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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
PRIMARY MONDAY
Polls Open at 6 i'm Morning and
Close at Z p. NJ.
Ballots With Candidates i'm
Order Are Made Out.

The booths at the polls in all pre-
cincts will open Monday. March "a,
at 6 o'clock in the morning and will
remain open until 7 o'clock in the
evening to receive the vote cast at the
primaries.
According TO Miss Eta CoveIl, city
clerk. returns are expected to begin
to come in about 10 O'Clock in the
evening. There is a possibility that
the entire vote may be checked up by
midnight.
There is state law providing for a
primary to precede the regular cleo
but two candidates for each office.
So the elimination process will start
Monday morning.
The Candidates.
For the office of mayor. three
names will appear in the following
order: Herbert J. Corwine, Frank NJ.
Stahl. and w G. Tandy One man
will be eliminated at the prirna ries.
For the office of commissioner of
finance and revenue the names on
the ballot will appear as follows: w.
A Myers. w. Fl. Wasson and Richard
Wilson. The counted votes will pick
out the two candidates for this office.
For the office of commissioner of
waterworks and street lighting. the
two candidates, Jesse Shaw and ". A.
StanfieId. will both be returned for
the election April /. but will have an
idea of how they stand from the votes
received at the primaries
The men running for the office of
commissioner of streets and public
improvements. r. p. Garrett and w
s Hancock. will have the same added
knowledge and the names Of both will
be voted on at the regular election
There are four c9 udidates for the
office of commissioner Of parks and
public property. They will appear on
the ballot as follows: W. =. hacLean
w f May. Robert d. McGiffert, g.
o. Tresner Two candidates will be
eliminated and the names Of two will
ride over on the ballot for the cleo
ton.
Nine for School Board.
There are nine ca ndidates for mem
bershlp on the school board for the
four-year term. Three will be elimi-
mated at the primaries. SIX Will be
voted on at the election and the three
holding the highest number Of votes
will become members of the board
The candidates VIII appear on the bal
lot as follows. George W. Adanson
Frank G. DrenDing. j. r. Griest. Lrs
l.. l. McEachron, z. Leigh Nudge. 81
W Overton. L. NJ PenwelI. j. L
Snediker and o. :. True.
Both men running for the unexpiref
two-year term will appear on the eIec-
tion ballot but only one man will be
elected. The two candidates are H
W. Bomgardner and J. Z. kirkpatrick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
HE DROVE THIRTY MILES
George \. Guild Almost Breaks Up
Noonday Meal at c. of c. Today.

George \. Guild. A D. Gray and
Charles Dillon were seated at table
at the Chamber of Commerce this
noon discussing the bee-you-tiful
spring, the coming of the birds and
the prospects for open golf at the
Shawnee and Country club links.
Yes. sir. the weather 5 makiI life
worth living once more" commented
Mr.. Guild. the banker Why. yes
terday 1 drove thirty miles
Thirty miles" gasped Mr.. Dillon.
Il have seen some good golfing in my
day, but never have I heard of a man
driving
in my automobile" interjected
Mr. Guild
oh" said Mr.. Dillon.
That's different breathed .,Ir-
Gray.
Then the waiter brought in pie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
NEAR A DECISION
Recommendations by Neutrals
Clarity League Sit ION.
Complete Agreement May Be
Reached by Tomorrow.

Paris, March 21.-RecOmmendatio
by neutrals were believed today to
have greatly clarified the league of
nations situation, increasing the pos
sibllity of reaching a complete agree
ment on the revised covenant by to-
morrow.
The most important suggestion made
at yesterdays conference with neutral
representatives was that of the Swiss
delegates, who submitted d memoran-
dunn that is expected to eliminate OBJ
lection in certain American quarters
to non-inclusion of the Monroe doc
trine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

\ crowd gathered in the court room at
once to hear the verdirt-
Upon examination of the answers to the
forty-SiX questions 1t was found that a
few Of them had not been answered and the
jury was instructed to retire to finish them.
This took only a few minutes
When the jury returned to the court
room George Kline clerk of the court. read
the verdict and Sam Sage. foreman, stated
that this was the verdict of the twelve
jurors. Then the questions and answers
were read.
When this was completed the attorneys
for the plaintiffs hFld a short consultation
and then !. Il. Larimer demanded poll
Of the jury. This was made by Kline W 40
asked every juror individually if that was
his verdict and his answer to the ques-
tionS anI if he vas satisfied with same.
To this question each and every one of
the jurors answered yes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
BURNS HEADS R. |. DEPT.
Assistant Succeeds Late Paul L
Walker i'll Law Office.

