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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE.
Congress Is Opened in Chfcago-Ban-
croft Gives the Address.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-A congress of
the League to Enforce Peace opened
a two days session here today, dele
gates being present from various parts
of the country The opening address
was to be made by Edgar A. Bancroft
of Chicago, on THE Plain Necessity
for a League of Nations" Among
those who are on the program for ad-
dresses at the session tonight and to-
morrow are Former President Taft.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke, former minister
to the Netherlands; DIR. A. Lawrence
Lowell, president of Harvard uni
versity; Henry Morgenthau. former
ambassador to Turkey, and James w.
Gerard, former ambassador to Ger
many.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
HAVE ROAD MEETING
Kansas Division of Pixies Peak High
way Association at Bellevilrc.

Belleville, Kan, Feb. 10.-The Kan
sas division of the Pixies Peak Ocean
to Ocean Highway association held its
annual meeting at Bellevule Saturday,
elected officers and delegates to the
st. Joseph national meeting February
IL and IL. Resolutions were passed
endorsing a constitutional amendment
to the Kansas constitution providing
for the building of highways by the
state, and A. @. Miller, of Belleville,
for riaatforiaT gecretarytreasu st the
Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean high
way. Delegates elected to the St .Jo-
seph convention: E. F. Lyle, of Man
kato, and c. F. Travelute, of Marys-
vile. Officers were elected as follows:
n. L. johnson, of Norton, president;
L. A. Libel. of Wathena, vice presi-
dent. and A. Q. Miller, of Belleville.
Secretary-treasurer. -t-r1.s .-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
SO KANSANS IN LIST

The following names of Kansas men ap-
pear in today's casualty lists:
Killed in Action.
Pvt. Chas. A. Knapp, Whiting.
Died From wounds.
Arthur r. Kinnard, Williamsburg.
Pvt. Chas. c. Cramer, Wellsville.
Wounded Severely.
Sergt. Ben. C. Pickering, Paola.
Sergt. Lee Benden, Oberlin.
Corp. Eerd Smith, Ozawkie.
Pvt. Chas. G Parsons. Fredonla.
Pvt. VIM. W. Ross, Walnut.
Pvt. Geo. C. Wendt, Olathe.
Pvt. Arthur Rineer Baldwin.
Pvt. Robt. N. Burns, Leavenworth.
Pvt. Cue Otto Gaup, Kansas City.
Pvt. Arthur A. Hartman, Atchison.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Sergt. Elmer c. Fisher, Lafontaine.
Corp. Gilbert NJ. Huston, Fall River.
Corp. Edgar NJ. REGISTER, Clay Center.
Corp. Melvin williamson, Burr Oak.
Pvt. Calvin Hacker, DE Soto.
Pvt. John Il. Hugo. Mulvane.
Pvt. Harry o.. Carney, Leavenworth.
Pvt. Raymond g. Pagan Greenleaf. prev
iously reported missingD
Pvt. Neal v Flom, Lowemont. previously
Pvt. Asa L. Jewett, Leavenworth. prev
iously reported missing.)
Pvt. Geo. d. Voitz, Arkansas City. prev
iously reported missingJ
Pvt. Edw. u. Wells. Dunlap.
Pvt. Fred Nixon, Troy.
Pvt. Leo Umphries, Pratt.
Pvt. Chas. +. Waters, Kansas City.
Wounded Slightly.
Capt. Harry Martin, Emporia.
Pvt. Earl W. Drennon. az monroe. Topeka.
Pvt. Guy L. Frederick, 423 Chandler, To-
Pvt. Clyde J. Rogers. Nortonville.
Pvt. Leonard J. Schruben, Stockton.
Pvt Pvt Albert J. Farley, Hardtner. '
Pvt James L. Vince, Peru.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
DEMPSEY IN NEW YORK
Wizards Opponent Arrives From
West To Sign for Fight.

