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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
BLAME MAD men
Daniels Disposed to Whitewash
Marines in Haiti.
Says SIndiscriminate Killings"
Work of Insane Deserters.
OFFICIAL REPORT Is "L0ST"
Congressional Probe of COndi-
d. tiOns In Black Nation.
Secretary of Navy Declares Rec
ord Has Been Clean.
OFFICIAL REPORT IS "lOST"

Washington. Oct. 15.-An insane
marine was responsible for some of the
indiscriminate killings" of natives
during the American occupation of
Haiti, Secretary of the Navy Daniels
said today
Daniels also said another marine
who has since left the marine corps
was responsible for alleged outrages
against the Haitians This man LEFT
the service before the department dis
covered his record The navy is now
seeking him.
Keeps Names Secret,
Daniels would give the name of
neither man. but said the facts would
be made public immediately and sum-
mary action taken.
Gen. George Barnett, former COM
mander of the marine corps, brought
out the charge of indiscriminate kill
ings in Haiti in his report of condi-
lions on the island. The charges were
set forth in a letter to Col John H.
Russell, commanding the marines in
Haiti.
Report "Was Lost"
Daniels said he had telegraphed
Colonel Russell for another report of
the investigation ordered by General
Barnett, of the 'indiscriminate kill
ings." RusselPs report has been
mailed but apparently mas been lost,
Daniels said.
While there have been one or two
instances of injustice, the navy's ad-
ministration of Haiti on the whole is
a splendid record, Daniels said. Hal
tian bandits, he charged, had shot
marines in the back and he declared
it could not be expected that the ma
rines never would retaliate.
Be Congressional Probe.
The impression that Haitian affairs
would result in a congressional inves-
tigation was strengthened when Dan
iels said the committee on insuiar af-
fairs which visited the Virgin Islands
would now probably make its proposed
trip to Haiti. Daniels declared there
were charges against the naval admin
of the Virgin Islands, but the
committee approved the navy's work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
FOR Love, $4,000
Wife Says Peabody Woman
Stole SaIesman's Affections.
Files Suit Against Her in Fed.
eral Court Here.

A rich widow and a lonely wife,
night auto rides and detectives are the
elements in $4,000 damage suit
filed in the federal court here today.
Mrs. Phrenola L. Washburn, of Ten
nessee. charges that the affections of
her husband, Furlen R. Washburn,
'of Peabody, Kan. Washburn is an
automobile salesman, now out on
$1,000 bond charged with wife deser-
ton. Mrs. Davis, whose husband died
about two years ago, is said to own
extensive oil interests in the Peabody
field,
The Washburns were living at Nc
Pherson when the acquaintance be-
tween Mrs. Davis and the auto sales
man started. This was in the fall of
1919, according to the petition. A
short time later, Mrs. Washburn as
serts, Mrs. Davis got up a house party
at her home in Peabody and induced
Washburn to attend. The house party
was followed by card parties, auto
rides and other forms of entertain
ment, Mrs. Washburn asserts, adding
the affections of her husband. Wash
burns affections for her began to
wane, she declares.
Together n Week in Wichita.
While she was experimenting the
series of entertainments for Wash
burn, Mrs. Davis went on auto rides
with him to Wichita, the wife says.
Sometimes. she SAYS, the trips were
made at night, and one included a
widow also entertained him in Pea
body for two days during the 1919
Christmas holidays, the wife asserts.
Christmas, cards, jewelry and various
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
WOMAN FOUGHT DRY LAW.
Fund Of 100000 Used by Society Wo
man in Washington.

Chicago. Oct 15.-That a "pooP' of
100000 was raised TO be used by a
Washington society woman in sup
pressing ambitious dry enforcement
agents and replacing them with men
more susceptible. was believed reveal
ed today as a result of tapping
wires of members of the ALLEGED million
dollar whisky ring"
According to police. the arrests of
three men here last night was made
thru tapped wires. The federal grand
jury continued its probe today into
the alleged whisky graft"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
EXPECT NEW SENSATIoI.
Ban johnson Says New Evidence of
Baseball Crookcdness Due.

