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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
DESCHANEL Is IMPROVED.
E.x.1,residcnt of French Republic Is
Gaining in Weight.

paris. Nov. 25.-Paul ,DeschaR tSsa
whose resignation as. president OF ne
Trrench republic was forced by SICK
ness last summer, has greatly inn
proved in health, writes Andre yer
WORT in the newspaper Eclair. IL ~
declafed the former presidehI -
gaining in weight and a continued nlsar, re 50
Of onIy a few weeks is necessary 10
6ri1q about his complete recovery.
Doctor Boure is quoted by M. s., en- n
WORT as saying: m. Deschanel Is On
the high road to complete recovery
So defect or lesion has been found,
and his condition last summer was
simply the result of general Iaueue
rrorn work. I am certain no Will De
absolutely cured and that no S neads "a a
~, more weeks of rest, and then ne
wiz he as well as ever" :.
The writer confirms reports that II
is MANNED to offer NJ. Deschanei tne
senatorship from the Eure ct LORE
department asserting it is proposed ,, 10
make his election spontaneous Hhe
rat of former President Poincare
from the Mouse department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
FARMERS LOSS WAS BIG.
Plant Diseases Destroyed Many Mil
lions of Bushels of Grain.

Washington. Nov. 25.-Millions of
bushels of grain, fruit and vegetables
and a big tonnage of cotton were lost
to American farmers last year by plant
diseases, according to figures com
piled by the plant disease survey Of
the department of agriculture. The
survey said that the statistics indicate
that lack Of prompt application OF
known measures of control was large
" the cause OF the loss.
The plant disease survey estimat ted
the losses at 100000 bushels of
wheat. 10000, 000 bushels of oats. SO
coo, 600 bushels of corn. 5O.0O0.0OO
bushels of potatoes. s0.0OO.OOO bush
els of sweet potatoes. $4,000 bales of
cotton. 5000, 900 bushels Of peaches
and 100000 bushels of apples.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
new CABINET JOB
Kenyon Has Bill for Public
Welfare Department.
Plan Was Endorsed by Harding
During Campaign.

Washington, Nov. 5,-Establish-
ment of new government depart
ment OF social welfare is provided in
a bill completed today by Senator
Kenyon, OF Iowa.
President Harding endorsed
the suggestion during his campaign
for presidency and Kenyon will ask
action on his bill early in the term
of the new president.
kenyon's bill would transfer the
punnc health service. the hygienic
laboratory. the bureau of education.
the children's bureau. the women's
bureau and the bureau of Industrial
housing and transporta ton. the
United states employment service. the
office of home economics and the
United States employees compensa-
ton commission, which are now under
various departments to the new de-
partment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
EXPERIMENT IN DIPLOMACY.
Many students of Kansas University
JOIN "CosmOpOIlfnn Homer

An experiment in foreign dipIo-
macy is being made this year at the
University. of Kansas, Students from
widely separated points on the globe
nave Joined in renting a furnished
house where they are living together.
Iney call IT the Cosmopolitan Home"
with the home as "A center, the Univer-
SHY Cosmopolitan club, organized two
years ago. has grown until at present
IL mas thirty-five members, with repre-
sentatives from China, Korea. Russia.
the Philippines, Hawaii and Japan.
Instead of the foreign students
having to seek most diligently for a
place 10 room and board-experiencin
no small amount of embarrassing pref-
udice-they are able TO have a home
OF their own, where they know they
are welcome" said w. B. Cooksie. the
steward.
Thru the foreign relations commit
tee of the K. u. Y. NJ. c. A.. Jobs are
obtained for those desiring them The
guidance and advice of several Ameri-
can students who also live in the house
is always available. The work in the
home is all done by the students under
thef direction of a house mother and
IN this way much expense is saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
DEAL B0oTLEGGERs HARD BLOW


New york. Nov. 25.-Bootlegglng IN
New York was dealt a severe pI0w
TODAY by the announcement OF Chari y;
n O,Connor, federal prohibluon az
,.ect0,. for this state. that plans nave
.been laid TO officially escort every
dtop of LIQUOR ri from its Withdrawal
from bonded warehouses to the ulti-
Nv intricate system of checks and
baiances" has been devised for CO.
ordination Of the work of various en-
forcement agents. he said. making ef7
forts to divert liquor to beverage pur-
i,o,o,,s" If it is found he said that
anv liquor withdrawn is so diverted,
,,eTn,its issued to the offender for
withdfawal will be revoked. all re-
manning stock confiscated and an as Is
sessment of an additional tax OF Siz.ov
na,. GALLON levied-aside from legal
proceedings for violation of the eigh-
teenth amendment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
TAX FOR FOREIGNERS ONLY.
New Hotel Schedules I'm VIcnnn IooI.
Like Tariff Schedule,

