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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-29
Almost Every Human Ailment
Is Directly Traceable to Inn
purities in the Blood.

You should pay particular heed
to any indication that your blood
supply is becoming sluggish, or
that there is a lessening in its
strong and vital force.
BY keeping your blood purified,
your system more easily wards of
disease that is ever present, watt
ing to attack wherever there is an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
in NIGHT SESSION
Think Court Precedent Will Be
Broken in Moss Case.
Jury Still Out at Late Hour
Today.

The heavy expense of the Moss-Kes-
sler $4,000 damage suit, the length of
1t and other important factors enter
ing into the trial which has continued
eight days in the Shawnee county dis
trlct court will occasion Judge James
A Mcclure to break recent precedents
in an attempt to get a verdict from
the jury which began deliberations at
$3.50 o'clock this morning. At a late
hours this afternoon no verdict had
been returned.
Il intend to let them deliberate all
night" said Judge Mcclure this after
noon.
Seldom in recent years has jury
been confined to all night delibera-
tions in Shawnee county.
The Kessler family maintained a
faithful vigil in Judge McCIure's court
room during the day. Oliver Kessler.
the big blacksmith. wearing an army
shirt; his wife; his sister, Mrs Mary
Swift of Texas, and her husband and
other members of the family occupied
the same seats in the court room
which they used thruout the eight
day trial.
John T. Moss the st. Marys bank
er; his Aunt Mollie Kessler and his
friends also remained in the court
room. At noon today Judge Mcclure
called the jury to the court room. The
foreman merely stated that no verdict
had been reached.
Another unusual feature of the
jury's deliberations directed by the
court was their dinner today. Special
tables, isolated from the noon day
/ lunchers. were reserved for them by
Bob Miller. undersheriff
Oliver Kessler. father of Isabel Kes-
sler, wants $25,000 from his nephew,
John Moss, for the birth of a name
less child to Isabel. Kessler claims
Moss is father of the child. The child
was born two years ago when Isabel
was 7 years of age. She claimed that
for two years she went to the Moss
home in st. Marys to keep books for
her wealthy cousin and slept in the
house. The alleged improper rela-
tions. she alleged continued for two
years. always at the Moss house where
she slept, ending in July, 1917, when
she discovered herself to be in a deli
cate condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
Hunt MUentor
of Depth Bomb
cumstances When He Went to
Washington to Collect His Reward.

Chicago, March 6.-Whereabouts of
Angelus J. Casten. director OF expert
mental chemistry for the International
Harvester company and inventor of a
chemical propulsive agent for depth
bomb charges used by the United
States in the war against German
submarines, was a mystery which
caused concern here today.
He left Wednesday morning for
Washington to collect royalties from
the government for use of the agent
for the formula of which he had been
paid a retainer of $1,000. he told his
fiancee. Miss Mabel Nielsen. Thurs
day afternoon she received a postal
card from him, dated Battle Creek,
Mich. A few hours later she received
a telegram from Detroit saying Cas-
tens body had been found there. ex-
planning he had been killed by a train
The telegram was signed The
Identification Company of America
Investigation disclosed there was no
such company. Another telegram was
received from the came company by
Miss Nielsen yesterday and shortly
thereafter a card. mailed in Detroit
late Wednesday night and signed by
Casten, in which he said he was leav-
Nielsen advanced the theory the in
ventor had been kidnapped in hope of
ransom
Until Casten's formula was deliv-
cred in Washington last July two Sc
cret service men guarded him con-
! stantly, his fiancee said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
200 TEACHERS TO MEET
Will Hold Eighth Annual Banquet at
C.lof c. Tonight.

Nearly two hundred grade school
teachers of Topeka will meet tonight
in the eighth annual banquet of the
Grade School Teachers club at the
Chamber of Commerce at o'clock
Rev. A. E. Gregory, A. L. Oliger
and Charles H. Sessions will be among
the principal speakers of the evening.
Miss Matte Westenhaver. president
of the CLUB, will be toastmaster. Supt.
A. j. Stout, members of the board of
education, school principals and their
wives and Miss-borraine E. Wooster,
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton and Miss Sally Hill, field secre-
tary OF the National Education as
sociation, will be guests of the teach
erS.
Numbers to be features on tonight's
program, under the title of "A Joy
Ride" follow:
1920 Model" A. ]. Stout; Wheels -
F. G. Drenning; Crank" C. S. Todd
Gasoline" Miss Emma Partridge
'Honk. Honk," Charles H. Sessions
THE Spectator" Rev. A. E. Gregory;
THE Destination" A. L. Oliger: In
Our Travels" Miss Sally Hill; vocal
solo, Miss Gertrude Bunning, and
songs composed by teachers especially
for the occasion. directed by Mrs. June
Chapman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06

