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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS.

The need of the League OF Nations
for the presence of the United States in
it's councils is made apparent by the
RuSso-Polish situation. If we had
joined the league at its inception prob
ably the war now going on could have
been prevented. An influence such as
this country might exert is needed to
pry Europe loose from it's old style
diplomacy.
Lord Grey has just issued state
ment which serves to clarity the pub
lie mind as to the present status of
the League of Nations in world affairs,
particularly in it's relation to the
Polish Russian emergency. The pres
ent trouble" says the statesman,
comes from the leagues having been
disregarded by those who Joined it"
He refers to the failure of the league
to take steps to prevent Poland from
conducting an invasion of Russia. and
concludes that because nothing was
done at that time the league should
now refrain from compelling Russia to
keep out of Poland. To Lord Grey's
mind it would make of the league an
instrument for war If steps were now
taken to aid Poland, after having
failed to use the league as an instru-
ment for peace in restraining Poland
OF course. as Lord Grey says, Po-
land should have been kept out of
Russia, but Article Y of the cove
nant says the league shall interfere
only when the territory of one of its
members is invaded. Russia is not a
member, hence, presumably. its terri
tory is open to aggression from any
other nation so far as the league is
concerned. Poland. on the other hand
is member. The league, therefore. is
bound to rush to its assistance the mo-
strict application of the provisions of
the covenant Poland can invade Rus
STA at will, but Russia can never re-
taliate in kind on Poland
1t is that manifest perversion OF the
announced principles behind the
league idea that has aroused Lord
Grey. This perversion of the
league" says he, unless repudiated
will impair its future usefulness and
imperii its very existence"
Greece also is invading Turkey with
the full sanction of the league. but
there would be a loud call to the
league for assistance if Turkey were
more successful and her armies were
marching upon Greek soila The rea-
son is that Greece is a member and
Turkey is not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

A negro plasterer in a southern town
who is making SIS a day writes to the
Manufacturers Record that the union
has called a strike. and that while he
is entirely satisfied and does not want
TO strike. he win have to do so. be
cause the officials have ordered A
strike. On this circumstance the Rec
ord comments as follows: Here is
mental and physical slavery. This
man, a good. honest workingman. get
ting large wages, wants to keep on
working. but is being forced into idle
ness by the command of walking del
egates or officers whose hold on office
depends upon stirring up strife" The
Record appears to overlook the fact
that but for the union this plasterer
probably would not be receiving SIS a
day and that consequently he owes 4
certain degree of fealty to the organ
izatfou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
FINANCE WIZARD
fContinued from Paxe oue.l

tContinued from Page One-l
home all day yesterday and kept news
paper men from telling of his prison
terms in Montreal and at Atlanta
from his wife. He said he never had
the courage to tell her of that part
of his career.
Friends Stand by Him.
Despite disclosures of Ponzi's past,
many of his admirers here who made
money out of his schemes, stood
staunchly behind him today. They
commended il had never been shown
that his operations were not on the
level. and the feeling among them was
that he had attempted to turn a new
leaf Ponzi himself contended that II
he was given a fair chance by au-
thorities he would pay all obligations.
Still Owes Half Million.
He had no office to which he might
go in case he wished to do business
The doors of the Honoyer Trust COM
pany. in which he was a heavy stock
holder and thru which his financial
operations were conducted, remained
closed.
The audit of his books continued.
Hundreds of men and women who
hold Ponzis so per cent profits notes
came to the office OF Attorney General
Allen today TO allow the authorities
TO record the numbers and amounts of
the investments. 1t was unofffciaIIy
estimated that up to 10 o'clock today
more than 1000 notes averaging $500
each had been scrutinized by the au-
thorities. Ponzi claimed his liabilities
are not more than 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
IMPORTATION FOR ALL READERS OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

