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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11
ALL SIGNS POINT
TO GREAT CROWD
Record Crop Year in Kansas
Will Aid Exposition.
Never Was Outlook So PrOmis-
ing as This Season.
ALL IN READINESS MONDAY
Topeka Day To Be One of
Largest of Entire Week.
Visitors Will Be Given Absolute
Freedom of City.
GROUNDS CLOSED SUNDAY

The Kansas Free Fair grounds
will be closed ali day Sunday TO
everyone except persons employed
there, persons having exhibits at
the fair, or other business on the
grounds. No visitors will be ad-
mitted. This is for the purpose OF
giving the workmen and other per
sons with business on the ground 4
free opportunity to get everything
in place to start the big show early
Monday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11
THIRTY KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Negligence in Handling Dynamite
Caused Aceidcnt-sIany Wounded.

Lima, Peru, Sept. 10.-Thirty men
were killed. scores wounded and dam
age amounting to S25O,000 was done
by the explosion Of dynamite in Caliao
Bay this morning.
Negligence in handling the explosive
is declared to have caused the acci-
dent. The work Of loading ships there
has not been materially affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

Washington, Sept. 11.-President
Wilson today appointed Mabel T
Boardman. for many years a member
of the executive committee OF the
American Red Cross. to be a commits
sioner of the District of Columbia ef-
fective next Wednesday on the retire
ment of Commissioner Brownlow, re-
signed.
The appointment makes Miss Board
man the first woman to be a member
of the commission which directs the
entire government Of the district.
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Hold Greatest Cold Hoard in n. Y.

New York. Sept. 11.-Nearly ssUv.-
100000 in gold bars, said to be the
largest amount of gold in any one
place in the world today. IS being
transferred from the sub-treasury
building to the new assay building
next door. Most of the gold was
melted from English sovereign and
French 20-franc pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11
FAIR, LARGEST
in HISTORY, OPENS MONDAY

o
on A KnsasRa Is
OOand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11
LAST CITY CONCERT SUNDAY.
Security Benefit Band VIII Play al
Chesney Park at D. m.

The Security Benefit Association
band will play the last city concert of
the season at Chesney park Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. The program
follows:
March-"Semper Fideis" Sousa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11
Topeka Concert series.

Five all-star concerts at community
prices Season tickets SIS. IS, 81. re-
served. 1925 College Ave. Tel. 1898.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

PROGRAM PEOPLES PAVILION.
I'D. Graham. Superintendent.
MONDAY
Evening, 8 O'Clock.
The American Legion. Commander Earl
Cummings r~csiding-
Music
TUESDAY
Morning, 10 O'Clock.
State Spelling Contest. state suPerin-
tendent Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster pre-
siding.
Music.
Afternoon. 2 O'Clock.
Kansas Mother and Daughter Canning
and Baking Club Demonstration.
Evening, O'Clock.
Address. B. Needham, Master State
Grange NJ Ryan presiding
Address, Maurice McAu1iffe, President
Farmers Union.
WEDNESDAY,
Morning, 10 O'Clock.
Motor Transportation-6ood Roads Day.
Frank OdeH presiding.
Address. Judge w. K James, Hincrest
Farms, st. Joseph, Mo.
Address, Dean F. d. Farrell, Kansas
State Agricultural College
Address. Frank J. Nickel, Highway En-
Eineer. Missouri University.
Afternoon. O'Clock.
Kansas Mother and Daughter Canning
and Baking Club Demonstration
Address, Chancellor E. H. Lindley. Uni
versity of Kansas. Rev Chas. F. Mathews
pastor Baptist Church, presiding.
Music.
THURSDAY.
Morning, 10 O'Clock.
Farmer stockman Farm Bureau Day
Ralph Snyder presiding
Address, Robert j. Evans. President
American Swine Growers Association, Chi
caEo.
Address, W. A. CocheI. American short
horn Breeders Association. Chicago.
Address. Howard Leonard, President Hi
nois State Farm Bureau and Director Amer.
lean Farm Bureau Federation.
Music.
Afternoon, O'Clock.
Kansas Mother and Daughter Canning
and Baking Club Demonstration
Evening, O'Clock.
Address. Farm Marketing" DR.. H. J
Waters. Kansas City. Secretary j. c
MohIer presiding.
Music.
FRIDAY.
Morning. 10 O'Clock.
WOman's Day, Old Settlers Day. Mrs
a. A. GODDARD presiding.
Address. ''Womans Citizenship" DR.. Al
! Continued on Page ThreeI
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FREE FAIR PROGRAM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.
Topeka and Derby day.
Exhibits open at O'Clock.
Judging in departments.
Grand opening Sunflower trail, 1
O'Clock.
Horse races, 2 O'Clock.
Band concerts.
Fireworks and vaudeville, o'clock.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER IA.
Children's day.
State spelling contest, 10 O'Clock.
Judging in departments.
Special program in peoples pa
vilion.
Band concerts.
Canning club demonstrations.
Livestock parade, 1880 o'clock.
Fireworks and vaudeville, s O'Clock.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS.
Good Roads, Motor Transportation,
FraternaI day.
Good roads meeting, Peoples pa
viIion.
Judging in departments.
Horse races, 2 O'Clock.
Band concerts.
Special program in Peoples pa
vilion.
Canning club demonstrations.
Livestock parade. 1880 O'Clock.
Fireworks and vaudeville, S O'Clock.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16.
Farmers and StOclmen's day.
Judging in departments.
Band concerts.
Special program in Peoples pa
viIion.
Canning club demonstrations.
Horse races, ? o'clock.
Livestock parade, 1880 o'clock.
Fireworks and vaudeville, 8 O'Clock.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Il.
Old settlers, Women's, Health and
Hygiene day.
Parade of prize winning livestock, 1
O'Clock.
Auto races at . O'Clock.
Special program in Peoples pa
viIion.
Canning club demonstrations.
Fireworks and vaudeville. 8 O'Clock.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS.
Anto races, 2 O'Clock.
Band concerts.
Carnival night
Added features and events.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