New York, Feb. 10.-Jack Dempsey
arrived here early today from the west
and probably will sign the articles for
the bout with Champion Jess Willard
sometime this afternoon
1.-The articles viii, be signed at 2
O'Clock this afternoon at the Hotel
Claridge," said Manager Jack Kearns
shortly after Dempsey's arrival
Dempsey left Salt Lake City last
Tuesday and stopped off at Excelsior
Springs, Mo. when he became ill, ap-
parently with a touch of the flu He
didn't know SO many people were
waiting for him to reach New York"
Tex Richard. the promoter who had
been told the articles would have to
be signed in New Jersey because of
legal complications which might arise
if signed in New York, said it was to
be decided this morning where the ar
ticleS will be signed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
SPORT NOTES
A BIG SHOOT NOW ON
Fifteenth Midwintcr Contest at Kan
sas City Is Started OF.

sas City Is Started OF.
Kansas City, Feb. 1o.-This was pre-
liminary day at the fifteenth annual
mid winter trapshooting tournament
which began here today under the
auspices of the American Trapshoot-
ing association to continue all week, the
tournament proper is sheduled to be-
gin tomorrow with entrants from
dozen states participating. Many
shooters of national reputation had ar
rived today and others were expected
by tomorrow. The weeks program
includes contests for the interna tional
and national amateur wing shot cham
pionships as well as five other title
matches.
Especial interest attaches to two
big events tomorrow. In one match
F. w. Dinger. of Harrisburg, Pa, will
deft nd the Elliot interstate amateur
pigeon cup against Earl Melwrath, H.
w. Watson and 1. n. Knowles. of
Philadelphia; o. G.. Bottger, Ollie,
Iowa; w. H. McCreary, La Junta.
Colo; D. K. Dickinson, Kansas City;
E. F. Ebert, Des Moines, Iowa; H. B.
Harper. Trenton. N. J.. and S. B.
Wainwright. Lenox. Iowa. challengers.
William Wetleaf of Nichols, Iowa, will
defend the Elliot interstate amateur
target cup against c. W. Hiatt and D.
K. Dickinson of Kansas City. The
international amateur wing shot
championship will be decided Satur-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
DAUBERT NOT YET SIGNED.
He Has Not Reached Salary Agree
ment With Reds.

New York, Feb. 10.-Formal an
nouncement of his release to the Gin
cinnati club was mailed to First Base
man Jake Daubert of the Brooklyn
National league club by President
Charles H. Ebbets last night.
Daubert, at his home in Schuylkill
Haven, Pa. said he had not yet
reached an agreement with the Reds
A contract offered him by Garry Herr
mann has not been accepted by the
Dodgers star. he said.
1t also was learned Daubert has not
withdrawn his suit against the Brook
lyn club for salary alleged to be due
him in his 1918 contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
SIGN UP IN NEW JERSEY
Richard Will Take Dempsey Out of
New York State.

New York. Feb. 10.-Tex Richard
probably will take Jack Dempsey
across the Hudson to Jersey when he
arrives here today from the west and
articles will be signed for the big bout
between Dempsey and Champion Jess
Willard.
Section 171O of the state penal code
makes it a misdemeanor to arrange
the preliminaries for a boxing bout
within the borders of New York state
Rather than bump into such diff
Guilty, Richard has decided to sign up
for the affair in Jersey, where laws
relating to the fistic pastime are more
congenial. The promoter is very
anxious that no legal bugaboo shall
come UP later to interfere with the big
event.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
TOGETHER WITH LABOR
In London Manufacturers and Union
Men Arc in Conference.

London, Feb. 10.-Representatfves
of many London manufacturers met
in conference today delegates rep0e-
senting over twenty trades unions in
an effort to define the obstacles to
more cordial relations. After a long
discussion in which Baron Baifour.
of Burleigh. and w. A. Appleton, sec
rotary of the general federation of
trades unions, were chief speakers,
joint committees were elected with a
view to arriving at an agreement on
a program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
KILLS CHUM WITH BALL BAT.
Quarrel of Ten-Year-Old Boys Over
Sand Pile Is Fatal.

Port Huron, Mich. Feb. 10.-Juve-
nile authorities were today discussing
action in the case of James Sturinan,
10, who it is alleged caused the death
of David Belyea, 10, by striking him
on the head with a baseball bat.
A quarrel between the pair over the
possession of a sand pile ended with
the fatal injury, witnesses said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
Mccall Patterns
for Spring
are here

Mccall Patterns are unques-
tionably representative of the
most original Paris fashions
adapted to meet the favor of
American women, and they are
acknowledged to be by far the
easiest of all to cut.
Be sure to get a Spring Fash
ion Sheet-they're free.
Main FIoOr-Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
MOORE-PURYEAR TONIGHT
Capacity House Will Greet Man Who
Beat Wilde at Peoria.

house will greet Pal Moore of Mem
phis, United States COB, conqueror of
Jimmy Wilde. when he meets Sergt.
Earl Puryear of Denver tonight in a
ten-round no decision boxing match
before the Peoria Baseball Fans as
ISOLATION. The boys will weigh in at
11S pounds at o'clock. In the semi
windup Corp. frankie Mason of Fort
Wayne and Camp Taylor will meet
Stanley Everett of Pekin, Ill, at 116
pounds at 3 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
A new FARM BILL
Governor Allen VIII Submit
The Constitutional Convention
Having Been Killed.
LOANS UP TO 80 Per CENT
Appropriation of 100000 Asked
as a Revolving Fund.
Bonds Bear Per Cent and To
Be Retired in Ten Years.

