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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
KANSAS SCENES IN MOVIE
Scenario Writer Takes Her ''Back-
ground From j. c. Mothers
alfalfa in Kansas Report.

illustrations in a report by j. C.
Mohler, secretary of the state board
of agriculture, on Alfalfa in Kansas,
may be the background for motion
picture scenario which Miss Mary
Clare Sherwood. All Saints college,
Vicksburg. Miss, plans to write.
In a letter written to- MoEleT, Miss
Sherwood asks:
care there any small but we'll con-
Quoted farms in Kansas which still do
most of their work by horse assistance.
or has the motor entirely driven out
the horse?
''And is man power and the pitch
fork still used to get in the hay?" !
She explains her reasons for these
questions as follows:-
Il am writing a photoplay, a por-
ton OF which 1 wish to have set in a
hay and wheat producing region. My
reading iaclfueS me to Kansas as the
most satisfactory state for my back
ground purposes. Perhaps you have
literature which you would, be willing
to send me which would place my
imagination in complete touch with the
atmosphere" "
Mohler sent her his report on
alfalfa in Kansas to spur her
imagination. She wrote back as fol-
lows:
Now, have all the information
necessary to my purpose. 1t will not
be the fault of my background If my
photoplay does not come up to re-
Quirements.
please extend my thanks to the
Kansas horse and pitchfork for stay
ing on the job in this day OF gasoline.
They are SO much more picturesque
than machines that I hope they may
always be needed"
Now Mohler wants to see the photo
play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
SCRIPTURE


Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,
and the man that getteth understanding.
For the merchandise of it Is better than
the merchandise of silver, and the gain
thereof than fine gold. -
She is more precious than rubies: ana
all the hings thou canst desire are not to
be compared with her.
Length of days is in her right hand; and
In her left hand riches and honor.
Her ways are the ways of .pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to them that lay
hold upon her: and happy is everyone that
Fetaineth her. -
The Lord by. wisdom hath founded the
earth; and by understanding that he estab-
lished the heavens.
By his knowledge the depths are broken
up.sand the clouds drop down the dew
My son, let not them depart from thine
eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion.
SO shall they be life unto thy soul, and
grace to thy neck
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely,
and thy foot shall not stumble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
BILLIE BEARD
with Al G. Fields Minstrels at the
Grand April 10
At the Novelty.

At the Novelty.
Easter week opens with a splendid show
at the Novelty. The third episode of 'The
lowed by five acts of especially selected
vaudeville features. The Oyandos the
first in the line, up,> are Spanish xylo-
gram of the very latest music. Then comes
Bobby Mason and Company, consisting of
one charming. ds girl who is fine . vocalist
are perplexed by her roiee. She is as
sisted by Stan Scott. Following this act
comes three muscular young men billed
a menu of latest aerial stunts. In the fourth
spot Fennell & Tyson offer "Odd Bits Of
XS I1Ss,, originalities;" 1T is the most
scented this season. Manager Mack says.
The show viii siese With samaroff : Sonia,
ity as dancers. They offer perfect pic
tHre of "a Sunny Afternoon in Their Ma
tive Land As a whole this is bill,
with plenty of variety and talent
aThe Chocolate Soldier"
A comic opera of complete metropolitan
calfber is promised in THE Chocolate
Soldier coming direct from a successful
George Bernard Shaw is the author of the
book and lyrics, and Oscar straus com
posed the music. The score is said to be
one of the most delightful products full OF
lyric charm and Of ptquent effects fol
which his music has always been noted
There are at least 4 dozen delightful song
numbers. halph Dunbar has surpassed all
his previous efforts in selecting cast OF
talented soloists for this great comic opera
Wonderful gowns. scenery and effects viii
lend charm to the romantic musical story
This will without doubt prove the seasons
largest and best musical offering, which
carries an enormous company The play
date is scheduled for the Grand next Sat
urday.
At the OrpheUm.
A motion picture company at work in
Los Angeles never fails to draw q crowd
During the filming Of Jack Straw tn,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
SHOE FACTORIES TIED UP.
Marblehead Plants Close Doors When
Workers Go Out on Strike.

