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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
F. W. WOOLWORTH DEAD
Opened First Store 40 Years Ago
With $50 Capital-Had 500
Storcs-One Here.

New York, April s-Frank, w.
Woolworth. who started a and 10
cent store at Utica. New York, forty
years ago on a capital of $50 and
eventually became the millionaire pro-
prietor of a great chain of these stores
in the United States, England and
Canada. died suddenly early today at
his home at Glen Cove, Long Island.
In addition to establishing a business
with profits said to be nearly sS.000,-
600 yearly, Mr. Woolworth built the
celebrated fifty-one story Woolworth
building in lower New York, said to
be the tallest building in the world.
He was born on a farm at Rodman.
Jefferson county. New York. on April
13. 1852. Until he was 81 years old
he worked on his fathers farm. OBJ
tanning a meager education in the dis
trict school and later at a business
college.
As an Errand Boy.
His first position was errand boy in
a dry goods store and he gradually
advanced until he became a clerk and
salesman, during which time he mar
ried on a salary of $3.50 per week.
He worked six years in the dry goods
business in various stores before a
successful bargain counter sale gave
him the idea of the possibilities of
hAIlS SuOStdHtAdl pAOlAtS rum AlAChtl
and dime purchases. His idea when
broached to his employers. was termed
visionary. and he was advised to stick
to the "old fashioned plan of con-
ducting store.
Woolworth was determined to test
the plan and his first venture was at
Utica in 1879 He had but $50 in cash
and gave his personal note for the
goods. In year he had paid off his
debt and saved some money! Closing
out his store he located at Lancaster.
Pa, and established not only a store
but the foundation of his fortune.
Had 800 Stores
His rapid rise from small pigeon
hole store to the palatial Woolworth
building in-tf1is city-with moro than
500 branch stores in the United States
over sixty in Canada and England
forms one of the most interesting
business romances in the history OF
the world. The business was incor-
porated several years ago for $685.
| 600, 900.
In addition to being president OF
the firm of F. W. Woolworth & Co.
he was the director of a number OF
banks and business enterprises here,
He maintained a residence on Fifth
avenue noted for its rare paintings
and a country home at Glen Cove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
WILSON MUCH BETTER
President Now Practically Recovered
From Effects of Cold.

Paris. April S.-President Wilson
has practically recovered from his
serious cold and was expected to at
tend today's meeting of the big four"
He sat up yesterday evening and dined
with Mrs. Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

The average condition of rye on
April l was 90.6 per cent of normal
against S5.S a year ago, sc per cent
two years ago and SS.6 the past ten
years average.
The rye crop forecast was 1O1, ,OOO,-
600 bushels. compared with S9,1O3, 900
last year, and the average crop for
five years of 44,547,000 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
SIX PERSONS ARE KILLED
At Cairo There Is Fighting in the
StreetS-Order Restored.

London, April S.-A dispatch from
Cairo dated April 3 reported that six
persons were killed and a number
wounded in street fighting 1t added
that order was quickly restored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
Idaho Senator Says 1t Would
Cause Trouble for U. $.
He Is Here To Speak Against
Wilson at Auditorium.
1T WILL BE POLITICAL ISSUE
Former Kansan Looks for an
L. of N. Campaign Fight.
He Is One of Most Bitter 0p.
ponents of Covenant.

1.-THE United States will never hesi-
tate to respect the dignity and great
ness of the Japanese nation, But 1t
can never consent to an equality of the
races that permits, competition in labor,
If Japan is permitted to vote one
fifth the power of the dominant M
tions in the peace conference and in
the creation of any league of nations.
no power may then take away the
right to pit Japanese labor against
that of the United States. No govern
ment could then endure In Japan and
recognize n distinction between peo-
ples."-Senator William Il. Borah,
Idaho.
With the intense Pacific coast view
point of the Japanese situation. Sena-
tor William f. Borah, of Idaho. today
discussed in Topeka the phases of the
problem which for several weeks has
clouded conditions in the Orient. Sena-
tor Borah-flat, square and firm
against President Wilson's league oi
nations-came to Topeka today to tel
Kansas of the dangers of the proposed
covenant. One of the bedrock argu.
ments advanced by the Idaho senator
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

"The weather forecast is handing
us a bunch of things" said s d.
Flora. state meteorologist- There is
an area of low pressure over New
| Mexico that is causing the cold and
| CONTINUED on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
KICK ALLIES OUT
Food Commission Ordered To
Leave Munich at Once.
New Soviet Rule Elects Entente
ENJOYS From City.