With the failure of the constitu-
tionaI convention resolution in the
Kansas house of representatives, Gov
ernor Henry J. Allen will seek the es-
adjustment of his farm tenantry sys-
tenn thru legislative enactment.
A bill for this purpose is now being
prepared which will go to the house
and senate this week establishing a
farm loan system in Kansas. An ap-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
viscount Grey Wholly Blind.

London, Feb. 10.-The eye trouble
with which Viscount Grey, former
British secretary of state for foreign
affairs, has been afflicted for years,
now has eliminated in total blindness,
says the Daily Mail today. Viscount
Grey is learning to read by the Braille
system of characters for the blind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
Il No More
SIeepIess Nights"
Battles Internally

Mr.. J. +. Burrows. 271 West North St,
Decatur, ILL.,, writes Tyrrells Hygienic In
stitute of New York as follows:
Il am still using the j. B. L. Cascade
once a week, and find it most efficient
for keeping, me in fine condition. 1t acts
as 4sedatiye for tired nerves and has
been a great -nel2 Tor sleeplessness. 1
have frequently arisen from bed and used
it in the middle Of the night with -atis-
factory results"
The reason for this remarkable result is
because the functions cannot work prop
erly when there is accumulation of waste
in the lower intestines.
The u. b. L. Cascade" by the simple
process of properly applying warm water,
eliminates all this waste and causes the
functions to work smoothly and properly.
Over half a million intelligent Ameri-
cans are now using the Cascade with sim
liar results.
1t is the invention of Chas A Tyrrell,
NJ D., of New York, noted specialist on
internal bathiag for % years.
1t will be shown and explained to you by
Tqllyt McFarland, Topeka, Kansas, who
booklet by DIR. TyrrelI called why Man
of To-Day Is Only 500 Efficient This
booklet is free upon request. Ask for it
today while you think of it.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
S. O. s. CLUB is FORMED
Would Do Away With Sunday Base
ball, Movies, Theaters.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Abolition of
Sunday baseball, Sunday movies and
Sunday theaters is sought by the new
ly FORMED as. o. s" club (Save Our
Sabbath
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
The Wool Jerseys
came
last week

and how very popular they're
going to be for dresses and coats
this Spring. This is an extra
good quality of Wool Jersey. 81
inches wide. in navy. ducksback
and French blues. taupe, silver
gray and mouse-$5.0O a yard.
Main Floor-Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
The Kansas Team Wins

Springfield. Mo-. Feb. 10.-The
Pittsburg, Kan, Normal school five
defeated the Springfield Normal here
81 to So, making clean sweep of the
series.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
TYPOS OUT IN ROME NOW.

Wanted Eight-Hour Day and Pub
fishers Refused to Give 1t.
Rome, Feb. 1O.-A general strike
was declared by the typographical
unions here, following the publishers
refusal to grant an eight-hour day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
Out-Of-tOWn
friends
are reminded

of the exceptional satisfaction
given by our Personal Service
BY Mail-write for samples or
for anything you want.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
Order by Phones I.
Order by Mail
Delivery Prepaid
The first Silks of Spring
Foulards !: Tub Silks
Can $500

and whenever the Foulards and the Tub Silk arrive
you know that Spring is not very far behind
It's pleasure just to them; and what JOY to see
the loveest patterns shipped off for and then to
plan and work with the rich soft material to get just
THE effect-don't your fingers Jingle?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10

THE FOULARDS are wonder
fully pretty and there are any
number of entirely new, entire
~ different patterns. Plenty of
the always-popular navy blue
and white effects, and all colors
of grounds with various designs
in white and colors. They are
SO inches wide and are very
moderately priced-$2.5O a yard
LaJcrz-a beautiful new wash
Silks and Dress Goods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10

able Silk; the texture of jersey,
and wonderfully fine and soft:
for mems shirts, for wonen's
and children's dresses, and the
like. They are 32 inches wide
and come in 1.-The handsomest
of striped patterns-per yard
$500.
NEW TUB SILKS are here in
great variety. plain and satin
stripe weayes, with black and
most all colors of stripes-S1.59.
lain FIoor-Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
Very new
Figured Georgette
for dresses
and suit blOuses

