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The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20


thru a generally adopted plan of per-
mitting tax collections thru banks
brought forth some sincere discussion.
The question of uniform accounting
systems and state publication of coun-
ty records were given their annual
consideration. The big concern of the
trea asurers. tho. was in the detailed
manner of handling and distributing
the taxes.
Shawnee County Plan.
Thomas B. Boyd of Shawnee county
told the treasurers of the Daily Dis
tribution of Taxes" under the plan en-
ployed in this county. tEfficiency'
was discussed by Samuel Stewart of
Wyandotte county. while w. r. Hewey
of Sedgwick county told the RESPONSE
bility Of the official in meeting the
public. Courtesy was the subject of
his discussion.
InGqfficiency of the first half of the
1919 taxes in meeting general ex-
penses was discussed by Minnie Nc
Kay. county treasurer or Cloud county.
Uniform tax receipts were urged by F.
w. HosfOrd of Douglas county, who
spoke at the afternoon session
Helen Coryell Cove, of Geary coun-
ty, told of the extra responsibilities
loaded on the treasurers thru legisla-
tive enactments. But the pay checks
have not been increased. she asserted,
in keeping with the extra work and
advanced living expenses.
During the afternoon a joint session
was held with the county commission
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
BEST IN HISTORY.

tContinned from Page one.l l 5
James X ennedy. Marshall; C. G. Flghrs
McPheFsons and Frank Crouch. .AElarks
The seven associationsYconven at
their meeting places atsg o'clock. today.
They adjourned for+lunch at noon, re-
convened at 2 O'Clock and will then
adjourn at 5 o'clock for dinner
At o'clock tonight all bodies will
assemble at the senate chamber for a
social hour They. then will form a
procession} under the direction of
Grand Marshal Charles L. Mitchell and
march to the Novelty theater. where
they will be given a line party.
The "get-together" at the Chamber
of .Commerce Wednesday night was a
thoroiy enjoyable affair. An enter
tanning program was given by Miss
Marguerite Gohlke. Mrs. Ona May Mil
Ier Breifer. the Heighloa Hawaiian
-Four, Miss Marguerite Frisbie and the
Industrial Institute sextette. Mitchell
was toastmaster. In a speech Presi-
dent Aten declared no stone must be
left unturned to purge Kansas OF any
taint Of radicaiisn.
indicative of the extent to- which
women are entering politics is the fact
that half of registers of deeds attend
ing the convention are women. OF
1O5 members of the association, fifty
two are members of the fair sex. One
hundred registers are expected to be
enrolled today. 1ra
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
NEGRO CONFESSES FIRE
Admits Arson Which Threatened Kan.
sas Avenue Block, Police Assert.

Ralph Norton. 35. a negro, was ar
rested Wednesday morning, and, ac-
cording to the police, confessed few
hours later that he set fire to a barn
at 1915 Quincy street Tuesday night.
Norton told the police he committed
arson, which for time threatened the
entire 1000 block on Kansas avenue,
for one-half of $25~which a white man
offered to give him. A horse owned
by S. G. Mullin, 919 Kansas avenue,
was burned to death.
peka from Galveston Monday with
man named Jack Thompson They
separated upon their arrival and Nor
ton claims they didn't meet again until
that night, when Thompson offered
him $3.50 to burn the barn, telling
Norton he had been given $25 to do it.
After he had applied match to a
wisp of hay sticking thru a hole, the
two started down Kansas avenue. In
front of the Cozy theater, Norton. who
has only one leg. stated that they en-
gagged in a quarrel over the division
of the money, resulting in Thompson
running away.
While the fire was in progress a
mysterious telephone message was re-
ceived at police headquarters. telling
officers to arrest two men, one one
legged negro. Officers William Link
and OrvilIe Browpell caught Norton
near Seventh street and Kansas ave-
nue.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
PLAN MENTAL AID
tcontinuea trom PaEe one, !,