Basle. April s.-The Frankfurter
Zeitung reports that the allied food
commission has been ordered to leave
Munich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
MORE SHIvERS TONIGHT
Flora Predicts Freezing Temperature
Rain or Snow Wednesday.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS !:
Partly cloudy tonight with freezing tenn
Wednesday unsettled with possibly rain
or snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
W Partly cloudy tonight. with freez-
ing temperatures. Colder east por-
ton. Wednesday, unsettled; possibly
rain or snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

CENATOR BORAH has probably had
few occasions 70 he the 'est 9f
two colleagues living in the SAM
town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

Comparisons for winter wheat fol-
low, condition figures representing FER
NJ .aI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08

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Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
AMERICAN LEGION
!. LEGION OF HONOR

While the American Legion is being
formed into great democratic body
by the soldiers, sailors and marines of
the American army and navy, the men
who used to employ them when they
were plain citizens are also organiz-
ing what is known as the Legion of
Honor.
These employers couldn't go and
fight themselves, but they emptied
their offices, stores and factories Of
the best employees, SO that the war
might be speeded up and won glor-
iously. While the youngsters were
away these employers strained
to keep up their standards of eff
cheney with the aid of women work.
ers, older men, and redoubled efforts
on their own part. And now, as the
young fighters are coming back. they
are finishing the job gallantly by
opening the doors to the old jobs, often
with increased pay, always with a
handclasp and p welcome Home"
that is the real thing.
1t is not always easy for business
organizations to do this. Increased
cost of operations and the rather
sluggish conditions of commerce just
at present are serious drain on the
books. But the Legion of Honor knows
no compromise and whether the firm
suffers or not, soldiers must not, and
every one who comes back to the
"old stand" is received cordially.
To every business house that
pledges itself to take back all its
former employees who have been SER
wing their country, the War Depart
ment issues an official, citation, thru
Col. Arthur Woods, assistant to the
Secretary of War, and head of the
governments great employment sys.
tenn fo rthe benefit of discharged SOL
diers.
Between 70 and 80 per cent of re-
turned men have offers Of their pre-
war jobs, and the large majority of
American employers are qualifying
for the Legion of Honor.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
FROM WAR TO
PEACE IN THE
AUTO INDUSTRY

AS a single industry the automobile
trade did more than it's bit to help win
the war. Not only did manufacturers
come up to specifications in quantity
and quality of delivery, but they built
better than it was thought they knew
how. Proof of this was given the 9th
er day when, at an auction of old army
cars in France, the French and the
English bid higher prices for the cars
than they cost the American govern
ment new. An army of men was en-
ployed to run these trucks and cars on
the firing line. They gained more ex-
perience in a month of that sort of
work than they could have gained
in lifetime of peace work.
The rolling stock will be left abroad
but the men are coming back. They
are being released daily from the mill
tary service, and are returning in large
numbers to civilian life. There is no
lack of work for them to do. For the
IIoeC Ol lIuShS INV NoHAiiS
into use for additional transportation
facilities all over the country need
just such men-men who have learn
ed how to act in any emergency, who
feel almost Immediately the idiosyn-
cracies of every motor, who have ac-
quired an efficiency under shell-fire
that will make them leaders in their
work in peace times.
COL Arthur Woods, Assistant to the
Secretary of War, who is in charge
of the unemployment work for ex-
service men, announces that num-
Der of such men are now available for
private employ. The automobile indus
try will not lose this opportunity OF
obtaining men who, to their pre-war
ability, have added the exceptional
training and experience of months on
firing line. These men will be in de-
mand, and can be obtained thru gov
ernmental and welfare employment
agencies, who will put them in touch
with employers who need their ser.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
SIDEBOARDS OF
THE PAST