Vienna, Nov. 25.-The new direct
taxes Of various kinds which have Just
gone into effect here make a hotel bill
look like tariff schedule. The price
of rooms was raised when the taxes
took effect. Then there is a 20 per
cent tax on room rent little heat
is turned on morning and evening at
so crowns a day and to this is added
municipal tax of 10 per cent and
another 10 per cent is affixed TO dining
room bills.
curious feature of the resta rra NJ
tax is that apparently il is applied oniy
to the four or five big hotels and res
taurants frequented by foreigners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
Local Mention

The Rev. ]. T. Crawford and the
Rev C. f. Matthews will attend the
Northern Baptist convention at Min
neapolis, Mimi. next week.
DR.. H. H. Raymond. Foot Specialist
Orpheum Bldg. Phone s960.-Adv.
Sixty-two boys will go from Topeka
TO the Older BOYS conference at
Hutchinson at eight o'clock. Friday
morning. on a Rock Island special
train.
DR.. Lyngar. Dentist. 500 Kansas Ave.
ADV.
Thanksgiving dinner was served to
dormitory boys at the Central V NJ.
c. A. today with the boys as guests of
the association.
window glass. X. Jones Paint
Co.. 115-117 East 18th St.-Adv.
: A marriage license has been issued
in Kansas City, No. to Ray A Pringle
and Opal NJ. Hanley, both of Topeka.
List your property with the Shaw
nee Investment Company. Phone
5O59.-Adv.
Children of the Provident Associa-
ton Day Nursery were given Thanks
giving dinner Wednesday. Ten chill
dren enjoyed the dinner. with F. L.
Benjamin. president of the nursery,
presiding.
Liberty Bonds - Kleinhans, 2761-J
ADV.
Mrs W. Z. Davis. Tenth and Topeka
avenues, left this morning to spend
Thanksgiving with her sister. Mrs. H
: NJ Coons, at Fort Dodge. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
W0NEN PLAN Meeting
National Farm and Garden Association
to Meet Here November 20 and 80.


The program for the Woman's Ma
tional Farm and Garden association of
the Kansas Branch, to meet at the
Chamber of Commerce, Monday and
Tuesday of next Nta,l, November 20
and 80. AS announced by Mrs Theo-
dore Saxon state president, is as fol-
lows:
Monday Morning, 1890 O'Clock. }
Address of welcome, Mayor Corwine.
Response by president, Mrs. Theo-
dore Saxon.
Registration.
Lunch and Round Table talk.
Reading. Miss Agnes Hannigan.
Hardy Flowers and Shrubs for the
Home W. L. Lux.
Home Demonstrating. Mrs. Ray
Monday Evening, 7:30.
Mother-child welfare. DR.. Florence
Brown Sherbon presiding t+
Tuesday Morning.
Election of officers.
i Your Kitchen" Mrs. Nellie Nichols
= Luncheon and round table talk.
Reading, Miss Agnes Hannigan.
Hardy Flowers" Mr.. Pierson,
Beauty on the School Grounds"
Sam Rice.
Tuesday Evening.
Banquet, $3.50.
Invocation, Mrs. J. G. Wood
Characterization" DR.. Wilbur N
Mason.
''why?" Miss Lima gBresette.
kansas" !. D. Graham.
Some Books" Mrs. Ida Miglario.
The Farm Woman's National Con-
gress." Miss Lorraine L. Wooster.
Toastmistress, Mrs. Theodore Saxon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
Ouestions-Anstoers

