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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10


In a snowstorm in 1908 in Wyo-
ming, Woodward froze his feet. He
did not think 1t a serious matter at
the time, but later trouble arose from
the exposure and lit was necessary to
amputate part of both his legs. Since
then he has had to undergo twenty
two amputations until there is scarce
ly any of his body remaining below
the hips. His misfortune. however.
does not prevent him from being one
OF the most active delegates at the
convention.
Il learned the jewelry trade to pass
away the time when / wasn't able to
do much" Woodward said. Before
that time had done neavy labor.
became particularly interested in
watch work and soon realized that the
-ewelry trade was about my only
CHARGE to earn a living wage. 7 do a
great deal Cf the work in my store in
Geneseo myself.
Conspicuous among the motor cars
l.niEg the edge of the walk at the
Chamber OF Commerce was the wheel
chair of Woodward.
81 enjoy my work and do not find
I, very hard to get about" he said.
He has a wife and several small chill
drcn ara happy home life. he said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
BIG AD CAMP PAICN
Guardians of Public
Confidence, Speaker Declares.
Kansas Association Convention
to Hutchinson Next Year.

Jewellers are guardians of the pub
lie confidence and the public ignor-
ance more than any other merchants" +"
T. L. Combs. of Omaha, Neb., for
merly president of the American Re
tail jewelers. association, said in his
address before the fifteenth annual
convention of the Kansas Retail
jewelers. association at the Cha mber
of Commerce this afternoon. Combs
spoke on "Our Responsibility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
(Coatinued on Page Seven
ROBBED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
Sedalia Bandits Did Not Bother With
Banks Safe.

Sedalia. Mo. Moy 10.-Safety de-
posit boxes in the Citizens State bank
at Colecamp. 25 miles south of here.
were rifled last night. Bank officials
are unable to estimate the value of
securities taken until customers have
made a report on what was taken
from their deposit boxes.
The vault door was blow open and
wires were cut all over the town. The
bandits escaped in a motor car. A
safe containing deposits was not dis
turbed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
POLICT HUNT MURDERER.
Woman's Body Found by Husband on
His Return From Work.

Oklahoma City. May 10.-Police to-
day were unable to find any clews
that might lead to the solution of the
death of Mrs. Alice May Jackson. S5,
who was found in her home here
Saturday night with a. bullet hole thru
her head and a fractured skull and
jaw.
Her husband. Chester D. Jackson,
boilermaker. said he knew no reason
for her killing herself if her death
was self inflicted. He found the body
when he returned from work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
WOULD HAVE PASTORS
RECRUIT FOR ARMY

Des Moines, May 10.-A request
that all ministers and laymen of the
Methodist Episcopal church present
to the young men in their respective
communities who have no business
or family ties that will interfere.
the advantages of enlistment in the
United States army. was contained
in a resolution presented to the
general conference of the church in
session here The resolution was
referred to a COMMITTEES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
BUTTE WITHOUT STREET CARS
Strike Called-Traffic Is Suspended
'tfor Safety"

Butte. May 10.-Butte was without
street carz service today as a result of
a strike called Friday by the Work
ingmen's union, an unskilled laborers
organization. for a wage increase of
81 a day.
The street railway management an
nounced that service had been sus-
pended in the interests of safety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
RICH IN NAME, RICH IN LOT
Invalid Gencseo Jeweler, at Con-
yention, an Optimist-Operates
Store From Wheel Chair.

His name is Rich and he considers
himself rich in his lot in life-does
Rich A. Woodward. Geneseo, Kan,
jeweler, attending the annual con-
yention of jewelers. in Topeka today.
But, altho Woodward is well satisfied,
not many of his fellow human beings
would consider life very satisfactory
were they handicapped as is Wood
ward. He has wheeled himself about
for twelve years because both'his legs
are amputated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Get Thirty DAYS for Speaking.

Pittsburgh. Pa. May 1O.-Six men.
who yesterday attempted to speak at
a street meeting of the national COM
mittee of iron and steel workers and
the American Civil liberties union at
Duquesne, a steel town near here,
were today sentenced to serve thirty
day in the Allegheny county jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
VOTES on SUFFRAGE.
Baton Rouge Session May Put Federal
Amendment Over.