1t is liberal education to study the
history of the sideboard. In creating
their designs the great cabinet max
ers, says "House & Garden" put
thing more than mere artistry. There
was Shearer, who first brought them
into existence; Hepplewhite, who has
given US masterpieces, and Chippen-
dale, who preferred to design serving
tables only. These various sideboards
are easily distinguishable, as each
great craftsman left behind him a
determining mark, which enables US
to place them in the right period.
Shearer originated the sideboard,
as shown by his book of designs in
1778. This gave the suggestion to
Hepplewhite, who later in his work
perfected the curves, using them in
the center, with concave curves on
either side. These sideboards were
finished with straight tapering legs,
into spade foot. They were finished
with handles of brass, topped on eth
er side with mahagony vases or urns.
While Hepplewhite sideboards sell
dom showed fluted legs, Sheraton
made speciality of them, using the
square legs as well. Another feature
was the brass railing at the back, oft
en- elaborate in design. These are per-
haps the finest examples of cabinet
making to be found among old pieces
and in some ways are superior to
Hepplewhite's.
We must not look for sideboards be-
fore the latter half of the Eighteenth
Century, for it was then that they
superseded side-tables. The gap be-
tween was filled by Chippendale, who
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
N 'KEE LENS IS
APP R0VED BY
N D TOR DEPT,

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Back
ed with the stamp Of approval of the
Motor Vehicle department Of the State
Of California, hundreds of Mckee lens
have been sold to automobile owners
in all parts of the state since the new
headlight law went into effect July
%, according to a statement made
here today by P. D. Chamberlain, Pa
cific Coast representative Of the Nc
Kee lens.
Motorists who are rushing to comply
with the new state law, are making a
very thorough investigation of the var
ious lenses offered according to Mr..
Chamberlain, and are very insistent
in changing their lights to make them
pass muster under the law, that they
get the best article on the market
SO as to forestall any possible trouble
with their lights at future time.
The Mckee lens was one of the few
lens which came thru the severe test
given all lights by the state motor
vehicle department whether or not
they could be used after the headlight
law went into effect July 22nd. The
test showed that with the standard
bulb equipment the Mckee lans gave
a better legal driving and better side
light than any other lens.
kilograms which Chamberlain has
received from the Mckee Glass COM
pany's factory at jeanette, Pa, say
that the plant is working to full ca
pacity to supply the increasing de-
mand for the lens. In commenting on
the California law Chamberlain said:
"No doubt the reason for the grow
ing popularity of the Mckee lens
among the motorists of California is
the stringent headlight law which has
just gone into effect. The tests of the
state motor department proved that
lens gave 63 per cent more useful light
than the lamps equipped with plain
window glass.
"All standard lamps used on the diff
ferent makes of cars are Is candle
power or less, which enables the own
er to comply with the law by merely
replacing the plain glass lens with the
Mckee lens"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02

mission has made no formal report
as yet. l can say that conditions in
Siberia are much better than in
Eastern Russia, but there is little
opportunity for American or Can
ad:an trade over there at tie present
time. Financial conditions are
chaotic transportation conditions
completely upset and the ruble al
most valueless.
"Poli.ics is always delicate sub
ject, particularly there now, but |
would like to call attention to the
time it took the French to settle
Gown after their revolution and how
many years We're required for the
American nation to become a COM
pact and harmonious mass. People
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
Nodlvostok Herbor.
-Bsse Of Canadisn \
Militoy Expedition

"Siberia is the greatest unde-
veloped portion of the globe in re-
spect to unoccupied agricultural
areas and undeveloped timber and
mineral resources. There Will be all
kinds of openings for Industrial and
transportation enterprises ell over
Russia when any stable form Of gov
ornment is established" says Gel.
J. S. Dennis, Chairman Of the Can
adian Trade Commission, who has
just returned from Siberia.
4 Colonel Dennis went to Nladivostok
with the Canadian Military EXpedi-
tion as Director Of Transportation
and Intelligence as well as Chairman
of the Trade Commission. He says:
although the Canadian Trade Com
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02

herc Go not realize the size of Russia.
its population, nor the sudden shift
from deepest despotism to personal
license.
"Some day the mighty, slumbering
peasantry Of Russia will arise in
wrath. Then will come some sort Of
constitutional government adapted
to their temperament, ideals and ma
tional destiny. already one can feel
the first tremors of their awakening.
The next three months are full Of
Possibilities" y
Colonel Dennis is returning to
take up his duties as Chief Commits
sioner of Colonization and Develop
nent OF the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way. /
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02

preferred what he termed, "side-board
tables" These were usually of mahog-
any, the frame being elaborate and
beautifully carved in designs of birds,
flowers and shells. These were about
five and half feet in length and Oft
en- were topped by marble.
Any of these pieces are appropriate
for modern Colonial dining room, so
much in vogue today. But the side
boards, unlike those of century ago,
have usually background of old bro
cades or old block prints, outlining
them to better advantage.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
BASLE is ROCKED WITH
VIOLENT RIOTING

