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The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
Five Other Men Said To Be Dy-
ing on Oil Steamer.
Explosion Occurred as Chestnut
Hill Was Getting Up Steam.

Philadelphia, Oct. 10.-Six men
were reported killed and five are said
by the police to be dying as the result
of a boiler explosion on the oil steam
er Chestnut Hill early today. The
killed and injured were members OF
the crew. Several others were badly
burned.
The vessel was getting up steam to
depart for MEXICO when the accident
occurred. -
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
U. C. v. IN GRAND PARADE
Wearers of Gray Assemble at Atlanta
Once EnyeIoped by Sherman.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 10.-More than
5000 wearers of the gray assembled
here today for the grand parade OF
the United Confederate Veterans
Treasured old battle flags. some rag
ged with bullet holes, were brought
from their resting places and once
more today float above the gray clad
ranks. The line of march led many
of the veterans over a route they took
in youth when they rushed to the de-
fense of Atlanta, enveloped by Sher-
mans army
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
REJECTS MINERS PLAN
Lloyd George Admits Advantages of
Joint Control by Capital and Labor.

London, Oct. 10.-Premier Lloyd
George, answering demands made by
British miners at Thursdays confer
ence. admitted that many advantag ges
could be secured from joint control of
mines by capital and labor, but de-
clared the government was unable to
frame its policies on the lines of the
miners suggestions.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
TO CONFER WITH POET
Italian General Confident Fiumc Ro-F
Will Be Settled Soon.
fBy the Associated Press. }

Triest, Thursday. Oct 9.-General
Grazioii left Triest fer Rome this eve
ming on his way from Fiume. where
he was sent by the government to
confer with Gabrielle d'AnnunZio.
whose irregular troops are in posses
sion of Fiume.
General Grazioli appeared confident
and his friends announced he had as
sured them that an early solution
of the Fiume difficulties would be
reached.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
SPENCER ON PROBATION
Instructed by Missouri Republicans To
Vote With G. o. p. Majority.

st. Louis, Oct. 10.-The Republican
state committee at a meeting here
agreed to instruct United States SEN
ator Spencer. Republican. Missouri,
to stand by the majority report of
the foreign relations committee on
amendments to the peace treaty. In
the event the report fails of adoption,
Spencer will be urged to vote against
ratification of the treaty, it was said
1t was decided not to call a state
convention to take action on the pro-
posed League of Nations.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
D'ANNUNZIO is SLAIN?
Vienna Rumor Reports Assassination
of Poet Rebel Leader at FiuIne.

Vienna, Oct "a rumor circulat-
ed here today reported the assassina-
ton of Gabrielle d'Annunzio at Fiume
Paris, Oct. 10.-A newspaper here
publishes a rumor from Vienna re-
prting the assassination of Gabrielle
d d'Annunzio. There is no confirmation
of the rumOrS
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
LIKES AMERICAN SCHOOLS
King Albert Attributes Skill OF Z. q,
Soldier to Earlier Training

On Board King Albert's Special
Train, Oct 10.--Albert OF the Bell
gians, has been deeply impressed with
Americas educational system and at
tributes the ability of American sol-
diers to absorb military knowledge In
a remarkably short time to the COM
pulsory schooling they receive.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
BRITAIN HAS RATIFIED
King George Signs Document and
Forwards 1t to Paris.

London, Oct. 10.-King George to-
day completed Great Britain's ratifi-
cation of the German peace treaty.
The document ratified by him has
been dispatched to Paris.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
SCHOLARSHIPS TO WASHBURi
Two New Endowme7ts Given to Col
lege for Students.

Two new scholarship endowments
have been given to Washburn. One
is the Presser Foundation scholarship.
giving a total of 5000 annually to
promising music students at Wash
burn. It is given by the Theodore
Presser Publishing company. The
other fund which became operative
this year was given by the Women's s
Rota club of Topeka It is sub
scription of $1,000, the interest of
which is to pay the tuition and fees
of some worthy student.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
GOV. LOWDEN is ILL
Wife Called to Bedside-Illinois Exec
utive Mentioned for President.