Walker i'll Law Office.
Luther Burns has been appointed
general attorney for Kansas and Mis-
souri,, for the Rock Island, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Paul
L. Walker last November.
Burns came to Topeka in 1899 with
Gov. w. L. Stanley and served as
private secretary to him the last two
years of his term. succeeding Henry
Alien. In 1902 he entered the Rock
Island law department under NJ. A.
Low. and for the last seven years has
served as assistant attorney, trying a
great many cases in Missouri and
Kansas
Mr.. Burns was in line of promotion,
having served the Rock Island seven
teen years, and being fitted for the
work. The news of his appointment
is welcome to his Topeka friends,
particularly as it was rumored a few
weeks ago that the position was to go
to former Senator W. H. Thompson.
The law department will remain in
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
NEGROES TO FUNSTON
1911 Men of 92nd Division Back to
Homes Again.

Kansas City, Mo. March 21-One
hundred and ninety dusky heroes of
the Argonne, st. Mihiel and Metz bat
ties at l o'clock today resumed their
trip to Camp Funston, where they are
to he demobilized
The contingent represented the
349th. 350th and S51 machine gun
battalions of the 92nd division, and
were under command of Lieut.. Will
burn Stonestreet
Kansas City's negro population
turned out with a vim to welcome
the homecoming troops. A parade of
downtown streets today and a dance
last night. We're included in entertain
ment furnished by the local program
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
ITALY WILL LEAVE
Delegates Say Fiume Must Be
Given to Country.
Either That or They viii Leave
the Peace Conference.

Paris, March 21-The Italian dele
CATION to the peace conference has
unanimously decided to withdraw
from the conference unless Fiume is
assigned to Italy contemporaneously
with the conclusion of peace.
Italian People Worried.
Rome March 21-The Italian peO-
pie are anxious because of Paris re-
ports that settlement of Italy's terri
toriaI demands may be delayed until
after peace is signed with Germany.
Agitation for immediate realization of
ItaIy'S ambitions is growing stronger
and feeling against the Jugo-SlaVs is
becoming more tense. Mass meetings
favoring annexation of Dalmatia are
being held daily thruout the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
A new Topeka co.
Liberty Life Insurance Com
pany Asks for State Charter.
Metcalf, Huffman and Wood.
ward Among IncOrporatOrs.

Application was made today to the
state charter board for a charter by
the Liberty Life Insurance company,
of Topeka, with a capitalization of
500, 900. The company plans to do a
general life insurance business.
Incorporators of the company are:
Senator Wilder S. Metcalf, Lawrence;
Lieut.. Gov. c. S. Huffman, Columbus;
c. A. Moore. Topeka; Will w. Nc
Bride, Omaha; Senator James r
Plumb. Emporia; Eli G. Foster. To-
peka; c. F. Bolton, Scranton; D. r.
Bays, Lincoln, Neb.; Chester Wood
ward, Topeka; H. B. Hogaboom, To-
peka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
BOCHE IN A REFUSAL
They VIII Not Allow the Poles To
Land at Danzig.

Paris. March 2I.-The German au-
thorities were reported today to have
handed General Dupont, of the French
army. a memorandum in which they
refuse to allow Polish troops to land
at DanZig, en- route home
The Temps. discussing this action by
the enemy. declares it is a violation of
the armistice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
PEACE BY MARCH 29
Col. House Says the Treaty Will Be
Ready Then for the Huns

London. March 21-The Paris cor
respondent of a news agency today
quoted Colonel House as follows:
THE peace treaty, including the
league of nations clauses, will be ready
March 90. The Germans should be in
Versailles within three weeks"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
FOR A LABOR BUREAU
Commission Decides on Machinery for
II World Worker Cabinet

Paris. March 21.-Ending a month s
deadlock the commission on labor leg
islation has agreed unanimously on
the machinery for an international
labor bureau under the league of ma
tions.
y compromise was reached late yes
terday, adjusting the differences be-
tween the United States and Japan.
Legislation initiated by the bureau
will be submitted to the various gov
ernments for individual acceptance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
RHINE-OR FIGHT IN VAIN
Marshal Focb Says River Only
Good Line of Defense.

