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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01

men this morning. Chairman Mar
ston, of the union read the following
telegram from Liverpool branch:
Liverpool out solid: stripped docks
at midnight fire brigade as well"
the announcement was received
with cheers. General Secretary Hayes
of the policeman union, in state
ment, said:
The situation generally is highly
satisfa ctory." Union officials claim the
undivided support of organized labor.
Edward Shortt, secretary for home
affairs. told the house of commons to-
day that the police strike had failed
both in London and the provinces.
He said Liverpool was the only city
really affected. 300 officers out of
LOO failing to report for duty there.
May Gust Lloyd George?
(By the Associated rressJ
London. Thursday. July 31.-The
general industrial unrest in Great
Britain. which has been seething ever
since the armistice. seems at the pres
ent hour to have reached a point
which menaces the commerce of the
country with at least temporary disas-
ter. 1t is considered possible that ii
may mean the downfall of the Lloyd
George government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01

Attorney General Palmer late yester-
day to make a survey of the problem
with a view of deciding what could be
done by the law enforcement machin-
cry to curb prOfiteerins. were seeking
facts to submit at a further confer
ence next week. Both the senate and
house were considering various relief
measures.
Better Than Wage Hike.
Resolutions proposing investigations
from various angles have been intro
duced or are in prospect while some
suggest specific action. One of these
would request the attorney general to
stop speculation in food in exchanges.
another would reduce the volume of
currency in circulation as a means of
debating prices, and still another
would have this years wheat crop sold
at market prices instead of at the gov
ernment's guarantee, the loss to be
made up by the government. Follow
ing similar action by the Brotherhood
of Railway Engineers. the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen thru their
chairman, w. G. Lee. yesterday an
nounced that unless living costs are
reduced the trainmen will be COM
PEELED to demand another increase in
wages. In a statement Mr.. Lee de-
clared that a solution of the. unrest
thruout the country could best be met
by a reduction in food and clothing
prices rather than in wage increases.
He charged that wage increase in
variably was followed by an advance
in the cost of living and said the sit
tCOntinned on Page Two,l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
CARAVAN STUCK IN MUD
Army Train Returns to Topcka-Give
Concert Tonight.

The big army recruiting caravan
left Topeka this morning. II got as
far as Newman when the condition of
the rcs-ds forced y to return to To-
peka The trucks left Newman about
o'clock this afternoon and will be
in the city in time for a band concert
at the state house this evening at 9
o'clock.
on arrival in Topeka the caravan.
headed by its thirty-two piece band.
will stage another parade on Kansas
avenue. At the concert at the state
house tonight Lieutenant Colonels
Lennon and Peatross will be the
speakers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
FAVOR TUNNEL UNDER CHANNEL
Plans for Connecting England and
France To Be Speeded Up.

Paris Aug. 1.-THE commission ap-
pointed by Albert Claveille. minister
of public works. to study the feasibil-
ity of constructing a tunnel under the
English channel has concluded its
work and submitted a favorable re-
port on the project. Plans will be
speeded uD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
WILSON ORDERS
PROBE OF WAGE
PROBLEM IN u. S.
Today a Series of Moves in
Railway Conditions.
Trainmen and ShOpmen in
First Betterment Plea.
T0PEKANS WILL NOT STRIKE
Four Thousand Employees Here
To Stand by L. 5. r. r.
Walkout in Other Shops Over
Country Too Early.
DODY TO LISTEN TO DEMANDS
Decision Would Be Mandatory,
Says President.
Cost of Living Must Be Iet, 1t
Is Admitted.
WalkOut i'm Other Shops Over
Country Too Early.
DODY TO LISTEN TO DEMANDS

There will be no strike in To-
peka."
That is the final promise made
by f. A. SandersOn. machinists'
chairman, late this afternoon.
The strikes in other parts of
the country are a mistake" he
said. These men will be ordered
back 20 work at once. They simply
ditions"
Then Mr.. Sanderson added:
'As stated 10 The State Journal
this morning Topeka is standing
with the railway administration in
"A peaceful settlement of all wage
and working conditions"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
TO COMMEMORATE U. S. VALOR
American War Scenes VIII BE En-
gravcd on Securities.

