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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
URGE HARD ROADS RENEW THE PACT
Government Wants Them Built
> All Over Country.
$4S,50O,O00 Money Is Ready
From the U. S. for Work.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Immediate
construction of hard surface roads
thruout the country was urged by the
labor department today as a means OF
relieving the unemployment situation.
Altho s4S,500,O00 of government
money is available to assist in the
work, only forty-five miles of roads
have been completed under the plan
of the government, state and county
sharing in the cost
About $2OO,000,000 more soon will
be appropriated, it is expected.
The government has approved 76C
road building projects totalling 1858
miles, and it is this work that the de-
partment is anxious to start at once.
Only eight states have completed
roads under the government plan
altho it has 6een In force since 1Ji q
Arkansas has built 5 miles, Ca1ifornis
Il, Louisiana 4. Massachusetts, 4
North Carolina g, Vermont 1, Wash
ington 4 and West Virginia 2.
Texas. with seventy projects, total
ling 993 miles. leads in the number
approved by the government.
Kansas Has 20; Miles ,.s
Others have obtained government
approval for the following mileage
the federal governments share of the
money for the work being immediatel,
available: Arizona "a; Arkansas
11S; California, 81; Colorado. 1S4
Idaho, 156; Illinois. 179; Indiana. 80
Iowa, 412; Kansas. 203; Louisiana
i12s; Michigan. 10; Minnesota, $50
Mississippi. 2S5; Missouri. 11S; Mon
tana, Sc; Nebraska. 3SS; Nevada, 131
New Mexico. 244; North Dakota. 4S7
Oklahoma, A; Oregon. 1876; Texas
993; Utah. 237: Washington. rs; Yves
Virginia. SO; Wisconsin, 2S1; Wyo
ming. 156.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

layer j. =, Eousc. who today with
drew as prospective candidate for
reelection.
Houses statement comes as a eli
max 20 speculation as to whether or
not he would again be a candidate
Several weeks ago a petition. signed
by several hundred Topeka residents
and business men, was presented to
him asking him TO run for office again.
but today House says: Il have not
the slightest desire to again be mayor
OF Topeka, or to hold any other office" "
House says that his chief interest in
the next election is that an honest man
and one with intestinal investiture be
chosen for the mayoralty. He says
Tar. has thes qualifications. Tandy
has also been endorsed by the labor
unions at their convention Sunday.
Tandy Announces Officially.
Following the endorsement of the
Labor Union league ana the announce
ment of Mayor Jay Z. House that he
would not be candidate for re-elec-
tion, Tandy today officially announced
that he would be candidate for cleo
tion to the office of mayor of the
city of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

Treves. Feb. 1.-THE armistice re-
newal was signed at $40 Sunday.
Germans Accept Terms.
Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-THE German
government on Sunday night accepted
the allied terms for the extension of
the armistice, according to dispatch
to the Politiken from Weimar.
The meeting at which the accept
ance was decided upon, the Politiken's
correspondent says, was attended by
leaders of the various parties.
Reports Arc Conflicting.
g Basic, Feb. 17.-Conflicting reports
were received from Treyes today re-
garding the status of the armistice.
One dispatch said the armistice had
been prolonged indefinitely, while an
other said that Marshal Foch had al
lowed the Germans three days grace
in which to accept the new terms
The armistice was to have expired
TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

called to the statement of General
March before the committee that the
Americans in the battle did not get be-
yond range of artillery support.
General March surely could not
have referred to divisional artillery"
answered Governor Allen. 'and il he
did he was very much mistaken"
Another official report. by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Peck, inspector general of
the division, said tn. shortage of
horses was 2.703, that there was
practically no gun 'oil' and that
there were not twenty ambulances
with the division.
1T is apparent commented Cover
nor Allen. that twenty ambulances
were not sufficient for a. division of
1000 men,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17


been federal aid the
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
ACTIVE IN WESTPHALIA
Spartacans Pillage Whole City-Banks
and Treasury Get Money Away,