Paris. March 2l.-"Thc Rhine II
our only good line Of defense I
do not demand annexation but II
We do not secure that military
frontier. We will have fought in
vain" is a statement made oy
Ma rshal Foch. quoted in an inter
view printed IN the Matin today.
In discussing the last days of the
war the marshal says:
1t was the wonderful soldiers
who gave Us victory. My only
merit was to have held faith and
never to have despaired. We
signed the armistice In spite of the
certainty Of crushing the German
armies to avoid Killing even one
more ma Z and because IL gave US
everything necessary to a French
victory"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
MRS. SUTHERLAND FUNERAL
Services for Mayors Sister at Pen
wells Tomorrow Afternoon

The funeral of Mrs. George A. Suth-
erIand. sister of Mayor Jay L. House,
who died early Thursday morning of
pneumonia following influenza, will
be held Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock from Penweu's chapel The
services will be conducted by Dean
Kaye of Grace cathedral.
Burial will be in Erie Sunday in the
House family plot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
FIRST DAY OF SPRING
This Is Initial Appearance of Bird
and -EIoMer Time

Partly cloudy tonight; possibly unsettled
west portion Saturday generally fair with
rising temperature. The shippers forecast
predicts temperature of above freezing
i'll all directions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

Spring goes to bat officially today.
The batteries are clouds and chilly
winds. Altho clouds are scheduled by
the weather bureau for today, no rain
is predicted. Saturday will be fair
and warmer.
The cold wave is still on deck in
iContfune(I on Page 1wo.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21
TURN OVER TEN SUBS

Basel, March 21--Ten German sub
marines which are 10 be delivered to
the entente powers nave left Ham
burg, according to advices received
here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

OFFICIALLY this is tIIc first day OF
spring. Now you may sing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-21

WEATHER FORE -AST for kansas:
Cloudy tonight. Saturday. gcncr-
ally fair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
CARLISLE HAS
POSSES FOOLED
Daring Train Robber Is Still
at Liberty

CHEYENNE. Wye. Nov. ai.--By
United Preas.l-wiiiian Carlisle. eiu.
sive train .robber. has the whole
Western country guessing today. lie
dropped into the Casper telegraph Of.
ice Thursday. left n message thank.
ting" tho Union Pacsne for haul nc
made on the Los Angeles Limited
last Tuesday. poked fun at tho road .
detective force. and then disappeared.
Tho posses. United States cavalry
and railroad officers arc h.iplenaiy
waiting for his next appearance.
holding trains with fun steam up at
several points In Wyoming TO dash
quickly to tho scene.
Carilsis'n daring has 90 gripped tho
Vests fancy that tho pubic quite
generally hopes he win make good
his escape. Tho authorities. however.
regard him as the creates; menace 70
safe travel In wyominE's history and
are determined 10 take him. dead or
alive.
Cariisi. has never she'd human
blood. Ills chivalrous refusal 10 rob
women passengers In now matched
BY tho dlncovory that during his pen.
itcnaary trim no was a wizard at
crochstinr doiiies and weaving hair
iariats.
His pictures. spread broadcars over
this region. bu; more particularly sis
enormous hands and feet, have made
him a marked man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
SELvIN BOUND
over TO JURY
Business Chronicle" Man
Released on $1,000 Bail

