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The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
MEXICAN CLOUD REAPPEARs.

1t is learned from the dispatches
that Villa again is active in northern
Mexico. robbing, pillaging and mur-
dering, threatening certain of the i'm
residents to abandon their property
and seek safety on this side of the
border.
Our entrance into the world war
eclipsed for the time being the trou-
bles we were having with Mexico
General Pershing. in charge of affairs
on the border, was hastily called to
Washington and sent to France. All
eyes centered on the operations on the
Villa and his fellow bandits were lost
sight of for the moment. But now
that matters have subsided in Europe
we begin to hear again the sounds of
trouble in our neighbor to the south.
In view of the fact that conditions in
that benighted country have not i'm
proved, but rather have grown steadily
engaged abroad, are we to witness a
resumption of the ''watchful waiting"
policy that characterized our relations
with Mexico before the European
war? Ever since the abdication OF
Diaz from the presidency in 1912.
there has been a contest for the
ascendency among various leaders who
have arisen in different parts of the
republic to fight for, control. The net
result has been much bloodshed, the
complete disruption of the industries
of the country. and the destruction of
many millions of dollars worth of
property. 1t is said that more Ameri-
cans lost their lives by violence in
Mexico than perished on the Lusitania,
and theref is no indication of any
change in the program in the years to
come.
The United States CAM OF go on for
ever assuming a supine attitude of in
difference toward affairs in Mexico.
Peace an order must be brought
about. The Mexicans having demon
strated their utter inability to correct
conditions, and with no prospect of a
change in the future it is the obvious
duty of the United States to step in
and put an effective end to further
villainy. We owe it to our own self
respect, 70 the guarantee of safety
that should follow every American
citizen wherever he may go, and tc
the moral obligation we have assumed
toward the citizens of other countries
who have property interests in Mexico
Having, under the Monroe doctrine
denied to European nations the right
to enter and subdue the country by
force, we should not hesitate to see
that their nationals get decent treat.
ment at the hands of the Mexicans.
If, as has been suggested, certain
American business interests are re
sponsible for the situation in Mexico, &
curb should be put on their activities
II the causes lie in that country itself
they should be removed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
TO TEST HIS SANITY
James Howard Arraigncd in Probate
Court This Afternoon

James Howard, a white man SO
years old. was arraigned before an
insanity commission in the Shawnee
county probate court this afternoon.
Tomorrow Howard is scheduled to
appear before Judge Rad NJ. Lee in
the court of Topeka to receive SEN
tence on an assault charge preferred
against him several weeks ago by
negro girl. The girl claims that while
she was delivering curtains at the
Howard home on Topeka avenue, the
old man induced her to come into the
mouse and frightened her by alleged
indecent actions.
Howard, according 10 court records
has pleaded guilty to the offense
charged against him
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26


President Wilson's declaration that
the railroads will be returned to their
owners at an early date came none too
soon for the peace of mind of the
taxpayer and the public generally.
The monthly report of the finances of
federal railroad operation are pro-
Sressively discouraGing. Each new
report apparently marks the limit of
inefficiency. only to be exceeded by
its successor. Tie figures for March
surpass anything previously published
in recording the utter inability of the
government to keep operating ex-
penses within revenues, and show that
instead of tending in that direction the
divergence between those vital factors
is ever growing greater. The operat-
ing expenses in March of this year
showed an increase of $63,1O4, 900
over those of March, 1918, but the
operating revenues indicated san in
crease of only $1O,466.OOO over the
same period. That means a net de-
crease in operating revenues of s52.-
63s.O in March, 1919, under March,
1aiS. 1t is not difficult to foresee 10
what a state Of affairs downward pro-
EFession at that rate will reduce the
treasury if it be continued long
enough.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

