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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
LOOPHOLE IN TREATY
Paris Paper Saws Hun States Ratifl-
cation Is Necessary.
(Bv the Associated PressJ

Paris, July i1.-Ratfication of the
treaty of peace by the German ma
tionai assembly at weimar. may be
held not to be sufficient. according
to thu Petit Parisien. The new Ger
man constitution provides that in cases
where territory is ceded the ratifica-
ton of treaties by states which lose
territory is necessary in addition to
approval by the central government.
Consequently independent action by
Bavaria for the Sarre bas' n and Prus-
sia' for territory restored to Poland
may be required. 1t may be said. the
newspapers say. that the new consti-
tuition had been only partially accepted
when the treaty was ratified but, they
add:
1t is imperative to avoid giving
German legal experts pretext for
proclaiming the nullity of the treaty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
$1,000 CARMEN TO STRIKE?
Chicago Employees Present Demand
II Cent Fare IL Wages Granted?

Chicago. July 11.-Sixteen thousand
street car employees of the land sur
face lines here will formulate their
demands on the companies tonight
and go out on strike If the demands
are not met, according to union OF
ficials today.
The principal point in the program
is wage of so cents an hour. Pres
ident william Quinlan OF the surface
workers union said in addition. the
men want an eight-hour day and a
six-day week
Transit officials said increased
wages would mean increased fares.
On one section of the elevated lines II
was expected TO raise the fare to II
cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
BACHELORHOOD 4 LIABILITY
Firm Pays Employees Bonuses for
Marriage and for Each Child Born.

Chicago, July 11.-Bacheiorhood is
listed a liability by bonding house
today, it is announced today and a
wife, a baby and moro babies as as
sets. The firm has inaugurated a
welfare policy whereby cash bonuses
will be paid to employees when they
marry and on the birth of each child.
In addition, employees are insured
against death and disability with a
pensoin on retirement. A thrift de-
partment also has been opened for
employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
MAY COME TO FAIR
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Invited T'
Speak at Topeka.

Theodore Roosevelt, jr.. may be the
honor speaker at the Peoples pavilion
at the Free fair September s. At least.
every effort is being put forth by the
local post of the American Legion to
bring the famous son Of a more IA
nous sire to Topeka for American
Legion day"
tain of infantry in the Second divi-
sion He was one Of the founders of
the American Legion. Like his fa-
ther. he is a strong and forceful
speaker and has the courage TO ex-
press his convictions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
No Rain in State.
STOLE $50, 900 FROM MEXICO?
Carranza Officer Arrested In San Fran
cisco Charged With Theft.

San Francisco, July 11.-Theft Of
$50, 900 from the Mexican government
is charged against a man in 'ustody
here today as Carlos c. Garcia, lieu
tenant colonel in Carranza's army.
The arrest was made following de-
post of $4,000 by the man in a To-
cal bank. and search of his lodgings
resulted in the finding of $3.50 in
American gold coin Police assert
Garcia. an officer in the Mexican
transportation corps. was sent to No
gales June 80 to get $4,000 from the
customs house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
ONLY DINE TO GO
Hogs Top S22.90 TOday-S23
Price Tomorrow Assured.
Quotations Steadily Rising
Big Packers Can't Stop EN-.

Chicago. July 11.-Hogs at a new
record breaking figure of $25 per 100
pounds by Saturday was assured, said
packers, when the livestock market
today opened with hogs at s22.90.
The upward trend began ten days
ago and was irresistible. A constant
demand for choice light hogs boosted
the price 10 to 25 cents daily. Efforts
by several of the larger packers to
hold prices down by keeping out of
the market Jailed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
HAS SAVED LIVES OF $50
Railroad Administrators Safety Cam
paigD Successful.

Washington, July 11.-Results of
the railroad administrations safety
campaign. declared by Director Cen
eral Hines TO be most satisfactory
were made public today in statistics
showing that in the first three months
of this year $50 fewer persons were
killed in accidents than in the same
period of 1918. The total number Of
accidents decreased 9,T0e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
NcbrasI1a Wheat FaIIs or.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 11.-Nebraska's
wheat crop will not meet expectations
on yield and quality. according to the
July crop report made public today
by the Nebraska board of agriculture.
Both winter and spring wheat are ad-
versely affected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
MRS. MOONEY AT WHITE HOUSE.
Confers With Tumulty I'm Interest of
Her Husband Now I'm Prison.

