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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28

lady he met, and his handsome, rosy
cheeks, and dark curly hair made him
a favorite with the girls. In his sa-
loon, on week days, he was attired
less fashionably, but his opinion on
political subjects was highly valued
by governors, congressman and politi-
cal bosses.
In 1891 Kansas went dry. 1t almost
broke Sam Bolger's heart. He worked
in Joints" until Carrie became too ac-
tive. Mournfully he packed his belong
ings in suit case and heavy leather
trunk, and babe farewell to his friends.
One banker offered to set him up in the
grocery business, and another wealthy
taurant project. But Sam sadly de-
clined, saying that he had chosen the
art of making mint juleps and draw
ing beer from the tap as his profess
sion, and he so dearly loved his work
that he could not take up anything
else.
And quietly Sam passed out of the
life of Topeka. Only in the memories
of the older men does he still survive.
He never returned. Nothing more
was heard of him until 1912, when
he was discovered once more in Colo
RADIO, and he had tale to unfold
that would hardly have been believ-
able except that Sans reputation for
veracity was untarnished.
After leaving Topeka. Sam went to
New York, and for a while was bar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28
NO, never AGAIN!
Old Photograph Recalls Days
When Topeka Was SWEET"
Scene Depicted To Pass From
Whole Nation Monday.
AN OLDTIMER KNOWS FACES
Sam Bolger, in Picture, Was
Famous Bartender.
His Life After Kansas Went
Dry Was Checkered.
AN OLDTIMER KNOWS FACES

A photograph was dug up this week
by one of the old timers OF Topeka
which shows a familiar scene on Kan
sas avenue in the days when Sam
Bolger and other we'll known mixers
of the 1875 cocktails were popu-
lar in the Kansas capital before the
state went dry. 1t recalled to the
mind of this gray haired ex-Lothario,
now one of the city's leading citizens
and a pillar in his church, whose
name is omitted for obvious reasons,
the John Barleycorn career of Bolger
and others who were forced to leave
the Sunflower state when Kansas took
the fatal step in abolishing intoxicat-
ing refreshments-the step the whole
nation will take next Monday.
In the picture, which accompanies
this story. Sam is shown in the left
of the group behind the bar. 1t shows
Topeka blind tiger" after a visit of
Carrie Nation in 1898.
Lower Kansas avenue. Quincy and
Jackson streets had more saloons in
them days" than commission houses
now. Several bars were located in
each block. and the male citizenry
OF the town were great frequenters
Of these establishments. Here many
a political intrigue was framed, and
more than one politician was made or
downed in conferences in the little
back rooms where Sam Bolger
ushered in his choice customers.
Bolgcr LikeabIe Chap.
Sam Bolger, unlike the bartender of
the movies, was a likeable sort of
chap and prominent socially. He was
a bachelor, but he danced well, and
on Sundays used to put on a frock
coat and a high silk hat and step
down the fashionable part of Jack
son street, from Fifth street to the
river. He DOTTED his hat to every
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28
LEONARD CROWL WINS
Lyons, Kan, Lad Takes Prize in Bak-
ing Powder Contest.

The judges have completed the
reading of the letters submitted in the
Calumet baking powder contest and
have chosen the letter of Leonard
Crow, a ten year old boy of Lyons,
Kan, as the prize winner
Many letters were submitted in the
contest. all giving excellent reasons
why the baking powder is used in
homes in Topeka and surrounding ter
ritory. The judges have expressed
their regret that one little letter writer,
and, by the way. this is the one which
should have received the five dollar
gold piece. failed to sign his or her
name to the letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28
SEN. PENRoSE RESENTED TT.
Didn't Mind Being Called "Crook" But
"Old Crook" Made Him Mad.

