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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
President to Ask Congress for
Complete Overhaul.
Not Willing to Let Tax Laws
Wait Until March.
REPUBLICANS NOT ANXIOUS
Believe Short Session of Con-
gress Entirely Too Short.
Wilson Wants War Debts Re-
distributed, Not Lowered.

Washington. Nov. 29.-President
Wilson in his forthcoming message to
congress. may ask for Immediate re-
vision of the revenue laws. despite the
decision of Republican leaders to post
pone action on this matter until after
March 4. it was indicated at the White
House today.
White House officials stated that
the president would sign any bill max
ing a wise revision of the revenue
laws and it was also pointed out that
the president had twice before rec
commended revision of the tax laws.
Congress failed to act on either sug
gestion.
G. o. p. Not So Sure.
Republican leaders in the house and
senate believe that the short session of
congress opening a week from today
| is too brief for complete revision of
the tax laws, and they are disinclined
to undertake a piecemeal revision.
| As reflected in the statements of
Secretary of the Treasury Houston, the
president believed in a Redistribution
|of taxes rather than any attempt to
hold that the excess profits tax, while
acceptable as war measure, should
now be repealed.
/ 1t was also indicated at the White
House that some amendments to the
tariff law might not be opposed by
the president, altho it was not stated
definitely what these were. The Re-
publican leaders also have indicated
their intention of holding up tariff ac-
ton until after Wilson's retirement
from the White House.
Message Not Complete.
The writing of Wilson's message II
proceeding but is not yet complete
lseveral important phases still remain
ing to be finished. Secretary Tumult,
land the president conferred concern
ing his message today.
I Whether the president would e
submit the treaty and whether h
would appear before congress in per
son with his message were not indi
Irafad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
WANT TO CUT SHOE BONUS
Manufacturers Ask Union to Consent
to Reduction in Wages.

Lynn, Nov. 29.-The shoe manufac-
turers of this city today made joint re-
quest of the council of the United Shoe
Workers of America for abolition or
the wage bonus of 121z TO 20 per cent
that has been paid for more than
year. This is the first general step
toward reduction of wages in this city
where normally fifteen thousand op-
eratives are employed in 100 factories
engaged largely in the making of
women's shoes.
Elimination of the bonus is neces-
sary. according to the manufa cturers,
in order to reduce their operating costs
to the point where shops may be re-
opened and run with a profit Trade
conditions they say have turned orders
for shoes to other cities with lower
wage rates
Action on the proposal to abolish the
bonus will take about three weeks as
each local union must act on it by
referendum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
TUelUe Yeor-OId
Master Mind II,
Robbery Series

New York. Nov. 29.-veteran detec-
tive in Brooklyn police station early
today were astounded as two ex-
tremely youthful housebreakers con-
fessed to eight burglaries in the last
fortnight The culprits were George
Smith and Harry Prendergast, 10 and
IL years respectively.
George. who admitted being the
master mind in their operations. had
been responsible for their capture
when he loudly accused his confed-
crate of having tfheld OUT on him in
the division of spoils. Patrolman Nc
Carren overheard the wrangIe and
landed the youngsters in detention at
the Children's society.
On being searched, Harry produced
revolver, two boxes of cartridges
and s2.e2, largely in pennies, George
had s415.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
WANT old R. R. BOARD BACK
Railway Workers Unable to Reach
Agreement With Employers.

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Unable to reach
an agreement with railroad owners re-
garding appointment of boards to in
terpret national agreements entered
into between the government and
railroad employees shortly before the
roads were returned to their owners,
leaders of rail unions appeared be-
fore the United States railroad labor
board today in an effort to have old
boards re-established.
Headed by Bert M. Jewell, president
of the railroad employees department
of the American Federation OF Labor,
the labor chiefs planned to ask that
national adjustments boards one. two
and three, now passing on grievances
of old agreements. be empowered to
interpret the new agreements.
The new national agreements were
made following many months of con-
ferences and detailed work between
union and government officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
RAIN OR SNOW TONIGHT
East Portion of Kansas Is Promised
Colde. Weather.
roRECAsT FOE KANsA