and Treasury Get Money Away
Berlin, Feb. 17.-Spartacan troops
from nearby towns marched into
Gelsen-irchen, in Westphalia, early
this morning and overpowered the
local military and police forces. por-
ton of which went over to the Sparta
cans. The plundering of the city fol-
lowed.
The doors of houses were blown in
with hand grenades and much booty
was secured by the Spartacans. The
Gelsenkirchen banks and the city
treasury had been warned in time and
saved their funds.
The raiding Spartacans came from
Rattungen and Wattenseheid.
Trouble had been expected in Ber-
lin today from radical elements, but
up to O'Clock this afternoon no dis
turbances had been reported anywhere
in the city.
The expected outbreak appeared to
have been nipped in the bud by the
arrest late Saturday night of eighty
members of Spartacan and revolu-
tionary soldiers union who had as
sembled in a hall, it was charged,
to plan disturbances for today.
At Nuremburg, Also.
Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-THE te;e-
phone, telegraph and newspaper Of
fees at Nuremburg. Bavaria, have
been occupied by Spartacans, accord
ing to reports received here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
YEAH, BOY, WE'LL
ALL BE ON FRONT
ROW THIS TIME

New York. Feb. 17.-Ss-Ss--Ssh :.
Come, Down, here-in-a-secluded cor
ner- Now listeni
The great mystery is solved. Ever
since the women began wearing those
tight skirts, the de-public has been
wondering about petticoats. Accord
ing to several thousand eye witnesses
petticoats amt It's bloomers instead.
Long one, vari-colored and vari-cute.
caught in just above the ankle. and
with the dearest little ruffles.
This was revealed today by an in
quisitive wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

Il had not intended to make my
announcement for several days" said
Tandy, but owing to the develop
ments of the last few days; on account
of securing the endorsement of the
Labor Union league, which 1 appre
ciate very much. and the decision of
Mayor House not to be a candidate for
reelection, I believe that / might as
well get in and settle this question at
once. L told the committee of the la
Dor league Saturday night that if they
would endorse me l would be a candi-
date. l hereby announce myself as
candidate for mayor of the city of To-
peka, and, if elected, I will endeavor
to conduct the affairs of the Office in
manner satisfactory to the citizens
of Topeka"
Il believe that I am fairly familiar
with all departments of the city.
think l understand the duties of the
mayors Office I will endeavor. if
elected. to work with the other mem
bers of the commission in way that
would be for the best interests of the
city. This is my twelfth year in the
employ of the city and I ought to be,
by this time. acquainted with the af-
1airs of the city. If elected, 1 will do
my best
Sane and Conservative.
There is no question but that the an
nouncement of Commissioner Tandy
CONTINUED on Page TWo.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
Mayor Withdraws as Prospect
for Reelection Today.
Endorses Street Commissioner,
Who Announces Candidacy.
UNIONS ALSO FAVOR TANDY
Unanimous Support Brings Out
Popular Officials Declaration.
Has Been City Hall Balance
Wheel for IL Years.

Mayor ]. f. House. for two terms
one of the most popular mayors that
Topeka has ever elected to office. to-
day issued a statement saying he
would not run for reelection. In the
same statement House endorsed W.
q. Tandy. commissioner of streets,
for the place. Tandy announced his
candidacy todaY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
HAVE EFFECTS BUREAU
At Hoboken, y. j., Belongings of De-
ceased Soldiers VIII Be Received.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Establish-
ment at Hoboken, y. J.. of an effects
bureau, to receive from overseas the
personal effects of deceased officers
and men and distribute them to the
proper relatives was announced today
by the war department. Inquiries re-
garding the personal effects of de
ceased soldiers should be addressed to
The Effects Bureau, Port of Embar-
kation, Hoboken N J."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
.SUFF BILL AGAIN
The Measure Re-IntrOduced in
the Senate by Jones.
Hope for Another Vote on 1t at
This Session.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE woman
suffrage resolution, beaten last Mon
day by the senate, was reintroduced
today by Senator Jones, Washington
Suffragists have a lingering hope that
they will be able to get another vote
this session, of which only thirteen
days remain. The chairman of the
suffrage committee said he regards
this as practically impossible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. F.-The
strike of the textile operatives here
entered on it's third week today. Mill
agents said the number of operatives
reporting for work was greater than
on any previous day. the gain being
particularly noticeable among the Eng
lish speaking workers. Leaders of the
strike to obtain 81 hours pay for As
hours work, insisted however, that
their strike was unbroken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
BEFRIENDS NEGRO
AND LOSES LIFE
AS RESULT OF 1T

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Mrs. Hattie
wethers, 3S, was dead today at the
hand of a negro she had tried to be-
friend. Yesterday the negro. still un-
identified, asked Mrs. Wethers If he
could come into her home and get
warm. She admitted him. She was
shot as she struggled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
NEW OUTBREAK NOW
aspartacus Group. Active i'm Germany
Riots in Several Cities.