Each reader of The State Journal is Of
fered the unlimited use OF the largest IN
formation bureau in the world.
This Service Bureau Is located IN tn a
national capital, where II is IN immealate
touch with all the great resources OF the
United States government.
It can answer practically any quesuon
vice, nor make exhaustive research.
The war forced so many changes In the
daily life of the American people that Inc
service Of this information bureau Will be
invaluable to all who use it
Keep in touch with your government At
all times. 1t can help you in thousand
ways if your wants are only made known;
The State Journal pays for this splendid
service in order that every one or LtS
readers may take free advantage or It
You are welcome to use it as often as you
Write your request briefly, sign your
name and address plainly, enclose 2-eent
stamp for return postage and address, the
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL INFORMA-
TJON BUREAU.
Frederic ]. Haskin. Director, Washing
ton, d. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
By LIE PAPE.

Us fellows was setting on my frunt
steps, me feeling pritty bum on ac-
count OF most of them saying they was
going to vote for Sid Hunt instead of
me for captain of the Invinsibles. and
the skinny kid that delivers paper ev-
cry AFTERNOON went past and handed
me the paper on account Of knowing
was the one lived there. and I looked
at the frunt page and the ferst thing
saw was my own name. saying in big
letters. Gallant Fireman Rescues s.
Benjamin Pots. Of Engine Co. No. S,
Proves Himself a Hero.
Herray, herray. 1 got my name in
the paper, I yelled.
Ware, ware? AL the fellows sed
And they looked and saw it theirselfs,
and Leroy Shooster read the hole thing
out loud telling how Benjamin Potts
kepp on carrying ladies and Children
down a ladder till there wasent any
more left, and every time he came to
my name the fellows yelled. Herray,
herray.
Me keeping on feeling drawer and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

French foreign office that Wrangel
was recognized followed shortly there
after According to advices from
England. this came as a great surprise
TO Lloyd George who informed the
house of commons that step had
been taken without consulting him.
VIII Aid General wrangeI.
The Echo De Paris announced to-
day that France would give Wrangel
all the aid in its power. Agreements
are being sought to insure the CO.
operation of Rumania and possibly of
Hungary in a united drive to over
throw the Red government, this news
paper said.
This misunderstanding between
Premier Millerand and Lloyd George
appeared likely today to bring to
naught all efforts to restore peace be-
tween Russia and Poland. With the
principal allies at loggerheads, the
Bolsheviki are expected to be embold
ened to keep up their drive for War
saw. Recognition of Wrangel may
also give Trotzky and Lenine ground
for a charge of bad faith against the
allies, as the Bolshevist leaders had
been given to understand that no such
conference at Minsk at which an ef-
fort was to be made to bring about
immediate cessation of hostilities.
L. S. VIII Not Take Sides.
Washington. Aug. 1.-THE United
States will refrain "for the present"
from taking sides in the differences
between Great Britain and France over
Russia, 1t was learned today at-the
state department.
Because of the serious situation in
Poland, Hugh Gibson, American min
lister to that country. who has been
home on leave of absence. will leave
Immediately for his post. it was an
nounced today at the state depart
ment. He will be accompa MED by
Warren B. Robbins. acting chief of
the division of near eastern affairs.
who will serve as chancellor of the
legation as long as his services are
needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

For several months the newspapers
and periodicals of this country have
been hammering away at extravag ance
in story. editorial and cartoon. They
have warned against useless spending.
The spendthrift has been ridiculed.
condemned and pleaded with, but
there was no noticeable effect upon
the reckless buying of unnecessary or
high priced goods. A few weeks ago
in numerous cities a number of the
leading merchants cut off some of
their profits. AS soon as they marked
goods down the buying stopped and
a marked decline in the demand for
luxuries is reported. This is simply
one more example of the old rule that
people will not buy on a falling mar
ket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

drawer and Sid Hunt keeping on look
ing jellisser and tellisser, saying, Aw.
watts the ideer of all the Excitement, 1
bet 1 could show you my name in the
paper too if 1 wunted to take the trub-
BILE. and 1 sed Watts the matter, you
jelliss? and he sed, Jelliss nuthing,
and l sed. Well then go ahed and
show us. dare you. i bubble dare you.
And Sid looked all throo the paper
and all he found was a man named
Sidney Hogan being prosterated on
account of the beet, and 1 sed, Do YOU
meen to compare a man being proster-
ated with the beet to a fireman rescu-
ing ladies and Children all at one
time? Who you going to vote for. fell
lows?
You. you. herray, yelled all the fell
lows.
the Invisibles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Local Mention