HORSE RACE PROGRAM.
Monday, Sept. 13.
No. 1 2:2O trOt-The Bankers Stake, 81 900
No. IL 2:I4 pace - added money esti-
mated at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
No. IA The Kansas Derby, rs miles. 300
No. Is Four furlongs -..........--. 100
No. 16 Six furlongs .------.-.-..-..-- 100
Tuesday. Sept. Il.
No. 2 2:14 trot-Merchants' Stake. 81 900
No. 10 2:25 pace - added money esti-
mated at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
No II -Four and One-half furlonEs-.-. 100
No. Is Five furIongs. bar Monday
winners --..--...----..-.--. 100
No. 10 Seven furIongs. bar Monday
winners OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
Wednesday, Sept. Is.
No. 2:11 pace-Insurance-PrO
sionaI Stake ...-......-.-----S1, 81 900
No. z:I7 trot added money esti-
mated at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 500
No. 20 One mile, bar Derby Winrsr..- 200
No. 21 Six furiongs - consolation for
horses starting and not win
ming first ----...-...-....... 100
Thursday. Sept. I6.
No. 3 2:17 paee-The Manufacturers
No. 2:25 trot - added money esti-
mated at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50
No. q Four MISREPRESENTATION for
horses not being first sec
ond ......-.....-......... 100
No. IS Six furIongs consolation for
horses not winning -.-.-..-.. 100
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

FOKEtAST FOR MKT WEEk-
Local rains and normal temperatures
first half; generally fair and consider
ably cooler last half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Sunday. Slightly
cooler south and east portions tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-11

tcontinued on Page TWo3
, 1920-12-31

Tomorrow. being New Years Day. a
public holiday, there will be no issue of
this paper This opportunity is taken
of. wishing all our readers A BRIGHT
AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR il
a personal and Ia a ggenefafsense. While
it, is foregone conclusion that the wear
1921 will noe prove as successful in IN
respects as the clQ1sling one, and this is
]partIsgla .trb d e t. those Interested 10
as prices being, much. below, What have
ruled this year. nevertheless It IS Is Be.
hoped that the late showers will have
had the maximum beneficial results and
that low prices, nov chiefly confined to
the sugar market may spread to other
ne~cessaries of life. thereby reducing the
high cost of living and minimizing and
dangers lurking from depression in price
of local products -
, 1920-12-31

low townsman Mr., A. Oyesen fora copy of
a.thirty six page booklet "St. Croix. Vir-
gin Islands of u S.. A.. The Card
en- Of the West lndies''', published b,
him and printed by thu Afbertype
Co., Brooklyn, NJ. Y. 1t is indeed
an attractive collection of some OF
the best views of the island of which
there is a short descriptive preface, the
whole printed OF good paper. lastly
bound and very appropriate as a souve-
mir. The cost is but SO cents.
streets ar expected akne ted to :" he n in darkness SSne t for
6apin nea be eagf f9rn oed o a1e for c ~eek od n0t
Pedestrians are going about with hand
flashlights, ~ :
, 1920-12-31
TELEGRAM
>. ST. CROIX STATION.