Commenting upon the comforting OF
the badge of knighthood on Harry
Lauder Forbes Magazine says: Why
has this comedian been made no
bleman by his sovereign? Not be-
cause he has made more people laugh
than perhaps any other person now
living Not solely because of the pro-
digious success OF his recruiting activ-
tiles in Britain, or because he warmed
the cookies of the hearts of so many
soldiers when he went forth as "a
minstrel in France" Nor even be-
cause of the enormous sum he has
raised to comfort MANNED heroes in
the unspecta tacular days to come. Harry
Lauder has been made nobleman be-
cause he is nobleman. The war has
reborn many men. The Harry Lauder
of today is a different man from the
Harry Lauder of yesterday. The truth
is that Harry was unconscionably
close listed before the war. He had
this Scottish trait-it would be almost
accurate to say that this trait had him
-ato an extent rare even among mem
bers of his race. The death of hi:
only son early in the war served tC
prove the character and caliber ot
this famous Scot. He does not 1--WE
for self He lives fo- others. Great
as he is as an artist, he is greater as
imam.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
GIRL HIT A POP-POP
Lorcn Sicber Slightly Injured In Acct
den; This Afternoon.

Loren Sieber. IL years old. 3O4 Mon
roe street, was slightly injured this
afternoon when his motorcycle col
lfded with an automobile driven by
Miss Helen WeIty, 1912 Western
avenue. a popular Topeka society girl
The accident occurred at Third and
Madison streets. The boy had turned
his head to say hello to a friend on
the sidewalk and didn't see the ap-
preaching automobile. The motor
cycle was knocked from the middle of
the street to the curbinG, but was only
partially DANA ged. Seiber was able to
walk to his home. He sustained
bruises about the hip.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

Kansans who have felt a pride in
the states record for production OF
corn in the past will regret to learn
that there has been big slump in the
acreage usually devoted to this impor-
tant crop. The reduction is due. prob
ably. TO the governments guarantee
on wheat when that shall have been
removed, Kansas will doubtless return
u her place among the great corn pro-
duclnE states.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

Chairman Kahn, of the house mill
tary committee. has announced that
he will Introduce in congress at the
present session a bill providing for
universal military training. The bill
should be speedily enacted into law
while the various training camps still
are in good order. Returning soldiers
afford the strongest argument in ia
vor of military training.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MoULToN

A Gratitude Song.
For the Victory that's been won,
For the peaceful days TO come,
For the work that's being done,
Let US give thaDksi
For the bright outlook ahead,
For the hopes by which were led,
For the fears that now are fled,
Let us give thanksi
For the chance for which we yearned,
For the gratitude we've earned.
For the lessons We have learned,
Het us give thanks!
For the problems we have met,
For the means to square the debt,
For the joy without regret,
Let US give thanks!
Rose Villar.
One New York woman has been di-
vorced so often that she now runs a
charge account with her attorneys and
they call up regularly for instructions.
A sign in a Brooklyn barber shop
reads. Satisfaction or whiskers re-
funded"
Mr.. Stephen Leacock has an article
in the current Vanity Fair entitled.
rs New York Going Crazy" What
dye mean-going?
Let us have pax as well as pacts.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
SUED FOR $4,000
John T. Moss of st. Marys
Faces Serious Charge.
BeIvue Blacksmith Accuses Him
of Wronging Daughter.

John T. Moss, a wealthy real estate
and insurance man at st. Marys. Kan.
is the defendant in a s25. 900 damage
suit filed against him in the Shawnee
county district court by oliver Kessler.
father of Isabel Kessler Kessler
charges that Moss Is the father of
Isabel Kessler's child born out of we'd
lock. It is also stated in the petition
that Moss and Isabel Kessler are
cousins. Kessler is a blacksmith liv-
ing at Belvue.
The petition describes the young girl
in August. 1915, when she was work
ing as an assistant for Moss in his
Kessler claims that while the girl was
working for Moss she was living at
the home of the real estate mans par
ents and there Moss induced her to &c
wrong. At that time she was / ) years
of age. Moss is 40 years of age.
Girl Left for Texas.
Such relations. it is declared, con-
tinued until in June, 1917. when, the
petition recites, the girl discovered
she was in trouble. A child has been
born since. it is declared in the petit
ton. and the girl humiliated and heart
broken, left her home and never has
returned. Her attorney says she is in
Texas
The petition states that the girl went
to school in the winter of 1915 and
1917. Moss, it is charged, induced her
p, ents to permit her to work as a
clerk in his office at st. Marys on
Friday evening gs and on Saturdays. 1t
was stated in the court house today
that IL a summons had not been served
on Moss by June 1 the charges would
be outlawed under the statutes OF
limitations. w. A. s. Bird of Topeka
Is attorney for Kessler.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
M. ]. DRURY IS 70
Santa Fe Officials Honor Head
of Shops.
Banquet Given on Anniversary
at Harvey House.

