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The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
SERVICE IS GOOD
Topeka Has No Telephone
Complaint, Officials Say.
Despite Grumblings, Local
Force Is at Top Notch.
SHORT OF HELP DURING WAR
But All Operating Positions Are
Filled at This Time.
Mechanical Trouble Cause OF
Break in Connections.

Despite complaints heard frequent
" on the street, in the home and Of
flee, the quality of the telephone serv-
ice in Topeka now equals that of any
other city, A o. Hickman, traffic
chief of the Southwestern Bell Tele-
phone company, declared today. Dur
ing the period of the war, and espe-
cially just before the signing of the
armistice, there was some trouble in
getting help. but the operators are
now working in full force. If there
is any delay in answering calls, it
is due to mechanical trouble, Hick-
man points out.
Anyone who has not personally seen
and inspected the mechanical end of
the telephone office cannot realize the
remarkable manner in which the busi-
ness is systematized. During the bust
est hour of the day, between 5000 and
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
FEAR ARMY WORM
Begins March North From
Texas, Menacing Wheat.
Seventeen-Year LOcusts Appear
East of Mississippi.

Washington, May 22-Reports to
the department of agriculture today
show that the seventeen year locust
has put in his appearance in nearly
every state east of the Mississippi
river.
Despite the fact that this threatens
to be perhaps the biggest locust year
since 1868. department entomologists
are not alarmed-but they are worried
about the army worm.
The army worm has appeared in
Texas and begun a march north. He
is a real danger to the country's
bumper wheat crop, they say.
The worm can be killed by burning
grass over the spots where they ap-
pear. or by spraying with mixture
of Paris green.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
REDS START DRIVE
BOlsheviki Break Loose Along
Entire Baltic Front.
kiev Is Besieged-Trotzky Di-
recting City's Defense.

Paris. May ga Libau dispatch
to the Agence Radio reported today
that the Bolshevikfs spring offensive
began Sunday on the entire Baltic
front from Schlock to Bauske. The
dispatch said that large forces were
being employed and that the battle is
continuing.
Ukrainians Besiege kiev.
Copenhagen, May 22.-Ukrainian
forces are besieging Kiev, which is Oc-
cupied by the Bolsheviki, according to
dispatches received here today. War
Minister TrotZky is said to be COM
manding the defenders Of the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
-fou viii Never Be Cured by Loca
Treatment With Sprays
and DOucHcS.

Catarrh is a condition of the blood
and can not be cured by local appli-
cations of sprays and douches; this
has been proven by the thousands
who have vainly resorted to this meth
cd of treatment.
.Catarrh should not be neglected or
experimental with. The wrong treat
ment is valuable time lost, during
which the disease is getting firmer
hold upon its victim. and making it
more difficult for even the proper
treatment to accomplish results.
Though Catarrh makes it's first ap-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
Last Day for Sore
or Sweating Fees

Because some patent remedies have failed.
don't give up. Foot misery can absolutely
be ended quickly. Here Is what did il in
soldiers training camps and for millions Of
feat in the past ten years. Get twenty
five cent package Of Cal-o-cids from any.
druggist and follow the simple directions.
Relief positively comes in few moments
for tender burning. puffed, sweaty or cal
ioused feet. Gives exquisite comfort, Cab
o-cide goes right into the pores and corrects
the cause. A few treatments absolutely
Each package of Cal-o-cide contains special
little plasters that win remove the worat
corn in hurry. Clip this out--adv.'
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
DODGES THRU BULLETS
Suspect Caught i'm Chicago Police Net
Gains Freedom.

Chicago, May 22.-Braving a fusil-
Iade of bullets, James Deliano. taken
by the police in connection with the
crime investigation, escaped from the
today.
Deliano was in the custody of off
GERS and broke away when he got in
side the office door. In escaping he
ran past several officers and offices
in which policemen were seated. Shots
were fired at him when he reached
the street. He lodged behind pedes-
trianS and escaped.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
"NO-ACCIDENT" WEEK
Railways Plan Cooperation for Safety
Workers, Santa Fe Announces.

The railroads operating north and
west of Chicago have made arrange
mentS for a mo Accident Week."
June % to 2S. Isaiah Hale of Topeka,
safety superintndent of the Santa F'e
railway. has just returned from Chi
cago where he attended a meeting of
the heads OF the safety departments
of all railroads in the Central West
ern region. A similar session was held
by the railroads of the Northwestern
region.
On every division on all roads the
mo Accident Week" yill be observed.
superintendent, trainmasters. fore
men. train crews, shopmen. yardmen
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22

You have got to clean and lear the
bowels thoroly to have good health
after months of indoor life; you would
do so now if you could see them as
YOU do your face or hands. HOLSTERS
Eocky Mountain Tea cleans and clears
as nothing else. Start tonight Geo.
". Stanfi..lo --AGN.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
ONCE A WAR LORD
Jose ZeIaya's One Ring Battles Used
To Be Big 'rCard."