Chicago. Oct. 10.-The condition of
Gov. Frank o. Lowden, ill at the
Blackstone hotel. was reported un-
changed today. The governor is suf-
fering from intestinal trouble Mrs.
Lowden was at his bedside, having
been called from their Sinishippie
farm.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
KILL U. S. SOLDIER
Act by Russian Officer Causes
Uproar at VladiyostOk.
Allies Ask Russians Removal,
but Omsk Wouldn't Have 1t.
(By the Associated Press )

Omsk, Tuesday. Sept. 30.-An
American soldier in Vladivostok was
shot and killed recently by Russian
officer, it has been learned here.
This and other incidents led to de-
mand from the allied commanders at
Vladiyostok for the removal of the
Russian troops from that city. A Wig
orous protest by the Omsk govern
ment, however, led to the withdrawal
of the demand.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
POLICE MUST DRILL
Military Training Part of New Omaha
Forces Regular Routine.

Omaha, Oct. 1o.-AlI new police
men appointed here, in accordance
with the recommendation of Major
General Wood after the riot of Sep
tember %, are to be given military
training. The first thirty new police
men appointed received a three-hour
drill yesterday under the guidance of
Maj. C NJ. White of Fort Omaha. de-
tailed to the duty by General Wood.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
TO KEEP GOOD MAN
Retail Grocers Reflect a. G. John
son of SaIina President.

son of SaIina President.
A. G. johnson, of Salina. was re-
elected president of the Kansas Retail
Grocers' association at the Thursday
afternoon, session, which closed the
convention here. A. B. Olson, of Sa-
vonburg, was named vice president
and NJ. L. Workman. of Winfield,
treasurer. Directors elected are: A.
L. Richardson, Marion; c.. r. Baer,
De1phos; Clarence H. Morss, Cheney
and Irvan Horstman, Kansas City,
Kan.
The next convention city will be de-
cided upon at a later meeting Of the
committee. The proposition of estab-
fishing permanent headquarters in
Topeka was not acted upon.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
SHOPMEN WALK OUT
Twelve Thousand Lay Down Tools in
Pennsylvania r. r. Shops.

2 o'clock this afternoon the big whis-
ties on the shops of the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad in this district gave the sig
nal and practically every man walked
out on strike, about 1900 men.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
KILLING FROST IN NEBRASKA
Cold Weather Turnout State-12 Be
low in One City.

Lincoln. Oct 10.-Cold weather
prevailed thruout Nebraska today.
killing frost in the western and north
western parts being reported to the
weather bureau. At Valentine the
temperature was IL above zero.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
YAKLOK is PICKED UP
q. S. Shipping Board Steamer, Dis
abled at Sea, Being To,ycd to Port.

Boston. Oct. 1o.-The United States
shipping board steamer Yaklok. which
was disa bled yesterday southwest of
Cape Sable. was picked up today by
the coast guard cutter Ossi Pee, which
will tow her to this port.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
HUNS SHOOT FRENCH MAJOR
Three Soldiers Also Wounded in Riot
Against III. c. l..

Paris, Oct 1O.-A French major
and three soldiers were wounded in
a riot at Sarrebruck, in occupied Ger
many, on Tuesday. according to a dis
patch today to the Petit Parisien. The
roit is said to have grown out of labor
demonstrations against the high cost
of living. in which Spartacans Joined.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
HUNS ASK EQUALITY
VIII Gladly Participate in .Interna-
tionaI Labor Congress, If Granted.

Berlin, Oct. 9.-Herman Mueller,
the foreign secretary. told the national
assembly that the German govern
ment, German employers and German
trades unions would gladly participate
in the Washington international labor
congress this month, providing their
representatives were admitted on q
basis of equality with other delegates.
Herr Mueller said that negotiations
in this regard were still pending.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
Holland to send Delegates.

The Hague, Oct. Sit was officially
announced today that a Dutch dele
CATION would be sent to the coming
labor conference in Washington. One
member of the delegation will be
President Oudegeest of the Dutch la
Dor federation.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10
RlAST KILLS SIxFREEzE TONIGHT?
There Will Probably Be killing
Frost, Flora Says.
Saturday Fair With Slowly Ris-
ing Temperatures.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Generally fair and cooler tonight with
freezing Temperatures and probably killing
frost Saturday fair with slowly rising
temperature.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-10-10

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansss:
Fair ana cooler tonight. E1eeztng
temperatures: probably killing frost.
Saturday fair. rising temperatures.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
B. P. o. ELKS.