London, Dec, 23rd.-The speech from
the throne on the occasion of the pro,
roguing7. of Paliament at midnight to-
night. after reference to the continued
friendly relations with Foreign powers,
alluded to the Greek difficulty and de-
clared that the Govt. would IN conjunc-
ton with the Allies endeavour to- reach
a solution compatible with their joint
responsibilities. The situation with re
1sLect TO Russia was described as still
unsettled and obscure and the King ex
~pressed-the hope that trade would short
ly ;recommence with Russ a and lead
to az era of peace, greatly needed by
the people of Eastern Europe 1t is
OF; the highest Importance the speech
continued, that Poland and; her neigh
bours should compose their political
differences and: devote their undiv vi
ded energies to. producing international
stability and to the task of construction.
The distribution. OF the mandates and
other work of the assembly of tEfefIeague
OF nations were taken up and the assem-
bly, was declared to have s'shown its
sense of the Importance of including all
nations in its membership by admitting
two late enemies. 1t is my earnest
hope" added the speech, that the spiNlt
OF harmony and good will manifested 1t
the assembly ia an augury of the value
OF the League as a force making
for Cancellation and peace throughout
the world. The speech referred with
qualification to the success of the Prince
Of Wales imperial tour and regretted
that the Prince was not able to inaugu-
rate the new councils in India. The
promise was given that the Govt. would
make every effort to reduce expendi-
ture. Dealing with the subject of Ire
land, the: speech said:-AtThe state of
affairs in Ireland grieves e%profound-
~. | deplore the campaign of vii lence
and outrage Whereby a small section of
subjects seek to sever Ireland from
the empire and [ sympathize~ with ~he
loyal servants of the crown who are
endeavourlng to restore peace and main
, 1920-12-31

It is. requested mentioned that the post
Office will be closed tomorrow, January
lst., except during the hours from89
a. m.
The SIS, Guiana advised as coming to
Frederiksted tonight. 8. O'clock, prear-
rived this morning. Accordingly the
mails were closed at 3 p. M. yesterday.
The opening exercises inaugurating the
public library were held 10 the Colonial
council HAL last night as advertised. and
were attended by. q large concourse.
We have to thank our e~nterprising fell
, 1920-12-31

We have to thank our enterprising fell
Evening journal., 1920-09-17
THE UNEXPECTED GIFT

do a thing to help. There were bath
ing suits TO fix and fishing tackle to
sort and pack to say nothing OF such
commonplace things as shoes and
stockings and clothing.
Il do wish you were goin' too, Flo"
said John as the grip was at last being
shut Il truly do"
That's all right" replied Florence
bravely. but I tell you. John. bring
me something from the lake Will
you?"
"That will" promised John.
"whatll II be?"-
"Oh." and Florence thought a min
ute. you decide that Bring me some
thing thatl be a surprise"
And John had promised that he
would get the surprise-y-est sort Of a
surprise for her. And so they had
gone.
OF course. you know all the fun
they had at the lake. The swimming
stunts they learned and the fish they
caught and the fun they had even
when they didn't catch anything. And
the playing In the sand and learning
TO row. II you've been to the lake you
know all about It from experience and
n you haven't you'll know sometime
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

"a OW you'll surely remember!"
81 X shouted Florence. as the conduct
or called. "All aboard! You won't
> \ forget your promise?"
Two boyish faces pressed against
the glass OF the car window and two
eager mouths made the words, Don't
you worry-we won't forget" Flor
ence could tell by their lips what they
were saying though the noise OF the
moving train made Il impossible TO
really hear a word they said. And,
satisfied that they would keep their
promise. she turned TO go back home.
Florence. John and Bob lived in a
small city some distance from ;he lake
and one OF the dreams OF all three
children was TO some day visit at the
lake and see all the wonders they had
heard about and go swimming. Then,
only yesterday. had come the word
that Uncle Tom was going up 10 the
lake for four days fishing and that
he would be glad to have his nephews
go with him. sorry not TO take Flor
ence." the letter had said. but maybe
she can go some other time"
Then came the jolly scramble OF
packing up and getting off two boys
who were so excited they could hardly
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