Jesus aarcia. a Mexican, received slight
bruises about O'Clock Wednesday evening
when he was knocked off his bicycle by
postoffice truck No. ) on Kansas avenue
between Fourth and Fifth streets. The
truck crowded him into the curbing, he de-
clared.
II you aren't getting the garbage
collection service you want, call 1887.
ADV.
DR.. Lyngar, Dentist, sos Kansas Ave.
ADV.
Cash paid for liberty bonds. John
Kleinhans, s27 Quincy. Phone 2I61-J.
ADV.
Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new, 25c-35c doz. Culver Hard
ware Co.--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From tho Columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

August IL. 1895.
The wooden mill will be sold at sheriff s
sale on Monday to satisfy the claims OF the
contractors who built the mill. and the
men who furnished the material, amount
ing to about 5000. The twelve lots in
Oakland on which ths property stands are
Included ia the sale. but J. b. Bartholomew
claims to own the lots, and says that the
purchaser of the lots will have no title to
them. The building itself cost over &c.
0Oc.
Miss Carrie Medlicott will take a position
in the public library September 1.
Mrs. Albrecht Marburg and Mrs. A. r.
Jetmore will go to Pcrtle Springs to visit
the latter part of the week
Mr.. D. I. Nicoll will leavve tomorrow
for Chicago, where he will meet his mother
and sister. Mrs. ID. Nicoil and Miss Libbie
Nicoll. late Of Dundee. Scotland who viii
in future make their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicoll at 1927 Taylor street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Moulton Musings
A Son Proves His Usefulness.
BY ROY K. BIOULrON.

There is at least one son in Dodge
City who cannot be criticised for any
lack of depotion to his father. dad"
said the boy to his father yesterday,
there are some advantages in having
boy like me in the family. 1 have
noticed that you are no longer called
upon for explanations every time a
few extra hairpins are foGad in our
automobile" Dodge City Globe.
California scientists say they are 60
ing to hunt bears with bows and ar
rows. They should remember the ex-
perience of another distinguished Cali
fornian who recently went hunting the
presidency with a megaphone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

million: African Negrolds between 100 and
120 millions.
O. l wish to know If 1t would be a vio-
lation of the law to gold-pla+ five-cent
pieces and sell them for watch charms
A. Z. c.
A. The treasury says that 1t is strictly
against the Law to do 50. since such pieces
might be mistaken for five dollar gold
pieces.
Q. Has anything been invented for ex-
tracting air from water Al. NJ. c.
A. The Bure-u of Standards says that
air can be removed from water by the
simple expedient of boiling. especially boil
ing under vacuum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Senator Harding is reported to have

Senator Harding is reported to have
hopes of breaking the solid south
this year. If he and Governor Cox can
succeed in inducing the Tennessee
legislature to ratify the suffrage
amendment his hopes may be real
lied. Southern Democrats feel
strongly on the suffrage question.
They may take it into their heads TO
resent the enforcement upon them of
equal suffrage. While Harding and
Cox may be held equally responsible.
President Wilson started the thing and
there is a Democrat majority in the
Tennessee legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
TOPEKA IRISH IN PROTEST.
Brand English Parliament as BRUTAL
and Ifendish."