O. How big do the Big Trees of Cali
fornia grow "A. H. u.
A. The SequOia or Redwood Tree often
grows to height of $50 feet. They some
times attain diameter of Is feet.
:, Q. What is parochial sehooi?-T' J.
A The term "parochial school, is used
to designate those elementary schools
which are maintained by certain denomina :
lions and organizations on the basis OF
parishes. The Episcopal, Lutheran and
well known for their paroehial schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
n. C. PRODUCTION IssCUT.
Industrial Plants Only I'm Thirty-fivs
Per Cent of Normal Output.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov 25.-Indus-
trial production here has been cur
tailed on an average Of SO per cent.
according to a survey made here.
PayroIis here show a similar reduR
ton. the Star says. aitho the scale
wages has not been cut
Plants are on part time and sciied-
u1es and forces are reduced. No gem
eral layoff has occurred and plant Of
ficials said none were in prospect.
Light demand is the cause assigned for
industrial curtaiiment here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
pREIzELs ARE NUMEROUS.
One Hundred Million Turned Out by
st. Louis Baking Company.

st. Louis. Nov. 25At-Altho officially
the beer stein and the mug of ale are
thing of the dim and distant past.
not so pretzels, that by-product of the
brewer.
One hundred and one millions of
the pretzef-large and small sizes
were turned out by a St. Louis baking
company which specializes in the dain-
ty thirst producers during the past
year according to A. T. Edmonston.
supervisor of the Missouri bureau of
labor statistics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
g. FOR HEBREW EDUCATION.
National Conference Will Be Held
Soon. Leader Says.

Pittsburgh. Nov. "a national
conference to organize national as-
ISOLATION for Hebrew education Will
he held in the near future, Sol Rosen-
bloom. temporary chairman OF pre-
liminary committee Organization, an
nouneed here today. \
The project has for it's purpose the
DerDetuation of Jewish culture and
literature in this country. Mr.. Rosen-
bloom said. He added that the ma
tfonal conference probably Will be
held in New York City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
SAYS FAMlLY Y COSTS S2632. 68
Printers Union Head Bases Figures
ON Canvnss Of Members.

New York. Nov. 25.-A living wage
for a family of five in New York City
is s2,sS2-6S, 1t was estimated TODAY
by John p. Mines, president of the
IIhing Press and Feeders union in
presenting demands for an Increase
OF wages in the printing trade.
These figures were arrived at ha
saio. oy an actual canvass of homes
VI PRINTERS anu an analysis of current
prices on 400 miscellaneous articles
necessary to the average wage. earn
erS nousehol'
expenditures We're itemized as fol-
e es rood, SS71,sO: clothing.
sSas:So' rent, $4S7-S5; light and heat.
$6s.59; household equipment. &6s pa.
miscellaneous, Se55.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
New Navy Surgeon General.

Washington, Nov.S 25.-Rear Ad-
miral Rhodes Stitt, head of the naval
medical school, becomes surgeon gem
cral of the navy today, succeeding
Rear Admiral w. c. Braisted, who
goes on the retired list today. Ad-
miral Stitt was called into< consulta-
Ition during President Wilson's illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
Capture KIdnapcr of Own Child.

Oklahoma City, Nov. 25-L. F.
Meadows, Of Tampa. Fla. who kid
mapped his daughter. Lucille Mildred
Meadows. Z. here yesterday. while on
her way to school, has been appfe-
hended at Fort Worth, Tex. according
to A telegram received here today. The
little girl was with him when he was
CO ptured, the wire said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
Minister Wanted as Kidnaner.

Amarillo. Tex. Nov. &c. c. Raj
ter, Episcopal minister at Clarendon.
Tex. sixty miles east of here. said to
be wanted by Springfield. MO. Of
ficials. on a charge of abdueting his
7-year-oId son from school at that
place, was reported to have been In
Amarillo early this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
Coal Strike Ended

Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. 25.-The
strike of coal miners in the state, OF
Coahuila was ended today when the
strikers returned to work on the Next
can government terms, according to
reports received here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25

New York-when the steamer Aquftania
sailed from here it was noticed she had
decided list to starboard. This was ex-
planned when 1t was learned that Fatty
Arbuckle was a passenger for Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. JANE PRICE. 9S, died at her home,
101I Quincy street, wednesday afternoon.
frhe time OF the funeral service will be an
n0unced later. BurAQl will be In Redding,
Kan.
Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel. ST.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-25

The Rev. J. T. Crawford and the
Rev. C. F. Matthews will attend the
Northern Baptist convention at Min
neapolis, Mimi. next week.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
WITNESS TELLS SENATOR'S ABOUT
 PALMER TACTICS