Washington. June 2S.-'T was going
thru the lobby of the willard Hotel
the other day." said Senator Penrose
Of Pennsylvania, when I heard one
fellow with a widebrimmed felt hat
say to another wearing a similar head
gear:
There goes Senator Penrose.'
Where is he p asked the other one
in a stage whisper. I want to see
that old crock
1T made me mad" Penrose con-
tinued. II have been called a crook
all my life, but never was called old
before. 1 resent it"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-28

: 5000 new customers by July 1.---Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
New Orleans U. s. Court Rules for
 2 3-4 Pct. Beer

New Orleans, La, July 15.-Judge Rufus F. Foster, in United States district court here today, sustained a demurrer filed by officials of the American Brewing company to an indictment charging manufacture of beer of more than one-half of one percent alcohol content in violation of the wartime prohibition act.
 The demurrer attacked the consti- nationality of the present application of the 1918 prohibition law and declared ? 3-4 per cent beer, which it was admitted the brewing company manufactured, was not Intoxicating.
 Judge Foster, in announcing his decision, declared the United States commissioner of international revenue "had no right to state beer of more than one half of one per cent could not be manufactured"
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Opposition Shows to Consolidation
 of .WOmen'S Clubs

St. Louis, July 15.-No action was taken on the question of confederating the business and professional wom- ems organizations of the country into one centrally directed body, at the joint session today of the convention of the Women's association of Com merce of the United States and the National Women's Business com mittee, called to consider the matter. Adjournment until tomorrow, was taken without even the subject being introduced
 Earlier in the day, however, at separate meetings, both conventions voted favorably on the merger and appointed committees of 10 to prepare a tentative constitution. Opposition that arose was easily overcome.
 The business committee, at morn ing session, elected Miss Florence Spencer of New York, temporary chairman; Miss o. E. Carroll of iLt- tie Rock, temporary secretary, and Mrs. Ben Lowenstein of Cincinnati, temporary parliamentarian.
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Testifying Before House Com mittee, Six Describe Camp
 Cruelties.
OFFENDING OFFICERS
 FACE COURTS MARTIAL
For Small Attractions of Regulations Witnesses Say, Men ImpriS- Oned, Beaten and
 Starved.

Washington, July 15-SiX former American soldiers, testifying today before a special house committee in- vestigating alleged cruelties to mili- tary prisoners in France, declared that merciless assaults were com mitted without provocation on the prisoners by arrogant officers in charge of the prison and camps Only one of the witnesses, all of whom were charged with being absent with out leave, was convicted, the others having been acquitted or the charge dismissed.
 The "bastile," tha "stockade," pris- on farm No. ?" and est. Ann's hoteP also known as the "brig" were the places named by the witnesses as the scene of the alleged cruelties, which were said to have extended over several months i'm 1918. Some officers in charge of the prison camps it was said, had been convicted by court martial and others were await ing trial.
 Loot Earned Sobriquet.
 Lieut.. "Hard Boiled" Smith, one of prison camp officers, was mentioned frequently, while other named were Lieutenants Mason and Sullivan, and Sergeants Ball, Wolfmeyer and Bush.
 "Did they try the general in charge of the camp?" asked Chair man Royal Johnston, who left his seat in congress to serve the army abroad
 "Not that anyone heard," responded the witness.
 When Lieut.. "Hard Boiled" Smith was tried at Tours early this year, a hundred witnesses appeared against him and he was convicted, testified Sidney Kemp, New York City, who was corporal of Company F. 1O2nd Engineers, 18th division.
 Prisoner Smiles-'Biff'
 Several of the soldiers testified that in addition to being beaten, food in small amounts and of poor quality was supplied and that the bedding was poor, sometimes the mattress being in mud under a small tent.
 "A prisoner was smiling and an officers says take that sile off, or I will,'" A. H. Mendleberg. Baltimore. who served with base hospital 42 testified. "The officer did by rolling the man in the mud" Mendleburg added.
 When telling of poor food, Mendle- burg said that eff you asked for an extra piece of bread, you were flat on your back"
 Meals, Mendleburg and others said. consisted of stew made from canned beef, one slice of bread and part of a cup of coffee. Sometimes, only the stew was served, witnesses said.
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NINE MORE WHITE
 MEN ARRESTED AT
 l0NGvIEW, TEXAS
All Are Charged With Arson--- Martial Law Will Terminate
 Friday.