The shippers forecast advises the
protection of 36-hour shipments to the
north and west against temperatures
of 20 degrees; to the east and south
against 35 degrees.
The rain of the past "a hours has
been general over the eastern part of
Kansas, and in Missouri, Iowa, Arkan-
sas and Louisiana. But the western
half of Kansas and most of the terri
tory south and west has had clear
skies. A thunderstorm occurred in
western Kansas and Colorado this
morning.
1t was showing this morning in Con-
cordia, which has had a total of So
inch of rainfall in the past "a hours.
Wichita has had so inch of rain, Kan
sas City .26 inch, st. Joseph .26 inch
and Topeka .43 inch.
The ground in the eastern part of
the state is soaked and muddy, and the
roads are next to impossible.
The highest temperature in Topeka
was A degrees, which occur
red shortly after o'clock Sunday
night. The lowest during the past "a
hours was 40 degrees at 6 o'clock this
morning. This afternoon the tempera-
ture will not go much above the 40
(CourinUed on Page Tw0.D
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
HAS BOOKS FULL
Evidence in Wilson Custer
Hearing Is VOluminOus.
Col. Fitzpatrick Gives Account.
ing of His Receivership.

Col. Fred Fitzpatrick occupied the
stand this morning in the taking of
testimony in the custer suit against
State Bank Commissioner Walter E.
Wilson. He spent most of the time
giving the history of Broker notes
that were in the defunct Salina bank
when he took charge as receiver.
Colonel Fitzpatrick told the COM
missioner that since taking over the
affairs of the bank he has collected
s105,0O0 from the Broker paper, of
which there was more than 100000
worth in the banks collection. He
also said that he had realized $4,000
from the. sale of Broeker real estate.
After going into the history of the
notes, Colonel Fitzpatrick then took up
the statements he, as receiver, has
made to the bank commissioner.
Hopkins in Answer.
Attorney General Hopkins. who was
taking part in the case Monday, an
swered those who had criticised the
attorney generals office on the ground
that it had been willing to have for
mer United States Senator Chester I.
Long act as commissioner in the case
when he was to be a state witness
against Wilson.
The attorney generals office had
no intention of calling Senator Long
as a witness at the time he was ap-
pointed commissioner" he said. 1T
was not until after he had declined to
act as the commissioner. that we found
he had information which we. wished
to use. Then he was summoned as a
witness"
At noon Mrs. L. D. Wolfe, who is
taking the testimony. had fourteen
books filled with notes and indications
were that she would have many more
to fill before the hearing was complet-
ed. These notes did not include the
scores of letters that haYe been intro
duced as exhibits in the case. They,
too. will have to be transcribed. it is
said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
DECLARE PAY ROLLS PADDED
Government Contractors on One Job
Had 5000 "Errors" on Books.

Government OOntracUOrS Oh OHt 0OD
Had 5000 "Errors" ON Books.
New York, Nov. 29.-That payrolls
were padded and government mater
ials were used in private contracts
were charges made today by William
E. Cash, former travelling auditor for
the United States shipping board. tes-
tifying today before the congressional
committee investigating the affairs of
the board.
In auditing the accounts of the Gro
ton Iron Works. New London. Conn.,.
Cash testified, 5000 errors were found
in the payroll. One man, he said.
would hold four and five positions
simultaneously, each of which would
have required forty to fifty hours a
week.
]. M Hildreth, vice president and
manager of the Belmont Packing
company, New York. Chicago and
Philadelphia. testified bids for ship
ping board work made by his COM
pany was 20 to 25 per cent lower than
the next higher bidder. yet they were
rejected. Investigation of the rejec-
ton, Hildreth said. led to the discov-
cry that the Belmont company was
not on the boards approved list"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
FARM CONVENTION OPENS
Women's Farm and Garden AssOcia-
ton Begins Meeting Here.