WASHINGTON, D. C., June D. In statement made today before the senate committee which is in vestigating presidential campaign expenses, Eugene c. Bonniwell, a supporter of McAdoo, declared that the Palmer campaign in Pennsyl- vania was conducted with an open appeal for the support of the dis tillery and brewery interests. The witness charged further that saloons and bonded warehouses in certain parts of the state are now running wide open under the eyes of the department of justice and prohibi- tion officers, with the permission of the attorney general.
 Edward Heating, manager of the Plumb Plan league, informed the committeeman Lfldt Cle AcdSoc iloo not contributed to any campaign fund. In a further statement, he admitted that the league had been less critical of McAdoo and John- son than of any of the other can didates for the presidency.
 Robert F. Wolfe, publisher of the Columbus Dispatch and the Ohio State Journal, told the committee that the candidacy of Harding is in the hands of group that he could not support with his papers. His fight, he said, was against this group rather than Harding, and he stated further that he did not care snap for the advertising he received.
 Frederick A. Joss, supervisor for General Wood in Ohio, told the com mittee that he had expended ap- proximately $5O,OOO in that state.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
NEGOTIATIONS END;
 REDS BREAK FAITH

HONOLULU, June 2.-According to a cable received from Tokio by Japanese newspapers of this city, the Japanese government has stop ped negotiations with the Bolsheviki for the formation of a buffer state in Siberia.
 The break is the direct result of the discovery of plot to undermine General Seminoff, commander of the All-Russian force in Siberia, the ob- ject of the conspiracy being to bring the Baikal region under the control of the Reds.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
BRYAN INTERESTED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June D. William Jennings Bryan has an nounced that he will attend the Re publican national convention for the purpose of working for the nomina- tion of "dry" candidate and q "dry" plank in the Republican plat form. He says that it is also his intention to insist upon the Demo- cratic convention going on record in favor of prohibition. .#.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
WOMEN PREPARE ID URGE PLANK
 FAVOR|NC VOTE

CHICAGO, June 2.-Among the many who have arrived in this city for the Republican national conven- tion are number of prominent woman suffragists, who announce that they are here for the purpose of picketing the convention hall in an effort to enforce demand for plank in the national platform calling upon dilatory states to rati- fly the suffrage amendment to the federal constitution. The women arrivals belong to the militant branch of the suffragist organiza- tion.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., June D. Ignoring the protestations of Alas kans, as voiced by Delegate Grigs- by, the conference committee, to which was referred the much-dis- cussed merchant marine bill, has reached a complete agreement on the measure and will report it for passage with all of its objectionable features, in so far as they apply to Alaska, and which will have the ef- feet of driving Canadian carriers from Alaskan waters.
 The agreement was reached after an all-night session, during which a number of changes were decided upon. The senate provision for the appointment of permanent ship ping board of seven members was retained in the bill, but the annual allowance for construction was re- duced from $5O,o0O,oOO to s25,- 00O,O0O. The sale of American ships to foreigners was also agreed upon, provided it is found impossi- ble to sell the vessels to Americans.
 Alaska Loses.
 To meet the objection of New Englanders, who made a strong fight against the measure, it was decided
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
NEW PLAGUE CASES
 DEVELOP IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, D. C., June D. to wireless dispatches re- ceived in this city from the de- stroyer Black Hawk, four new cases of bubonic plague have developed at Vera Cruz and there has been death, making a total of five deaths.
 The destroyer also reports that the dread disease has made its ap- pearance at Atoyac, state of Vera Cruz, where one case is under treat ment.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
COMPANY IS FINED
 FOR FIXING PRICES

SYRACUSE, N. Y., June 2.-The John E. Roberts corporation, of Utica, dealer in wearing apparel, has been fined the sum of $50,0O0, following the conviction of the com pany on a charge of profiteering. The case was tried in the federal court, following an investigation of the company's business.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
IS SHORT
 DEPARTMENT SAYS

WASHINGTON, D. C., June D. According to report issued by the department of commerce this after noon, the condition of the cotton crop in the United States is 62.4 percent normal, which is the lowest recorded in 50 years, which is equiv alent to the worst outlook ever known in this country. =@.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
POWER PLANT WRECKED;
 LOSS FIFTY THOUSAND

TACOMA, June 2.-The power plant of the Tacoma Railway 6 Power company was partially de- stroyed by fire this afternoon, the flames resulting in loss estimated at $5O,OOO. The car service was in terrupted for several hours before other connections could be made.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
PERSONAL
' s.s.ssss s .ss1sss Y