New York. May 22.-There was a
quiet funeral yesterday in an under
taking establishment here for a man
who once was almost as big a topic
of conversation as the ex-kaiser. Jose
Santos Zelaya, former president of
Nicaragua, who died here a few days
ago, was mourned by only a handful
of old friends. The body was shipped
to Nicara qua
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22

New, York, May 22.-The New York
National League club has announced
the sale of Jim Thorpe, the famous
Indian athlete to the Boston Braves.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22

Mrs. Rebecea McNeeley, who has
asked for a divorce from her husband,
John R. McNeeley. wishes the state
ment corrected that she asked her
husband repeatedly to return to her.
This is untrue.
ADV. REBECCA McNEELEY.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22
PapaI Consistory in june.

Rome, May 22.-The Epoca said to-
day it had confirmation that Pope
Benedict will hold the next consistory
in June The new cardinals present.
it was said. will include Monsignor
Kazlawski, archbishop of Warsaw:
Cardinal Ratti, special apostolic dele
gate to Poland; Monsignor Sardi, for
mer apostolic delegate to Constantine
pie, and Monsignor Sebastianelli.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-05-22

In his prime ZeIaya was somewhat
of a war lord himself. and as wars
were a rarity in those days, his one
ring battles in Central America at
tracted much attention. When he was
finally defeated he came to the United
States to live and sank into obscurity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
MANCHESTER

The Manchester Wornan's Club
was entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. Charles Moore. After
the business of the meeting was dis
posed Of social time followed with
sewing for the Children's Home. Re-
treshmerts We're served ana most
enjoyable afternoon was passed.
A birthday surprise party was Civ
en- Dec. II 10 Alfred w Hawkes..
NORTH-A very ENJOYABLE evening
was passed at the home OF VI. nd
Mrs. Marceilus Fifield when Mr.. and
Mrs. Chauncey Fifefd- gave Il we'd
ding reception TO i large number of
friends and neighbors. \ most L. ur-
ufui supper was served, after which
dancing, singing and card ulavinu
was enjoyed. Mr. ana Mrs. Flfeld
we're the recipients OF MANI heauti-
fai presents. The party broke In ~
4 lote' hour by extending tn bo. Il the
rest "ishes for happy married life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

BY recent actit Of the board of
trustees the summer session Of the
State University, which has been dis
continued for two years on account of
war conditions, will be resumed the
coming summer The term will begin
June % and continue for six weeks.
The summer term is designed pri-
marily to meet the needs of second
airy school teachers in the State OF
Maine. II affords teachers an op-
portunity to review the subjects
which they have already studied in
college and to register for more ad-
vanced work in such subjects.
Courses will be offered in English.
French. German, Spanish. matiiemat-
les. physics. chemistry, history eco
nomics and education. Other de-
partments will offer courses if there
is sufficient demand for them.
The State department Of education
will cooperate with the summer term
and members of the department will
give lectures upon subjects particu-
larry connected with the school law
of the State. In the department oe
education courses relating to the Ju-
nior High school and High school
management will be offered.
The expenses to the students for
board and tuition will be reduced 70
a minimum and the material equip
ment of the university will be placed
at their disposal. 1t is believed that
no summer school in America has d
more favorable location.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
SIDNEY

Word has been received here of tho
death in San Bernardino. Cal. on
the 18th inst, of Villain Hayward
Sawteiie. wife or DR.. Cheston n.
Sawteile. Mrs Sawtelle was a ma
tive Of Maine and n resident of Sid
.ney for many years. Bed1es her
husband. she leaves xisteitzA Aibina
r. Smiley Of Somerville. MaE and
two haif-sisters IN New Yo1kS
Mrs Vance Caryer entertained the
Sidney Whist Club Wednesday, at
her home. The guests enjoyed the US
ual good dinner at noon. Three ta-
bies We're played in lue afterncoon.
Mrs ii. 81. Drummond won first
prize. Mrs. Fred Blake the second
and Mrs. Charles Waitr.t the consola-
tion. The next meeting viii he ateha
lone Of Mrs. Eugene Weeks.
Vance Hallett of PhiladeIpliia is
passing the holidays at tae home OF
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Pr 2, HaI-
lett. '
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Taylor have
returned from Farmingdal G, where
they visited Mr.. and Mrs 3. Z. Tay-
lor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
Imperial lodge, Degree of Honor
Elects