Marblehead, Mass, April a De-
mands of turn shoe workers for in
creased wages will tie up the shoe in
dustry here, according to announce
ments by manufacturers today. The
Parker Shoe company closed its shops
to it's $50 operatives and the Herbert
Humphrey & Sons company an
nounced it would shut down tomorrow
night The latter employs 500 hands.
The Paine~5Shoe, company, which
formerly had $50 workers, has been
closed for two months by a strike of
the turn shoe operatives. The Parker
and Humphrey companies manage
ments announced that it would be i'm
possible to operate if they granted any
considerable part of the increase de-
manded. The advances sought, they
said, averaged 100 per cent Some
of the workers now receive upwards of
$50 a week, according to the COM
panies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
AT THE THEATERS
(continued from preceding pase.l
Cali Curci

CALI Curcf.
CALI Curci, the gifted soprano. who will
be heard at the Auditorium April II for
ii. ]. Dotterweich, manager of the Topeka
concert series made her American debut on
Saturday, November IS, 1916, as Gilda in
-Rigoletto" in the Chicago Auditorium.
The papers OF the next day were aglow
with praise. The Tribune's editors-per-
suaded, as they said, that ''the integrity of
this issue hangs largely upon the insertion
of piece about Ga1li-Curci,'' announced
her as something in the nature of So
prano conflagration." The American broke
its rule against reviewing Saturday must
cal events, and dedicated a paragraph to
the "electrifying debut of Nine CALI
Curci," and asserted that, lin thirty years,
opera goers have never heard such match
less, flawless beauty of tone, SO satiny a
timbre, such delicately lovely phrasing,
such innate God-given talent and feeling
for the true bel-canto."
1.-THE Thunderbolt."
How the beautiful daughter of Allan
Pomeroy paid the penalty for his crimes
and in paying brought the humiliation of
happiness upon the man who caused her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03

dli0 ctOAAAdNA Oil AAC
t i m e, and bearing
down pains. l had
used Lydia E. Pink
h a m s Vegetable
Compound a n d it
helped me, SO my
mother got me to
try it again, and l
am now feeling bet
ter than 1 have for
years. We W e T e
m a T r i e d sixteen
wears and had no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-03
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

Resolve to be myself: and know that
he who finds himself, loses his misery
Matthew Arnold.
He who receives good turn should
never forget it, he who does one should
never remember it.-Charron-
1t may be a battle with terrible pains.
A struggle with mind or soul,
But God, who sees lbs children here,
Knows those on His Honor Roll.
Selected.
God so loved the world, that He gave His
only begotten Son, that whosoever be-
lieving in Him should not perish, but have
everlasting life.-John 3 lie.
Years come to US in days, and the days
burden is always bearable.-Garrett-
Self is the only prison that can ever bind
the SOUL
Love As the only angel who can bid the
gates unroll;
And when he comes to call thee, arise and
follow fast;
His way may lie thru darkness, but 1t
leads to light at last.
Anon.
oh. the littleness of the lives that we
are living, denying to ourselves the bigness
of that thing which 1t is to be man
to be a child of God Phillips Brooks.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Ouerthrow of Ebert Government
Work f"Big Business" Interests,
Bent on Grabbing Russia Riches

out of Germany. suggests that the
present counter-revolution Is pro-
Hohenzollern in purpose. I'VE are
done with the Hohenzollenrs." is the
burden of almost every message that
has reached the outside world from
the land which the Kaiser and the
crown. prince plunged into the abyss.
IL Germany remains a monarchy,
under constitutional forms. with a
parliament responsible to the people,
she Is likely to choose some incon-
sequential German royalty to be
king or emperor. The choice may
fall on Frederick August of Saxony.
who Is a docile and inoffensive man.
Rupert of Bavaria was too thor
oughly identified with the old-time
militarist clique to aspire to the
throne OF new Germany. One of the
minor grand dukes may be the log
ical candidate. Frederick of Hesse
will come into consideration.
None of the kaiser's six sons or
any of his five grandsons is thought
to stand a show OF inheriting the
mantle which William / was COM
PEELED to throw down in disgrace,
disaster and discredit a year and
a half ago.
public Ledger Seryice)
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
HOLLAND WARNED
TO WATCH EX-KAISER