Santa Fe officials from all parts
of the system were in Topeka HSatur-
day to attend a dinner given in honor
OF. NJ. ]. Drury, superintendent of the
Topeka shops. The banquet was held
at the Harvey house and a number
of speeches were made by the railroad
men.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
OUTLINES G. O. P. PLAN
Representative Madden Would Keep
U. S. Out of "Entangling Alliances

Washington, May 26.-Plans of
house Republicans for keeping the
United States out of war were outlined
on the floor today by Representative
Martin B. Madden, Illinois, who
recently visited Europe.
As a national policy, Madden made
the following points:
Separation from entangling alliances
ABROAD. such as are liable to result from
the league of nations
Universal military training for youths
A reasonably small army.
Maintenance of reserve among officers
who have returned to civil life.
Maintenance of navy commensurate
with American commerce.
Representative Madden declared he
was more convinced than ever that
the United States should stand aloof
from entangling alliances abroad
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
MARCH WITH HEROES
Labor Organizations Will Be in Deco
rntion Day Parade.

All labor organizations in Topeka
will take part in the Memorial day
parade. They have appointed Clyde
Tresner, president of the Industrial
council, marshal of their section of the
parade.
If officials of the various orga MIA
tlons Will call A F. Strain. secretary
of the industrial council. phone Black
1901, they will be assigned a place in
the labor section and will be informed
as to where they will form for the
D3rade
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
Knnsas City Grain and Produce Market.

Kansas city. May oGwHEAT-Cash:
Market dun. No. 1 hard, s2.5I02-57; No. =.
$2.JO02.52; No. 1 red, $2.iJ@2 2-JO;. No. .,
s.. 42m..47
CORN-Market % to ~ lower. No. .
mixed, $1.15; No. >, $1.72@i.74; No. whit,
$1.7GML7S; No. 3, $1.7j: No. yellow, f.i
a 1.75: No. 3 $1.13-
OATS-Market weak No white 7Oc;
No. mixed, 6Sk@69,2c; No. red, O9Gp
zoe.
RYE-$L4iM143.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-S2. 500 .. 50.
HAY-MaFket unchanged. Choice tim
othy. $=ss.OOai 800: choice prairie, sIO.Uoe1
800; choice alfalfa. $56.J06I $3.50.
SHORTS-s220 20u2.j5.
BRAN-$1T0.
WHEAT-Receipts 81 cars.
BUTTER-Market L. lower. Creamery.
52c; firsts, zoe; seconds, 4sc; packing,
45c.
EGGS-Market 11zc lower. Firsts, 39lsc.
POCLTHl-Hens, 3Oc; Hoosters, 1tc;
broilers, 456I 50c
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

paper, 5Km5iz per cent. Sterling. GO day
bills. 461A; commercial. GO day bills on
banks. 4.611a: commercial. 90 day bills,
4.G1A demand, 4.G4 cables, 4.G5- Francs.
demand. GA; cables, 6.42 Governments
bonds, firm: railroad bonds firm. Time
loans. strong GO days. 90 days, months,
5i5d5N.
Call money. high: low and ruling rate.
AZ; closing bid "a offered at Az; last
loan, 4I5. Bank acceptances, AZ.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

Wall ST, New York. May 2G.-STOCKS-
Trading in the stock market today ns-
sumo the broadest and most impressi's
proportions of the year on the lead Of mo-
tors, equipments and metals. Sales ap-
proximated 100000 shares.
Low priced rails, Western Union, Ameri-
can Telephone. American Can. American
Woolen and food shares were the conspic-
uous features Of the last hour, other end
ers yielding moderately. The closing was
strong.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
Wedding rings. lS-K gold 81 up.
Harris-Goar Co. 1924 E. 6th.-Adv.