Washington, July 11.-Mrs. Rena
Mooney, wife of Thomas J. Mooney,
who is serving a life sentence after
his conviction in connection with the
preparedness day bomb explosion in
San Francisco. called at the White
House today and conferred with Sec
retary Tumulty. 1t was understood
she desired to see President Wilson
in the interest of her husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
KAISERIN IN PLEA
Implores Dutch Queen To Prevent Ex-
tradition of wilhelm.

Amsterdam. July 1.-THE former
kaiserin has telegraphed the queen of
Holland, il was reported today. i'm
plOring her to prevent the eXtradition
of her husband. the former German
emperor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

A welcome easterly wind blowing at
the rate of 2 miles an hour broke up
the possibility Of temperatures here
reaching the 100 mark today.
At IL o'clock the mercury had
climbed up to "a degrees. Then the
wind came. At one o'clock the ther-
mometer read SO. and one hour later
stood at SS degrees. 1t may reach 80
degrees again this afternoon but is
not expected to go higher. it is pre-
dicted.
Flora predicts a continuation of the
same brand of weather for tomorrow.
At present no indications of rain have
occurred.
At 10 this morning the temperature
stood at SO degrees. Thursday morn
ing at the same hour the temperature
was so degrees.
Temperatures averaged 100 degrees
throuout practically the entire state
of Kansas during the last "a hours.
The highest official government record
was 106 degrees at Macksville. 1t
reached 81 degrees in Topeka at $3.50
o'clock Thursday afternoon. AT s
o'clock this morning it had dropped
only to 73 degrees. No lower than
rs degrees is predicted for tonight.
During the last "a hours Kansas was
the hottest state in the United States.
Phoenix. Ariz.. reported 104 degrees.
two degrees lower than the tempera-
ture at Macksville, Up in the north
west. the country that stirs up and
pushes down into Kansas all the cold
/ waves and zero weather. Temperatures
were very high. Sheridan, Wyo., 100:
and during the winter they went to
many degrees below zero up there. 1t
, is cool in the east. New York reports
p: Chicago. 7S. But it is a temporary
spell. Flora says the heat will land
there today.
No Rain in State.
Persons who went to Denver to en-
joy cool weather are getting their
moneys worth. Denver hit SO degrees
Thursday. Havre, Mont, also up
where the Kansas cold waves come
from. recorded SO degrees. Kansas
may be the "driest" state in the Union
(I'ontinued on Page TwoI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR 'EM
French Deputies Plan Wa Against
Food Spcculator.

Paris. July 11.-Ca pital punishment
for food spectators was provided in a
bill introduced in the French chamber
of deputies today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
TEACH BOLSHEVISM THERE?
Texas Legislature Orders Investlga-
tion of Alleged Radicalism.

Austin, Tex. July IA concurrent
resolution adopted in the Texas senate
instructs the hoard Of regents of the
University of Texas to investigate re-
ports that Bolshevism. Socialism and
similar doctrines are being taught at
the university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
GOMPERS TO EUROPE AGAIN
VIII Represent American Labor
Unions mt Holland Conference.

New York, July 11.-Samuel Com
pers. president Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor. was among the pas
sengers today on board the Maure-
tania. He will represent the Ameri-
can labor organizations at an interna-
tional congress of the trade> unions at
Amsterdam, Holland. The congress
is a revival of similar meetings held
before the war, with headquarters in
Berlin.
Other delegates are Daniel J. Tobln,
treasurer of the American Federation
of Labor. and J. J. HEM. president Of
the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Work
gress will be il session from one to
two weeks. when Mr. Gompers will
make another tour of the labor CEN
tiers in France and England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

Paris. July I0-Sub-Lieut. Jean
Navar-e.s one Of Frances leading aces.
fell today in an airplane near YER
sailles and died shortly afterward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
IN WIND
This Saved Topeka From {
Heat Record.
The Mercury Stood at IS al
2 O'clock.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS
Fair and continued warm tonight and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11
81 A DAY MINIMUM

Henry Ford Increases Wages for En-
pIoyes, Effective Soon.
Mount Clemens, Mich. July lit
was learned on authority here today
that Henry Ford has decided to in
crease the minimum wage of Ford
Motor company employees to 81 a day.
1t is believed the new minimum will
be put in effect soon. probably by
August 1. or thereabouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