A resolution protesting against the
arrest of Archbishop Mannix of Aus
tralia by the British government and
request that the secretary of state
protest to Great Britain against the
''coercive acts" passed against Ireland
by the British parliament was en-
dorsed by friends of Irish freedom in
a mass meeting here Wednesday night
They branded the act of parliament
as most brutal and fiendish against
a highly civilized people whose only
offense is the organized, functioned
right to govern themselves thru their
own free and independent republic"
The resolutions ''vocIferously con-
denim the illegal arrest of Archbishop
Mannix. guiltless of any offense save
his avowed friendship for the land of
his birth and citizenship, the Irish
republic"
Copies of the resolutions were sent
to the state department at Washing
ton, to Kansas senators and the Kan
sas delegation in congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

Lloyd George says Poland was not
justified in her invasion of Russia. If
ne had let Poland know that this was
his view in the beginning probably
there would have been no invasion
HIS attempt to place the entire blame
on the Poles will not deceive the rest
of the world. 1t was the intention of
the allies to make a catspaw of Po-
land and that is all there is to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

The causes which have brought
about the existing situation regarding
the peace treaty are that President
Wilson Assumed to be the representa-
tive OF American thought on the sub
ject. while a small group of senators
took a similar position as regarded
themselves. The result is that there
is no treaty. no peace and no League
Of Nations that is worth anything to
the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
"PIGGLY-WIGGLY, STORE HERE.
William C. Conway VIII Open New
Business Mt III East Sixth Avenue

The 81 Grocery Company" is the
name of a new Piggy Wiggly store
organized by william c. Conway. 1905
Harrison street, who has leased the
building at III East Sixth avenue.
The "Piggly- Wiggiy' store is the
first of its kind in Topeka, and is a
decided departure from the regular
retail stores. Goods are marked at
two prices, Wholesale and retail, the
first price for mempers of the associa-
ton. the second Ger occasional Gus
TONERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

1t is astonishing how the He kept
US out OF war slogan got by with
the voters in 1915. when everybody
knows that 1t is congress that keeps
US out of war and gets US into
war. President Mckinley tried hard
to keep US out Of war with Spain. but
congress. spurred on by public senti-
ment as voiced in the newspapers,
forced the nation into the fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

The allies appear to have taken the
position that Russia can go as far as
she likes in Poland. but Germany must
not crook a finger in that direction.
The latter is in a position to be easily
bluffed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

The railway labor board has handed
out a wage increase amounting to
s3O.0O0,OO a year to the employees OF
the American Express company. The
way the board distributes other peo-
pies money makes congress and state
legislatures look like pikers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

The Fort Scott Tribune (Dem) has
come out with severe criticism of its
party's candidate for the presidency.
Its principal indictment of Mr.. Cox is
that he wants votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
MOTORCYCLE HITS BULLDOG.
Rider, John Asher, Thrown 10 Pave.
ment and Injured severely.

John Asher, IS years old, 500 East
Sixth avenue. was knocked uncon-
motorcycle he was riding ran into a
bulldog, throwing the rider over the
handle bars. A cash was cut in his
head. He was taken to the Santa F'e
hospital. where his condition was re-
occurred on North Central avenue.
Asher is employed in the Santa Fe
offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

An autoist has made a new record
for a trip from New York to Los An
geles by motor car. He must have
been DESTROYS of an experience with
earthqua kes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Z. s. AUTHORITIES HOLD NEGRO
Say John johnson Tried to Cash
OrdersStolen From Mail Clerk.

OrdersStolen From Mail Clerk.
Federal authorities have taken
charge of John johnson, a negro, in
the county Jail awaiting trial on a
charge of attempting to pick the
pocket of B. F. Allgood, manager of
the waite Swan bakery. on the night
the Sells-Floto circus was in Topeka.
E. o. Hallock, postoffice inspector.
said Johnson had been identified by
Charles Pyle, money order clerk here,
as the man who tried unsuccessfully to
cash two orders stolen from the
pockets of n negro railway mail clerk
in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Leave 1t TO Ouija.