A large number of members turned
out to witness the local Elks' second
largest limitations in the history OF
the club. Eighty-one new members
were brought into the Order of Elks
with one of the most impressive cere-
monies. During the initiation q. Lef-
ferts; from Poughkeepsie Lodge. B.
Whalen, from Cambridge Lodge, and
Madden, OF the local lodge rendered
several beautiful solos. Immediately
after a social session was held and
Exalted Ruler Evans and Past Exalt-
ed Ruled Murphy delivered addresses
to the Baby Elks." Later a buffet
luncheon was served, and the club
jazz orchestra entertained the crowd,
The lodge has recently organized the
Chicago Reunion Association for th'
purpose of attending in a body the
Elks' convention in Chicago next July.
A drive for at least 800 members tC
this club has been started and to date
more than 100 have enrolled. The club
has organized at this early date wit
the view of allowing its members to pay
small sum weekly as dues, which,
by the time we leave for Chicago mex
July will be sufficient to pay their ex-
penses.
Any member who. for some reason,
is not able to go to Chicago will be re-
funded his money.
A ways and means committee has
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
NATIONAL UNION.

The executive committee of the
Washington Jurisdiction will hold a
reception and entertainment in the
chamber of Congressional Council on
Wednesday evening. September II. A
prominent member of Congress will
deliver an address which will be fol-
lowed \by an elaborate musical- pro-
gram and other entertaining features.
Refreshments will be served. Presi-
dent J. B. Hayes. of Congressional
Council, will have charge of the cere-
mony.
On Thursday evening the consolida-
ton Of Columbia, Fraternal, Press
mems. and Federal Councils was eff
fected. At the request OF D. A. Help
man. president of the Senate, Senator
]. Harry Jones presided and was ably
assisted by Senator James A. WILL
Jams. The following officers were
elected and installed: President, F. A.
Strickrott; vice president. Alton B
Carty; ex-presfdent. R. Z. Pollock
speaker. Louis Strickrott; secretary
]. Harry Jones; financial secretary
| Crawford Bennie; treasurer, w. W.
| White; chaplain, H. NJ. Gilman, Jr
usher. W. H. Barstow; sergeant, J. H.
Robb; doorkeeper, S. Trupp.
Government Printing Office Council
met on Saturday evening and the
| regular routine business was trans
acted and several candidates initiated.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

tie later in the>month. In all thrcs
localities the public through news
papers and their chambers of COM
merce, have evidenced a decided in
terest in the movement to reduce
the cost of living by the extensive
use OF auto trucks for highway
haulage.
Credit for starting the ball roll
ing must be given the New York
Ship by Truck Bureau of the Fire
stone Tire and Rubber Company
where C. r. Studebaker, district
manager of the New York Firestone
branch. takes keen interest in the
movement Chiefly through his per-
sonal efforts. dealers of the various
cities mentioned were called to
meetings in their respective dis
'ericts, and the national movement
beign carried on by the'Firestone BIZ
reau explained to them.
1t is gratifying to the committee
handling the demonstration to have
the public solidly behind II in this
movement The mayor and cham
Der of commerce OF each of the
three cities are actively interested
From Automobile Topics.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

been appointed with F. v. A Brown
as chairman, which committee prom
ises to raise funds for the purpose of
helping pay the expenses of the trip.
The uniform to be worn In the pa
rade win be the same used at Balti-
more and Atlantic City. which is very
simple and inexpensive and consists
cs the following: Blue serge coats,
white flannel trousers white shoes,
white shirt, purple necktie. plain
straw hat.
F. ]. Mersheimer has been appoint
ed chairman of the Lady Elks.' II
is its purpose to interest the women
folks intending to go to Chicago with
the members Of the Chicago club to
organize among themselves for the
purpose of assisting the Chicago club
In the affairs it is planning to hold
in the club during the winter.
The club is now on its seventh
week. and 1t urges every member who
can spare the time to go to Chicago
to Join this association at once SO that
the payment of the dues don't pile VI
SO high.
Regular meetings are held In the
club rooms every Monday evening
All members of the Elks are eligible
to Join this club. whether from this
or any other lodge. The following are
officers:
Arthur Buckman, chairman; E. J.
Murphy, vice chairman: II. NJ. Peter
secretary; w. F. Baum. financial sec
retary; NJ. G. Mccormick, treas.
urer; F. V. A. Brown. chairman ways
and means committee.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
The Army and Navy Union
US. A.