= Chicago, Oct. 15.- Further sensa-
tionai disclosures of baseball crooked
ness by the Cook county grand jury
which has voted indictments against
eight former White Sox players and
two gamblers for fixing" the 1919
world series. were predicted by Ban
Johnson, president of the American
lea que.
johnson. in explaining his refusal
to accept an invitation to attend a
meeting of major league magnateg
here next Monday to plan reorganiza-
ton of baseball. said first he wanted
to find out who's who in baseball" j"
johnson declared he had been inform
ed the jury had clews which may lead
to disclosure Of more facts than have
yet been dreamed of"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
SINN FEINERS MADE MISTAKE.
Motor Lorry Was Not Unoccupied-
Soldiers Within XIII Two.

Dublin, Oct. 15.-Bitterness in Ire
land was intensified today by a Sim
Fein attempt to capture an armored
lorry, which resulted in the death of
two civilians and the wounding of two
officers.
The car was standing in front of the
Munster-Leinster bank while consta-
bles raided a nearby shop. A band of
Sim Feiners, believing the car de-
serted, made a rush for 1t. They were
met by fire from soldiers concealed
within. A civilian was killed and
others reported wounded.
The two wounded officers were in
side the bank. Soldiers on a truck
which followed the 1orry opened fire
with a machine gun and the raiders
fled. One of their number was killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
q ont1nHed on Thge FOHrJ
TO ACT IN HOUSING CRISIS
c. of c. Committee Prepares Report
at Session This Afternoon.

The housing committee of the
Chamber of Commerce was in session
this afternoon, discussing various
phases of the housing situation in To-
peka, and preparing report on its
tions for the future action of the
Chamber of Commerce in relation to
the housing problems of the city.
E. F. Strain, president of the Cham
Der of Commerce, met with the COM
mittee, of which William Horley is
chairman. A meeting of the board of
directors probably will be called for
Monday or another date early next
week, at which the report of the hous-
ing committee now being prepared
will be presented. Strain stated.
The board of directors will then de-
eide what action is to be taken by the
Chamber of Commerce or authorize
action by the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Burglars Kit AS
Present for Girl
Not Hit With Cop

New York. Oct. 15.-Aroused by
fifty-two burglaries in the Forest Hills
section of Queens. the police today ar
rested on the street two dapper young
men, one of whom was carrying a neat
package tied up with baby blue ribbon.
What have you got there, sport ?"
asked the policeman.
"A present for my girl
"Open it."
The package contained two loaded
revolvers, extra ammunition. fifteen
skeleton keys, a piece of pipe. a
searchlight, glass cutter and two
pairs of gloves.
We'll. the girl may be able to use
the gloves" was the police comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Poles COLLECT FROM SOVIET


London, Oct ia secret agree
ment settled one of the most impor-
tant questions between Russia and
Poland, according to Riga dispatches
today.
Before signing the official armi-
stice agreement, Adolf Joffe and Jan
Dombski, heads of the two commis-
sions. signed a protocol guaranteeing
payment of Russian gold to Poland.
According to the Post, the agree
ment provided that Poland's share in
the gold will be determined by Po-
lands pre-war balances in the Rus
sian treasury. Poland thereby be-
comes the first to retrieve funds from
the soviet government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
PAST MASTERS MEET TONIGHT.
Local Masonic Lodge Has Conferred
Third Degree on 200 Candidates.

; For the first time in the history of
Masonry in the state of Kansas. the
third degree has been conferred upon
200 candidates by the same lodge in
the course of year. In celebration of
the event, Orient lodge No. l of To-
peka is holding a Past Masters
Night" at the Masonic building tonight.
The meeting will open with a sup
per served to at least $50 Master Ma
sons at $50 o'clock. After the sup
per the third degree will be conferred
on the 200th candidate by a team COM
posed entirely of past masters of the
Orient lodge. Thomas G. Fitch. of
Wichita, past master of the Kansas
grand lodge, will preside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
CARPENTER GETS LICENSE.
French Heavy Champ Indicates He'll
Put on Bouts in New York.