Edwin solvin. publisher Of the
business Chronicle, charged with
mailing a printed article tending TO
"incite % murder and assassination. g
was bound over 10 the grand jury
Thursday afternoon by u. \. Com.
missioner II. w. McCleiland.
selvin was VrcHted Thursday on a
commissioner warrant. after com.
plant had been fled before Commits
sioner Mcclelland by ros,ofriee In
spocior J. y, awonron.
The complaint alleged that seivin
had deposited In tho Seattle pontonice
for mailing a copy OF his magazine.
tho business Chronicle. OF tho No.
vcmber Is edition. In which an arti.
eie appeared entitled "rhe ThinF-
The Cause.-The Cure" The postal
authorities contend that this article
contains matter In violation OF sec.
ton al OF the penal code.
Selvin was released on ball Of
81 900, which he had ready 20 furnish
when arrested In Commissioner Me.
Clelland'a office lie was represented
at the hearing before the commission.
or by Wilmon Tucker.
Declaring that n reading Vt tho
editorial upon which the complaint
was based would show that 1, ia an
appeal 20 public opinion to invoke
and back up the law 90 tho utter.
most. SEWN stated Thursday that he
would stand or fall by what he had
written.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
THINKS BANDIT
FLEEING EAST
"BlIl' Carlisle May Be on
Way to CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Nov. si.--'BHi- Car
hsic, Wyominx's Jeaas Jarnea Il
probably on his way 10 Chicago.
This was the opinion expressed to-
day by Fred Stone. movie bandit
and comedian. 10 tho United Press
Carlisle Is evidently too wise a
bird" Stone said. TO make an at
tempt 90 eiude arrest for any length
Of time I'm the so-callcd wlids of
Wyoming. He would natural. seek
out the best hiding place. ard that
In. OF course. Chicago or any other
large city.
Carlisle has shown enough pervr
and Judgment In his exploits 20 lead
me TO believe that he had the whole
thing figured out before h. pulled
tho trHin robbcriea. lie probably
went 20 some out-of-the-w station
and boarded train for the East a
short time after the exploit.
Il was born and raised in that
country. and know n thoroly. In
these days ,hcrc Isn't place in the
whole state OF Wyoming where Car
Isle could hide for any length OF
time. Indications that no used an
automobile In offcctlng his escape
are in accord with the accepted ban
dit technique"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
Why You Should Consult the Regal
Dental Offices

1st. Every operator in this office is high
grade graduate, registered dentist, of high
standing in his profession. Every one of our
operators has successfully passed the examina-
ton of the state dental board and has his certi-
ficate from the state dental board hanging right
on the wall in front of his dental chair in plain
sight of all.
This certificate means a great deal to you-it
is proof positive that he knows his business thor
oily and knows how to do your dental work
the way it ought to be done-it means that ne
has spent pany months of hard study under
competent Instructors learning dentistry-both
theory and practice. 1t protects you, in short in
every way and assures you of getting capable
and intelligent dental service.
End. We have one of the best equipped dem
tai offices to be found anywhere. Every mod
ern appliance for the better performance of
painless dentistry will be found in our equip
ment. =,
3rd. Sanitation is hobby with us. You will
find all operators and attendants dressed in
spotIess white at all times. Furthermore we
have the most up-to-date apparatus for the per-
feet sterilization Of all instruments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
MEXICO EXCITED
over U. S. NOTE
Communication Creates Stir
Among Officials
ny RALPH TURNER
lnlird Press staff Correspondent

stsstt
United Press Staff Correspondent
MEXICO CITY, Nov. si.--
News that the American state
department had sent the Mesi.
can government note deelar.
Ing further detention Of William
q. Jenkins. United States con
sular agent nj Pusbls. would
seriously affect relations be-
tween the United States and
Mexiro," created u stir In linn
tied circles tonight. Dispatch Of
the note had not yet become
generally known.
A dispatch from puebla stated
that jenkins. whose second arres,
on a charge Of collision In eonnee
ton with the recent kidnapping took
place after he had been released
from detention on similar charges
sim was In custody. II was said
the Judge at Pucbla had not con
sidcred his case because today was
holiday.
Second Secretary Hanna OF the
American embassy interviewed the
state governor and later visited
Jenkins In Sail.
A rumor was IN circulation 60.
night that Cordova. the rebel leader
In the Puebla district. had admitted
abduction Of Jenkins and had con
fcssed he had tried 20 kidnap the
British consul NJ the same time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
Young "Organizer"
Is Held by Police

T. A. Montgomery. 70. said by
the rClice 10 he an I. w. w. organ.
izer. Is In tho city Jail Friday
morning pending investigation
MImeographed oopies OF the In.
dustrial Worker were circulated In
the south end OF the city Tharsday
night. An announcement by the
business manager" declared that
tho publication would be continued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
Cut Out Middleman
Is Farmers Plan

CHICAGO. Nov. 2o.--"Cut out the
middlcman."
This was the slogan for war on
high cost OF living declared today by
tho joint conference OF farm organi
zations and labor representatives
here.
The conference was called by Off
cials OF the Farmers National coun
ell and the National Cooperative as
ISOLATION. 20 line up labor and the
farmer behind the reconstruction
program OF legislation to be placed
before congress-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
.JAPS OPEN FIRE