Gus Conradt reached Fairbanks last night from Fairbanks creek and reports that dredging operations will be in full blast there by the end of the present week. The imported workers, who reached Fairbanks dur ing the flu epidemic, were held in quarantine five days at the summit. arriving on the creek last Thursday.
 Jack Lucy, who went to Fair banks as soon as he was able to leave Nenana after the flu epidemic, returned from the upper town yes terday to attend to some business matters.
 Joe O'Connor underwent an oper- ation at the Government hospital yesterday afternoon for the removal of pus from one of his lungs, and is said to be resting easily today. He stood the operation well. Dick Ahearn, a fiu-pneumonia pa tient, who is now under treatment at the Government hospital, to which place he was removed from the Southern some time ago, has im- proved considerably during the past several days.
 The Fairbanks Dorman Baker post of the American Legion received it's charter on the last mail from the States and will be able now to hold regular meetings, the first of which is scheduled to take place on June |12.
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Officials of the N. c. store at Fairbanks are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the steamer Washburn, which is bringing load of much needed shortages and shipment of fresh fruit. The Washburn is sched- uled to go straight through to the upper town.
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PALMER ACCUSED OF SEEKING SUPPORT TOFuQUORMEN
PROTEST OF ALASKA FAILS
 TO CHANGE COMMITTEE VIEWS

authorizing Congress to determine what Government publica- tions shall be published in future, but authorizing those now published to be continued until June, 1921. Another amendment provides for the appropriation of $1,5OO,OO0 for guarding liquor warehouses and en- forcing prohibition.
 Need Fixing.
 The immediate amendment of the immigration laws is being considered at a special meeting of the senate immigration committee, as a result of Secretary Wilson's ruling that membership in Communist party is insufficient ground for the deporta- tion of aliens.
 Opposed Relief.
 Secretary Houston appeared be- fore the house ways and means com- mittee last week for the purpose of opposing the soldier relief measure He eaita that he was opposed to -su.h ia bonus, however financed," and he thought that it would be highly un- fortunate to place new financial bur dens upon the treasury. He sug- gested that, instead of seeking ways to spend money, Congress devote it's attention to finding additional sources of revenue to meet obliga- tions already incurred.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02

by the committee to amend the pro- visions prohibiting shipments by Wa ter between points in the United States, except in American vessels, so as to apply only to Alaska trade. It was claimed that the provision would work hardship in New Eng land.
 Naval Bill Passes.
 The senate today adopted the con- ference report on the naval appro- priation bill, which includes an item of $1,OOO,OOO for coal development in Alaska. The measure had been previously passed by the lower house of Congress and now goes to the President for his signature.
 Wartime Repeal.
 The house judiciary committee has ordered out the resolution providing for the repeal of wartime emergency Legislation, excepting, however, the Lever act, the trading with the ene- my act, and the District Of CoIum- bia rent profiteering measure. An attempt will be made to pass the bill under a suspension of the rules, which will require two-thirds vote.
 Soldier Relief Dead.
 The soldier relief bill was before the senate today for reference, which lis considered equivalent to burial. Senate leaders declare that there is
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
WILSON ACTIVE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 2.- President Wilson has telegraphed to the Democratic members of the Delaware legislature urging their support to the woman's suffrage
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02

not chance for consideration of the measure before adjournment.
 Treaty Signed.
 The treaty between the United States and Canada, covering sockeye salmon, has been formally approved by the state department. The treaty is intended for the protection, pres ervation and propagation of sockeye salmon and for the regulation of fishing in waters contiguous to the United States and Canada and the Fraser river system.
 Fair Exchange.
 The state department has inform ed the American commissioner at Vienna that Hungarian communists held by Austria must not be trans ferred to Russia without the recipro- cal release of all Americans who have been detained by the soviet.
 Pulpwood Committee.
 The house foreign affairs com mitJee has favuraDly fcPortcd- thc senate resolution for the appoint |ment of a special committee to deal with Canada on the subject of pulp wood. The committee suggests em- bargoes on coal, sulphur and dyes in retaliation for the Canadian em- bargo on pulpwood.
 Publication Control.
 The sundry civil bill carries an
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02

U. s. Marshal Tanner of the First division has let contract for the renovation and repairs of the court house at Skagway. Several hundred dollars will be spent on the building.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-06-02
MCCORMICK MENTIONED.

CHICAGO. June 2.-There is con siderable talk here of the election of Medill Mccormick as permanent chairman of the Republican conven- tion, instead of Beveridge.