The lowest temperature that has
ever been recorded in Kansas this late
in the season may be expected tonight,
according to S. D. Flora, state meteor
ologist. Flora predicts a temperature
of zero for Topeka.
Flora reports from one-quarter to
one inch of snow thruout western
Kansas. Snow was still falling late
this morning. He predicts. however.
that it will have ceased in the state
late this afternoon.
Extreme weather exists in practi-
cally the entire United States. Freez-
ing weather was reported this morn
ing as far south as Jacksonville. Fla.
Damage to fruit and vege ables in that
territory may be anticipated. Eastern
states are in the grip of storms. New
York reported heavy SHOWS this morn
ing.
Where it was zero Friday morning
at Havre. Mont, the temperature le-
ported this moraing was "a degrees
below zero. The temperature in To-
peka was at 7 o'clock this morning.
1t rose only two degrees in the follow
ing three hours Flora predicted a
temperature no higher than IS or 20
Oontinned on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
FEWER STRIKES IN FEBRUARY
Increase in Wages to Kansas Mine
Workers Last Month.

Because there were fewer strikes in
the Kansas mining districts in Feb
ruary, wages paid 10 mine workers
were larger than in any month in the
history of the fields. Practically all
of the men worked an entire month.
according to reports received in To-
peka.
Credit for increased production of
coal-likewise increased wages to the
mems declared to be due to passage
of the new industrial court act Be
cause of the penalties provided under
the new law. labor leaders have been
slow to sanction strikes in the coal
fields. In consequence the men have
remained on the job and their pay
checks have been increased. No di-
rect action has been taken by the new
court relative to conditions in the
mining fields and the increased pro-
duction of coal is believed to be due
to the general effect and operation Of
the law.
While the mine workers concluded
the shortest month with the longest
pay checks, 1t was a cold. hard four
weeks for the professional trouble
raisers. Agitators have been slow in
starting trouble in this state. few
non-residents have written letters
about it. but no strike orders have
been issued. According to informa =
tion received in Topeka production in
all essential industries is now prac-
tically 100 per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
LOST NOW FOUND
Deathbed Story of Kansas Girl
Is Recovered.
Illinois Attorney Genera
Probes White Slave Case.

Chicago. March 6.-The office of
the attorney general of Illinois is in
vestigating charges contained in a dy-
ing statement by Bertha Wiebeck. II
years old. of Pawnee Rock, Kan.
against Dorsey Chambliss. a former
negro policeman, it became known to-
day. Papers bearing on the case be-
lieved to have been lost, were taken
from the county hospital at the in
stance of Attorney E. j. Brundage, it
was announced.
Nr. Brundage acted on request of
wonen's clubs and civic organiza tions.
Miss Wiebeck accused Chambliss of
having conducted her to a house oc-
cupied by negroes when she asked di-
rections of him. She said she was
held in bondage there.
Gov. Henry Allen of Kansas who is
here to help prosecution of the case.
expressed his opinion "some invisible
political influence" is protecting the
negro Chambliss will be given a
hearing March II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
ARE As BAD As REDS
Anti Bolsl,eviIx Forces Are Outlaws
Because of Their Atrocities.