Y. Bonita. a Jap. n In the city
jail Friday. while the police are at.
tempting TO find another Jap who
participated In n revolver duel st
Maynard ave. and Yesier why a,
a. IN.
pairolmen on the beat heart the
firing and started In that direction
Officer William Hseffman saw the
two men firing at each other and
sent some shots over their heads.
This stopped the Informal duel and
the participants ran In different
directions.
Bonita ran into the arms Of OF.
ficer G. NJ Reynolds. He refused
70 say who his fellow duelIat was
or why they were shooting Mt each
other
No one WINS hurt by IN. flying
shctA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
w.W.W. Seek to
Gain Political
Grip Saunders

Declaring that "direct action" Is
contradiction of constitutional
action and ia n reputation OF the
law of the ". 8. Robert G.
Saunders. U. s. district attorney,
stated in an address before the Con-
stitutional Government League
Thursday at the Masonic club that
he believed the doctrines OF the 1.
w. w. TO be In contravention OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
HONORS MEMORY
OF ROOSEVELT
Prince Places Wreath on
His Grave
ny w. r. HARGRAVES
.-,...,, prcs~ Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, Nov 2t.--The Prince
az wales today placed n wreath on
Tho grave OF Col. Theodore Roosevelt
at oyster Bay.
From the little cemetery plot he
was 10 20 TO the Piping. Rock CLUB
for luncheon, and from there 10 III. NJ
s. Renawu. where reception 70
900 New York children was TO be
held this afternoon.
This evening his program calls for
dinner Mt the Waldorf-Astoria as
guest OF the Pilgrims society: Mt
tendance at the New York Hippo
drome. and a reception in his honor
in the Seventh Regiment Armory by
Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Wanmnaker
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
WAITING REPLY
TO CURT ORDER
Government Thinks "Crisis"
Will Be Brief

United freas.b-Immcdiate capit-
uiation Of the Mexican authori
tics on the issue created by their
imprisonment 81 William o. IGN
klns. American consular agent at
Pueblo. was expected by the
state department today 10 put .
quick end TO tho latest Mexican
crisis
The United States has per-mp.
torily demanded Jenkins immediate
release In what n considered ono Of
the most aggressive notes ever sen,
10 carranxa. a reply was expected
today or tomorrow.
The entire matter has been laid be-
for, President Wilson's cabinet
IL was believed today that the STATE
departments ultimatum was passed
on by President Wilson before II wa
dispatched to Mexico.
The note OF yesterday stated the
department II In possession os lnfor
nation showing that tho arrest Of
jenkins was absolutely arbitrary and
unwarrantod.
This was interpreted m showing
thar the stats department now In con
WINGED that the charge asains, fen
kins Of collision with tho bandits
who captured and held him for $50,
900 ransom. are baseicss.
After demanding Jcntins release
the note warns tina, further moiesta,
ton OF him win seriously affect re
iations between tho United States
and Mexico. for which the Mexican
government alone must assume full
responsibility.
The note declares that this gov
erutnent In surprised and incenscds
at tho rc-lmprisonfncnt Of Jenkins
particularly In view OF the suffcr!ngs
and losses already sustained by hin
In connection with his kidnapping du,
TO lack OF protection by Mexi
can authorities. and because OF his
subsequent arrest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
HENRI SCOTT TO
SING TONIGHT
SoIoist With. Symphony Con-
cert at Meany Hall

Henri Scott. noted baritone, will
be the sololst Friday evening at the
Seattle Symphony orchestra concert
In Meany hall.
In addition to the appearance OF
the baritone. the orchestra will Of
fer diversified program of opera,
notably Mozart's Jupiter" Bru.
neau's Sleeping Beauty OF the
Woods" and Debussey's Ia Mer."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
Connect Car Line
to Carleton Park

Jitney bus service between the
Fort Lawton street carlIne and the
northern limits OF Carleton park win
start "Wednesday morning. November
2s. at 8 o'clock.
Denomination of the service was
made Thursday when two buses.
presented 10 the city by residents
Of the district. carried Mayor Fitz-
gerald. members OF the city council
and Of the board OF public works
over tho route.
Altho he expressed doubt that the
bus service would pay for itself on
a scent basis, Mayor Fitzgerald as
sured the property owners that they
would receive adequate service. re-
gardless OF the cost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-11-21
Engineers Indorse
Three Candidates

Endorsement OF the candidacy OF
George II. Walker and Walter J..
Santmyer for election TO the school
board and OF w. s. Lincoln for the
port commission, has been voted by
100 members OF the Seattle Branch
OF the American Association OF En-
gineers. The Endorsement of Walker.
santmyer and Lincoln was made
after a report and discussion OF all
candidates had been made.