For memorial use GalIoWav's big
choice peony blossoms. all colors and
fresh from nursery, Location by Sea-
brook church. Phone 2732 K2-Adv
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses have
been granted in the last twenty four hours
by Probate Judge Ralph ii. Cav:
Mrs. Mary +. Welton Mahaska... over u
Frank ii. Womarks Moline .2 o.
porris Ii. stark, Topeka ..............24 %
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

The dinner was occasioned by Mr..
Drury's SEVENTEEN birthday anniver-
sary, which occurred on Saturday.
The superintendent of shops is one
of the best known officials of the road
and, like President E. P. Ripley, be-
lieves in the adage that man is just
as old as he feels. He has been with
the Santa Fe thirty-three years.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

tFurni'hrd bs.r. Mycrs an 70, N 2. nIas-'
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-26

Let us have pax as well as pacts
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-18
RATE BASIS

The recommendation made officially by one Of its examiners
to the interstate commerce commission that water transportation
no longer be the controlling factor in freight rates for railroads,
where they compete, puts that old and vexed question squarely
up to the highest rate authority in the land.
Seaboard, lake and river cities long have had lower rates
than points less distant from the point OF origin have had, Rail
roads were obliged to put these low rates in effect to get any Of
the business where they and water competed. and in many cases
the rail rates were so low and the facilities for shipping and re-
ceiving freight so excellent that shipments by river ceased. In
into the wharf on a st Lous-New Orleans trip; but there are a
few who remember when that was the main means OF transport
taton both for freight and passengers from the mouth OF the Mis-
souri, to the mouth of the Mississippi. However, the original
fact of water competition and the possibility of its restoration
gave water cities preferential rates.
Now inland points have gone to the expense OF compiling
data to show just what percentage Of freight into and out OF the
river cities goes by rail and what by water. In most cases the
water percentage is negligible. This is the main basis for the
contention of the inland points for a rate based on distance,
With the shelving of the Pondexter amendment in the
congress water cities hoped that the fight was ended tor a time,
but the present examiners report brings it up anew. River
cities must get busy if they are to maintain their advantage
A sharp fight may be expected before the interstate commerce
commission, but at best that can only postpone the final settle
ment.
The demand of the inland cities can be slenced only by re-
storing to the river what traffic it should have, Fortunately that
now, for the first time in twenty years, seems possible WITH
the federal government behind the movement, and all local
river points of any consequence installing facilities tor trans
ferring river freight economically, the day OF great fleets OF
barges and steamboats, again riding the Mississippi river seems
to be breaking.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-18

An organization for the making OF bread, with a capital Of
one million dollars, has been announced. What must old Aunt
Sally think of this? In her day, when she was a girl working
in the cotton or corn field, it was different. In those days when
meal time approached she got a little water from a nearby spring
in a bowl, and threw a few handfuls of meal into it until it
reached the proper consistency, then tlattening 1t out on the
bright and shining hoe with which she worked, set it on the Goals
of a fire at an old stump, and in a few minutes had a hoe cake
which, with butter or a piece of meat, furnished a bountiful and
n%ourishing meal. There was no machinery and no capital was
required. The expense was negligible. Corn at 80 or 40 cents
the bushel, ground at the little mill down the way, furnished
the fresh meal at small cost. The hoe cake made from this meal
makes the mouth water to think Of, even at this day, People
were strong, robust and healthy, and ate beautifully, and enjoyed
what they ate. There was abundance and no waste, Lite was
simple and inexpensive, and happiness was universal.
The milion-dolar bakery is a need Of changed conditions,
and will fill its proper place in the economy of things. Its
product will not be enjoyed as was the hoe cake. Youth and
the appetite of youth no longer bde with us. We have turned
a sharp corner, and find ourselves in a new world. All Of which
must seem strange to old Aunt Sally, as we'll as to the white
chin" who were favored with cuneform segments of the savory
hoe cake.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Loew,s LYceum.