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Nlne were killed
and many wounded in fierce rioting
at Basic yesterday, according to a
Geneva dispatch. Troops fired upon
the rioters.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02

In order that the Imperial Valley folk who to San Diego
the big fleet next month may not be disappointed in meet
friends relatives that may be the fleet the Imperial
Valley Press has installed Marine Department for the
of information to the blue juackets on board.
If going go to San Diego and have in
the fleet who you wish fill the above coupon and mail
to the Press The Press will to it that bueaeke friend
relative will your address and telephone number that
there may be little delay and confusion possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
217 AMERICANS KILLED IN
MEXICO. SINCE DIAZ' TIME

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Secre-
tary Lansing has informed the senate
that the number of Americans killed in
Mexico since the overthrow of Diaz
is PIT.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
CALIFORNIA PHONE RATES
TO BE INVESTIGATED
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The
state railroad commission has ordered
an investigation of telegraph and tele-
phone rates to begin on September 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-02
DIRECTORY FOR PACIFIC FLEET

If have relative friend vessel OF the Pacific
Fleet San Diego that relative friend will want to
your whereabouts and how to reach 1t will help
and you will fill the following and mail it Immediately
The Marine Department of The Imperial Valley Press Please
write plainly: 49, ss N
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
TIMES GAVE YANK
NEWS FROM HOME

Writing from NeideremmeL Ger
many, to Isaac Cans, OF this city, Pri-
sate William z. MorelaRd, Battery A,
S45th regiment. field artillery, tells OF
The occupation Of German territory
hy the allied troops, and of receiving
lis first news from his Washington
friends in The Times OF December L..
l4is letter says:
To-day received The Washington
Zines Of December L., and / certainly
20 appreciate the favor. 1t is the
irst home paper I've seen since 1 left
ne States, and il is very valuable. l
lave read it all over, nearly every
-ord.
II would certainly like to be IN
Washington now but il may be
months yet before we will return.
ou know we are in the 6rmy Of
occupation. This regiment, the 345thr
s on the Mosel river, occupying the
owns of Neideremmel. Retns?ort,
Eustert, Piesport, Dhron, NeUmagen,
and Bernkastel. Batteries a and Is
list Battalion), occupy the first four
named.
@It's pretty good here; plenEy %
eat, and a good place to sleep. But
II rains every day. There has been
lots Of fighting in Berlin, but it is
uuieter there now. 1t is very quiet
N this part Of Germany. The peace
conference will settle everything"
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
SAYS BOLSHEVISM
IS PLANTED IN i, S.

PARIS, Feb. 16.-Prince Lvoht. in
neiteratinE that the anti-oolshGvik
factions now represented in Paris
win not attend the Prinkipo coufer-
snce, today said that he believed the
Bolshevfki will employ that nesting
AS a medium to spread their doctrines
throughout the world. He said shat
Solshevism is already established in
America.
"Our refusal has been transmitted
to the peace conference, and Il is
irrevocable," said the prince, who
spoke particularly for the so-called
Lvoff-Sazanoff faction.
I'VE consider the Bolsheviki are
already the moral victOrs a. Priuki-
%. They are able to say the great
powers sent for them. They did not
ask for an invitation. Furthermore,
through the medium Of the Prinkipo
conference, they will be able to
Broadcast their propaganda through
sat the world.
'BoIshevism is not confined to
Russia, II Is in America-everywhs
Germany has not seen its finish. The
Germans were able to get the upper
and temporarily because their COun-
'Fy IL centralized. Russia is at the
mercy OF Bolsheviki because Il is
spread out, permitting terrorism to
lave its greatest effect"
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
REPORT BILL FOR
D. c. n. c. ARMORY

Carrying $1.oOO.OOo for the proposed
new armory for the national guard Of
the District, the omnibus public
building bill has been reported to the
House by the Public Buildings Com
mittee.
The bill in the aggregate carries
S5O,OO0.0 900 for new projects and in
creases in allowances for projects
formerly authorized.
The District armory which it is
planned TO erect would be in the ma
ture of a memorial for the District
soldiers who served in the war with
Germany, as well as an armory for
the purposes OF the guard.
Unfortunately, there is practically
no prospects of the public buildings bill
passing and becoming law this ses-
sion. House members said today it
was so late in the session that they
did not expect its enactment.
Not only is the time left for enact
ment of the bill short, but there is
strong antagonism shown, especially
in the Senate, both to the rivers and
harbors bill and the public buildings
bill on the ground they are pork
barrel" propositions. The rivers and
harbors bill, which is already far
under way, will probably pass but the
public buildings bill is generally con-
sidered as likely TO fail.
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
Pine Island Piner For
Married Joy LnVOkeS
Col. KrOI as Love Envoy