London, March 13.-The first bull
letins from Berlin telling of the
overthrow of the German govern
ment were still buzzing on the
wires when British statesmen gath
cred for a hasty consultation as to
what official steps were advisable.
Downing Street was in constant
communication with the Quai dor
say at Paris throughout the day.
A note Is said to have been dis
patched to The Hague early in the
day. warning the Dutch government
to intensity the watch over former
Emperor Wilhelm and his son, the
former crown prince.
The Pail Mall Gazette quoted a
high Official" as characterizing the
situation created by the German re-
volt as of Intense gravity" and
adding that "the Dutch will be well
advised to keep a close watch on
the former Kaiser. since his appear
ance in Berlin would aggravate the
already serious position
The Evening Standard says it is
significant that additional allied
troops were sent to the Rhine re-
Gently.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
ROSES OF PICARDY's
RESTORES SPEECH

Singing is an important factor in
the treatment OF shell shock cases
at the Fourth London General Hos
pital. Denmark Hill. and remarkable
recoveries have been effected, espe-
cially In cases of loss OF speech.
sergt. Wallace, of Albany road
camberwell. late OF the Royal Fu-
siliers. whose speech was badly af-
fected after he had been blown up
In France. stated yesterday:
Il attribute my cure to the sing
ing of Roses of Picardy.' Before
started singing II used to take me
about five minutes to get out my
name and number. but now can
talk as well as, you.
Il started this singing stunt in
September, 1913, and by the follow
ing May i had quite recovered my
speech. Roses of Picardy' was my
favoroe. as 1t has the right sort OF,
swing to IT."
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
FRANKFURT WORKERS
CLASH WITH TROOPERS

London, March 13.-The first re-
port of violence, growing out of
this mornings overthrow OF the
Ebert government, was received
from Frankfurt, the big industrial
city on the Main River. workmen
and troops have clashed there as a
result of general strike order. the
dispatch says, and many persons
have been wounded In the fighting,
Soldiers. in obedience to the new
governments proclamation threat
ening a ruthless suppression of
strikes and sabotage, attempted to
force the workers of Frankfurt to
remain on their jobs, but the " ork-
ers insisted on needing the Ebert
Noske appeal for a general strike.
When they organized a parade
through the city's streets violent
clashes ensued.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
FRANCE FEARS
MENACE OF HUN
Paris Sees Catastrophe in
German Revolt-Foch
Aroused.

Paris. March 1s.--Today's revo-
luton in Germany brought back to
Paris the air of tense anxiety which
prevailed in the early days Of the
world war.
Officials. press and public booked
upon the downfall OF the Ebert gov
ernment as little less than catas-
'trophe for France. The foreign Of
flee gave out statement declaring
that 1t possessed authentic informa-
tion showing that the leaders of the
new revolution are reactionaries
and monarchists. and as such prob
ably will oppose Frances insistence
that the treaty of Versailles be car
ried out to the letter.
The newspaper LIntransigeanI
declared that 1T is impossible not
to feel the menace of the monar-
chists and mfiitarists arriving in
power in Germany"
Marshal Foch was reported to
nave required a meeting of the
council Of premiers Immediately to
consider any military measures that
may be necessary.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Female Billy Sunday
Lands on Spokane Girls

Here's a few pearls of wisdom
and a coupla slugs of vinegar tonic
for the morals handed out by a
woman evangelist at Spokane,
Wash. She says:
''Giris. don't look like beefsteaks.
There's more pal ntin Spokane than
in hell.
Don't use so much perfume that
a man is gassed into submission.
''If you can't see the harm in
dancing, you are blind.
Some parents think IL best to
teach their children to dance and
play cards at home SO they won't
have to learn these vices elsewhere.
Might teach 'em to smoke, swear,
and steal for the same reason"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Moonshiner's Watch
Convicts Him in Court