Copenhagen. Feb. 17.-New Sparta
can outbreal have occurred in sew
eral German towns and cities accord
ing to dispatches received here today
AT Dresden, rioters interrupted church
services. Belgian troops have occu-
pied Duisberg. in the Rhine district.
where Spartacans had started demon
strations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
CARVER FUNERAL TODAY
Former Associates ut University Here
for Services

The funeral of Lieut.. John ID.
Carver, former professor of mechan-
ical engineering at tie University or
Kansas. was attended today by a
delegation of faculty members and
students of the engineering school.
The services were held at the home
of Judge T. F. Carver. IT'S Harrison
street, at o'clock. The body will be
taken to Salina for hI1rfrl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
TODAY'S TEMPERATURES.

The temperature Tor the day aver
ages IL degrees above normal.
Today and tomorrow spring like
weather will continue, says S. D. Flora
state meteorologist. Very little cold
weather was indicated this morning
on the weather map. The only place
where It was really cold was at Willis
ton. N D.. which reported a tempera-
asontinned on Page Two,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
MORE SPRING WEATHER
/: High Temperatures and BaImy Winds
in Sight, Says Flora.

WEATHERt FORECAST FOR KANSAS
Fair tonight, unsettled Tuesday; moderate
TO protect &c hour shipments north against
a temperature of 30 degrees east and west
against temperature of 10 degrees south
against temperature of 40 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
REPUBLIC WINS OUT
Portuguese MonarcIlists Are Who'll,
Defeated in the Fighting Over There

Lisbon, Feb. 1.-THE republic has
been completely re-esta blished in
Oporto. it was officially announced
Sunday.
Members of the insurrectional mon
archial government have been arrest
ed and all their troops have either
been arrested or dispersed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
LAURIER is DEAD
End Comes to Former Canadian Pre-
m:cr at Ottawa Today.

Ottawa, Feb. 17.--Sir Wilfrid Lau-
; rier, former premier of Canada, died
of paralysis here this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17

THE cry over the country now seems
to BIZ to break up the League OF
RatiOns.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-17
Armistice Renewal Is Signed by
Allies and Huns.
Signature of Both Sides at
Treves at $3.50 Sunday.

Treves. Feb. 1.-THE armistice re
newal was signed at $50 Sunday.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
SHRRMAN.

sherman, Texas, Dec. 11.--Elder
K T. Woods, pastor of Church OF
God In Christ here is in attendance
az General Convocation OF church in
Memphis, Tenn. OF which Elder G.
II. Mason is general overseer. The
meeting will close rs inst.
Misses Rebecca and Louise Page
OF Dallas visited Mrs. Goree Mop
pins.
Rev. /. E. Robinson, the new pas
tor of st. John c. NJ. E. halls from
st. James G. M, u. at Gainesville
Rev. O. H. Bell was sent to st. James
c. N. +. at Gainesville.
Rev. 0, B. Hasker OF New Hone
Baptist was called to Chicago to at
tend the funeral Of his sister.
In the death OF Mrs. Fay (McKin-
ney) Goodson last Wednesday, srd
inst, at the home OF parents the
race has lost one Of its brightest
jewels, husband and parents loving
wife and daughter. st. John c.. NJ.
p. church, a consistent Christian.
Funeral attended Friday 5th inst. at
st. John G. NJ. f. by Rev. G. H. Bell
assisted by Rev. NJ e. Payne, w. L.
Smith, s. 7 Floyd amidst large crowd
OF soFrowins friends and relatives.
Funeral auspices of Household Of
Ruth. n s. Everett OF Fraternal.
had charge. There we're many bear-
tiful handsome floral offerings.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
FoRNEY.