when you go.
But Of all the jolly things they did,
getting the gift for Florence was the
most fun. They didn't write and tell
her what they were bringing; Of
course not. because they wanted TO
surprise her-and they surely sue
ceedod.
They arrived at home about four IN
the afternoon-carrying bag and bag
gage and a good sized box that they
certainly had not had when they
started from home.
Florence and her mother met them
at the station and though she was just
simply bubbllng over In her eagerness
TO ask what they had brought her. she
didn't say a thing-she wanted TO walt
TIL they got home.
But they went In the house and took
of their travelling clothes and washed
their hands and it seemed 10 Florence
they never would say anything about
her gift so finally she suggested
wouldn't you like to 30 out and sec
the chickens?"
"You betv answered John. "and
Wen take your present out there"
why John Borrowsl Aren't you
ashamed OF YOURSELF" cried Florence
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

claimed Florence disappointedly.
"Rockl She thinks it's a rook3"
giggled John. and he reached into the
box. picked up the rock" and set 1t
on the barn floor.
'Lookl" he exclaimed proudly.
"Ughi" cried Florence, with a shrug
OF her shoulders. as the "rock" stuck
out a head. four feet and a tail and
made a slight move.
"see." explained Bob. ut won't hurt
you. Flo. It's a turtle. and Il lives on
the edge OF the water and pulls itself
into It's shell II Il IS frightened"
why OF course" laughed Florence,
ashamed Of her own fear, 1--WE read
about turtles. Is this one really truly
my own-my very own"
The boys assured her that Il was.
1--WE first thought we'd bring you an
Indian basket or something" ex-
planned John eagerly, land then one
day when we were out fishing we saw
this fellow on a log. We kept still
oh. so very still. and Uncle Tom just
barely moved the boat so Il didn't
even make o ripple or a sound"
"And we got closer and closer" in
terrupted Bob. who couldn't stand q
not TO tell part Of the story himself
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

then Mrs. Borrows. who had come
into the barn IN time 10 hear the story
OF the capture. suggested. But where
arc you going 20 keep him2"
We've got that all planned" John
assured her. "Uncle Tom helped us fig
ure II out You know that old tub
out back? Well. he told us how TO
put tho missing hoop on Il and we're
10 I'll Il with stones and set It near
where the hose is connected so It will
catch the drip. Then in there Mr..
Turtle goes and we're all to help
Florence keep food for him.
"And there's 10 be a board floating
on the water so he can sit In the sun
and catch flies" added Bob.
Then the fun began. II was two
days before everything was fixed Just
right for Mr.. Turtle. OF course. he
was put IN the tub before that. but he
had many additions and improvements
70 his home before It was fixed to suit
his new friends. And the fun didn'
end then. for the turtle lived NAM
days and gave the children mucl
pleasuge with his funny ways.
II really do think" said Florence
as they all three were watching hin
eat, that my gift has made more fu
! than your whole trip"
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

IS one that can be made by the aver
age boy. and from materials that viii
not be dimcult 20 secure. The wise
screw can be purchased az any hard
ware store for so cents and up, de-
pending on the length OF a. A metal
bench stop will also be found conven-
lent but Is not absolutely necessary.
The lumber need not be any partlcu-
lar kind. and by a little thought some
OF the dimensions shown on the draw
ing may be changed TO suit some piece
OF lumber you may have on hand.
The legs are made OF pieces x I Y
x "a and are q inches long. This
will give the bench height suitable for
the average boy. but u can be changed
to suit any special need. II. for ex-
ample. the boy who makes the bench
Is taller than tho average make the
legs two or three inches longer. as re-
auired. Next get out parts I and
braces C.. and parts and D. and the
crosses between the legs which sup
port the shelf when these are cut
TO size they may be assembled. tt
I yet this much put together NJ thi
point will be encouraging and will givl
"A feeling OF accomplishment. TIT
shelf may next be cut out and fas
tened TO the support. In selecting tn
wood for the top. yet as good ma
lferial as you can AFFORD Cut 20 slz,
and attach 20 the frame. together will
fhn hack nnrOn r..
Evening journal., 1920-09-17

TN all hand construction work a
bench to work upon Is very neces-
n sary, but many boys have the
- wrong idea about the place this
bench should occupy. To accomplish
really good work does not mean that
a large shop IS essential Some OF the
best work IS produced IN an attic. a
basement or even part OF the kitchen.
After satisfying yourself that you
az least have n place TO put a bench.
the nexts thing 10 do IS 20 get the
bench. This need not be an expensive
one with many drawers Some boys can
even get along with q common box or
IA saw horse. though Il goes without
saying that better work can be done.
and with greater ease, n one has a
good bench with a wise attached 70 Il.
The bench described IN this article
Evening journal., 1920-09-17
10 AN ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS 90