AILoRS say clothes are going high
er Now is the time to save your
old ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and continued warm tonight
and Saturday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-11

MY attorney was due in Kansas
City Sunday and arrived at that time"
said Broeker. However, Mr.. Hopkins
wired me and called me over the long
distance telephone and urged me to
CConttnued on Page Two1
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
CARNEGIE'S COUSIN
ELOPES WITH GUIDE

MIAMI. Fla, Feb. 2s.-Elizabeth
Lauder, daughter OF George Lauder,
Pittsburgh multi-miIlionaire and her
self worth several million dollars in
her own right. was secretly married
on January 10 to Medford S. Kellum,
hunting and fishing guide il becaple
known today. Kellum Is well known
to sportsmen visiting in Florida. He
divorced his wife several months ago.
Two years ago IL is said KelEum b ~
rowed money from Miss Lauder 10
build a yacht, and she has been cnar-
tering this boat from him since il was
completed
The Kellums left last night on a
sixty days cruise aboard a private
yacht. They will cruise among ihe
Florida Keys. Mrs. KellUm is report
ed i'll because the news OF her MAJ
rage leaked cut.
The bride is also a cousin OF Andre v
Carnegie.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
'ELOPERS CAN'T WED
AT LITTLE Church"

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-If you evei
were divorced and your one-time part
ner is living. Il you have not been
baptized or you have not the consent
OF your parents or guardian. even
though you be OF age. don't let Cupid
direct you to the Church Of the Trans
hguration, familiarly known as the
Little Church Around the Corner. n
you do the Rev. DR.. George Clarke
Houghton, the popular rector there.
win ask you some unpleasant ques-
tions, and be won't tie the knot.
Such always have been the rules at
the tiny picturesque Gothic structure
hidden amid the sky scrapers In East
TWeuty-ninth street, Just OF Fifth
avenue. but yesterday DR.. Houghton
caused this notice to be issued:
"a popular belief that the Church
Of the Transhguratiou. No. 1 East
TWentyeninth street, known to many
as the Little Church Around the Cor
ner,' Is a haven for runaway mar
riages Is rapidly being dispeIled. The
Rev. DR.. George c. Houghton, rector
OF the parish. has always Insisted on
the strietest rules for the eligibility
OF applicants for marriage. For in
stance, DR.. Houghton has always re-
fused TO marry two parties either OF
whom had been divorced or who had
not been baptized or had not their
parents or guardians consent. even
where both. parties were Of full age.
Despite the rectoF's strictness the
American public, particularly those
from inland towns, have associated
runaway marriages with the Little
Church Around the Corner. and for
many years this belief survived. As
matter Of fact, this has not been the
case eXceptiin three or four Instances.
when the parties made false sworn
statements. In actual numbers the
marriages at this parish are no more
than at the chief OF New York
churches"
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
CIGARETTE PRICES
Join UPWARD TREND
Cigarettes have gone up.

Cigarettes have gone up.
Several retail dealers in this city
have announced a change in prices
following a circular letter telling OF
increase in prices received by them
from cigarette manufacturers
Six brands of cigarettes changed
prices yesterday. Manufacturers state
that the increased taxes upon smokes
makes it necessary TO increase the
price OF cigarettes TO the retailers
95 cents a thousand.
This increase, il is estimated, will
amount to about Il cent on a cigar
cite to the customer, For instance,
IL you pay Is cents for a package of
twenty cigarettes you will now pay
20 cents package.
Lucky Strike, Chesterfield, and
Camel cigarettes have changed in
prices n twenty cigarettes for Is
cents to twenty cigarettes for 20
cents.
omar cigarettes change in price
from sixteen cigarettes for 10 cents
to sixteen cigarettes for 20 cents.
Piedmont cigarettes are now ! cent
apiece.
Sweet Caporal cigarettes change in
price from IL cents for fifteen cigar
cites to Is cents for fifteen cigarettes.
A general increase throughout the
city taking in brands of cigarettes in
addition to those given here will be
announced in a few days.
Many Of the dealers here are wait
ing for a complete list Of changes
from the manufacturers. This list OF
changes in prices is expected SAT-
urday. In the meantime, in a num-
Der of places the prices remain the
same.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
URGE LEGISLATION
TO HELP FARMERS