At the meeting of Imperial Lodge.
Degree OF Honor, which was held at
the home of Mrs. E. y. Roberts. the
following We're elected as officers for
the coming year:
Past chief of honor Nellie Cram:
chief of honor, Carrie Carey: lady
of honor, Octavia Cony; chief OF cere-
monies. Harriet, Knowles; recorder
Nellie Phiibrick. finance, Sadie Met
calf; treasurer, Emma Sylvester:
usher. Carrie Jones: inside watch,
Sovina Springer: outside watch. Fam
ME Ellis; pianist. Ethel Rankins;
representative to Grand Lodge. Car
rie Carey: alternate to Grand Lodge,
Nellie Cram.
The officers will be installed the
third Friday in january by the grand
chief of ceremonies, Mrs. Ethel Ran
kiYis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

Much is being said. and properly
100. respecting the clergy along with
many workers in the professions get
ting only the erJlsis these days. Now
the following incident at a chicken
pie church supper-one of those art
fully designed to make the elusive
dollar feel at home and eontented-
in no wav refers to stingy concep-
ton of a parsons needs: indeed the
man who was helping his pastor sup
piled lavishiy from the juicy heart of
things. generous choice morsels. un-
til the fair waitress standing by
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

STORE SOON TO
START IN CITY

The Augusta Co-opeFative Store is
fast materialixinI into more than a
name The corporation has pur-
chased the entire grocery stock of
Earle B. Foster, 81 Cony street, with
which To stock the grocery depart
ment Of the establishment. The
store next to the Colonial Theatre
has been secured and is at present
being renovated throughout in readi-
ness for the opening about January
first.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

Frank Y. Stevens. proprietor of ths
Augusta Dye house, met with a
painful accident on Friday afternoo-l
at The dye house when his right arm,
from above the elbow to his fingers.
was, padly burned by a sinai. quan-
tity of naphtha igniting through an
electric light being shoTt-circuIted.
He was given prompt medical treat
ment and taken to his homo and last
evening was reported tn be getting
along as well as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
"y" BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Two Games. Clerks vs. Togus. and
Publishers VI. Eatons, Tonight a,
City Hail

City Hall
Two fast basketball games will be
played at the City hail tonight in tlla
Y. VI. e. A. League. The games
scheduled are Clerks Us. Togus ami
Publishers VS.. Eatons.
The league is developing somc
good clean sport and is deserving o.
the support Of Augusta fans. There
is no admission charge at the games
but all are invited TO throw III a
coin when the hat comes around 10
help pay expenses. DR. W. G..
Thomas is treasurer and all of the
money received at the games will be
spent in developing some good clean
athletics.
The teams are all showing some
speed and the battle tonight will be
a grand one TO watch. The frs.
game starts promptly at TAG and it Is
expected that % minute periods will
be played. On Friday night Of this
week Cushnoc will play the Crosset-
team at the Y. NJ. c. A gymnasium.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

The Companions of the Forest held
their Christmas anu runmage sale
Saturday morning and afternoon in
Golden Cross hail. Many articles of
useful nature were on sale and each
table was generously patronized.
Those in charge of the various Ia
bies We're: Christmas table. Mrs.
Laura currier; rummage table. Mrs.
James White. Mrs. George Mcclure;
food table. Ars. Liza Allen: shoe ia
Bile Mrs. Emma Olsen. Mrs. Esther
Richards was in charge of the entire
sale
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
At the Christmas service Sunday

At the Christmas service Sunday
at the Congregational church, DR.
Ecob read the hymns from a new
hymnbook which had been presented
to the church by Nitsuji Yano now
Of Bombay. India. Many Of the peo-
pie of the church will recall the young
Japanese lad who came TO this coun-
try in company with the late J. Man
chester Haynes. During the two
years of his stay in Augusta he unit
ed with the church and was much in
terested in all of it's activities. He
has kept up his connection with the
family of Mr. Haynes during all these
years and now wished to make this
gift to the church. He has also pre-
scented the Sabbath school copy of
Hermann Hagerdorn's Boy Life Of
Theodore Roosevelt"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