Washington. Aug. Jas I. Wilmeth,
director OF the bureau of engraving. has
arranged to commemorate American
valor in the war against Germany on
securities to be issued by the govern
ment. Artists of the bureau are now
engaged in making plates OF charging
infantrymen, portrayed with historical;
accuracy in the uniform and equip
ment in use during the war. Another
design brought out by the war is a
triumphant liberty. soaring in clouds
above the capitol dome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
TWO DEAD IN STORM
Thousands of Dollars Damage Done
ThruOut Colorado.

Denver, Colo. Aug. Two fatali-
ties and thousands of dollars worth
OF property damage resulted from a
series of heavy thunderst orms in vari-
Gus part Of Colorado within the last
twenty-four hours.
Near Montrose, Colo, two men were
killed by lightning as they were seek
ing shelter in a barn Reports from
towns adjacent to Denver indicated
today that the storm was one of the
most severe in years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01

tee chairman that he concurred in the
view of Mr.. Hines that the legislation
undertaken should authorize the body
thus set up to make it's findings with
regard to wage increases retroa ctive to
the first of August 1919, or to the
extent that the tribunal may regard
reasonable and proper. in order to
give real relief to the employees con-
cerned.
Mr.. Hines also asked that the rail-
road administration be allowed to con-
tinue to handle questions of rules and
working conditions, saying these could
not be satisfactorily separated from
the current handling of railroad oper-
ations.
Chicago. Aug. IA nationwide
strike OF railroad shopmen was called
today by the Federated Shopmen's
union. 1t was set for 10 o'clock, and
shortly after that hour MESA ges re-
ceived at union headquarters by John
D. Saunders, secretary of the organiza-
tion. told of walkouts at Atlanta, Ga.
Jacksonville, Fla, Boston, Philadel-
phia, Denver and other places.
Settle 1t, Says Washington.
Washington, Aug 1-Officials of
the railroad administration look to
the international officers of the six
shop crafts to settle the strike of shop
men which occurred today in the mid
die west ard south. Under an agree
ment made yesterday between the
union officials and Director Cen
eral Hines, the men were to remain
al work pending consideration of their
demands.
Affect Many Lines.
Washington. Aug. Wage de-
mands to cover an IS per cent increase
in the cost of living have been pre-
sented to the railroad administration
by representative of 10000 conduc-
tors, brakemen. trainmen and railway
shoprnen. according to announcements
made here today by officials of the
four big railroad brotherhoods and al
lied unions.
Similar demands. to be presented
within a few days by other railroad
craft. officials said today. will bring to
nearly one million the number of
workmen concerned.
Time and One-half for overtime
work is asked by all the unions.
Rail Director Hines refused to indi-
cate what the attitude of the railroad
administration will be-
THE demands will be forwarded to
me by the railroad wage adjustment
board" he said Then I'll act"
I'VE have asked Increases averag
ing 35 per cent" said President L. f.
Shepherd. speaking for $4,000 mem
bers of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Conductors.
The Brotherhood OF .Trainmen has
CONTINUED on Page SeveDD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
THREE LOST AT SEA
Steamer Brings So Other Members of
CIangordon's Crew TO Port.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE steamship
Abangarez of the United Fruit COM
pany arrived here today with fifty
eight members of the crew of the
British steamer Clangordon. which
capsized at sea Wednesday. 14O miles
southeast of Cape Hatteras with the
loss of three men, one of whom was a
wireless operator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
SERIOUS IN MOROCCO
Bandit Raisuii's Activities Are Caus-
ing Spain Much Concern.

Madrid. July 31.-The situation in
the Spanish zone in Morocco (where
the bandit Raisuli was recently report
ed TO have begun a new revolt) was
declared during deba1e in the Cortes
today to be growing more serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
Crcsto Faces Murder Charge.