New York, Oct. 15.-Several promi-
nent boxers and managers have been
granted licenses by the New York state
boxing commission, that body an
nounced here today. Georges Carpen-
tier and his manager, Francois Des-
camps were among them
tollCwer of boxing were inclined to
believe that this indicated an intention
on the part of Carpenter to box in
this state during the next few months.
anthony Drexel Biddle of PhiladeI-
phia, formerly president of the Inter-
national Sporting club was awarded a
JUDGES license under Madison Square
Ga' den Sporting club affiliations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
WILSON STEPS in
President Wires Allen for Facts
on Wheat Market.
Wants to Know of Amy Unfair
Causes for Decline.

Washington, Oct. Is. President
Wilson has requested Governor Allen
of Kansas to forward to the federal
trade commission any information he
has tending to indicate that the recent
decline in wheat prices was due to
unfair practices or competition or to
other artificial causes.
A letter to this effect sent today by
Secretary Tumulty was in answer to
many appeals for government action
looking to an embargo on Canadian
wheat These were referred some time
ago to the commission and the depart
ment of agriculture. Mr.. Tumulty's
letter to Governor Allen said:
THE president has received your
telegram of October 6, with reference
to the wheat situation, and has re-
ceived a number of others of similar
tenor. He fully recognizes the impor-
lance of the questions you raise, and
he has, therefore, requested the fed
eral trade commission and the depart
ment of agriculture to look into the
matter at the earliest possible moment
with a view to determine what, II
anything, can properly be done. In
the meantime he will appreciate 1t il
you will be good enough to forward to
the federal trade commission any in
formation in your possession which in
your opinion tends to indicate that the
recent decline. in wheat prices is due
to other artificial causes"
Farmers in Conference
Wheat and cotton farmers who have
been in, conference here for several
days today were hopeful governors Of
federal reserve banks now meeting
here will act to relieve the credit
situation in the wheat and cotton belts.
Farmers say they cannot borrow
money to finance their crops and are
being forced to sell them at low prices.
A statement from the federal re-
serve board is expected tomorrow.
Meanwhile, committee of farmers
is being formed to remain here per-
manently to press for relief for the
farmers This committee may take its
plea to congress at the next session.
Governor Allen in East.
Governor Allen was in Philadelphia
today on a speaking tour in the east.
Emmett D. George, his private secre-
tary, and members of the industrial
court were without information re-
garding the exact facts in possession
| of the governor on the alleged manip-
ulation of the grain market
A week ago Governor Allen sent a
wire to the president from Wichita
urging that a federal investigation be
made of boards of trade in connection
with the wheat slump.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
COLBY RDICULES HARDiNG
Says G. o. p. Nominee So Intent on
Article x He Ovcrlooks Article Xxx.

ST. Louis, Oct. 15.-Declaring that
Senator Warren G. Harding could not.
il elected, form an association of ma
tions to take the place of the League
of Nations unless he negotiated it with
Germany, Turkey and other recent
enemy countries. because of Article
20 of the league covenant. Secretary
of State Colby drew tremendous ap-
plause from his audience here last
night.
Colby asserted that Article 20 of the
League of Nations provided that men,
bers of the league cannot join or en-
ter into any other international treaty
or covenant inconsistent with its pro-
visions
Harding has never read Article
90" he said. He is too busy reading
speeches prepared for him. Let him
talk on about his association of ma
tions. it can do no harm. He can't get
anywhere with It"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
ALL TEACHERS GET HIKES.
Increases Amount To Average of Fift,
Per Cent, Says Aggie Head.

Manhattan, Kan. Oct. 15.-"Teach-
ers' wages in Kansas and in other
states in the middlewest were increas-
ed so per cent this year" E. L Holton.
head of the department of education
in the Kansas state agricultural COL
1ege. said today.
teachers from the one room rural
schools to the high schools,'F Holton
added. Teachers of vocational agri-
culture and vocational. home making
received the highest wages"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
PAYS THE EXTREME PENALTY.
Chicago HeId-Up Is Hanged for Muir
der Early Today.