The Army and Navy Union in the
City Of Washington. D. c.. is coming
strong into the hearts OF the, men who
served in the army, navy and Marines.
On the nth OF September the Presi-
dents Own Garrison No. 14 of the
A y. L. will have a banner spread
across the G. A. r. Hall, their muster
place. in honor of the First Division.
which will parade on that date. The
windows in the hall will be used for
observation points by the wounded
men from the military hospitals in the
city. At the last muster of the Presi-
dents Own there was over two hun
dred applications received by the ad-
jutant and over fifteen members were
obligated that night. At the next mus,
ter the delegates from the nationa,
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

convention will make his report. At
the first muster in the month of Oo-
tober there viii be some blowout by
the members of Garrison No. 1o4. II
win remind the soldier veterans of the
days of long before the war. when
the Army and Navy Union blowouts
were the signs of big doings here.
There viii be songs and dances and
food. Tales will be told by the bo.
Of IS. of the days on the weste. :
plains, by members of Clusters Band.
ana tales Of the P. 1. days of 'Ol, and
many otherl interesting plans have
been worked out.
Service men desiring information on
the Army and Navy Union, write the
Adjutant, 404 Jenifer Building.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, Georgiana
Porter Garrison No. 1s. will hold its
regular muster on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month. Miss
Ruth Potter, commander; Mrs. Dj
Mario, adjutant.
The Guy v. Henry Garrison Nos
Of the Army and Navy Union will
hold its muster Wednesday, The 18th
Of September, at the hall. 1906 NJ street
northwest. This is the biggest col
ored garrison in the United States
of America, and during the recent riot
trouble greatly aided the police.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Washington Council opened its fall
season with a largely attended meet
ing on Tuesday night. Many mat
ters OF interest to the members Of
the council were acted on. A letter
was read from Mai. Scott, of the
TniTteenth Marines. praising Philip
Warren, a member or the council for
his excellent work as a KNIGHTS OF
SSoiumbus secretary while with the
regiment in France. The educational
program OF the Supreme Council was
taken Up and referred to the incom-
irE officers. One hundred free schol-
a-shfps are offered to former service
men in universities.
Tie following officers were elected:
~ Grand knight, DR.. Frank O'Hara.
ot Catholic University; deputy grand
knight, B. s. Lawns; chancellor. J.
She'll: financial secretary. DR.. A. D.
Wilkinson; recorder, James \. SulIi-
van; treasurer. H. Brooks; assistant
treasurer, Warden w Morris: ward
en-, J. Donahue; advocate. T. Sim
mons: inside guard. W. Ryan: out
side guard, Z. Voight; trustee. r
Rice; delegates to the building COM
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA.

Myra B. Enright Camp elected Mrs.
wv l. PAUL to I'LL the ofice Of chan
cellor for the balance of the year at
its regular meeting. Mrs. Carrie Engle
being unable to continue in the posi-
ton. One Application for membership
was received and one Royal NeiEhbOr
admitted by transfer. The plans OF
the camp to keep the members inter
ested during the coming winter receiv-
ed attention. Mrs. Alice Duncan, Mrs.
W. L PAUL and Mrs. Johnson being
appointed an entertainment committee
to serve until January l.
A meeting of the officers Of Martha
MCCafrey Camp was held at the home
Of Oracle Amy Donaldson.
Maple Camp, No. T5OS has decided to
surrender its charter. and a large
number OF its members have trans
feTred to othe camps in the District.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
Fraternal News
ooNr1NuEp FROM PAGE SEVEN

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SEVEN
from November 10 to December 10.
They also announce that they have
two wrestlers who would like to
Anyone interested should see Rob-
ert English.
Sow. Louise W. Cody, of Morris
Sheppard Grove, No. Z. has gone to
-sibley Hospital for an operation for
appendicitis.
- Elm Camp, No. 8, will meet next
Thursday night when IL is expected
the uniform rank will begin its fail
schedule. The members are look
: ing for announcement by Capt.
Wade on when his company will
!. present the side degree for the first
--time.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