London, March 6.-Anti- -Bolshevik
elements numbering more than $4,000
have reached Trans Baikalia and the
problem of feeding, clothing and Civ
ing medical attention to the men after
their terrible march exceeds the re-
sources of that district, according to
a dispatch to the London Times from
Chita, eastern Siberia. dated Febru-
ary %.
General Semenoff, who is now in
control of the anti-soviet troops in
ca stern Siberia. has lost the support
of the Buriat tribesmen, upon which
he has always-counted. Exactions of
his lieutenants as well as alleged
abuses and brutality have alienated all
races from him while the Japanese
have also turned their backs upon him,
it is declared. but no reputable Rus
sian is willing to take his place.
Col c. H. Morrow. commander of
the 27th United States infantry. is
quoted by the correspondent as saying
the Mongols and Buriats committed
nameless atrocities and that he has
collected evidence relative to terrible
excesses perpetrated by General Sem
enoffS men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
Sec'y Daniels Submits Two Pro-
grams to House Committee.
Failure of Nations League
Makes Necessary, He Says.
HE WON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES
Taxpayers Must Stand Burden.
His WiIsOnian Threat.
Only League Membership Can.
Avert the Program.
Two Programs Offered

The naval building program rec
commended to congress today is:
Immediately, or until senate dis
poses of treaty: Two battleships.
one battle cruiser. six scout crui-
sers, twenty-eight cruisers, eight
mine laying light cruisers, twenty
flotilla leaders, six fleet submarines,
four airplane carriers, one destroy
er tender. one submarine tender.
If the United States joins the
League of Nations: Ten light
cruisers. six mine laying light
cruisers, ten flotilla leaders, six
flotilla submarines. four airplane
carriers. one destroyer tender, one
submarine tender.
If the United States does not
join the League of Nations: An
other three year building program
in addition to construction now au-
thorized so that the United States
incomparably would have the big
gest navy in the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
COURT FIGHT ON
Attorneys for Taxi Drivers and
''Triple Alliance" Arguing.
McKeever Pleads for Tempo
rary Injunction Against City.

The fight of Topekas Independent
taxicab drivers for the right to park
their cars opposite the Rock Island
right-of-way. following the recent ac-
ton of Rock Island officials in order
ing them away and giving the Payne
Tax and Baggage company the ex
elusive right, was waged thruout the
morning and afternoon today in Judge
George H. Whitcomb's division of the
district court
E. D. McKeever. representing the
independent drivers, pleaded for a
temporary injunction against the en-
forcement of a city ordinance delegat-
ing such power to the Rock Island
and other abutting property owners.
A restraining order against the en-
forcement of the ordinance issued
Wednesday, expired today. Granting
of a temporary injunction by Judge
Whitcomb or his refusal to grant one
would give either side an opportunity
to appeal to the supreme court
That is where the problem must be
settled ultimately, win, lose. or draw
by either side. according TO the attor
neys. Fully a dozen taXicab drivers
were in the court room while argu-
ments were in progress Arrayed
against NIcKeever on the other side
of the table were D. H. Branaman,
city attorney; Cyrus Monroe and Guy
Hirsh, representing Payne. and Luther
Burns, representing the Rock Island.
Attorneys for both sides agreed to
keep the introduction of evidence
down to the minimum and argue
purely on points OF law. McKeever,
during the morning and early after
noon, read court decisions from TWEEN
ty different law books. purporting to
substantiate his charge that the ac-
ton of the city and Rock Island was
arbitrary. discriminatory, unlawful
! and monopolistic. There were nine
teen law books on the other side of
the table containing court opinions
read by opposition attorneys, purport-
ing to substantiate the triple claim of
the city. Rock Island and Payne that
, they were acting legally.
No Decision Imminent?
| Judge whitcomb noted all authori-
! ties quoted by attorneys for both
sides. 1t was predicted in the court
room that aside from proba bly, extend
ing the restraining order a few days
there would be no decision until Judge
| Whitcomb looked more thoroly into
, the case
For the city of Topeka to give any
| person or corporation the power to
state who shall use the public high
/ way opposite his property for parking
cars and to state who shall not use
| them is un-American and absolutely is
not included in the charter rights of
| Kansas" McKeever stated.
Anticipating from newspaper arti-
cles that attorneys for the triple inter-
ests would point to the charter right
| Of the city to enact an ordinance by
quoting that part of it which says it
! shall have the right to look to the
safety and comfort of passengers car
ried on public highways, McKeever
! said:
I'll show that 80 per cent of these
taxi drivers are property owners and
that passengers are as safe with them
as with other carriers of passengers
on the public Streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
LOCAL WHEAT MARKET UP
Advances Ten Cents in Weck-More
Cars, But Farmers Holding.