Continued from Page One.l
there are now nineteen state societies
in existence. Among the founders of
the national society were Jane
Adams. Cardinal Gibbons and other
men and women of international repu-
tation.
Governor Allen, who has evinced
great interest in the movement, was
scheduled to speak but could not be
present on account of other business,
Clyde Reed, his secretary, extended a
word of greeting to the members, tell
ing them the governor Is now ironing
out the coal troubles.
The statutes of limitations will run
upon soft words at midnight Satur-
day" he said, "and we will then begin
to dig COAL
The society for mental hygiene is
open to all who desire to become mem
bers. The public will be looked to in
a large measure for the financial sup
port of the project which has been
conducted in other states for the past
ten years with such pleasing success.
Old Officers Renamed.
The convention of the Kansas Con-
ference of Social Work came to an end
this morning with the joint session.
The old officers were all reelected
Wilbur n. Mason. Topeka, president:
G. NJ. Pfeiffer, Kansas City. first vice
president; Mrs. Addie J. Sorter, juno
ton City. second vice president; Miss
Mary Stokely. Wichita. third vice
president; Mrs. J. K. Codding. Lansing,
fourth vice president and c. L. Hos
ford, Wichita. secretary-treasurer.
The conference failed to adopt a
resolution proposed Wednesday night
by borraioe E. Wooster, state superin-
tendent ~ education. placing the con-
ference on record. declaring social up
lift impaired by the cigaret and pro-
- 1EG
to all the governors and legislatures
asking eradication of the fragrant
pill" by legal means.
While the conference is emphatical-
ly opposed to the cigaret, it was not
regarded as proper for such an organ
ization to call upon all the states to
eliminate them. Mrs. Julia B. Perry,
chairman of the resolutions commit
tee, declared.
Labor Battle in Own Ranks.
The real battle of labor in this coun-
try is within its own ranks. DR.. NJ. E.
Gray, pastor of the Grand Avenue
church. Kansas City. told the social
workers at the session Wednesday
night Foreign radicals. he saidI are
striving for leadership in the unions
and would sweep away the sanity of
organized labor and the safety of the
country. Foreigners are being allowed
more privileges than negroes, who
have been proved loyal to the govern
ment, he declared. f
2 Domestic troubles should be ironed
aut in court of domestic relations,
Sen. w. F. Schoch told the members
in a talk in which he scored the di-
vorce evil. He declared county COM
missioners are a -tightwad bunch"
who get votes by telling people they
will keep the taxes down. Higher
taxes and better support of essential
institutions would be better for the
country, he intimated. i fes
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
P|MPLY? WELL, ,DON'1BE.
People Notice It. Drive Them
Off with Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pinply face will not embarrass you
much longsD>if you get package of
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets few nights
Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver
with DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
successful substitute for calomel; there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calornel does, and just as effec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritating
No one who takes Olive Tablets. is
ever cursed with dark brown taste
y bad breath. dull, Estless, no good
feeling, constipation. torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
Olive Tablets are purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you w1il
know them by their olive color +
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result Take one or
two nightly for week. See how much
better you feel and look. l0c and 25c.-
Tl.SF
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
IOFF1CIAL COUNCIL NOTES


Marshall county is represented at
the state meeting of county officers by
A. J. Harvey, clerk and president of
the County Clerks association; A. B.
Campbell, clerk of court; W. w. Pot
ter, probate judge; Miss Adamantha
Newton, register of deeds, and George
D. Layton, vice president of the State
Commissioners association. Many of
these officials haze served several
terms.
Sam Forter. the new treasurer of
Marshall county, is a Topeka visitor
this week. He is brother-in-law of
ex-Congressman Calderhead. He re-
ports his town of Marysville having
wonderful growth, and the town
could occupy a hundred and more
residences if they had them.
President Aten of the Kansas Off
ciaI Council is likely to feel the vSrath
of the bar (legal), because of a story
he told at the meeting of county com
missicners at the Elks club today. A
county. officer was found beaten up
and lying in the street, according to
Mr. Aten's yarn The case was re-
ported to the local police. The up
holders of the law questioned their in
former as to the Identification and
condition of the victim. He replied
that the man was lying on his back
or on his face-he couldn't remember
which-and that he was either county
clerk or county attorney.
"It must be the clerk. II he was
lying on his back or face" Nsaid the
officer. 1.-The attorney would be lying
on one side or the other"
Cheyenne the northwest county of
the state, is represented by w. E.
Utterback, clerk of court, w. S. Booth.
county clerk, and Geo. Indorf. and
I'll,
is one of the northwest counties,
where the towrs and farmers are pros
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
TELL TAX GRIEFS
County Treasurers in Recita-
tiOn of Troubles Today.
Boyd Of Shawnee Explains
Daily Distribution Plan.