Chamber of Commerce OF one mind
as to the best way of organizing, a
brisk meeting Is expected.
It is the purpose OF the meeting to
hear both sides and to get vote
which will enable the Board Of
Trade to 60 right ahead with the re-
organization. Speakers will be limited
as 20 time and every effort will be
made to get the meeting started and
AniStcd promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

w c.. Laura Corbin; w T.. Della
Watson: w. S.. Gladys swift; w. q.
K. John Maianey; Ceres. Lila swift:
Pomona, Marion Malaney: Flora,
Ruth Fowles; w. L. a. s.. May
Thompson.
Mrs. Mabel Swift attended the
State Grange at Bangor.
a portable saw mill owned by Mr..
Conant of Auburn has been moved
onto a lot owned by John Dunn op-
posite No scloolhouse
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

A Christmas party for the eiemen-
tary division Of the Penney Memorial
church school will be held this Mon
day afternoon. in the church dining
room, from 3 TO : O'Clock. All MEM
bers Of the cradle roll. beginners.
prinarv and junior departments,
and their mothers. are invited. There
will he a program designed especially
for little folks The principals ami
teachers OF the departments con
cerned are IN charge OF the party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

WEST-M. o. Clough. and family
have moved to their bGme in Au-
gusta for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jackman are
the parents of son. born Dec. IA. He
has been named John Erban. Mrs
Cora Littlet!eld is caring for them.
The cold weather has frozen. the
river SO the CROSSING between here
and Hallowell is safe now FOR foot
Messengers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

We desire TO thank our friends for
their many kindnesses 10 us in our
bereavement and for the floral tri-
butes.
MRS. JOHN e. CHURCH and FAM
lily
JOIN B. CHURCH
MR.. and MRS. THOMAS RANDALL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

Mrs. Neil L. Vioiette. who on
Thursday sustained a broken arm.
the fracture being at the left elbow,
caused by fall down the cellar stairs
at her home. No. Il East Crescent
street. is getting along as comfort
ably as can be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
Put Flags on the christmas rrees

Il am trying to start a movement
20 put our flag at the top Of every
Christmas tree in America" writes
Richard c. Fowler, assistant sales
manager of the Domestic Engineer
ing Co. It would give. he thinks.
the gospel of good Americanism a
place in our Christmas joy. II ap-
pears that he is taking up the mat
ter quite generally so it is extremely
probable that old Glory" will. as it
be, recognized in the Christ
mas festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
MEET TONIGHT
To Discuss Proposed
Chamber of Commerce

Specisi committss - Report to
Board Of Trads-Intsrsstsd Citi-
xsns Urged to b Present st 7.3o
: p. N.
Chairaaa Guy P. GAaisstt q the
speciai Board Of Trnde committee
has called . neetins< Of the Board OF
Trade aua of all thOss interested in
the fnsmattUn of this prOpesed Cham
ber at Cnmmee6e f0r 7-s0 this Mon
dag nigi1t IN the councii rDum Of City
hail.
At this time ths ooSnmittee, which
has besn c0nsideriilG tee question OF
organizing Independently or through
the American Cittss Burea,i, will
mike its rep0ft. This COMMITTEES has
interviewed a Representatives OF the
bureau ana u nov psepared to give
further Information and the definite
terms Of the Biifeau's oHer-
Al ti,s committee u not UNANIMOUS
in its report NOR are ti10fe who want
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

The regular meeting Of Augusta
Lodge. No. asa. B. p. O. E.. will be
held Tuesday evening. Dec. g. Reg
ular business win be in order and
degree will he conferred.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
CHELSEA

Cheisea Grange has elected the fol
owing ofhcers: ". NJ, Mabel Swift;
w o. Georgia Malaney: ". L..
Harry Bridges: w 8, Arthur Trass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

The Townsend Realty Co. OF Bos-
ton is to represent E. L Worcester
the coming season and not, as previ-
ously stated. that Mr.. Worcester
would represent the Townsend Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

The regular meeting of Jephtha
Encampment. No. 3. L o. o. F. will
be held on Tuesday. Dec. %. The Of
ficers for the ensuing year will he
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

Mrs. Ruby Cowan who for the past
year has been employed as book
keeper at the Cherifowsky store,
rendered her resignation. : Saturday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

eaecfed and the Golden Rule degree
will be conferred ON Is candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

gasped: The minister needs more
crust"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

t.FHce -ngraham. a student 1t
as'er Academy. is passing the
mas vacation~at his home in
-Itv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

u : Bessie Daggett who is en-
E-1 AZ Waterville. visited over
sunday with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

~simas dance at French club
upper state street, Tuesday,
3 Smiths orchestra will play.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