Just ordinary fashioned.
always-in-style Georgette in the
in the handsomest of color COM
binations-the seasons newest
fabric for dresses and suit blous-
es. 1t is 40 inches wide and
comes in white and coral. white
and blue, wisteria and white.
black and white and gray and
white-yard, S3.2o.
THE PLAIN GEORGETTE is
here in navy. plum, hunters
green. overseas blue, white.
ivory, pink, flesh, brown ana
taupe: 40 inches wide, per
ward $3.50
Main Floor-PeIletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-10
We bought some
CamiSOIes at
Hs off

and. of course. we're going to
sell them the same way-com-
mencing Tuesday morning:
$1.25 Gamiso1es. .$0.S4
$50 Camisoles. 100
100 Camisoles.. 1.13
2.25 Camisoles.. ...... 1.5O
without doubt, the prettiest,
daintiest Camisoles Topeka has
known at such moderate prizes.
Camisoles of the daintiest of
dawn pink crepe de chine and
wash satin; some with bodice
tops finished with filet lace
bands; some with deep yokes
of shadow or Val. lace, some
with v necks, some with sleeves
"a fine lot of the prettiest of
Camisoles on sale Tuesday at
u off. ai.sgs z57,s.
end FIoor-Pelletier's
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
DISREGARD PLEA . % ,> MADE BY WILSON
Organized Steel Workers Vote to Go OH Strike Sept. 22; PrcsidcntsMay
 Act for ,ScttIemcnt *

Washington, Sept. 11.-With a. strike of organized steel workers called to take effect September a22 in disregard of Pres dent Wilson's re- quest that the unions postpone action pending the forthcoming industrial L conference, speculation as to the next development in the situation centered today on the possibility of the presi- dent again taking a hand in the mat ter, either to urge reconsideration of the strike order by union officials or to endeaNor to secure q hearing for the unions by the U. s. Steel Corp.
 The strike was called yesterday by the executive council of the A unions embraced in the steel industry after they had telegraphed President Wilson for definite statement as to the pos- sibilty of arranging a conference with the steel corporation officials and the president in reply had wired a request
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
W elcone Home
 Week

Take advantage of our special reduction, in prices High Grade Diamonds, Watches md < Jewery the only chance this year of getting such values with the privilege of having anything you select put away small deposit for the balance of the year. 5 Every Article Guaranteed. Est. Since 19o5 l.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
MANCHESTER GUNMEN
 TO SUPREME COURT
Klein, Bes-icr and Mcdonnell Object ; to Remaining In Prison
 For Life x
For Life

Hartford, Sept. ,12.-An additional appeal to the supreme court was filed yesterday by Fred Klein. Wm. lBessler and. Michael J. Mcdonnell. three Of the five men serving life sentences at the state prison for complicityiin the murder of Captain William F. Madden in Manchester January 30. AlIIof the men, including John Neuss and Will liam Miller had filed appeals frdm the action of the court in refusing ito set aside the verdict on the ground that it was against the evidence, but the additional appeal of Klein, Bessler ahds Mcdonnell, as filed by their httor- neSs,@Wnl permit of their cases reach- ing the supreme court for hearings in the January term, without printing copy of the testimony if the men de- eide to abandon the ground of error in the refusal to set aside the verdict
 Five members of the jury are taken exception to in the new appeal, many errors are claimed in the charge of Judge Donald T. Warner to the jury and q number of errors are claim cd in the admission of evidence.
 @ Klein, BeSSler and Mcdonnell each set up that the court erred in refusing to grant motions for the separate trial of each from the other and from the trial of Neuss andeMiller. It is claim ed that the court erred in failing to stop the trial after it appeared that evidence admitted only against one sor another of the defendants was dntri-{ mental to each of the three whoffiie the additional appeal s
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
NO AUSTRO- GERMAN UNION
Supreme Council Demands Written Agreement Erom Germany to non- Union Clause of Treaty.