Plenty Of summary fun, music and
dances may be found at Loew's Lyceum
during the remainder of the week. A
new program, Of an all-star type, moved
into the theater Thursday afternoon,
and from the manner in which il was
received indicates the type Of bill that
is best suited to summer vaudeville.
Wallace Reid is the film star in the
new comedy, you're Fired" in which
he finds himself busy every minute of
the time, and not always in %congenial
situations. Reid aspires to the hand
Of a pretty heiress, but is compelled by
her father to obtain a position and to
work three months before his consent
will be forthcoming. Reid is first seen
as a mental In a small restaurant where
ira, then when compelled to resign
rather than be fired, engages himself
as a mental in a smal restaurant where
his sweetheart finds him posing in
armor to lend atmosphere to the place.
His explanations are not sufficient and
the romance nearly ends there, but a
series of incidents brings the picture
to the close most wished for.
The vaudeville bill is well alanced and
has ~Thorndyke and Curran as features
in Joining the Navy" a comedy skit;
Florence Ring, singing Coincidence;
Murphy n Klein, artistic musicians;
Wright and Earle in a revue of songs
and dances, and Hanlon and Clifford
In The Unexpected"
Loew's News Weekly and a travel
ogue are added to the bill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-18
MISSION
TO RAISE MONEY
Sum of 81, SOC 900 Will Be
Spent in States of South
and Southwest.

ATLANTA, Ga, July Is, (spl)-Pre-
pairing TO spend 81, 500, 600 in II states
Of the South and Southwest for edu-
cation, evangelism and other phases of
It's activities, the Baptist home mission
board, which has its headquarters in
this city, is making a minute survey
of the situation through its personal
representatives. II Is planned to as
certain accurately the needs of each
department, particular1zing as to in
situations and localities. BY this METH
cd the million n a half dollars to
be expended this year will be appor-
toned in~telligently ana with a view to
equaliZing the Distribution of the funds.
The forthcoming SIS. 900, 10000 cam
paign to be launched by Southern Bap-
fists to cover the expenses OF a ire
mendously augmented program of ac-,
tivity for a period or five years, has
made 1t possible for the nome mission
board to develop its work in all de-
partments. DR.. Victor 1. Masters, Of
the board, has just returned from an
extended trip through the Southwest,
where he gathered valuable data con-
corning the needs of the boards ae-
tlVtties in that territory. Thousands Of
dollars will be spent In developing the
among the MeXiCans and Indians, While
similar activity among the negroes will
be given greatly increased financial sup
port. The erection or new churches
and the development of the mountain
schools will be prominent features of
the new program and actual operations
will be begun in each section as fast
as the survey is completed.
The home mission board spent $500, 900
last year, more than it mad ever ex-
pended In one year since its establish
inent, but with other denominations ex-
tending their programs and making
rapid progress in all phases of activity,
the Southern Baptist convention au-
thorized a greatly increased scope OF
operations. in New Mexico the South
ern Baptist convention has taken over
the work heretofore conducted by the
Northern Baptist convention, so thai
operations in that territory will be
greatly increased this year.
Within the next few weeks every
state under the jurisdiction of the
Southern Baptist convention will have
been surveyed by the representatives
of the board and the actual allotment
Of the funds will have beer completed,
so that operations in accordance with
the new program will be under way
without further DELAY.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-18
BAPTSTS DISCUSS BIG
$~75,OOO,OOO CAMPAIGN

Blue MOUNTAIN. Miss, july IS
sopL)-Thursday was the red ietter
uay IN the North Mississippi Baptist
encampment here, being devoted to- The
CONSIDERATION of the SIS, 900, 900 nroo
gram OF the Southern Baptist conyen-
tioh n particularly to the expla "a inn
Uf plans for the raising OF $500, 900 in
mississippi this winter as the states
snare or the mammoth amount to ne
secured by the Baptists of the Sopth
Dr. j. b. Gambrell, of Dallas, Texas
OF the Southern Baptist convention, Of
winch ne is the presiding officer pre.
scented the special order of the day ia
tne great gathering in the local ros-
Thursday afternoon there was a big
rally held In Lowrey Memorial chanel
at which speeches on the financial
drive were made by DR.. N. T. Tull. Of
jackson Miss; DR.. B. G. Lowrey, of
TINS place, and other distinguished min.
isters and laymen of the state.
Notable lectures were likewise deliv-
cred Thursday by DIR. w. o. Carver. Of
Louisville, KY, m DR.. E. C. Dargan,
OF Nashville, Tenn.
Thursday evening DR.. ]. B. Gambrell
again discussed the forward looking
program Of the Baptists of the South
appealing to every individual of the
faith in Dixie to devote every ounce OF
energy and ability In bringing the big
| n drive to n succass