@aifnId's sale will continue until
nas- III State street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

joseph Gabriel who 10 selling
and Christmas baskets can be
at l64 Water street. New City
Augusta. Tel. S5e5. dece0d4ts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

al 1oid TYLER of the University OF
a4t1e IS visiting at his home in this
~ tur!ug the Christmas recess.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
AL Monday night dance at Odd
lows hall. tonight. Smiths or
t.a. dec20d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-22

dance n Union hail. Augusta.
IT, Caravans orchestra of
decxzd1t
The sun., 1919-04-06
A. A. COREY HAS NEW JOBS.
Made President OF Cambria steel
and Nice-President of MidyaIe.

PI1TsBURG, April "a A. Corey, gem
eral superintendent OF the Homestead
plant OF the Carnegie Steel Company,
to-day resigned from that position to
accept the presidency of the Cambria
Steel Company OF Jamestown, Pa. and
the vice presidency of the Midvale Steel
and Ordnance Company of Philadelphia.
John $. Oursler of New Castle, Pa.
who has been In charge OF the Govern
ment ordnance work at Neville Island.
will succeed Mr.. Corey as general super
intendent of the Homestead plant.
H. NJ. Obleness. assistant to L. II.
Burnett. assistant TO the president of
the Carnegie Steel Company, also re-
signed. Obleness has been appointed
assistant to the president OF the Midvale
Steel and Ordnance Company.
Corey's resignation Is effective at once
and he will assume his new duties in
Philadelphia on Monday.
The sun., 1919-04-06
Peer of Security Judges.

When the late James A. Stillman died
Wall Street men in commenting on his
business career said that for his ability
to judge coolly stock or a bond and
Its intrinsic worth lie had never had a
peer In the history of the financial dis
trict. The list of $4o,0o0,OOO worth of
stocks and bonds which passed to his
heirs on his death. published yesterday,
bears out the financial districts COM
ment. Out of the list of some 175 securi-
ties he owned at the time of his death
but four are considered worthless
and these in a very small amount. The
appraisal of the estate Of most finan-
ciers shows a wide assortment Of "cats
and dogs" investments which have
turned out wrong. in which the investor
had slowed the securities away and
swallowed the loss. One instance, the
estate OF the elder J. p. Morgan. showed
a great many of them. The tremendous
interest of Mr.. Stillman in the banks of
the district was rather a surprise to the
financial community.
The sun., 1919-04-06
The Fetters of Imports.

Strength which was exhibited in the
American International Corporation. In
ternational Harvester. Advance Rumely
and similar stocks yesterday was attrib-
uted, in part at least to the prospects
of a stable foreign exchange market. The
stocks have advanced on the prospects
Of a heavy export trade. but SO long as
the foreign exchange market Is in its
present shape exports are we'll nigh pro-
hibitive and foreign business expansion
is fettered. Another reason for the
strength in American International in
particular Is the showing the New York
Shipbuilding Company, subsidiary,
makes in its annual report, Its gross
for 1918 was S2,624,647. against s1,167.-
4oI in the previous year. The net,
however, after setting aside s1,25o.o0o
for amortization and 100000 for claims,
was but $37S,S6S.
The sun., 1919-04-06
May Resume Gold Imports.

Continued strength in sterling ex-
change in this market yesterday was at
tributed to a report that gold exports
to America will be resumed by the
British Government through the Bank of
England to stabilize the market. News
reached bankers here that there is under
consideration in England a plan for the
export OF the entire gold output OF the
Rand district to this centre. Some such
arrangement will probably be necessary.
1t is unlikely now that any further gold
will come in from Canada. II this report
be true and the Rand output Is shipped
here, II will mark the first gold imports
since this country entered the war with
the exception OF a few odd Canadian
shipmenta
The sun., 1919-04-06
The Bank Statement.

The explanation of the easy trend OF
money rates during the latter part OF
the week was to be found yesterday In
the bank statement, which disclosed an
increase in surplus reserve of approx
mately $21.5o0, 900. This was brought
about largely by the addition OF about
$3l, 900. 900 to the reserve credits at the
Federal Reserve Bank. The loan item
show ed decrease of almost s4o'ooo'ooO
in the actual statement in spite OF the
fact that activity has been maintained
on the Stock Exchange on the same
scale for almost a month past, and the
surplus reserve was increased in spite Of
a decrease of $4,000 900 in rediscounts
The continued decrease in discounts Is
regarded in banking circles as rejecting
the operations on the part Of banks to