Gadsden. Ala fine gold watch
ticking incessantly ''moonshine
moonshine. moonshine." was dis
owned in Federal Court here. Ths
watch was found by Federal agents
in a pair of overalls which huns
close to a moonshine still that they
raided. Two men fed to the woods
at the approach of the revenuers.
On the case were engraved INF.
tials corresponding to those Of Mi.
nor washburn, and, IL was said. or
tn back of il was a photograph OF
Mrs. washburn.
|. On the witness stand, however
washburn said that he never saw
the watch and certainly did not owl
it. But the accusing talk OF thu
watch brought about his conviction
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
MT. Pleasant Will Fight
W. R. and E. Fare Increase

BY an overwhelming vote last
night the Mount Pleasan. Citizens
Association instructed it's commit
tee on public utilities, to attend the
hearings on the petition of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company before the Public Utilities
Commission for an increase in fare,
and vigorously oppose the increase.
The association also went on rec
ord as favoring the appointment of
a new superintendent of Police for
the men now on the force. DIR. L.
p. Sappington presided.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
College Men Resent
Movie Willie Bows

The typical" college man OF the
movies does not represent the
sane. earnest student OF the present
day. the Michigan chapter of the Pi
Delta Epsilon, honorary collegiate
journalistic fraternity contends. and
as a result has launched a coun-
try-wide protest.
Resolutions will be mailed to ev-
cry movie" producer. every NOV
ing picture magazine. and editorials
on the subject win be mimeographed
and mailed to newspapers in every
town where there are moving pic
ture shows.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
THINKS HINDENBURC
MAY BE DICTATOR
by GEN. SIR FREDERICK ID.
MAURICE.
British Military Critic.

London, March 81 do not be-
lieve the monarchists can win the
support of South Germany. The
coup d'etat has been expected
throughout Europe for months.
The allied forces on the Rhine
can quickly occupy Berlin once the
Supreme Council gives the order to
Marshal Foch. I do not believe the
Germany army at present numbers
100000 men as has been alleged.
If the Hohenzollern movement is
really deep-rooted in the army, proc
lamation of Hindenburg as dictator
is likely to be the next step. q.
However, 1 would advise America
to scan the news from Germany very
closely and not rush to the conclu-
sion that the rest of Germany will
follow Berlin's lead.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Mississippians Meet.

James T. Lloyd. former member of
Congress from Missouri. addressed
Missouri State Society meeting
last night in the auditorium of
Thompson School. He told of recol-
lections while a Member of Con-
gress. Judge J. w. Winton, of the
Interior Department. followed Lloyd
and spoke OF the opportunities be-
fore people OF the present day.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Addresses Missouri Society.

Selections of Irwin Russell. Mis-
sissippi poet, were read last night
by Representative Benjamin G.
Humphries, of Mississippi, at the
monthly meeting of the Mississippi
State Society in the auditorium of
the Thompson School. Several mu-
sical selections wer rendered by
Margaret Kilroy.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