Taxation troubles were recited by
county treasurers today During their
sessions in the office of Walter L.
Payne, state treasurer. The new tax
laws, the proposed tax amendment, the
distribution plan. increased work for
Officials at the old pay and methods
OF accoNnting were among problems
discussed during the days sessions.
The new plan of removing tax re-
bates under the state law of last win
-ter occasioned decided comparison
2 of notes by county officials. num-
Der of treasurers asserted that the
counties would lose heavily in collec-
tions by property owners who would
pay but one-half of their taxes at this
time. Other officials. however. stated
that in many instances taxes are being
paid in full in spite of the rebate re-
-5moval.
Liabilities of treasurers and banks
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

feasible at that time. but was resur-
rActed five years later. 1t was killed
again, and lay dormant until 1914
when Copeland thru his personal eff
forts put into operation in Kansas City.
asrailway credit clearing house.
The purpose of the railway credit
clearing house. Copeland said, is to
centralize the collecting fexce of the
railways and make possible the speedy
settling of freight accounts. the sys-
tenn was authorized by the railway adj
niinistration after the lines were taken
over by the government, he explained.
The Rotary speech at the meeting
today was given by ]. G. Lawrence. of
the City Ice Delivery Co. DR.. Ed
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
COPELAND TO ROTARIANS
Santa Fe Treasurer Tells of Railway
Credit Clearing Houses,

The application of the credit clear
ing house to the railroad terminal
centers of the nation and the difficult
ty experienced IN organizing them was
the subject of a talk by E. L. Copeland
treasurer of the Santa Fe railway. be-
fore the Rotary club, at. : its regular
meeting at the Chanber of Commerce
this noon.
Copeland delved into the history of
the railroad credit clearing house and
told how the idea was conceived by
a travelling auditor on the Santa Fe
more than fifteen years ago. The plan
was thrown into the discard as not
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
"OUCH! ANOTHER
RHEUMATIC TWINGE
Get busy and relieve those pains
with that handy bottle of
Sloan's Liniment.

s0aes asss it mtSea, S6ss tnGs rss
bling to the assailed part and
promptly relieves all manner of ex-
ternal pains and aches. You'll find it
clean and non-skin-staining. Keep it
handy for sciatica, Iumbago, neuralgia,
over-exerted muscles, stiff joints,
pains, bruises, stains, sprains,a bad
weather after-effects.
For 3S years Sloan's Liniment has
helped thousands the world over You
won't be an exception. 1t is unequaled
in producing results
All druggists-35c roe, $40.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
STAGE STREET BATTLE
Four Bank Robbers Make Getaway
With Little Loot.

Shenandoah. Iowa. Nov. 20.-Four
bank robbers and citizens of York
town, Iowa, staged a street battle early
today. in which one of the robbers was
wounded and Rudy Meninger. night
marshal, was shot in the EYE. The
robbers escaped in a motor car. An
explosion in the Yorktown Savings
bank awakened F. L. Mall. cashier,
whose home is opposite the bank
Others were aroused by telephone
operator and armed with shot guns
and revolvers surrounded the robbers
who fought their way to safety. One
of the bandits was shot but was car
ried away by his comrades. Forty
safety boxes were rifled and several
hundred dollars in cash was taken.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

ers. AT this meeting L. j. Pettijohn,
secretary of state, told the relation
ships of state and county departments
thru the automobile license law Tax
commission problems were discussed
at the meeting by Samuel T. Howe.
chairman of the state tax commission.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

mund James kulp presided at the
meeting q
New members of the Rotary cluo
elected at the meeting last week were @
introduced today by w w Eden Ine
Introduction took the form OF char-
acter sketches of the new members as
drawn from a dictionary on the SIG
nificance of birthdays.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-Between 9IS Madison and feIe-
phone office on Jackson ST. SO = in
paper monty. Finder call Black 1911.
ESgard.
NICELY furnished front room. strictly
modern. furnace heat reasonable. Call
White 1924 At 500 East Tenth st.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
STEAL HAT FROM CAR
Topeka Robbers Work in Daylight on
Kansas Avenue.

Daylight, robberies on Kansas ave-
nue. are the latest innovations of
thieves. apparently working in Topeka
with little hindrance.
Mrs o. F. Narcotic, wife of the
county coroners purchased new hat
Wednesday afternoon and carried it
to her car in front of the Crosby
Brothers store. She left the hat in the
car and went into the store for few
minutes. The hat was gone when she
returned.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

New York, Nov. 2e.-MONEY-Mercant
paper, oh per cent. Sterling. 60 day bills,
399; commercial. GO day bills on banks
1851 commercial. 60 day bills. 3.97H de-
mand, 4.O2% calAes. 40319. Francs. de-
mand. 9I2: cables, 80. Marks. demand
go: cables. 2-35. Government bonds. ir-
regular: railroad bonds, heavy. Time
loans. strong; 60 days, 90 days and d
MONTHS 71s bid.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
Local Mention