Longview, Tex, July 15.-Martial law, in effect here since Sunday be- cause of racial trouble between white men and negroes, will be terminated Friday, it was learned from official sources tonight, unless there is some unlocked for development necesstat- ing it's continuance beyond that day.
 Texas Rangers, operating under direction of headquarters Captain w. M. Hanson, continued today their roundup of white men implicated in the clash with the negroes last Fiji day and the burning of negro houses, arresting nine more men on warrants charging arson. They were released on $1 ,000 bonds each.
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HENRY FORD TESTIFIES HE BELIEVES WAR SHOULD BE RENEWED IF NECESSARY
 TO INSURE PEACE OF WORLD IN FUTURE
MANUFACTURER DECLARES HE NEVER WAS OPPOSED TO PREPAREDNESS, BUT TO OVER
 PREPARE DNESS.
Believes War of Aggression Murder Professional Soldiers Murderers-Thnks History Bunk" But Doesn't Agree
 He's 'sgnor Ideas

Mount Clemens, Mich, July 15.-A Ford's view of international relations propagandaist in 1915, for now, acco 900 libel suit against the Chica go D war without delay if the present plan
 The Henry Ford, who, in 1916, was guard to the Mexican border, and UT lead in disarmament, asserted today, hllt' If it appears that this new war as a witness, that now is the time to war does not result in league which TO better time than now to renew the
 Accordingto Mr. Ford most of the pacifist propaganda distributed in his name was written by Theodore Dela- vigne, a publicity agent, employed by him to educate the public, as he put 1t, to the waste and horror of war, and to it's needlessness. More often than not. MT. Ford said, these argu- ments were sent out without his hav- ing read them at all. He repeatedly stated however, that he assumed full responsibility for the propaganda and m his answers to questions produnded cd by Attorney Elliott c. Stevenson, representing The Tribune, he re-af- firmed all of the essential sentiments put in print by MT. Delavigne
 Denies Opposition to Defense War
 He mterposed one important quali- fication regarding the use of the word preparedness" What he meant, he said, was over-preparedness.' in 1916, he said. he considered that the United States was sufficiently pre- pared for defense, and hence, he op- posed additions to the army and navy.
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TWO ALLEGED AUTO THIEVES IN RACE
 WITH OFFICERS
One Lands in Jail, But Another Escapes by Swimming and
 Taking to Tall Grass.

George Hayden a white youth, who says his home is at Neosha, Mo-, is in the city jail on charge of stealing an automobile from garage in Conway He was arrested yesterday near the ravine at Sixth and Indiana streets by Day Desk Sergeant Horace Pool and Patrolmsn J. B. Middle brook after the two officers had fired three shots from revolvers at Hay den and his alleged accomplice.
 Officers Pool and Middlebrook got a tip that suspicious looking car had stopped at garage on East Sixth avenue for repairs. They went to the place, but when they arrived the two men had gone. They remained hidden until they came back when they stepped out from their place of concealment, and the two began to run.
 Patrolmen Middlebrook fired once, and Hayden dropped his gun. The other man. however, kept running. Sergeant Pool, who had confiscated a Colt 45 from the car fired twice, neither shot having any effect. The fugitive jumped into the ravine. and swimming across, disappeared in the high grass on the other side.
 The man who escaped looked to be about 35 years of age, while Hayden seems to be about 21 years old. The car which they are alleged to have stolen corresponds to the description of car stolen from the garage of Fraunenthal and Schwarz at Conway. It is a light Buick Six. A reward of $50 for the return of the car, and a reward of $50 for the arrest of the thief, or thieves, has been advertised by the garage at Conway.
 Hayden told police officers yester- day that he had nothing to do with the theft of the car. that his compan- ion who escaped stole the car: and that he, Hayden was "just with him."
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Mine in North Sea
 Destroys U. s. Ship

Washington, July 15.-One officer and six enlisted men were killed in the destruction of the American mine sweeper Richard H. Buckley bv the explosion of mine in the North sea July 12. Two other officers were injured.
 Two officers and 16 enlisted men were rescued
 The Buckley was engaged with oth- CT mine sweepers in removing the North sea mine barrage when mine became entangled in the sweeping cable
 Commander Frank A. King remain ed on the bridge directing the efforts to save the crew and went down with his ship. The remainder of the dead either were killed by the ex- plosion or trapped below decks when the vessel sank.
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Youth COnfesses to
 Murder of Employer