The fame of Col. Kroll. cupid's
assistant at the court house. is OF
wide extent as witness his Valentine
day mail.
An inquiry from Pine Island, y
Y. signed by Wv. RicherL" says:
Please send me your latest bull
Ietin in regard to the matrimonial
affairs OF the country. am a
young man, eligible TO marriage and
would like TO secure the addresses
of several ladies. Thanking you for
your courtesy" The postal card is
addressed to the Matrimonial De
partment"
A valentine postal, with the
pictures Of loving kewpies, ad-
to Col Kroll, says:
IF I were yours and you were
mine. we'd do like this; o gee, how
fine"
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
SENATE TO REOPEN
GEN. NOBLE CASE

The Senate Military Affairs Com
mittee will reconsider its recommen-
datlon that Brig. Gen. Robert E.
Noble, medical corps, be given that
rank in the regular army.
Strong objection to Mobiles confir-
nation developed after the commit
tee voted to recommend it. Noble
was Jumped" over 1O5 other Of
fcers. He was a colonel before the
war and was given temporary rank
Of brigadier general.
Major General Ireland, surgeon gen
eral of the army, told the committee
Mobiles confirmation by the Senate
would, in his opinion, "have a very
demoralizing effect on the medical
corps"
Secretary Baker, however, urged
the committee to approve the promo
tiou.
Senator Martin, Democratic leader,
demanded reconsideration, on the
ground that Colonel Kean, Of Vir-
ginia, and another officer had first
claims on the place. Ireland told the
committee Colonel Kean would be his
choice.
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
URGE 137,485MEN
/ FOR PEACE NAVY

Fixing Of the permanent navy per,
1cnnel at 1S1,4S5 enlisted men with an
additional 5000 apprentice seamen was
sscommended by the Senate Naval AZ
,airs Subcommittee yesterday. Tenn
gorsry authorization for $1,000 men to
10 used by tn enavy in its work for
he Shipping Board was also allowed.
his, with a small number Of auxiliary
3ospital forces would bring the tenn
DoPary naval strength to 225,00O.
we can get along on that" ,Ad-
'l1ral Blue, Of the Bureau of Navi-
Sration, told the subcommittee in an
Swer to a question from Senator
Lodge
"If we should get into war in a
= ear We would be in better position
Ian we have ever been in," Senator
,-wanson observed, referTiR. gto the
Grge number Of trained navy men
now being returned to civil life.
The Washington times., 1919-02-16
GERMAN PRESS
FOR COLLAPSE OF FOE

MUNICH, via Berlin and London,
Fsb. 16-Kurt Eisner, socialist pre-
1ier Of Bavaria, in addressing the
l'easants' and soldiers organization
ssterday declared that, if Germany
01lapses, the blame should 60 to the
;erman press. He proposed that all
journalists be prosecuted. The dele
-ates became so enthusiastic over the
speech that they turned to the press
.aIlery and yelled: Get out" The
'eporteTs lost no time in doing so.
The Washington times., 1919-02-16

Tenn.D GatIlff, Albert II. Wynn.
WAGNER.
And'' Rome City, Ray A. JOsiin.
COOK.
Mlnn., Sherburn, Frank y. Payne.
PnIVATES.
MASS, Jamaica Plain. Edward Hicks.
Minn., 50. Paul, Charles w. LangeRdoTf.
Campbell.
=. - Paterson, Vincent Joseph Stohe.
y. :, brooklyn, Arthur SlOman.
=. u: Hudson, Joseph Barnick.
ia.' mlnOOka, John Y. Walsh.
"a Connellsville, Charles Caplan.
~ IeSan, Floyd d. Russell.
WIS., Whitewater, SebastlAnO LeneiOni.
DIED FRcM ACCIDENT AND
OTHER CAUSES
CORPORALS.
Col, Denver, John PaIladino.
IL, Joliet, Steve n. SanterOnOs.