place where they had stood a moment
before and where Polly had dropped
the basket OF berries. lie was exam
ining It In a very solemn manner and
soon began to help himself to the con-
tents.
"lle might be eating as up this very
minute" Polly observed shiveringly.
Dear. dear what shall we do now7
hope he can't climb or that the lunch
was enough for him. Perhaps we had
better call for help. Somebody may
be'around."
1T might attract the bears atten-
tion." Agnes cautioned. Perhaps he
doesn't know where we are"
Mr.. Bruln put them right on this
however. for after he had finished the
berries he went over 90 the tree and
looked up in the same lnquisitlve man
ner with which he had examined the
basket Polly and Agnes scrambled to
higher branch In a great hurry.
When they looked down again Afr
Bruin had hold OF the lower branch
and was slowly pulling himself up
Lets CALI" cried Agnes desperate
ly. "Helpl Help! Help"
'Helpl Help Policei" shouted
Polly GO way. beari Shot"
The unwelcomed intruder paused as
II surprised az the sudden noise and
Polly and Agnes shouted again as loud
as ever they could.
To their relief someone answered
and soon swarthy looking man came
into sight.
Here. here. you come-a OF from a
da Seniorettas You hear-a me. Gui-
sippe" he shouted.
The bear let himself down arain
with a sigh. and soon the man had a
collar around his neck.
"Iie no-a da hurt-a da sonoirettas
He follow da crumbs da Senoiretta'
drop On De wood" So saying tho mar
lead Guisippe away while the girl,
climbed out OF the tree.
"Well / ncveri" said Agnes. "Ant
he's gone and eaten all our lunch ans
the berries too"
Yes. but u was m adventure. ant
ia choose TO go hungry 10 have one.
said venturesome Polly.
Agnes laughed.
you can have my share OF an,
more adventures like this one" sh
said.
Evening journal., 1920-09-17
A Queer Superstition

good man had died the superstition
spread that he had never died at an,
but that he and his crew from the
Half Moon were hidden among the
caves and rocks OF the mountains. and
that on warm summer nights they
went to a chosen nook and there en-
joyed their favorite sport-Nine- pins.
The next time you hear any one say
this you will know why, and you will
remember that Henry Hudson is more
than a name; he was the man who
discovered the Hudson River and set
tied in New York in that Tar away
September. 1909.
Evening journal., 1920-09-17
der cousin Agnes laushed'

a said Polly. Il wonder II any
ogres or tigers live in III"
" Her cousin Agnes laughed.
I'm afraid you won't find anything
as exciting as that in these woods
she said. This Is really not a bit
wild compared with the forests high
er up on the mountains. I suppose II
Is different. rather from a city park.
though"
Il should say So" Polly replied
glancing around at the big trees on
every side. whose great branches al
lowed just little bits OF the sunlight 20
come through 20 the mossy ground.
But like It. Aggie. Il Is so cool and
pleasant and II looks so adventure
some whether Il is or not. I wish
there were mountains in the city.
too"
Agnes laughed at Polly's quaint
wish.
1T IS nice and cool and I wish I
could share these mountains with ev-
erybody in the world" she said. gem
erously. mot this lunch. though"
she added. opening the little basket
she carried. Polly, we've been so
greedy on our way up here. declare.
there ISN'T much lunch LETT"
That's because we shared II with
the birds and the squirrels" Polly re-
piled. "Just think how surprised the
little creatures will be when they look
out OF their holes and nests and see a
nice bit OF your mothers good bread
waiting for them"
well. I hope they nnd all the
pieces" Agnes sighed. "It would be
a shame n they didn't when we could
do so well with II ourselves. Now we
shall have 10 do with sandwich
apiece. these ginger snaps and this
pot OF jam"
"Um-m. that sounds good" said the
cheerful Polly. Though I hope you
are not vexed with me for being so
free with the lunch. ate lot Of the
bread myself and 7 am really not so
awfully hungry now so you take the
two sandwiches"
II shan't," Agnes replied. "and ]
guess I ate quite as much as you did
on the way, at that You haven't a
bit Of right taking all the blame. We
can all out with blackberries. there
are ANN OF ANNm AiNNNu mere.
What fun" Polly clapped her
hands. Let's get them first and have
. them with our lunch. It will be a
real sumpiuous feasti"
Agnes emptied the little basket and
covered the lunch with a napkin be.
fore they started out on their search
for the berries. They did not hav,
10 20 FAR before they came 10 a de
lightful patch OF brambly vines tina
glistened all over with them.
1000. what stickersl" Polly cried
and in the same breath. what great
big. magnificent. ft-for-a-Queen Der
riesi"
What fun II was 10 pick and how
quickly the little basket filled up