Pittsburg Kan. Aug. Mrs. Mar
tina Cresto died at a local hospital
Thursday morning from a bullet
wound inflicted Wednesday noon by
her husband, John Cresto. in South
Radley. Cresto. who surrendered
himself at the county Jail Immediate
ly after the shooting. will be charged
with first degree murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
FAMOUS SECOND HOME
First Unit Regulars Arrives on Prin-
cess Matoika--Rcst Afloat.

New York. Aug. 1.-The first unit
of the famous Second division to re-
turn home-the 9th regiment of in
fantry, 121 officers and s.079 mem
arrived here from Brest today on the
transport Princess Matoika.
All other units of the division now
are on the seas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
HERE'S GOOD NEWS. MIR MAN.
You Won't Have to Pay Less than $50
for Suit, Possibly More.

Milwaukee, Aug. i.-"Suits that
suit. $50. no less. possibly more" will
be the catch words in mems clothing
advertising. The $50 minimum WAS
the verdict of the state retail cloth
iers here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
Rain saved Lynn County Corn.

Emporia. Kan. Aug. Three
quarters of an inch of rain. which fell
last night and this morning, has as
sured bottom land corn in Lyon
county and materially aided upland
crops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
Accept Tariff Heads Resignation.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The resigna-
ton of F. w. Tausig as chairman of
the United States tariff commissio on
was accepted today by President Wig
SON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
HOT SPELL BROKEN
Tonight VIII Be Cooler in East
ern Kansas.
Little Rain, However, and No
More in Sight.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
rarity cloudy tonight; slightly cooler east
portion; Saturday generally fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
Killed Fish in S.If Defense.

Penn Yam. y. Y. Aug. Fired
Schmoker says a two-pound trout
jumped in his boat on Lake Keuka.
He killed it in self defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
TODAY'S TENfPER.

Altho the shower during Thursday
evening and night did much to cool
temperatures, its total precipitation of
rs of an inch was scarcely enough to
soak the ground.
There is that old song, For Forty
Days and Forty Nights Welk for
forty days there has not been a real
rain in Topeka On June % a precipi-
tation of "a of an inch was recorded.
a nice shower of .13 of an inch helped
to celebrate the Fourth of July here.
Many points in Kansas recorded
rain during the night 1t was by no
means general, and at many points in
eastern Kansas no rain fell at all.
Here are a few records: Topeka, rs {;
Emporia, "a; Hanover. 1-O4: Horton,
30: Lawrence. 20; Mcpherson. 1.12;
Manhattan, %; Kansas City, AZ; st.
Joe. 1.6o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01
Hot Smell Broken.

The hot spell is broken-at least
temporarily. 1t will be cooler for
day or so. says s D. Flora. state
(Continued on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Partly cloudy tonight; cooler cast
portion. Saturday, generally fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-01

GEE, but it's great to feel cool once
more! Thanks, Mr.. Weather Man.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
rHr WEEKLY BArcn or
...r.. r.".'"" SLIDE SlAFF ENiNcsS