Baton Rouge, La. May 10 The
Louisiana legislature, meeting in reg
ular session today, was expected to
Immediately take up considera ton of
a resolution ratifying the woman
suffrage amendment to the federal
constitution.
Thirty-five states have ratified the
amendment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10

RAIN CAN'T STAY AWAY LONG.
Flora Predicts Showers in Kansas To-
night or Tuesday.
TODAY,S TEMPERATUREs

Inc btleA icSpilS rum ram 10 " DS
broken at once. according to S. D.
Flora. state meteorologist- Showers
are promised for tonight or tomorrow.
A area of low pressure over Colo
rado this morning was moving slowly
eastward. Showers were general in
Western Kansas Sunday. Phillipsburg
reported 10 of an inch; Liberal .36;
Goodland, .26. A trace occurred in
Topeka, Sunday. The rain territory
will spread thru the entire state in
the next "a hours, Flora says. Pre-
cipitation will occur as showers, it is
believed.
No cold weather was recorded on
the weather map this morning, nor
was frost indicated. The temperature
was So degrees at 4 o'clock this morn
ing.
Flora predicted a temperature of
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
HUN zEPPs TO RUssIAs

Paris. May 1o.-Seven German
Zeppelins have been seen going
east over Warsaw. according to
Newspaper reports from the Polish
capital. and it is believed they are
going to Russie-from Germany with
military instructions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
CANADA WILL SEND MINISTER
Relations With L. S. Placed Entirely
in Hands OF Dominion Now.

in Hands of Dominion Now.
n,irister re the limited states soor will
be appointed.
Formal announcement of the pur-
pose of the British governrlent TO
place Canadian relations with the
United States completely in the hands
of Canada was made today in a state
ment read in the Canadian parliament
at Ottawa by direction of the governor
general and the British parliament at
London and made public here thru
the British embassy.
Unusual powers are to be conferred
upon the Canadian minister. In the
absence of the British ambassa dor he
will take full charge of all British
diplomatic relations with the United
States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Oil Price Hiked Again.

Pittsburgh, May 1o.-The principal
crude oil purchasing agencies here to-
day announced an increase of 25 cents
a barrel in Somerset to 81 and 35
cents in Ragland TO S2.1o. These
grades of oil are produced in the Ken
tucky field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Miss NJ. i. Adds.

NO man who takes advantage of
this confidence or ignorance of the
public is worthy of being a jeweler,"
Comb said. "Proof OF the confidence
of the public in jewelers. is the fact
that jewelers. are not accused of prof
iteering. They not only are not prof
iteers but are not suspected of being
such.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Urges Co-opcradve Publicity.

Jewellers were the first to agree to
pay war taxes and to help the govern
ment collect war taxes" Combs de-
clared. He is a prominent jeweler of
Omaha, Neb., ard has served as presi-
dent of the American Retail jewelers.
associa ton and his ideas on the
jewelry business are in demand all
over the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Pittsburgh Machinists Join Yard Crew

Pittsburgh, May 10.-Fifteen hun
drod shopmen in the McKees Rocks
shops of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
railroad failed to report for work to-
day. They voted at a secret meeting
last night to join the striking yard
crews. it was said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
KNIGHTS TEMPnAR AT sALINA
Three-Day Session of York Rite
Masons Is on Schedule.

Salina, Kan, May 1o.-The fifty
first annual conclave of Kansas
knights Templar convenes here to-
morrow and will continue until
Wednesday night.
There will be parades. luncheons.
competitive drills and other features.
The sessions of the grand commandery
occur Wednesday,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
ABANDON RETAIL TAX PLAN
Ways and Means Committee Tries TO
Trim Soldier Bonus.

Washington, May 10.-Republican
members of the house ways and means
committee today definitely decided to
abandon the proposed tax of one per
cent on all retail sales as a means of
raising revenue for a soldier bonus.
At the same time a tentative agree
ment was reached to make every ef-
fort to reduce the total benefits orig
inally proposed from s1.750. 900, 900 to
slightly in excess Of 81. .000, 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Turk Peace Party Recognized.

Paris. May 10.-Credentials of the
Turkish peace delegates were verified
at Versailles today. Their treaty of
peace will be handed TO them at the
foreign office tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10

Paris, May 10.-The Hungarian gov
ernment has ordered mobilization OF
four classes of the army, a Budapes
dispatch today. said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Huns Cut Army to 200, 900.

Berlin, May 1O.-Reduction of the
German army to 100000 will be COM
pleted by May Is; it was announced
officially here yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
REDS ARE PEEvED
Will Exclude Representatives
of UnHeutral Nations.
Say Allies Aided Poland in kiey
Offensive.

try joined the Poles in occupying kick
in force late on Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-10
Nuevo Leon Rcvolts.

san Antonio. Tex. May 1o.-Au-
thentic reports reaching here from
Brownsville declare that the Iegisla-
ture of the state of Nuevo Leon, in a
special session, repudiated the Car
rama government and declared allie
glancs t. the p.an of Aqua Prieta and
the Obregon- Sonora movement. Gov
ernor Jose L. Santos. in a manifesto at
Monterey, states that he is willing to
Continued on Page Severn
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09