Paris, Sept. 12.-The supreme coun- cll's note on the subject of the German constitution, which was de- llVerod to the German representatives at Versailles this evening in effect tells the German government that the Germans must submit q written agreement, or protocol in which they say they regard the section of the peace treaty forbidding a union swith Austria as transcending Article 61 of the German constitutions s5
 While it is understood the note, does not demand the immediate amend ment of Article 61 ii nevertheless contemplates an eventual change in the German constitution to conform with the Allies view.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12

ard for 15 rounds, and purse of S25,- GOO to be fought in an open air arena here on Monday, October 13, has been proposed by J. M. Mulvihill and Fred Coleman, Jr. Britton has sisnified his willingness to fight. The match will be at Welterweight 139 pounds, D. m. ringside. A permit for a boxing match has been granted. It is proposed to bring here the ma
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
after serving 1S yea F

1911 after serving IS years ofgas life sentence for murder was ordered re- turned to the state prison by the gov- ernor and council yesterday
 Comparison of finger prints showed that d man convicted of breaking ana entering in July was Mackies He had obtained parole on the ground that he was innocente of the killing of Mrs Mary l.. Randall in Boston in 1SS3
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12

that the unions accept .postponement of the issue of union recognition til after the industrial conference.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12

terial used Labor Day at Waterbury when Joe Lynch met Pete Herman.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
BRITrON TO FIGHT LEONARD.

Purse of $25,O0O Reported Raised for
 15-Round Bout. NorwalK, Sept. 12.-A smatch be- tween Jack Rritton and Bonnie Leon-
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12

of Lydia E. Pin,- hams Vegetable Com pound and doesn't complail any more with her back and side aching. She has gained in weight and feels much better. recommend Lydia K. Pinkhanl's Vegc- table Compound to all mothers and daughters. Mrs. M. FINoRE, 516
 For special advice in regard to s,cb ailments write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12

pound enough for what 1t has done for m v daughter. d s h @ was l5 years of age, very sickly and pale and she had to stay home from school most of the time. She suffered a agonies from ba ok a che and dizziness and was with outappetite. For three months she was under the doctors care and got no better, always complaining about her back and side aching so l didn't know what to do. Ireadin the papers about your wonderful medicine so I made up my mind to tryit. Ihe
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
TOW A YOUNG
 GIRL SUFFERED Id Was Restored to Health By lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Told By
 Her Mother.

Brooklyn, N. VT cannot praise lydia k. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
New Britain herald., 1919-09-12
FREED SAILOR BACK IN ssshL. .

Parolcd After IT Years, Found stsuiltSg
 of Burglary. S-.
 Boston, Sept. 12.--John Mackiet. who was paroled by Governor Fossfin
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
COMMITTEETO.
PROBECAUSES
. OI LUEL IND.C.
Ct INSTR jCTON
By BILL PRICE.

The important committee named by
the Board Of Trade to investigate the
building situation in Washington and
lead to resumption of building activi-
ties, is to meet this afternoon to con-
slider all phases of the subject, right
NOW Of paramount concern to Wash
InEton.
Every business man has in mind
two basic things-the necessity for
the construction Of additional homes
here, for which there Is need, and
the wisdom of keeping labor en-
ployed during the period OF unem-
ployment
1t is generally recognized that
building is held up from these appar-
ent causes: High price Of building
materials, uncertainty as to the atti-
tude Of labor in the event construction
activities are resumed. Unwillingness
OF banking institutions to make loans
in keeping with costs OF construction,
hesitation on the part OF prospective
buyers to purchase homes based on
present prices, hesitation on the part
of the builder to assume all the risk
Of construction
Much of Trouble Is Mental.
It is everywhere auInlIIeo lH-I
much Of the hesitation is mental, the
balance real; that il the mental ur-
certainties can be overcome and con-
struction once started il will go right
along with a rush, especially il some
agreement can be reached among al
those concerned as to stabilization.
The builder, with some money to
put in construction-and there are
many optimistic men OF this type in
Washington-is perfectly willing to
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
CHARLES HART WINS
WEST POINT BERTH

Charles Edward Hart. so NOT Dr-,J
W. Hart, Of 2156 F street northwest
was announced today as the winner Of
the competitive examination for ab-
poihtment TO the United States Mill
tary Academy at West Point from
the District OF Columbia. The exarnf.
nation was held several weeks ago.
Two alternates for the vacant ca.
detshtp TO which young Hart was ap-
pointed were also announced by tbf
Commissioners. Francis Edward
Hutchinson, 1904 Eighteenth street
northwest, Is designated as first alter.
nate. and John Ignatius BrOsnan, IA
Fourth street southeast, as the see.
ond alternate.
Young Hart Is nineteen years ola
and has lived all his life I'M WashfuRt
ton He attended the public schools
OF this city and was graduated from
Central High School. He 4preppsdE
for the West Point examinations af
Schadmann's Preparatory School.