Forney, Texas, Dec. 11.-Alexander
and Crutcher nuptials--Mr. Hubert
Alexander and Miss Viola Crutcher
were united in holy wedlock We'd
nesday night, Nov, ~. at 1880 O'clock.
Miss Viola Wheeler was maid OF hon
or; Mr.. Bradley King was best man.
List of presents: set Of silver
knives and forks, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r.. shaw; Mrs. g. g. Fix, (white)
set OF silver teaspoons; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hurd, bath towels: Mr.. and Mrs Y.
w. williams. bath towels; Miss San
ders, fruit dish: Mrs. Warren, glass
es; Miss Scott, Pitcher; Mrs. Nichols,
pillow cases: DR.. and Mrs. Bledsoe,
pillow cases; Mrs Rowels, towel;
Mrs. Julia twhite) towels: Mr.. Joe
Hurd. Sr.. money; Prof. and Mrs.
Lee. boiler; Hiss Davis. fruit; Mrs.
Crosby. fruit; Mrs. Beaver, fruit and
dish: Mrs. Cora Crutcher, window
shades: Mr.. and Mr.. Will Brown, pill
low cases; Mrs, L. w. Mackey, plat
ter. lar of fruit; Miss Beulah Pat
terson, dish; Mrs. Bell. set OF plates,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie Danield, plates;
Mr.. and Mrs. Crtucher. father and
mother Of bride, bed springs, mat
fress. rockers aid dishes.
Miss Whiting Pace, towels; Mrs.
Scott (white), ring; Mrs. Cook and
daughter, towels; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
shaw. salad dish; Father of groom,
cook stove; mother Of groom, ? mugs
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
SAN ANGELO.

san Angelo, Texas. Dec 11.--Rev.
] NJ. Johnson, r. c.. Of the A. NJ. e.
completed his first year as p. G., OF
inc Al. NJ. r. church and leaves for
fhe annual conference. that meets at
waco. Texas. A great storm Of pro-
vision overshadows the home of the
newly assigned r. G. OF the NJ. L.
church. Rev. r. l.. jackson. Wednes-
dav night. and as the result thirty
dollars worth OF all kinds Of gro
ceries were left in the home and
the members say this Is only the
besinning Of such. Rev. H. " Curtis
~ Rockdale was In the city last
week on his way from the board that
.nel II Abilene. Rev. w. G. Sample
IS nrospering and progressing. Mrs.
Ssi,ra Dandy Childs departed this
sffs on the goth nit. at her mothers
horne an West First Street she
ioaves 8 mother and sister and a
host 81 friends to mourn her loss
rhe vas laid to rest p Paramount
,.-.,,ete NV or the Ind inst Born to
~ ma Mrs. Sid Randle. fine girl
,r6e chi3d and Uother are doing nice
IL at this writing.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13

Fort woven, Texas. Dec. 11.-Mrs
Julia Camp on. Mrs. Lizzie Davis and
MIS-. Metro Bonner have returned
from Austin, where they attended
the funeral of their brother, Mr.
John Ward.
Mrs. N. X. Bassett left Saturday
night Tor Gainesville to attend her
uncle. MIR. Robt Craid who Is i'll.
MI. and Mrs. J. r. Donifer are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Upright OF
EOS Taylor street.
Mr.. Martin of Gainesville attended
the A. NJ. Il. Conference last week
and was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walters Of 402 w. Bluff street.
Mr. Sid Cannon, corner II. Bird
and Crump streets has beem on the
sick list about three weeks.
The A. M. Il. Annual Conference
held at Allen Chapel last week was
overwhelming SUGGEST. In a public
collection Sunday night, Bishop
Jones raised $9O0.25 for the Paul
Quinn girls dormitory.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
Some Laughing Spots in
"HELL ROARIN'

You will get good laugh at the very beginning of the
story when the good citizens of Ekburg plan to get Tim
out OF town so they can have nights sleep.
You will get both laugh and thrill when the ban
dts hold up and rob Tim of the Belgian milk fund he is
carrying to the postofice
You will get both thrill and a laugh when you see
Tim cover with his sxshooters the poor bedragged minis
ter who has been out of town a rail.
There is many laugh after Tim arrives in Tarantula
the town of the bandits posing a minister
Tins stunt is getting out of the outlaws moose is
big moment with both thrill and laugh.
The action after Tim and his horse land in the midst
OF the bandits is fast and furious and will give you
hearty laugh.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
81. Lames Baptist Church