NIOH NICCNuS
The state convention of the Wo-
mems Farm and Garden association
opened at 1890 o'clock this morning
at the Chamber of Commerce with an
address of welcome by Mayor Herbert
J. Corwine, which was responded to by
Mrs. Theodore Saxon. state president
of the association. The addresses
were followed by the registration of
delegates to the convention.
Round table discussions, lunch, a
reading by Miss Agnes Hannigan, an
address by w. L. LUX on Hardy
Flowers and Shrubs for the Home"
and a home demonstration by Mrs.
Ray Kiene are scheduled on the days
program.
Tonight there will be mother-child
welfare meeting, with DR.. Florence
Brown Sherbon, of the Kansas chill
drens code commission, presiding.
DR.. Mary T. Watts, of Audubon, Ia,
originator of the Better Babies move
ment, DIR. Alice Conger Hunter and
Miss Mary Alexander of the public
health nursing service. will be the
speakers.
The convention will continue Tues
day. and will end Tuesday evening
with a banquet and program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
FIFTEEN ARE SHOT DOWN
Black and Tan Police Are Ambushcd
by Sim Fein Near Cork.

Dublin, Nov. 29.-Fifteen black and
tan police were massacred In an am
bush last night at Kilmichaei, twenty
miles west of Cork
One member of the patrol is miss
ing. Another was fatally wounded, ac-
cording to the advices received here.
The ambush was laid at Ki1michaei.
a small village near Macroonn, on the
Sullane river.
The number of deaths was taken to
mean an extraordinarily large force
took part in the attack and that the
surprise was complete.
The black and tans have aroused
more than usual hatred in the last two
weeks since British forces have been
rounding UP large bodies of SUSPECTS.
The neighborhooe near the scene OF
the massacre was reported to be evac-
uated today by men, women and chill
dren, in fear of reprisaIs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
SEVEN NEW STREET CARS.
Onc-Man Safety Cars Now in Use by
Topeka Railways Co.

Seven of the eight new one-man
safety cars were put into service on
the street railway lines of Topeka
Sunday. Three of the new cars were
used to replace old hand braked cars
on the Washburn-Hunt line. and
four replace old cars equipped with
air brakes on the Country club line.
One of the new cars will be kept in
reserve at the barns
The change results in an improve
ment in service on several lines Ad-
ditional cars will run to Oakland. Civ
ing ten minute service there during
rush hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
RYAN'S LOANS ARE COVERED.
Comptroller of Treasury Says Stutz
Corner Holder Is Secure.

Washington, Nov. 29.-No bank
coming under federal supervision had
made loans to Allan A. Ryan which
are not covered by sufficient collateral,
John Shelton williams. comptroller of
the currency. said today.
williams gave out a short formal
statement following a conference with
Ryan, a New York capitalist, yester-
day. Ryan came here to secure the
aid of Williams against what he
charged were efforts by New York
banks to make it appear that his finan-
ciaI affairs were not in good shape.
Williams's statement was regarded as
supporting Ryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
COURT MARTIAL FOR AcrlIsER
Naval Board ORDERS Trial of Naval Of
ficer Who Caused Another's Suicide.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Secretary
Daniels announced today he had or
dered the courtmartiaI of Lieutenant
Commander Boucher. assistant gov
ernor of the Island of Samoa. on the
charge of conduct unbecoming an Of
ficer, conduct prejudicial to good or
der and discipline and disrespect to
the president.
Boucher recently made charges of
maladministration by Lieutenant Com
mander Terhune. governor of Samoa.
and these charges were followed re-
Gently by Terhune's suicide.
Daniels ordered an investigation of
the administration of the island by
the board headed by Rear Admiral
Hughes. This board recommended the
courtmartia1 of Boucher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
@CRIME is BUSINESS"

Chicago, Nov. 29.-"Crime is an
established business in Chicago,
according to Henry Barrett Cham
berlin of the Chicago crime COM
mission. I'VE are being told that
the crime situation in Chicago is an
emergency demanding our atton-
ton" Mr.. Chamberlin told the
church council today. 1T is not;
crime has been centralized. organ
lied and commercialized. 1t is as
steady a business as any conducted
in this city"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
Wandered Far to Escape Draft.

San Antonio. Nov. 29.-After more
than two years wandering in South
America. Mexico and western cities
of the United States. Tom Caplis. Jr.,
and Joe Caplis. farmers of Shreve-
port. La. reputed to be wealthy. were
in the city Jail here today with their
father, the three charged with con-
spring to violate the draft laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
HOOVER TO RETURN HERE
He Will Speak Before State AgricuI-
tural Society in January.