"Man that is born of woman Is of a
few days and full of trouble" Chris
tan Science awakens the sinner, heals
the sick and brings to the awakened
thought the consciousness of man as
the image and likeness of God. Man
the expression of Gods being. must
reflect happiness, not trouble. A free
and authorized lecture on the subject
Christian Science at the Grand opera
house Sunday, November %. at 8 p. m.
You are invited.-Adv.
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave.
ADV
Liberty BONDS oouer: and sold.
Shawnee Investment Co. 534 Kan. Rv.
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kleinhans S27 Quincy. Phone 2761 j.
ADV.
DR. o. L. Erickson, 61O Mills BIdg-Adv.
Safety razor blades stIarpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz. Erunt-
Aartin.-Adv
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
INew WORK Llberty Bond Market.

New York Nov. 20.--Prices on liberty
bonds 2:5J D. M: 3Is's. 100.0i: first. 5,
~ "a: second AS $40: first AZ s. e4d4 ;
second IIlss, % 90; third as, ~; IS; fourth
AIS, a292: Victory 3%'s. 99.20; Victory
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
recs0rs Rec0liGssa9ssd
Rosr-0pse FOR tiae Eyes

Physicians and eye specialists pre-
scribe Bon-Opto as safe home remedy
in the treatment of eve troubles and to
strengthen eyesisht. Sold under money
refund guarantee by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

St LOuis-Chief OBrien, wounded re-
Gently. WAS shot because he violated ethics
and did the work of patraiman. Joseph
Henry, accused of shooting him, told
O'Brien.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

pering. From rs to $50 loads of
wheat comes to ST. Francis daily for /!
shipment.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by 7. J. Myers 3O1 n. F. Rldg.)
New York. Nov 20.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

Cleveland. O.-The hunting season opened
auspiciously here Only two persons were
shnf on the first day.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20
Note a Few of the Many Bargains:

Mems 25c Hose, . pair for. csc
Mems I1slc Hose, soc values. .25c
Mems Work shirts, only -. csc
Mems Flannel Shirts. .$1.4S
Mems Gray sweaters, So values,
special - =. S1.19
Mems high grade SI;pover Sweat
crs. up to 50 value, choice .S3.95
Mons very best OvcraIIs. striped
or blue, very heavy weight, only.
pair ... 2.25
EoSs' and Girls Union Suits, S1.75
vaisIe, while they last. :. CSC
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

Tennis Flannel, heavy weight,
40 values :. .25c
A nice line -Ot Calico. 25c values,
per yard ...r.... 16c
Fine blcached and unbleached
Muslin, 35c and 4Oc values, per
yard .25c
Fine Ginghams. doc values, yd i Sc
Heavy cotton Flannel Gloves, 25c
values. 2 pair for. 25c
Ladies' fine pure Silk Hose, in NIL
cOlOrs, So values, very special
ut .-.....- ........... .19c
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-20

II they made lsetter qualities, we'd have them Mt
Ladies' $3.50 Silk Waists.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Matrimonial Crop
Breaks Christmas
Record This Year

All in a rush they came dozens
of applicants for Christmas marriage
licenses-until Mrs. Enda T. Watkins,
county court clerk, closed up her Of
fices late Wednesday, hung out her
sign stating that she was not to be
bothered for late accommodations
and went home to rest her pen hand
Then to a late conner Christmas
night, she gave out information from
behind closed doors that the embar-
go was on.
All previous records on file in the
court clerks office for holiday per
mits were smashed IN only one day
preceding Christmas this year, ac-
cordIng to records. In a few hours
Wednesday afternoon, eight marriage
permits were issued in the annual
Kriss Kringle matrimony crop.
Following permits to wed were. is
sued Wednesday afternoon: Allen
Chandler y, Fletcher, and Miss Re.
lice Wilson, IL Fletcher; Emmett
iIe,en. 80, Ninnekah. and Miss Sethie
Lee Payne, 16, Agawam; JEFF Givens,
~ Chickasha, and Miss Nellie War
ren2L Chickasha; Samuel A. Box
ley, 27, Ninnekah, and Miss Effie
Cole, 16, Ninnekah; Harvey Welch,
u. Bailey, and Miss Nora Tomblin-
son, 90, Bradley; Harry E. Erwin %,
and Miss OpM Wells, 20,
Cement; Huel Lindsay. 20, Chicka-
sha, and Miss Ruth Wood, 10, Chick
asha; V. Edward Tyrel, %, Chicka-
sha and Miss Audry Proctor, 10, |
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
CFirst published Dec, IS, 1879
NOTICE or SALE OF REAL .
ESTATE