pany, Drs. Henry Crosson and c.
Koons; P. G. K. delegate to the State
council, Leo F. Stock; alternates to
the delegate to the State council con-
vention. Edward Harrington and A.
D. Wilkinson.
An interesting meeting of the fourth
degree took place on Friday evening.
September 5. Mai. w. Wilson, who
has Just returned from France, ad-
dressed the meeting. reciting some
Of his observations and experiences
while overseas. State Deputy Michael
D. Schaefer also addressed the meet
ing. The following officers were
elected:
Faithful navigator. c. Aughin-
baugh; faithful captain. J. ]. King:
faithful admiral, T. B. Nolan; faithful
purser. T. K. Gallagher; faithful con-
trolIer, B. G. Lennon: faithful scribe,
]. ]. Lynon; faithful pilot, ]. G..
Burns: faithful friar, Rev. c. o. Ro-
senstelI; delegates to the convention,
B. F. Myers and DR.. W. E. Patro;
alternates, r. E. Mcnamara and P.
T. Milan; drill master, Maj. c. p:
Edwards.
Carroll Council, OF the knights or
Columbus. will have another big gath
erlng at St. Marys Hail, next Tues
day evening. when there will be sew
sral features on the program of un-
usual interest chief among which
will be a forty-fiye-minute address by
Hon. Porter Hinman Dale, member
of Congress from Vermont, on Bel
Eium and Its Illustrious Hero, Car
dinal Mercier" Mr.. Dale has recently
returned from Europe. where he spent
several months with a party of Con-
gressmen. and where he devoted
some time to a study OF conditions
in Belgium.
An address will also be delivered
at Tuesday evenings meeting of Car
roll Council by Representative James
O'Connor, of New Orleans, an ora
tor of splendid ability. As a speaker
Mr. O'Connor is in much demand, and
is becoming as popular in Washing
ton as he is in New Orleans. He is
a former knight of Columbus, and
was one OF the founders of the order
in his native city.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
ship BY TRUCK
PARADES HELD
Movement Gains Impetus by
Turnouts In Three New
Hr. ,f York Cities.

Three 'Ship-by-Truck" parades
this month in New York State mark
the Inauguration OF this movement
in the East on a real effective basis.
The hrst two were tri-city affairs,
Albany. Troy and Schenectady COM
bined their efforts on September S.
and Amsterdam, Johnstown and
'Gloversville, uniting last Friday.
Brooklyn truck dealers are plan
ming to stage the third show a lit
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
$4,000, 900 for Service.

London. - The Soldiers and Sal
lors' Families Association, organ
ized to aid dependents of those in
the service, expended over 10000
900 during the war.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

Pythian Temple. The auxiliary will
present the, initiatory degree during
the evening. and refreshments will be
sarved. The department commander
= III be present.
Col. ]. J. Aator Camp will hold a
rneeting in Stanley Hall. Soldiers
lone. tomorrow evening. when pro-
! ram for the winters work will be
dopted.. .. During the evening q pa
riotic address will be delivered by
Capt. Claiborn S. Close. department
aid-de-camp.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
Snakes XII zo.ooo.

Beasts of prey and poisonous SER
pents cause the death Of 1900 persons
annually inGIndia-
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
First Bike>Was "Bone-Shaker."

The earliest bicycle was introduced
in Paris in 1868, called a Velocipede or
popularly "a bone-shaker."
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
Snow Hut. Prove Warn.

A temperature between 50 and "
degrees is maintained In Eskimo snow
huts.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

UreII Camp Wednesday evening will
pay an informal visit to the ladies'
auxiliary of the camp. which will hold
it's first meeting in its new home in
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

Admiral George Dewey Camp is max
ing arrangements to give a reception
to the department commander and
members OF the council of admins
tration upon their visit to the camp
Friday evening. September Is.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
M.yb. H. Doesn't Want To.

A mud turtle cannot stay under
water more than an hour or two With
out drowning
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS,

Commander Ryan, of Lawton Camp,
has requested full attendance of the
membership at the meeting Thursday
night, when proposals to change meet
ing night and consolidation with an
other camp will be discussed.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

Petit Camp, at its meeting Tussday
evening. appointed a committee to
arrange a series of entertainments and
dances for the winter.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

The national convention at San Fran.
cisco elected William Jones command.
er-in-chief and selected st. Louis, Mo.
as the place of meeting for 1890 Ma.
tlonal headquarters will remain in
Washington for another year.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-14

Miles Camp will hold another of its
big meetings Tuesday evening. In ad.
dition to an interesting program. the
address OF the evening will be deliver.
ed by Congressman Richard Yates
who has served as Governor of Hi.
pois.