The local wheat market has ad-
vanced approximately ten cents during
the past week, local dealers said today.
Wheat was selling today at from $2.43
to $3.50 for No. / hard. The govern
ment guarantee of $2.26 at Chicag
and $2.1S at Kansas City is still in ef-
feet.
Congestion in the elevators over the
state has been greatly relieved by re-
ceipt of more cars, but as the market
now is so cents lower than in Decem-
ber, many farmers and elevators are
holding their stocks for higher prices.
it was declared.
Estimates on this years crop call
for 70,000,000 bushels. which, altho
less than half the production last year.
still would be a normal crop. From
all parts of the state come complaints
of the lack of moisture, according to
Fred Derby, of the Derby Grain COM
pany here. Deterioration due to this
cause is quite severe. it was stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06

Washington, March 6.-Secretary
Daniels told the house naval commit
tes today he would recommend a ma
val building program for the next
fiscal year larger than that proposed
by the general board. 'if the peace
treaty is not ratified at this session of
congress-" Withholding final recon-
mendation, however, the secretary
added that if this country in the end
rejected membership IN the League of
Nations, he would feel ImpelIed to re-
new his recommendation for another
three year program of constructioD
Reiterating his statement of last
year that I'VE must have a league of
nations by which every nation Will
help preserve the peace of the world
without competitive naval building or
we must have incomparably the big
gest navy in the world" Mr.. Daniels
declared there was no middle
ground"
Takes No Chances.
'I had hoped to appear before this
Committee today" the secretary con-
tinued, with a final recommendation
as to a building program but as the
senate has not yet acted upon the
peace treaty, thcre are uncertainties
in the situation. If the covenant had
been ratified our duty would have
been plan With the league in oper-
tions allied or associated in the world
war and with provision for admittance
of all other nations opposed to con-
quest and militia rism. it would not be
necessary to impose on the taxpayers
of America the assessments necessary
for building more capital shfpssS
The program which the secretary
recommended be authorized in event
the treaty is not ratified, agreed with
the general boards proposal as to
capital ships-two battleships and one
battle cruiser-but added to that
proposal twenty light cruisers and
fourteen fIotilla lea 1ers, or super
destroyers. No light cruisers and only
six super-destroyers were recon-
mended by the board.
THE question for you to decide, "
the secretary told the committee. is
whether the United States, in future
building, shall undertake simply to
round out it's navy by building units or
types in which we are short or shall
embark on further expansion in addi-
ton"
Secretary Daniels emphasized the
fleets deficiency in light cruisers and
other secondary craft as demonstrated
| by war lessons. The present battle
ship strength, he pointed out, would
soon be increased by the ten dread
naughts now building more power
| full than any battleships afloat," in
addition to the six battle cruisers
under construction necessitating more
auxiliary craft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
PUBLIC HAS RIGHT TO KNOW.
Judge Rules Newspaper Has Privilege
TO Print Court Testimony.

Chicago. March 6.-The privilege OF
a newspaper to publish and the public
to be informed of any testimony given
in open court, whether this testimony
be true or false. was upheld in rul-
ing made yesterday by Judge Oscar NJ.
Torrison of the circuit court. 1t is the
first time on record that this question
of privilege has been decided specifi-
cally by an Illinois court.
Judge Torrison held not only that a
newspaper was entitled to publish
such testimony but also that the guilt
or innocence of any person injured by
the testimony has no bearing what
ever on any action for libel brought
by that person against the newspaper
because of its publication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
President Wilson Stands Pat
Against Article Ten Revision.
Senate Deadlock on Peace Pact
Almost Certain.
HITCHCOCK ASKED OPINION
Democrats Wanted Advice as to
Their Future Course.
Only Secession From Party Can
Rratify Treaty Now.

Washington. March 6.-The presi-
dent stands pat.
This was the word from the White
House today. in response to inquiries
as to what Woodrow Wilson's attitude
would be toward compromise on Ar
ticle X of the League of Nations COW
enant.
Senator Hitchcock last night wrote
to Wilson asking him to receive Sena-
tor Simmons. Democrat, as an ennis
sary who would lay before him a pro-
posal for compromise on Article X.
Democratic Hopes Dashed.
Democratic hopes of compromise
ratification was believed to have been
dashed again when the White House
let it be known that Wilson sees little
need for discussing the treaty situa-
tion further with administration sena-
tors; that he is adamant against any
reservations except interpretative
ones and that he prefers to have Dem
ocratic senators try to convert Sena-
tor Lodge rather than try to convert
him.
The president, it is understood. feels
that he made his position clear to
Senator Glass when the latter was at
the White House some days ago.
The position reported taken by the
president was believed to indicate that
he would decline to see Senator Sim
mons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06