quietly packed up. and its members
left in automobiles at o'clock.
when II was learned that the revolt
ing troops were approaching the
center of the city. Orders were given
to the Noske troops to oppose the
rebels but to avoid blodshed.
At s o'clock this morning the rebel
troops. headed by Eberhardt's naval
brigade. with Capt. Eberhardt him
self in comand, marched through the
Brandenburg gate. swung into will
helmstrase and occupied all govern
ment buildings.
At I o'clock DIR. Eugen Schiller.
Bauer's minister of justice, and
Under Secretary of State Albert re-
ceived DR.. Kapp in the chancellor's
palace. They registerd a strong
verbal protest against the coup,
then left
Cabinet Built Up.
At 1880 the new government
drafted its proclamation and rro-
ceeded to build up a cab.ent. Gem
sorship was established and Gen.
Won Luettwitz moved into :Soske's
HEADQUARTERS.
Col. Is IL was srI"'i-:'! .h:et cf
staff to the new Mintster OF Defence
UuettwitZ) and Capt. Pabst was
named first general staff officer.
At 7:45 guards were sent TO the
Adlon Hotel to protect he entente
missions quartered there.
. AT 3 o'clock officials and clerical
forces arrived in the governmental
Offices and discovered that a new
government was in control. At
noon vast throngs moved up and
down Berlin's principal streets.
Wild rumors few thick and fast,
but there were no disorders and the
city is quiet as this is filed.
Copyright. 1920. Universal Service.)
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
TEUTON REVOLT
BOLSHEVIK AID
Ebert Overthrow as Presi-
dent Of German Republic
Without a Shot.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
struggle to hold up the naion's NOR
ale in the field and at home.
Gen. Won Luettwitz's wife is an
American. She was Miss Cry, of
Cleveland.
Berlin Blankly Amazed.
At the time am wirelessing this
dispatch the city is still in the grip
Of utter amazement. No one seems
to grasp yet what has occurred.
Complete order reigns. though the
atmosphere is supremely tense.
Ebert's last order before leaving
the capital was not to oppose the
rtoops of Gen. Luetwitz- To, him.
therefore. Is due in a large measure
the credit for the bloodlessness of
the overthrow.
This revolution does not mean
the restoration of the monarchy"
declared DIR. Kapp. the new chan
cellor, at o'clock this morning,
where a little more than an hour
before Gustav Bauer. Ebert's chan
cellor. had hastily gathered to-
gether all papers he could take
with him on his flight from Berlin.
RevoIt Held Inevitable.
The overthrow had to come"
continued Dr. Kapp- "The German
people could not stand for that
other government any longer. But
i am glad that the change trans
pired absolutely bloodlessly."
The new chancellor added that
his regime will stand for strong
republicanism- In saying this, he
recalled to me that he was born
In America
met DIR. Schiller. Ebert's min
lister of Justice. and DIR. Albert.
who was the chief of Bauer's cab
met coming out of Bauer's rooms
They were leaving under protest
THE old government is still in
existence. but where 1 cannot tell
you said DR.. Albert Let's see
whether this government can main
tain ITSELF"
Story Of Revolution
Here is, in a rough outline. the
chronological story of the events
leading up to the overthrow of the
Ebert government
Last Wednesday Gen. Won Lieut.
witz informed Ebert that his, Luet-
Wits troops were revolving and
refused to stand any longer by the
present government.
The following day. the Ebert gov
ernment ordered the arrest of DR..
Kapp. Col Bauer forni chief of
Gen Ludendorfrs staff), Capt.
Pabst and a number of. others. -
On Friday. Gustav Noske, as
minister of defence, removed Gen.
Won Luetwitz from duty. That
night. Gen. Won Olderhausen. on be-
half OF the government. went to
Doebritz (suburb of Berlin) to ne
gotiate with Capt. Eberhardt. of the
famous Eberhsrdt naval brigade.
which enacted the chief part in the
overthrow.
Ultimatum From Troops.
Gen. Won Olderhausen argued
against violent measures. Capt.
Eberhardt refused to discuss the
matter. He declared the troops
would not tolerate the present gov
ernment. At midnight he sent an
ultimatum to the government. The
Eoert- Bauer government then
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Woman In Bath Tub Fooled En-.

A plumbing company at Toledo
changed its billboard sign Herei
how come. They had a lady In
bath tub. She was sitting DOWN.
In the summer time the lads OF the
village used to gather round and
whistle the .-Star Spangied Banner
But she fooled EN-; she never stood
up! They changed the sign for feaI
she might some day
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

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The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

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The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Ultimatum From Troops.

Gen. Won Olderhausen argued
against violent measures. Capt.
Eberhardt refused to discuss the
matter. He declared the troops
would not tolerate the present gov
ernment. At midnight he sent an
uItimatum to the government. The
Ebert Bauer government then
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
struggle to hold up the naion's NOR
ale in the field apd at home.
Gen. Won Luettwitz's wife is Al
American. She was Miss Cry, o
Cleveland.