Avon. N. Y., July 15.-Edward o. Brien, the 20-year old clerk arrested here charged with the murder of Gar diner c. Hull, of the New York sta tionery firm of Hull and Deppisch, made second written confession to- day, according to Chief of Police Jones, in which he admitted that the hammer blows which killed MT. Hull were struck bv him and not by his companion-c clerk. Edward E. Paige. In his first confession, he had accused Paige of being the actual murderer.
 According to the version of the murder. as told by Chief Jones, o. Brien hid the hammer behind the wash stand in the office of his employer. Pretending to be ill, he struck down MT. Hull after the stationer had sup piled him with medicine.
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Proposed Amendment Will Make u Illegal to Have Liquor in
 House.
CHAMP CLARK COMES
 TO WILSON'S DEFENSE
Former Speaker Declares Republicans May Find Fault, But Verdict IS Wilson "iS Foremost
 Man in World"

Washington, July 15-A mans right to keep liquor in his own home, which stood the test before the house Judiciary committee, must take it's chances now in the house.
 Notice was served today on the committee by one of it's members that when the house resumes considera- ton of the prohibition enforcement measure an amendment would be of fored to make it unlawful for person to retain possession of liquor stored prior to July 1. The committee, in framing the general enforcement measure. eliminated the section which would have made home storage ille- gal, but the big majority boiled yes tefday by prohibtionsts was accep- ted In some quarters to mean that the bill, in certain respects, will be made still more drastic
 The prohibition measure was not taken up today, the sundry civil ap- proprlation bill, vetoed by the presi- dent, having the right of way, and neither can it be called tomorrow, which is calendar Wednesday except by unanimous consent. After that, the agricultural appropriation bill, also vetoed by the president, will have privileged status, and prohibition leaders do not expect to resume work on the measure before Thursday or Friday.
 Liquor Hoardn Charge Recorded.
 The only reference to prohibition on the floor today was by Representa- tive Blanton, democrat, Texas, who wanted stricken from the record, the speech by Representative Gallivan, democrat, Massachusetts, charging that members of congress had hoarded large quantities of liquor Speaker Gillett ruled, however, that MT. Gall- vans remarks were in order.
 Champ Clark Defends President.
 Republicans may find fault with President Wilson, but "by the verdict of the peoples of the world he is the foremost man in all the world," De- mocrat Leader Clark declared in an address today in the house during debate on the sundry civil bill.
 Answering a speech by Republican Leader Mondell, who asserted that if the president had been at home when the sundry civil bill was passed it would not have been necessary for him to veto it, Mr. Clark said republicans delighted to find fault with almost everything Mr. Wilson did.
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Pen Population of
 Arkansas is 8O3

Little Rock, July 15.-There were 256 white males in the penitentiary on July 1, 521 negro males and 26 negro women, according to the June report of the penitentiary commits sion. The total number received during June was 37. The total num- Der discharged was 51. One white boy was transferred to the Boys h. dustrial school; one white prisoner died; two white prisoners escaped; one was paroled; seven were pardon ed, and the terms of eight expired. Four negroes were paroled; four escaped; three were pardoned, and the terms of 16 expired. One negro woman was pardoned.
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Texas Governor is
 Target for Enemies

Austin, Texas, July 15.-Despite the recent vote of confidence given the chief executive in both houses, re- presentatives E. c. Pope, of Nueces county introduced a resolution in the Texas house today calling upon Gov. w. P. Hobby to resign. because of his alleged connection with an attempt to conceal the states option to pur- chase the Blue Ridge prison farm, on which oil has been discovered. When Representative Pope recently an- nounced he intended to introduce the resolution, the legislature promptly voted it's confidence in the governor, only two opposing votes being cast.
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TAKES HEAVY TOLL AT
 CHILEAN PORT
Eighty-seven Persons Lose Lives and Shipping Worth 70 Mil
 lions Destroyed.