Mr. I H. Hubbard and wife mo.
torod 10 Slaton on last Wednesday
and Thursday
Messrs Frank Williams, Joe Bal
ley Roirer, Floyd liarrist. Bennett
stanford. W H. Copeland, r. j pa.
vis and wife. were all az Lubbock
Thundny.
Mr.. Todd. from New Home. pass
ed through the community Thursday
cnroute to Lubbock
There wasn't any school on last
Tuesday and Wednesday on account
Of not having much coal.
Mr. y. NJ. Moore and wife were
the guests Of Mr. Frank Williams and
wife on last Wednesday.
J. W. Ellison went to town Wed
nesday afternoon.
The Crouch boys, from New Home
were at the store Wednesday and
Thursday.
w. w. Cain came home Wednes-
day after being at town two days.
Joe Bailey Reiger left Thursday
for Lubbock where he will make his
future home for awhile.
Mrs. Edd Schroeder from Lubbock
visited her parents, from Wednesday
evening until Thursday.
Mr. c. l.. Reiger and wife and
Messrs Carol Carr and Claude Ok
ford were at town Thursday.
b. r Sumner went TO Slaton
Monday
J. f. Hubbard and wife motored to
Lubbock Monday.
Robert Ellison came home Satur-
day afternoon
Misses villa and Wonna Davis Wis
tied Miss Bernice Robertson last Sum
I day afternoon.
/ Mr.. Arthur Coleman and family
/ from near Joe Stokes were the guests
I Of W r. Copeland and family last
Sunday.
i MIR. W w. Cain went to town FRI
day, returning Sunday.
Messrs Vorace and Collins Wyatt
from Slaton, visited in the communi-
ty Sunday.
c. L. Reiger and wife and Miss
Emma Harrist, and Bob Murphy were
in town Monday.
Messrs. Jim lizard and Edwards
from New Home, were in the COM
munity Monday.
Grady Harrist and Claude Oxford
each carried a bale Of cotton to
town the first Of the week.
Mr.. +. +. Moreman and family left
the first Of the week for Memphis,
to visit relatives.
Lloyd Nettles from Lakeview, was
at the store Sunday.
\ P. p. Posey, came home Monday
night from Slaton.
\ c. r. Moreman is driving new
Oakland this week.
I Messrs. Emmett Morris and Nc
/ Carly, from Woodrow, were in the
community Sunday afternoon.
f W NJ Millsap passed through the
community the first part Of the week
with a load Of lumber enroute to his
place near Ropes
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
TO MEET TEACHERS
AT SLATON MONDAY

The north bound train leaving Sla-
ton about noon and connecting with
the train from Lamesa has been dis
continued
Teachers who are 10 attend the In
stitute from Dawson and Lynn coun-
ties will be compelled 70 stay in
Slaton from $3.50 one morning until
700 the next, unless the good people
Of Lubbock will go to Slaton in cars
after them We can do this with very
little expense or inconvenience to
ourselves. We will need ten ears,
and any big hearted citizen who will
take his car to Slaton and bring back
a big load Of good-looking school
marms. please phone $50 or 1893.
Respectfully,
NJ NJ DUPRE.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
COMMISSIONERS COURT
HAD SHORT SESSION

The Commissioners Court had a
short session this week. and the fol-
lowing business was given attention:
BY unanimous vote the contracts
with the County Farm Demonstration
and the Home Demonstrators were re-
newed for another year on the same
terms
They also approved the depository
Of Hockey and Cochran Counties. al
So the Lubbock Independent School
District
The general routine Of business
was also taken care Of
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

eAlemsl 10 Il gasssasrsa y 49,
yom liver vithsst ss'fFIak - -
.n1ld>. <a1 sAs 80 s<lvss<
nest t<ks esIs~sli u 500 -
sI<k ne ssss Asyi u 49, - . ~
wssh. ps<seos ussv - e1se'0<
- - ~ y 80 - - -
Give u - ~ 49, 11r1D y =
ououro1v &am1w - - -
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
AT AMARILLO
PLAN $40o, 900 TEMPLE

Amarillo, Dec. 6.-More than four
hundred members have been secured
for the Khiva Shrine Club. Efforts
are being made to pass the five hun
dred mark by Jan. l, 1920.
II present plans are carried out the
Masonic bodies Of this city will erect
a $500, 900 temple here during 1920.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
SOUTH PLAINS HOLINESS
ASSOCIATION TO BUY LOT

The South Plains Holiness Asso-
citation plans 20 buy tract OF land
near the business district and build a
tabernacle on il for the meetings Of
the association that are held each
year It is hoped 20 purchase lot or
two on which there are shade trees so
that campers for the meeting will
have shade The committee to select
the lots is composed Of w. l.. Hogue,
W G. Williams. +. G. Gassaway and
II. c. Fullingim Plainview News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
7i3 DIPHTHERIA
CASES IN NOVEMBER