OolntI <nu anu f1dTulUB Sl6.
Sunday school opened at nine
O'Clock by Supt w. M. Taylor, full
of smiles and good cheer. and also a
good lesson. The entire service was
like clock work, total present 90, col
lection 5000 after being reviewed
by Mr.. Nathan Johnson, the pastor
made brief remarks that gave so
much light on the lesson. the Sunday
school closed on time, G. w. Ham
monds, assistant Superintendent
Eleven O'Clock service began prompt
the Junior choir gave sweet select
ion followed by the Senior Choir,
after which the pastor introduced
Rev. J. B. Butler of Austin, Texas,
rs the speaker for IL o'clock SER
vice he preached one OF the most
powerful sermons ever heard. The
doors Of the church were opened
and three joined At 3 o'clock the
Lords supper was administered to a
large body Of members after the
which ST. James Good Fellow Club
which Mr.. W. NJ. Taylor Is presi-
dent met and outlined plans for the
workers and started to work at $50
p. m. B. Y. p. u rendered fine pro-
gram to crowded house and en-
rolled five new members collection
H.13, the Union is in full bloom once
more watch them go. Night service at
1870 p. M, DR.. VIM again gave way
to visiting minister, Rev. j. H. Lynn,
one of the Methodist greatest preach
ers. He preached great sermon,
thirteen gave their hearts to God,
i've to Rev. J. H. Lynn. denomina-
ton and eight to Rev. ], III. WINS
denomination, total accessions for
the day Is collection S20S.37 Sum
day, Dec. 14th, the pastor will preach
a special sermon, the public is most
cordially envited
Rev. J. II. VIM, Pastor.
Phil r. Register, Reporter
Morning Chapel c. M. Il. Church,
Corner Bird and Crump SITS.
Rev. NJ. H. Spencer, D. d. Pastor.
Supt Langston with Assistant
Superintendent Bartlett and teach
ers opened the Sunshine Sunday
School promptly at $3.50. The grad
ed system adopted by Supt. Lang
stOn has been drawing card to the
Sunday school. Sunday school every
Sunday at $3.50 a. m. We were bless
ed with powerful sermon In the
morning service from DR.. d. s. Bog
gers. pastor OF the A. M. e. church,
Sherman. Texas. The DR.. was at
his best and swayed his audience at
will. The mems movement has taken
on new life and new faces are seen
in each meeting. The play ground
is drawing large crowds OF our young
men each evening. The Basket Ball
team is preparing to meet all Corners
In the near future. Overlooking
with vim and pep the Epworth Leag-
eurs were at their post at 6 o'clock.
The live topics and the good music
offered by the Leaguers are drawing
large crowds OF visitors each Sun
day evening.
The financial bee will be buzzing
among the Leaguers for high honors.
We were favored with another soul
stirring sermon In the night service
from another one OF our visiting con-
ference.
Visitors are always welcome to our
service.
q. c. Smith, Reporter.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
AN EXPLANATION.

ST. Clair Temple No. SO, S. NJ. T.,
through an oversight was left off OF
the program in the write-up Of the
Grand Masters recent visit to Dali
las. We make this explanation to
show that all Temples Of Dallas are
in harmony.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
Some Tense Moments in
REFORM"

You will get thrill when you see Tim jump his
horse from balcony to the roof of the house which
the bandits are conerng and your will be edge
as you Tim and his horse fall through the roof and
surprise the gang.
A big moment comes when the outlaws tie Tins
hands, throw rope the limb of tree and fasten
circle OF the rope around Tins neck he is sitting
his horse.
You will get thrill when you Tim ride through
the brush and up and down steep mountain sides.
One of the big moments of the play is the stage
coach hold-up This is followed by gun stunt in which
Tim makes the bandits believe he is all of twenty per-
You will get thrill when you watch Tim stop the
runaway stage coach in which is the girl of the play
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-12-13
A 6 Reel Western Production
One Day Only
Saturday, Dec. 18th
Matinee , p. M.

Monday, Dec 15th-retun showing of Tom Mix in
HE'LL ROARING REFORM reel western product
ion.-Matinee Monday p. m.
Wed. Dec. Tth-2nd episode of BLACK SECRET
serial featuring PEARL WHITE" also TRAIL OF THE
oCTOPUS"-Matinee Wednesday p. m.
Thurs. Dec. 1Sth-"MIDNIGHT MAN" serial featIr-
ing JAS Corbet also red hot western drama and com
edy-Matnee 2 p. m.
Remember Sunday-"BLACK SECRET'-serial with
PEARL WHITE"
Fri. Dec. 1Sth-"BOUND AND GAGGED" serial also
2 reel western and a good comedy
Don't forget PEARL WHITE Sunday in "BLACK
SECRET"