Chicago, Oct 15.-Frank Eager,
convicted of killing two men in a hold
up, was executed IN the county jail at
SIT o'clock this morning.
He died on the same gallows on
which two other men were hanged
yesterday. Ten others who were to
have paid the death penalty yesterday
and today, have been saved, at least
temporarily. by reprieves and stays of
execution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
TALKS ON TAX SYSTEM.
Samuel T. Howe Makes Talk at Cham
Der of Commerce

Samuel T. Howe, chairman of the
state tax commission, made a brief
talk on the proposed tax amendment
at the Chamber of Commerce lun-
cheon today. He pointed out the
weakness and failings of the present
general tax system and advocated the
adoption of the proposed amendment
in justice to all property in the state.
The talk created quite discussion
among those present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Woman Emulates Nero

Paris. Texes, Oct. 15.-Even as
Nero fiddled so did Mrs. Lucy
Mitchell play the piano, but not
with the same purpose. She did it
so noncha1antly that the audience
got out of the theater before learn
it was on fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT.
and Jobbers viii Meet
at Chamber of Commerce.

The annual dinner of the Manufac-
turers and Jobbers' association will be
held at the Chamber of Commerce at
6:15 tonight About 125 members are
expected to attend. Election of Off
GERS will be held following the dinner.
Among the speakers will be Otto
Cutler. Keith Clevenger, George Nc
Intyre, H. H. Pugh, president of the
association; J. r. Koontz and Doctor
Rahill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Greek vessel Hits Mine,

Stockholm, Oct. 1.-two members
of the crew of the Greek steamer
Nikos were killed yesterday when the
vessel struck a mine off Vestervik. rs
miles northeast of Kalmar. Fourteen
other sailors on board were saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
VERNON is CHIEF CLERK.
Will Succeed Mrs. Olive MaIlotte in
Bank Commissioners Office.

Lawrence H. Vernon of Sabetha to-
day became chief clerk in the office
of Walter E. Wilson, state bank COM
missioner. He will succeed Mrs. Olive
Mallotte, resigned.
Mrs Malotte has been in the state
bank department during the last two
years and has won a record for eff
cheney. She goes to Kansas City, Mo.
where she becomes private secretary
to Walter Dickey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Hoover Goes to Cnnada.

Emporia. Kan. Oct. 15.-Herbert
Hoover. former food administrator,
who addressed the Emporia chamber
or commerce last night left today for
toronto. Canada. to begin the direc-
tion of the Canadian Red Cross cam
paign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Bomb Kills One, Hurts Twenty.

Rio Janeiro, Oct. 14.-One person
was killed and twenty were injured by
the explosion of an anarchist bomb
here tonight at the Central railway
station
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Hughey Jennings Resigns.

Detroit. Oct. 15.-Hughey Jennings
today rendered his resignation as man
ager of the Detroit baseball club to
take effect Immediately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
SODAS TAKE DROP
Five Cent Ice Cream Drinks
Due, Say Chicago Makers.
Kansas City Fountain Cuts
Third-See No Decline Here.

Chicago Oct. 15.-The scent ice
cream soda is going to stage a come
back" according to ice cream manu-
facturers here today. With sugar
prices slowly tumbfng and a drop in
milk values expected, manufacturers
say there is bound to be a return to
the days when Americas Tavorite dish
sold for a nickel.
Nathan Lowenstein, secretary of the
National Association of Ice Cream
Manufacturers, declared he believes
sodas and sundaes will return to the
pre-war price.
The price will drop in proportion
to the slump in the cost of labor. sugar
and milk" said Lowenstein. Because
of the drop in these essentials, the
outlook is favorable to the ice cream
industry"
Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 15.-A one
third cut in prices was marked up
here today by one of the leading soda
fountains in the fashionable residence
district,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
TRY TO BOMB MAYOR.
Strong Guard on Duty at Home of
Detroits Executive.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 15.-One man
was under arrest and four others were
sought by police here today following
report that an attempt was to have
been made to blow up the home of
James Couzens, Detroit's millionaire
mayor.
A strong guard has been placed
around the mayors home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
BANKS IN SLUMP
Nationals Deposits Drop Five
Millions Since Feb. %.
Loss Due to HarVeSt-State In
stitutiOns Gain.