That Congress should enact 'egisla-
for the betteTment OF the farmer and
his children, was recommended at the
conference between the agricultural
commission Of the American Bankers
Association, the committee of agricul-
ture OF the Bankers state Associa
ton, and the Department Of ASricui-
ture, which closed here yesterday.
Representatives OF. the American
Bankers Association and the other
bodies who participated in the confer
ence were entertained at a dinner Al
the Washington Hotel, given by the
Washington Clearing House Associl-
ton. Cuno II. Rudolph, chairman of
the association. presided and weicOni-
ed the guests, among whom were Off
Gals Of local national and savings
banks, and trust companies.
Joseph HiTsch. chairman OF the ag-
ricultural commission of the American
Bankers Association, outlined the
purpose of the commission and eN-'
planned that the conference was the
climax OF the effort of the associa-
tons to cooperate with the farmer.
He said that farm tenancy is a mem
ace, and suggested that Congress in
cooperation with the States find a
way by which industrious young teu-
ant farmers without financial resour-
ces be given an opportunity through
his State and the Government to De-
come farm owners.
THE children of the farmer should
be given every educational opportu-
nifty given the city child" said Mr..
Hirsch. Rural teachers should also
be highly trained and receive higher
paw"
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
U. S. TO SEIZE FOES
c. AMERICAN TRADE

= American capital plans 10 take over
heavy German interests in Venezuela,
Colombia, and Central America, &C
cording to Latin-Americsn diplo-
matte adyices here today.
German trading concerns banks,
and development enterprises. in sew
eraI cases are willing to sell out TO
interests from the United States. il
is announced. while other concerns
coafiscated by some Of the Govern
lnents that entered the war would
be turned over to the Americans by
these governments
The Germans operated without re-
-strictions throughout the war in
Venezuela, Colombia, Cost RiCa,
Honduras, and Salvador.
Venezuela will make a bid for
American capital at the coming Ven
ezuelan national exposition, IL is de-
clared. The exposition will be open
from March Is to April so, and Ven
esuela's resources. enterprises and
possibilities will be outlined and
demonstrated. Americans are espe-
cially invited to attend the sxpOsi-
ton in message from Caracas to
the Pan-AmeTicEn Union,
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
SGT. EMPEY CALLS MAN
BOLSHEVIK; ARRESTED

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-DesignatinG
a man as a "Bolshevik," especially il
the man happens 10 be an assistant
CORPORATION counsel, IL equivalent ia
disorderIy conduct. according TO the
ruling Of Policeman ManniX, in arrest
ing Sergt. Arthur Guy Empey here.
Empey applied the term TO an un-
named assistant corporation counsel
who failed to give Employs car the
right-of-way. An argument over the
meaning of "Bolshevik" followed
So did Employs arrest.
Later in municipal court. Judge
Blau reversed the ruling OF Policeman
Mannix and discharged Empey.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
BRITISH LABOR
CRISIS AVERTED

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The feeling pre-
vailed in official circles today that
creation Of an industrial parliament"
containing representatives of capital
and labor, together with the miners
decision to postpone their strike until
March %, has temporarily averted the
labor crisis. Nobody. however, was
willing to predict that the situation
has been eased up more than tempo
raFily.
The hnal result OF the move to
reach an understanding on industrial
problems, it was said, depends on the
confidence shown by the I.atOrites in
the new industrial parIiame nt" and
the ability Of union leaders 10 pre-
vent unauthorized strikes BY more
radical elements. The weakness of
the situation, IL was pointed out, is
that the parliament has no real power.
and can only advise acceptance OF its
commentators.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
Balloon BaIkS at "Sky
Parade" Breaks Loose
As Great Cro1Vd Looks On