Mildred Chaplin presents the char
acter Of Florence Maddern very SYM
pathetically and effectively. and Milton
Silis does good work as Bruce Madden.
The role OF Vera Kennedy does not
suit Mary Alden IS well as the part OF
"the calico wife," In which she APP
peared at the Rialto at the beginning
OF the week. Nevertheless her acting
gives an impression OF forcefulness.
Partners OF the Night.
Partners Of the Night" showing at
the Fine Arts today with an all star
cast Is a detective story of New York
crookdom. Thorne, commissioner Of
police has the theory that any crook
can be made honest II only taken in
time. Robert Clifford Civilian David
son). heartily indorses Thorne's belief.
since he happens to be in love with
one Of the crooks whom he has been
appointed to reform.
Mary Regain (Pina Nesbitt) and her
uncle, Joe Russell. are engaged In
fleeing young Gerrold OF the Equita-
BILE bank. Clifford interferes with their
game. but uses his knowledge OF their
intentions to bring their accomplice to
terms. In doing this he discovers the
disloyal member Of his own organiza-
ton. who has forced Russell to divide
his profits with him for years. The
play Is full OF action and surprises and
will appeal to all those who like a
good detective or mystery story.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09

This guarantee is made in good faith. 1t is the
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Your druggist reports your case and is promptly re-
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OF course there are cas-. Of long standing that
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considered fair test-then there may be some
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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09
GRAY HAIR RUINS
YOUR APPEARANCE
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Makes
Your Hair Beautiful, Dark and
Lustrous Again. improves
Your Appearance.

How many times have you stood
before a mirror and wished your hair
would be evenly dark and lustrous
like the young folks You see, instead
of being dull, gray. streaked, or
faded, as we'll as thin or falling.
Don't envy them. You can have
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Q-Ban, the wonderful hair color re-
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once or twice day as per simple
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you run your fingers through your
hair and feel how soft and wavy IL
is. too, you will wear a smile of real
delight
Thousands of enthusiastic users
praise Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as
the greatest absolutely safe hair color
restorer made. All drug stores have
Q-Ban ready for you in handy bottles
or by mail rs cents. 10 Anderson,
Chattanooga, Tenn.-(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09

II you suffer from rheumatism or any Of the
diseases caused by poisoned blood take Prescription
C-2228. The Of this great blood purifier 10
almost the consulting a specialist, for every
bottle represents what the originator and many
other medical authorities on such diseases would
prescribe for you.
Prescription C-2223 contains mercury, choral,
strychnine, morphine, cocaine other habit form
ing dangerous drugs. II is a concentrated liquid
preparation Of certain drugs having marked influ-
ence those diseases caused by blood poisons
which are produced within the SYSTEM as well as
those which enter from without. Prescription
C2223 stands above all other remedies as an altera-
tive Of great power. Il restores normal functions
TO those organs or tissues which not naturally
performing their full work; changes diseased con.
ditions into conditions of health. 1t also acts
especially the excretory organs, aiding nature in
removing impure products from the body.
A valuable aid to Prescription C-2223 is mild
cathartic that does not sicken grippe. This pill
stimulates the secretions Of the liver, tones up and
regulates the bowels. It is known the 1928 Liver
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bad effects result from their use, they can be
used by young and old alike.
Prescription C2223 is guaranteed and sold by all
good druggists at s1.50 a bottle, or the complete
treatment Of two bottles and a box Of Pills for
1925. II you cannot be supplied, write the 2a23
Laboratory, Memphis, Tenn. Send name and ad.
dress for literature, 1920 Almanac and sample OF
the Liver Pills.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly
SpotS-HoW to Remove
EaSiIV-

Here's a chance. Miss FreclSle- face,
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that 1t will not cost you a penny
unless 1t removes the freckles; while
il 1t does give you a clear complex
ion the expense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of Othine---
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckles and get beau
tiful complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Qthine as this
strength is sold under guarantee of
money back II IL fails to remove
freckles.-(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09
ABSINTHE GRADUALLY
CREEPING BACK TO BARS

Paris. April s.--Absinthe. forbidden
during the war. has recently been
creeping back into the stock OF some
cafes In this city and It's consumption
has assumed proportions sufficient to
attract the attention of the police. Great
difficulty has been encountered In the
past by those lighting the use of this
liquor, which is being served under vari-
Gus names. Government officials, how
ever. have now developed a test which
police offices can apply on the spot,
and II drink shows the presence of
absinthe, all stocks of the beverage are
confiscated and the condor is arrested.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09
MILDRED KNOWS MAYER
ONLY In BUSINESS WAY
Visibly Distressed to Learn Of
Her Husband Attacking
Her Manager,

