyable occa-
sion.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
MISS ROBERTSON TO BEGIN g.
LECTURE SERIES At 'Y"

Harristte Gum Robertson will give
a free lecture at the Central 7. n. c.
A., 1736 G street northwest, on "Or-
ganlzing Oneself For Success" Thurs
day evening at o'clock. The lecture
will also begin the series OF lectures
which Miss Robertson will conduct
at the Y. NJ. c. A. on Personality
Building" and "Short Story Writing"
at the 1Y."