N tho matter or Tho gulrdiausiip OF
Mary Ellen Keel a minor, Maricn
Henderson, Guardian.
Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance Of an order of the County
Court Of the County OF Garyin. and
state Of Oklahoma, made on The 10th
day Of December, 1919. in The mlt.
ter Of Gho Guardianship OF Mary lei.
len Keel, minor, the undersigned
as the guardian Of the estate of said
minor viii sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder ON Mon.
day the 5th day Of Janulry, 1920. at
Guardian or County Judge of Garyin
8 o'clock n. M, at the south front
door Of the County Court House in
Pauls Valley Garyin County. Okla.
homa, all the right, title, interest
and estate Of Nary ellen Keel, mi.
nor in and to the following describ-
ed real estase, to-wit;
Lots /, ,, 5 and in Block .:
Lots /, ., 3,-and in Block g:
Lots I, ?, and in Block Il;
Lots /, 2, and { in Block 5:
and Lots 1, .. and in Block G
in the town Of Lindsay, Oklaho-
ma, subject to an incnmbranoe
thereon OF $4,000, and Lots 3
and in Block 96 in the Town OF
Lindsay all in Garviu County.
Oklahoma. and Lots AMI , in
Block C in tho town Of Bradley.
Grady County. Oklahoma,
upon the following terms and condi.
tions. to-wit:
For cash. subject to confirmation
by said County Court, and each hid
must be accompanied by certified
.heck Of tha bidder for ten per ceus
'f his bid made payable to the
iuardian OF the estate OF Mary Ellen
county, Oklahoma.
Dated this The 10th day OF peeem-
'er 1919.
Marion Henderson.
Eesi Deceased m1S1st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Following is a list Of the marriage
licenses issued by Mrs. Edna r
Watkins. court clerk:
Gilbert Nichols, age 50, Of Blanch-
ard, and Miss Lola Wilson, age "A, OF
Blanchard.
A. B. Smith, age 20, Of Alex, and
Miss. Violet White, age q, Of Alex.
Q, r. Taylor age q, Of Alex. and
Minnie Mae Mckinney age Is, Of
Alex.
X. 0. Nichols, age 90 of Blanch-
ard, and Lydia Night, age Is, Of
Blanchard.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
CARD OF THANKS.

As one honored by the high school
Y. w C. A. girls, who, with their
beautiful songs brought us sacred me
mories of Jesus the Christ Child, |
wish to thank them and hope they
will again let their voices mngle in
singing praises unto Him who brought
peace on earth.
MRS. FRANK MANNING.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
weds futile Girl.

Among the Christmas weddings in
Chickasha was that Of Mr.. Thomps
Riley and Miss Marion Hennings, Of
Tuttle, whose marriage occurred last
Sunday The bride is tho daughter
Of w. 0. Hennings, formerly Of this
city Mr., Riley has been employed
at Meals market the past four years.
The newlyweds are now at home at
205 North Twelfth street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrb Is a local disease. greatly in
nueneed by constitutional conditions. and
m order 10 cure Il you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh MedI-
cine ls taken internally and acts thru
tie blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system, Halls Catarfh Medicine was
preseribed by one Of the best physicians
in This country for years. Ii is com.
posed of some Of The hest tonics known
combined with some OF the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combina ton Of
the ingredients r. Hairs Catarrh Medi.
cine Is wfsi produces Such wopc ,rfu
results IN estsrrhai conditions send To-
testimonials free
F J CHENEY 5 co. rropr.. Toledo. o
al Druggists. Ec
Halls Famlly Fills t-r censfir 1tsep,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-26
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION


The United States Civil Service
commission has announced an exam
ination for the county of Grady, Ok
lahoma, to be held at Chickasha on
January "a, 1920, to fill the position
Of rural carrier at Minco and Rush
Springs, and vacancies that may lat
sr occur ON rurl routes from other
)ost offices in the above mentioned
county. The examination viii be
,pen only to citizens who are actual
y domiciled in the territory of a post
tfice in the county and who meet
he other requirements set forth in
Form No. III. Application blanks
may be obtained from the offices
mentioned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
D. c. Applications
.hould be forwarded TO the Commits
ion at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.