Austin, Dec. 6.-During November
713 cases Of diphtheria in Texas
were reported TO the State Health
department, which today issued a
warning urging that school superin-
tendents and parents pay particular
attention to children. Early diagno-
sis and treatment Of every case are
urged
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Miss Sue Nelson resigned her po-
stion with the X. Carter store Sat
urday, and accompanied by her
mother, left for Denison, where they
viii make their future home We
regret to lose this family from our
town.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Mira Elizabeth Cline, who former
" lived here, was visitor here sun
day aud Monday. from Wichita Falls
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Jno Chapel returned TO his home
in Crosbyton after receiving medical
treatment here this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

spent several days here lie had a
car Of sweet potatoes on the track,
which he offered for sale. lie says
the crops down his way were very
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

badly damaged the past few months
by excessive rains Cotton was al
most a failure and corn badly damag-
ed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Mrs. u. r. Barton, Of Snyder, un-
derwent an operation the first OF this
week at a local sanitarium.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Miss Augusta sssphsns. d Sea
graves. stepped between trains hon-
DAY snsouts 10 school IN Amarillo.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11
piles Cured Ia o 20 "a pays

orussIsfs refund money n pAzo OINTMENT laa
10 cure Itching Blind. nlrciine 90 frotrudins fllf
instantly relieves itchins Piles. and you can 81
s~~tial sl>cp afts- tie nrsf appucsuon frcn -.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

II. y. Allen. from Abilene. was in
the city Monday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-11

Calomel loses you dayl You knew aast colonel IS IT'S
mercury; quicksilver. Caome dangerous II crashes into
bile like dynamite erampng and sckenng YOU Caome
attacks the bones and should be put into system
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-11-02
Libsrty Bond Closing

NEW YORK, Oct Si.--.hIbtfty bond.
rlos,d toJA,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-11-02
Order of Priority
for RatiOning Coal
Is Issued BY Hines

WASHINGTON. Oct 3o.--The
following order OF priority which
IL the basis OF priority adopted
during the war by the fuei admin
lstration will prevail In retaining
coal:
Il. steam railroads; inland and
coastwisc vessels,
20 Domestic, inclGdlng hotels.
hospitals and asylums.
IS. Navy and army,
-. Public utilities. including
plants and such portions OF plants
as supply light, heat and water
for public use,
IS Producers and manufactur-
ers of food. including refrigera-
tion
"6 National. state. county and
municipal government omerg0n-
cy requirements.
~. Bunkers and other marine
emergency requirements not speci-
fled above.
"s. Producers OF news print
paper and plants necessary to the
ESinting and publication OF daily
newspapers.
o.. - Coal held In transit Ia not
to be unloaded in stotage not used
until actually needed, so that II Its
use II later found necessary it can
be forwarded TO destination when
ever practicable.
Instructions issued provide
that there will he as little dis
turhance as possible In the dis
tributicn 81 coal but at.sths same
time protecting the necessities or
the railroads which have a public
duty tn perforx,S
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-11-02
MARKETS
STOCKS DISREGARD
CRISIS IN TRADING
TssJpvcr Heaviest with One FS"p-
ton During Month and IIigh Lev
els Arv Itnachcd by shares.

NEW YORK. oct. sI.---Disregard-
inH the more critical aspects OF the
Ia bor situation. a. suggested by the
threatened waikouf' bf the bltumln-
ous coal miners tonight, stocks were
again pushed forward today, the
turnover being the most extensive.
with one exception. Of tho month.
stsels. equipments ana affiliated
shares whope productive capacity
would be most seriously affected by
q protracted suspension OF opera
tions at the mines, dominated the
market TO q greater degree than at
any recent period.
These Issues, almost as n whole.
scared to highest levels Of the cur
rent movement In an umber OF
noteworthy instances, now maxi
mumA not only for the year, nut for
all previous periods. were regis
tered.
The market displayed remarkable
stability throughout. reacting oniy
moderately In tho final dealingA
when oall loans rose to ~ per cent,
the highest rate In many weeks. and
10 per cent over the initial quota
ton.
Baldwin Locomotive led tho equip
msnts, though forfsiting part Of itS
S-potnt rise, several Of the less prom
mont shares OF that division made
gross gains OF 8 to az points.
Bonds were without especial fea-
ture, though Irregular In the main
on smaller dealings. Total Gales tpar
valus) aggregated tis.S7b,0oo.