introduction to the sbest moral and
educational influences; giving in
formation as to where to find employ
ment, and meals, and rooms for sleep
and rest, at the most reasonable cost.
Baths, swimming pool. lectures and
educational classes. In short, a place
shielding young women from evil in
fluences, and affording all kinds OF
healthful and instructive opportuni-
ties, thus saving and protecting them
to the end of pure and useful wo-
manhood.
I am more than glad to commend
the very capable management of the
institution in all respects. 1t deserves
continued and generous support of all
our people. Yours truly,
JOAB MULVANE.
1.-THE Y w. c. A. campaign for $14,12S
funds begins in Topeka March S. and lasts
until March Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
WILD RIDE ON BISCUIT WAGON.
Turns Completely Over Rounding Cor
ner-DriVer Leaps to Safety.

A delivery wagon belonging to the
National Biscuit company was badly
damaged today when the horse. be-
coming frightened, rounded the corner
of Third and Jackson streets too
sharply. The wagon turned complete
ly over. The driver. I. B. Slusser. S19
Chestnut street leaped to the ground
unfnjured.
The horse became frightened at
Third and Van Buren, streets. 1t was
stated, and started to run. When
Slusser attempted to check him, the
lines broke. When the horse turned
sharply onto Jackson street the wagon
upset. Slusser leaped just as 1t ca
brought the frightened animal to a
standstiII
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
Women Drive
Twenty Miles to
Y.WC.A. Meeting

Interest in the Y. w. c. A. finance
drive is great enough TO inspire two
women to drive twenty miles to at
tend a noon luncheon at the Y. w.
c. A today Those attending the
luncheon were women of Shawnee
county. outside of Topeka, who viii
assist in the drive by promoting the
work in their respective communities.
Twenty women were present. Miss
Mildred Mcintosh. finance secretary
for the west central field, gave an en-
thusiastic talk. outlining the purpose
and method of the Y. w. c. A. finance
campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
TRAIN CREW FACES TRIAL
Manslaughter Charges Filed Against
Men on Train That Killed Five.

Ardmore. Okla, March 6.-Members
of the train crew. whose train last
Friday caused the death of five per-
sons in crossing accident, will be
given a preliminary hearing Friday.
March II. County Attorney Brown
filed m2nslaughter charges against
the crew.
The accident occurred when a party
of ten young people were returning to
Wilson in a Ford truck after attend
ing dance here. Five were killed
and two seriously injured Statements
made by the occupants of the truck
were to the effect that no warning
was given of the approaching train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
Thirty Doctors
Are PendLized
Were Too Liberal With Patients
Now They Cannot Prescribe Spirits
for Coughs.

Kansas City. Mo. March 6.-Twenty
doctors who couldn't resist the bark
ing coughs of thirsty patients today
found the permits to issue prescrip-
tions for spirits fermenti and such, re-
voked. And about fifty more physi-
clans VIII find their permits Cancelled
within the next two days. declared H.
S. Fisher, federal guardian of this sec
ton of the great American Sahara.
Steadily increasing sales of liquor on
PHYSICIANS prescr ptions revealed
saany coughers lived on vacant lots
and one even gave the federal build
ing as his address Some ply sicians
neglected to sign their names to the
booze checks" Regulations concern
ing prescriptions must be obeyed to
the letter, Fisher sad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-06
LEFT ALL TO MRS. RIPLEY.
Ex-President of Santa Fe Left Prop
erty Valued at $67O,O00.

Chicago. March 6.-The will of Ed
ward Payson Ripley. former president
of the Atchison. Topeka 6s Santa Fs
railroad. admitted to probate yester-
day, leaves all but $1,000 of his $780,
900 estate. in trust. the income to be
paid to his widow. Mrs. Frances Z.
Ripley. of Riverside. a suburb. At
her death the estate will be distrib-
uted equally among two sons and two
daughters.
Mr. Ripley died February 4. in Santa
Barbara, Cal His estate was said to
consist of 100000 in personal prop
erty and $4,000 in real estate.