Valparaiso, Chile, July 15.- Eighty-seven persons are known to have been drowned and the loss of life may have been much greater, in a hurricane which swept this port Saturday and Sunday.
 Fourteen vessels of various sizes were sunk and about hundred light CTS and other small craft were destroyed. The property loss is estimated at $2OO,O0O,OOO
 Among the steamers lost was the Don Carlos, LILA net tonnage. The German steamer Sais, which was washed ashore and pounded to pieces, lost ten of it's crew.
 Seven other vessels, including the steamer Tanis of 5000 tons, were reported lost in dispatches received Saturday and yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16

great change has come over Henry since he blossomed out as a pacifist rdlng to his testimony in his S1 ,O0O,- ally Tribune, he favors another great for a League of Nations fails.
 opposing the sending of the National ging the United States to take the he is now for preparedness to the IS necessary. He took the position, establish universal peace and if the will assure that peace, there can be strife.
 MT. Stevenson pointed out that in not one of the propaganda articles, was the term lover preparedness" en- ployed but that instead, MT. Ford ur- ged that the United States should as- sume leadership in complete disarm- ament in the belief that the rest of the world would follow this example.
 q still thing it is good plan,' said the witness.
 Outstanding features of the day were:
 "Production of the flag of human ity' or world brotherhood' flag, con- structed by Ford employees without authorization by Mr. Ford, but in- spired, apparently, by one of his utterances.
 MT. Ford's admission that he still considers wars of aggression as mur- der, and professional soldiers, not even excepting General Grant and PerShing, as nurderers.
 His reiteration that to him, history >-~~~~~~>> >>~-~~>o~>~~>-~~~>~~~~>~~>> ~>-->~>0~-
 Continued on page three)
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TOO MUCH LABOR IN WEST.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 15.-A warning that the western harvest fields were over supplied with labor for completing the wheat harvest as far north as the Canadian line was given out today by the federal em- ployment bureau here. Although this warning had been sent to federal directors in other cities, officials said that men were still pouring into the harvest belt with little prospect for any employment for the late arrivals.
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PAY TRIBUTE TO DEAD.

Little Rock. July 15.-Lieutenant Billiter and Dudley E. Rowland of Eberts field, flying over Little Rock for more than an hour last night, furnished the last military rites for First Lieut.. Thomas J. Lenihan of Eberts field, who was killed with Chaplain Denis O'Dowd of Camp Pike. when his plane crashed with another in mid-air Saturday morning and fell 1,4OO feet to the ground.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
Discrimination of
 Law Against Woman

(Corresponrence of Associated Press)
 London, July 7.-As English law no wstands, a man may marry his dead wife's sister. but a woman can not wed her dead husbands brother. The point was made clear by the presiding judge at the Northampton assibes the other day in the cases of two women who went through the marriage service with brothers of their dead husbands. Both were held for trial. s,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
AVIATORS TO BORDER.

Sam Diego, Calif.. July 15.-Twen- ty-eight reserve military aviators will leave for Kelly field. Texas, tomor- row, for assignment to patrol along the Mexican border. according to announcement made at Rockwell field today. The war department, it was believed, would not put into ef- feet at once a recent order discharging reserve officers from the army air service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
HODGES GOES TO DENVER

Little Rock, July 15.-Earle w.. Hodges, formerly executive secretary of the American and Jewish relief campaigns in Arkansas has gone to Denver, Colo, where he will open headquarters as director of the Jewish relief campaign for six western states including Utah, Arizona, New Mexica, and Wyoming.
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PARDONS YOUNG PANDERER

Little Rock, July 15.--Jack Eason, Little Rock youth convicted in April rl Pope circuit court on charge CT rsndering, and sentenced to two years in the nenitentiary, yesterday was pardn ed by Governor Rrorgh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
Strike Disorders
 in Italy Renewed
(By the Associated Press.9

Rome. July 14.-Strike disorders oc- cured at various places in Italy today At Iucera eight persons were killed and thirty wounded. Near Genoa. two anarchists were killed in a flight with Carabinieri.
 The engagement with the anarchists which occurred at Sestri Ponentee four miles west of Genoa, also resulted m the arrest of four anarchists.
 A general strike began at Caltanl' ssetta, Sicily. The people there march ed through the streets crying "Vive Soviet" and forced dealers in food stuffs and other necessities to reduce their prices fifty percent.
 Lucera is an ancient town in south arn Italu west-northWest of FOggia.
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HEAVY RAIN IN Tw6 STATES.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 15.-High winds, at places reaching the propor- tions of gale. accompanied by heavy rains, prevailed over Southeastern Kansas and Northern Oklahoma last night. No damage has been report ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-16
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