climbed back into the balloon ana
attempted 10 bring il to earth. How
ever. the sausage" floated sixteen
miles, to Hill Mead, Md, before he
was able to get it under control
The balloon was debated apd load
ed on freight car for shipment
TO Potomac Park, where IL will prob
ably be sent up either today or to-
morrow so that Washingtonians may
have another opportunity to see it in
flight.
The Curtiss bipIane piloted by
Lieut.. Charles Edward Ford, who
organized the sky regatta, after be-
having like a thoroughbred during
the frst part OF the afternoon, STALL
ed while a scant 500 feet above the
Smithsonian Institute. Lieutenant
Ford headed for the Monument
Grounds, but did not have enough
elevation TO reach q clear landing
field, and came to grief against
tree at the entrance to the grounds
smashing the leading edge OF both
wing tips.
Monster DlriEIbIe Flies.
Perhaps one of the most interest
ing features Of the sky exhibit was
the flight of the giant navy dirigible.
CO. from Cape May, n. J. This mon
ster passed up and down the route
OF the parade half a dozen times,
flying at a low altitude, while the
more swiftly moving aeropIanes shot
past it, sometimes within a short
hundred yards.
The La Pere scout plane, which re-
Gently smashed all speed records be-
tween New York and Washington by
making the flight in eighty-five min.
utes, kept the crowds gasping as II
hurtled by overhead, several times at
tanning a speed of close to 200 miles
an hour. This plane gave one of the
finest exhibits of speed flying yester-
day afternoon that has ever been seen
in this country. Once the La Pere
covered the distance from the Capitol
to the White House in eighteen sec.
onds hat.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
GREAT BRITAIN WILL
SELL HER SHIPYARDS

LONDON. Feb. 2s.-In, the House
of Commons Thomas Shaw, Labor
member for Preston. asked If the Ship
ping Controller would withdray his
advertisements Offering national ship
yards for sale and carry them on as
national institutions, associating the
trade unions in the management.
Replying for the government, Col
onel Wilson said it had been decided
after full consideration not to retain
these yards as government undertake
ings provided they could be disposed
Of on fair terms.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
VAST sTATE OMNER.HIP.

BISMARCK, n. D., Feb. 2S.-The
Partisan League controls one OF
the most powerful State governments
in the nation. Laws passed by the
Non-Partisan legislature and signed
by Nom Partisan Gov. Lynn Frazier,
gave the state the most extensive
publicly owned business yet attempt
ed in America Signing Of the bills
permitted appointment OF a commits
sion OF three men to meet within three
weeks 10 begin operation Of: A State
bank system; state elevators. mills
and markets, and A farm and home
loan business.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
RAILROADS SUBJECT OF
COLLEGE DEBATE TONIGHT

The second annual dSbate between
the National University Law School
of this city, and SwaTthmore College
Pennsylvania, will be held at s
o'clock tonight at Mckinley High
School, Seventh street and Rhode Is
land avenue northwest
The subject is: Resolved, That
governmental control and operation
Of the railroads should be extended
for at least Ave years.. Swarthmore
College has the affirmative, and the
National University Law School, the
negative, the National team being
David L. Peckihpah. W. P. Egan and
Nathaniel Cayton, with BramweIl
Davis and p. d. Johnston as alter
mates.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis Of
Illinois has been invited to preside
and deliver an address. The judges
will be Ambassador Francisco Tudela.
of Peru; Congressman William H
Randall of California, and Congress
man Tom Connally of Texas.
Mrs. Margaret Hurlebaus and Ar
thur Middleton, basso, will sing. The
meeting will be open to the public.
An income tax Is = cheap price 20
pay for Peace and Victory. Have you
paid yours:
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
DIXIE'S CONGRESS
ON LEAGUE MEETS

ATLANTA, Ca. Feb. sS.-Atlanta,
Eayly bedecked, today welcomed the
Southern congress of the league OF
nations.
Ex-President William Howard Taft,
swho will preside at all the sessions,
darrived this morning at s o'clock. &C
and educators, including, former Am
abassador James Gerard and DIR. Anna
Howard Shaw. After, a Southern
breakfast" the party motored TO the
auditorium for the opening session
tat 10 a. m,
This afternoon, Taft will march at
the head OF a parade OF boy scouts.
The Washington times., 1919-02-28

STEEL INDUSTRY Q. k---aANf.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-Elbert ~.
Gary, chairman OF the board Of al
rectors OF the United states steel
cOrporatiOu. declared that he believed
himself JUSTIFIED In saying that "the
steel industry - IN better condition
than Il has in some quarters been
represented to be- and that prices
are ''well maintained" after a con-
ference held in his Office between
representatives OF from and steel in
terests and George d. Peek. who has
been appointed BY Secretary OF Com
merce Redfield TO act as chairman o.
a conference board on price ADJUST
ment IN various industries
The Washington times., 1919-02-28
U. $, FLYER KILLED.

COBLENZ, Feb. 2S.-Major H. Z.
Anderson, commander of the obseTva-
ton group OF the Fourth corps, was
killed today while flying a Fokker
machine surrounded by the Germans,
He attempted to reach the C6bleHz
field. despite motor trouble, but mis-
airplane crashed.