Herbert Hoover will return to Kan
sas for a speech before the state agri-
cultural society in January. He will
visit Topeka during the meeting and
will make at least one speech.
In a letter to Governor Allen,
Hoover stated he would accept invita-
tions to return to this state. Recently
Governor Allen and J. c. Mohler, Sec
retary of the state board of agricul-
ture, asked Hoover to. give Kansas
farmers a date during the annual con-
vention. The former food administra-
tor visited this state in October
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
NEGRO PAYS EXTREME PENALTY
Negro Who Killed White Girl in Rob-
berry Attempt Is Hanged.

Beaumont, Tex, Nov 29-Win
Johnson, negro, convicted of murder
ing Miss Dot Vauchelet, a white girl.
who resisted his attempts to rob her
on the streets of this city on October
IL, paid the death penalty on the GAL
lows here at II o'clock this morning
The gallows were erected inside the
Jefferson county Jail. Only the legal
number of witnesses were admitted
by Sheriff Garner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
REPUBLICAN DINNER TONIGHT


Banquet at PelIetier's.
The Shawnee county Republican
committee will hold a big ratification
dinner at Pelle.ier's tea room at $50
o'clock tonight. Plans will be made
at this meeting for a permanent or
ganization of the committee
A number of short speeches will be
made and music will be furnished by
the Modoc club. Chairman J. ~.
Doiley will preside.
Arrangements have been made to
continue the active organization thru
out the year and the meeting tonight
is the first OF a series of monthly
meetings and dinners TO be held by
the county committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
sweden wants to send Troops.

Stockholm, Nov. 29.-The Swedish
government has decided to assign
troops tc the League of Nations force
sent to supervise the Wilma elections.
One hundred volunteers will be called
from the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
Six Ipcbcs Snow at SaIina.

Salina. Kan, Nov. 2e.-Six inches OF
snow, most of it melting as it falls,
has come down since dark Sunday
night At noon the snow was becom-
ing heavier again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
WOULD SAVE LABOR

Blue Sunday Law to Prevent
''Grced" From Making Slaves of
Workers. Declare New Body of
Reformers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-29
.ondon Plot Failed.

In London. an arson plot was be
IContinued on Page rwo.b
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Proclamation
By Governor for
Thanksgiving g
Thursday, November 25, Set
Aside as Day on Which to
Give Thanks to AL.
mighty God.

Lincoln, Neb, Nov. l9-Gov.
Samuel r, McKelvie issued his an
aual Thanks giving day proclamation
toaday, The proclamation follows:
Agreeable to All age-old custom
and in accordance with the law, a
day is set aside each year for the CIV
ing OF thanks to Almighty God for
his boundless love, charity and bene-
icence. This is truly American
day, and the original observance of
it harks back to time when liberty
seeking people chose this land as
the one in which they should estab-
lish the institutions OF representative
government
Three hundred years ago there
was being held in jamestown, Vir-
ginia colony, the first legislative as
sembly called by free men. And, even
as these men had met to institute
self-government on the American
continent, little group of English
humble folk who had departed from
their native land in search OF place
where they might worship God ac-
cording the dictates of their own
conscience, were making ready to
embark for America and establish in
the new world. home of religious
freedom. Thus, as we return thanks
for the bountiiul blessings that have
been bestowed upon us during the
past year. we may especially view
with profound thanks. the 800 years
existence OF the American institu-
tons of self-government, and pray
for their perpetuation.
Following the order of the presi-
dent. and in willing obedience to the
custom for many generations, and
with due observance OF the statutes
of the state. /, Samuel R, McKelvie,
governor. do hereby proclaim Thurs
dey, the 18th day OF Novem-
Der. 1920, day OF public thanks
giving to Almighty God, and re-
quire that all departments of state
be closed on that day,
Given under my hand and the
great seal OF the state at the capitol
in the city, y,of Lincoln. this. the 10Th
day of November, A. D., 1920"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Aged Slayer of Beatrice
Negro Is Adiudged Insane

Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 19.-(Spe-
cial,)-JosepK Foose. aged slayer Of
Harvey Clayton. who was murdered
in this city September "a. 1919, was
taken to the insane hospital today by
Sheriff Schiek. The murder charge
was dismissed last week against
Foose by County Attorney Vasey.
and he was allowed to appear be-
fore the insanity board which pro-
nounccd him OF unsound mind and
ordered him committed.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Central City Schools to
Give Program on Pilgrims

Central City. Neb., Nov. lo.-(Spe-
cial "A program commenorating
the 300th university of the danding of
the Pilgrims will be given in the high
school building here November Is.
"The Soul Of Priscilla" an operetta,
will be given by junior high school
cast, while the Landing of the Pill
grims, cantata, will be given by the
high school chorus,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Get Together" Club Is
Organized at Bloomfield

Bloomfield. Neb.. Nov l9.-(Spe-
cial "A Good Fellows Club" was
organized at meeting of the men
of the NJ. E. church here. DR.. A. X.
Settell was elected president. H. z.
Van Auken. vice president, and II.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Fremont Kiwanis Club to
Be Installed DeCeLnhts 2

Fremont, Neb., Nov. lo.-(SIe.
cial, 1.-The Kiwanis club, recently
organized in this city, with a men,
bership over 50, will be officially in
stalled as member OF the national
organization, at banquet December
2. State Deputy Ray Edmiston OF
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
Beatrice Hospital Will
Be Dedicated Next Sunday

Beatrice, Neb,, Nov. io.-ISpe-
cial.)-The new Lutheran hospital
in South Beatrice. will be dedicated
next Sunday. The building cost
about $4,000. and Is said to be one
of the finest of the kind in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

w. Gould, secretary-treasurer. The
object OF the club is to promite So
ciabiIity and friendliness and furnish
the opportunity for the men to get
together"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

Bndei Stores New Toynd Sixth floor will be opened Saturday begin
o'clock Claus will person young
full fun He will personally child
parent brother Wehave pacet
Branes Tand Beautiful amusing
before such outlay for fun and happiness.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

Blue Springs schools has rendered
his resignation, which will take Ell
feet as soon as his successor can be
appointed. He expects to engage
in other business.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

Lincoln will present the charter.
Committees will attend meetings Of
Kiwanis clubs at Omaha and Lincoln
and in return invite other clubs to
be in attendance at the December
banquet.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

The manufacture OF yeast from
buckwheat is new industry for Dem
mark.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20

punch boards and the game known
as pea ball. in this city by Mayor
c. {. Farlow. Chief of Police Dill
low has served notice on proprietors
of places where these games of
chance have been operated
Instead of blasting powder a Geor-
gia quarry is using compressed air
to split granite.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
pea Ball" Banned.

Beatrice, Neb., Nov. l9.-
(Special. "A ban has been placed on
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-20
School Head Resigns.

Beatrice, Neb., Nov, T9.--
Especial. )-Supt. X. II. Weller OF the
Arizona republican., 1920-03-07
MIKE WANTED OFF

NEW YORK-America almost eX- ported 13-year-o revolution to France tother day.
 The revolutions name is Mike Fla herty. He sells papers at the Chelsea pier. In pursuance of his duty. Mike climbed the gang plank of a liner about to sail for Rochambeau, France.
 All to no avail. so far as Mike was concerned, did the leaving gong sound. aid the steward make his cry of "Au ashore that's goin' ashore
 Mike saw Chelsea pier grow smaller Its outlines were growing dinner to his eye.
 Mike wanted to know.
 It was explained.
 "Lemme off, femme off!- he clan toned
 From the bridge way up above the captain heard the uproar.
 His tanned face paled.
 T. W. WI Bolsheviks, Revolutions wazzamatter,"
 "Naw." bawled Mike to the skies and the skipper. Now, I ain't, but femme off. femme off, femme off, I say!"
 A tugboat nosed to the side of the liner. Down a rope Mike shinnied. Then the liner knew his cries no more.
 Aboard the tug Mike lifted his voice in thanksgiving: how close! And dey sells poipers for tenth of kopeel1 in Farce. My Gawd wot a chance!"