Los Angeles. Cal. April s.-Denying
that her relations with Louis B. Mayer.
her manager. could have given Charlie
Chaplin. the world famous film COM
edian, any provocation for having a fist
fight with Mayer. Mildred Harris Chap
lin expressed treat establishment at San
Diego today, when she learned of the
fisticuffs in the lobby of the Hotel Alex
andria. in this city.
The comedians wife was visibly dis
tressed when she was informed that
Chaplin had been worsted in the en-
counter and bore several marks as a
result of 1t. which he might carry for
some days.
II know Of no reason why there
Should be trouble between Mr.. Chaplin
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-09

and Mr.. Mayer" she said.
mr.. Mayer was my manager and pro-
Queer and l know him only In a busi-
ness way" she declared.
Chaplin was said to have received a
bruised nose and Commissions OF the
head in the bout with Mayer. In which
the footwork for which he IL famous
on the silver screen, failed to save him
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-20
Mothers and
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-20
M. and Mrs. r. 3. Thomson Receive
League OF Women Voters Delegates

Orndorff lIr. and Mrs W L. Fox
worth. 1ir. and AIRS. W. T. owen, judge
and 1Irs. William Robert Smith, ar
and Mrs J. Z. Quaid, Ar and Mrs
Robert Neiu. Airs. Julia Sharp, Mr. and
Mrs. j. G. 1IcGrady. 1Ir. and AIRS. Tom
Lea, Mrs p. z. Fiennikeu. Mrs. r. H.
Dudley and Mrs. Charles D. Croft and
by a group Of society girls
The officers Of the league who as
sisted included; Miss Eleanor Breck-
enridee. Of san antonio, honorary
president Of the state league; Mrs
Jessie D. Ames, president Of the state
league; AIRS Lee Joseph. Of San An
tonic. first vice president; Mrs. Z. 3.
Pepper. OF Dallas. second vice presi-
dent. AIRS Thomas A. Coleman. third
vice president. Mrs. Annie 3 Cade. Of
Chester. recording secretary; MS.
Jessie T. Cope. karnes City, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs Minnie
Fisher Cunningham New Woverly.
president Of the state league; Mrs. c.
C.. Haines. citizenship instructor; Mrs.
Charles De Croft. honorary president
Of the local league; Mrs o. A Cri-
chett, president Of the local league ;
Mrs. s j. Fennell first vice presi-
dent. Miss Jessie Mcdonald, second
vice president; Mrs. r. A. Darlington
recording secretary; Mrs Robert
Townsend. corresponding secretary;
Mrs. l. L Nunday. auditor; Mrs. JET
ferson D. Smith. custodian. and othrs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-20

MRS. linden BUTLER gave a
lNl luncheon Of pretty details in the
private dining room Of Hotel
sheldon today to honor a group Of
delegates and visitors to the couven-
ton Of the League Of Women Voters,
this being one OF the many delightful
social affairs which have filled the
calendar during the week Of the con-
Veuuon.
An eight course luncheon was
served from a table beautifully deco
rated with yellow and white chrysan-
themums, the luncheon being enliv-
ened by a number OF short toast5 and
talks by Hrs. o. A. Critchetts Mrs. p
E. Thomson, Mrs. Jessie Daniel
Ames and Mrs Minnie Fisher Gun
bingham with Mrs. S. ]. Fennell intro
ducing the speakers in clever words.
Covers were placed for Mrs. Ponder
Carter. president Of the City Fedora
ton Of Women's clubs. Mrs. S. ].
Feuneu. Mrs J. L Buquor. Mrs Jessie
Daniel Ames, president OF the state
league; Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-20
Mrs. linden Butler Hostess At
Luncheon For League Delegates

ham, Mrs Robbins, Airs. Peters. Mrs.
o. A Critichett, president OF the local
league; Mrs Thomas A. Coleman, Mrs.
r =. Thomson. Mrs r IL Dudley,
Mrs o. p L.ansden, Mrs. Haines, Mrs.
Ellis, Mrs. Annie b Cade, Misses Dora
and Ruth Eroeckel, and the hostess.
One OF the largest and most i'm
portant Of the social affairs OF the
month IS the tea which Mrs. James
r Harper viii give Friday afternoon.
October %, 20 honor two pretty and
interesting visitors. Miss Margaret
Thomson. sister Of p T. Thomson,
and Miss sara Davis. sister OF 1Irs.
r. .. Thomson. both Of Gainesville.
Tex. A large guest list is being asked
10 the courtesy for the visitors and
the receiving hours viii be from $3.50
until $50 o'clock.
Members OF the TsIeta Aid society
VIII serve an ench1fada and tamale
supper on Friday evening from s un-
til g o'clock IN the school house.