sas slumped nearly five million dol
lars from February % to June 80. ac-
cording to a report today by w. w.
Bowman, secretary of the Kansas
Bankers association. The drop was
from S193, 900, 900 to $1SS. 100000. It
was due to demand for money used in
harvesting the Kansas wheat crop.
State Banks Increase.
In spite of the loss in national bank
deposits, the recent increase shown by
state banks under a report issued for
August % shows combined state and
national bank deposits of S595, 100000.
The state bank report as issued by
Walter e. Wilson, state bank commits
sioner, showed 1907, 100000 on deposit
in the state banks.
Resources of national banks for
June 80 were s235,912,0 900 as against
$23S, $50, 900 for February %. The fact
that the national report came at the
close of the fiscal year naturally re-
flected a considerable transfer of
funds and did not aid in boosting de-
posits. The early fall report for ma
tional banks will doubtless show a de-
cided increase and will bring the COM
bined deposits above the half billion
dollar mark, according to bankers.
Small Change in Loans.
Loans of national banks on June 80
showed little change over the Febru-
ary statement. In February the loans
were $141, $4,000 as against SAL
100000 June 80. Following is the
June report for the 249 national banks
in this state
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .$141, ,6o2, 900
Overdrafts .................... 507, 900
Bank Bldg. +. & F.......... 4,S12,000
Other real estate. $4,000
U. S. bonds and other bonds
and warrants ..............-.. 81 ,6e3, 900
Stock, Federal Reserve bank. 1850
serve bank .................... 1000
from L. S. Treas. .......e...... 4s4. 900
Cash and sight exchange. ...... A,975, ,00o
Other resources .......... 57S, 900
s235, 900
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock aid in.........$ 16.169, 900
Surplus .......-.............. 9,476,00O
Undivided profits ............. 3,422, 900
Deposits NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1SS, $40, 900
Bills payable observation-disclosures. 5,029, coo
Bonds borrowed ................ 1,506. 600
Interest received, not earned.... 6S3, ,O00
Circulation ...-...........-..-... 1o,503, 900
checks ................... 5000
Reserved for taxes and interest. 3O3.CO0
Other liabilities .............. 145,000
soa5, ,912, 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-15
Sec No Drop in Topeka.

News dispatches from Chicago and
Kansas City, quoting Nathan Lowen-
stein, secretary of the National Or
ganization of Ice Cream Manufactur-
ers, as forecasting drop in the price
tContinned on Page FOur.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
25c hair curlers
 10c

This is the we'll known West Electric Hair curl CTS, 25c cards contain five curriers', and they may be bought tomorrow at 19c. This we'll known curler will not cut break or pull the hair. No sharp edges or points. Sold every where else and here regu- larly at 25c a card. Sold here tomorrow specially at 19c. Mai. floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
15c hair nets
 1Oc

My l + me brano My-T-Fine hair nets made of real human hair comes in all shades including brown, black, blonde and auburn. It is a splendid cap shape net, and some shades fringe style, and is offered at a substantial reduction on it's regular price tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
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OUT Anniversary SaIe is OUer but
 its spirit goes marching On

The Loman Joseph Loeb Sale the time and year the time.
 eonoed custom continue this but week. and to put no that the sincere efforts possible We think the people of B Alabama appreciated efforts that into the which ended yesterday grateful them for the ability them But the spirit More than alive to the 
 0 help them in their efforts
 This an indication of the spirit that marching Although our offer helpful the most dependable lines of merchandies