Dearest Roy: They say there's
Law that forbids hitting a man with
eyeglasses. But who wants to hit him
with eyeglasses when there are so
many other and heavier things lying
around Lester Lamb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12
Questions-Answers

race e y. o
A There are no complete statistics on
this subject but an estimate places the
whites at p figure between COO and 100 mil
lion; the Monsolians between 500 and 6OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

The luckiest presidential candidate
in the whole lot is Eugene V. Debs.
Uncle Sam pays all his campaign ex-
penses. even to board and lodging.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

New York Stock Market.
FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co.. sol
New England Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-12

Copyright. 1920. by the Wheeler Syndicate.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-04

Only E Yards to a Customer.
Bingham Tickets will be given only as long
as they last. Be here at II o'clock sharp
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-01-16
BRITISH WOMEN IN AUSTRALIA.

Members of the British Women's
mission, appointed by the British
government to inquire into the pros
poets Of settling former woman war
workers in the commonwealth, must
have been amused at the attitude of
some state ministers in Victoria and
Queensland. In both states the diff
dculties of pioneering work were
pointed out as almost insuperable
obstacles but the women's mission.
with the knowledge Of what had
been accomplished in Britain and
France, have not been discouraged,
and as result of their work num-
bers of British women will probably
come to the commonwealth within
the next year or two. Meanwhile
some Australian politicians have OBJ
tanned a new angle on women's pos
abilities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-01-16
KEEP URIC ACID
OUT OF JOINTS
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Eat Less Meat and
Take Salts

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than
to cure, states a well-known author
ity. We are advised to dress warm
ly; keep the feet dry; avoid exposure; !;
eat less meat, but drink plenty OF
good water.
Rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which is
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out
in the urine; the pores of the skin
are also a means of freeing the blood
of this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work, they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate the uric acid
which keeps accumulating and cir
culating through the system, eventu-
ally settling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness, soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of Jad Salts; put tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for a
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus ridding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and is uspd with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject to
rheumatism. Here you have pleas
ant, effervescent ithia-water drink
which helps overcome uric acid and
is benfiecial to your kidneys as well.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-01-16
Spitsberoen as Health Resort

1t Is announced that British con-
cern which has acquired an extensive
concession in Spitsbergen, plans to es-
tablish large sanatorium In that Ulti-
ma Thule Of Europe. It will be espe-
cially designated for consumptives but
the air is said to have a bracing quail
ity. making 1t favorable for other
classes Of invalids, Presumably the
sanatorium will be Inhabited only dur
Ing the summer months. A warm ma
rine current gives to the west coast Of
Spitsbergen a remarkably mild cli-
mate for its latitude. At Green Har-
Dor. where a Norwegian meteorological
observatory has been in operation for
isome years. providing daily reports
by wireless to the weather services Of
Europe. the average maximum summer
temperature Is so degrees Fahrenheit.
Scientific American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-01-16
LIGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES
American Plan Of Education Already
Is Producing Results Of Great
Practical Value.

The schools in the Philippines are
probably brought closer to the peo-
pie there than in any other country
IN the world. One of the govern
nent's handbooks on the schools ex-
plains that this is due to the fact
that work has had to be done "and
no other organization has been so
well equipped to undertake it." This
document adds: "Through its gar
dens, farms and food campaigns the
agricultural interests have been
aided. Children have been turned
out to fight the locusts. Assistance
has been given to the bureau Of
health in many instances by the in
formation concerning health and
epidemics. The schools, in conjunc-
ton with the bureau of health, un-
dertook several years ago the train
ing of Filipino girls as nurses. Aid
has been given to the bureau of posts
in popularizing its postal savings
bank and in other ways. For sey-
eral years the schools have been do
ing pioneer work in a public welfare
movement, Through its library, ito
literary societies and its entertain
ments, the schoolhouse has become
the social center of the community"