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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
DENIES INTERNATIONAL STAFF
French Government Declares No Plans
Made for League War College.


Made for League War College.
Paris, Aug. THE foreign office
has issued a categorical denial of dis
patches of a press agency, purporting
to be from San Sebastian. stating that
the council of the league of nations
had decided on the creation of an in
ternational general staff.
The French foreign office denial
follows similar denials from the head
quarters of the league of nations at
London. which stated that the agency
dispatch grossly misrepresented" the
action taken at San Sebastian, as be-
ing the creation of military staff,
whereas the actual purpose was TO de-
crease military ornaments
The denial of the foreign office and
league OF nations officials relates to
a dispatch circulated by a news
agency. The Associated Press which
did not handle this erroneous state
ment, gave the accurate details as
cabled by its staff correspondent at
tending the league of nations council
sessions at San Sebastian.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
SUFFRAGE SESSION CALLED.
Tennessee Governor Wants His State
to Decide Womcn's Cause.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug Coy. A.
H. Roberts this afternoon issued a call
for the extra session of the Tennessee
legislature, which is to consider rati-
fication of the suffrage amendment. to
begin Monday at noon.
Should the legislature act fayora bIy.
Tennessee will be the thirty-sixth state
10 approve the amendment and equal
suffrage for the nation will be an Iac-
tuallty on the issuance of the proper
proclamation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
SAID SHE COULD TALK A ITTTLE.'
Attorney Allowed Mrs. Effie Main
Freedom of SPECIFICATIONS AIimony

Judge George H. whitco4nb today
ordered william w. Main to pay his
wife, Effie Main, noted suffrage lead
er, SIS a week alimony, pending the
trial of the contested divorce. suit.
Mrs. Main was charged by her hus-
band with being red" attempting to
overthrow the government and de-
clared she had been arrested five times
in Washington, D. c., for "picketing''
the White House in the interests of
the suffrage cause.
Main is a small man. while Mrs.
Main towers over him like Mutt does
over Jeff. While the temporary ali
mony was being discussed by Otis
Hungate. attorney for Main, and E.. D.
McKeever, attorney for Mrs. Main.
Mrs. Main said:
May talk a. little ?'
McKeever shook his head obviously.
Finally he replied:
IF you'll just talk a little, go
ahead"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
HAS CONVICTED ISL PRoFITEERs
Department of Justice Started H c. L.
War Twelve Months Ago.

Washington, Aug. 7.-One hundred
and fifty-one profiteers have been
convicted since the justice department
started its nationwide campaign to
reduce living costs. it was announced
today at the office of Attorney Gem
eral Palmer.
The justice department began its
campaign one year ago.
! Arrests on profiteerfng totaled l.
s54 of which 1.499 were indicted by
grand jury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
DEMPSEY TO START TRAINING.
Will Do Much Boxing in Sun Pfepar-
ing for SIiske Match.

Benton Harbor, Aug. Jack
Dempsey. who will defend his title as
heavyweight champion against Billy
Miske here Labor day, will come here
the latter part of next week to begin
active training, according to Floyd
Fitzsimmons, promoter of the match.
The champion will train in the big
arena to accustom himself to the sun,
Fitzsimmons said. Bill Tate, Pan
anna" Joe Cans and two other sparring
partners will accompany Dempsey
here from New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
COOLIDGE WILL STAY HOME.
Vice Presidential Nominee on G. o
P. Ticket Will Attend State Duties.

Chicago, Aug. 7.-Governor Cool
idge, Republican candidate for vice
president, will mot conduct a whirl-
wind" campaign, but will devote most
t, of his time to his duties as governor
of Massa chusetts, according to a state
ment given out at Republican ma
tional committee headquarters here
today.
Coolidge, according to the statement
which was authorized by James
Reynolds. former secretary of the ma
tional committee, will make a number
of speeches, but feels that he owes
his first time to the people of
| Massa chuSetts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
ORDER HOTEL WALL REMOVED
Felix Building Owners Say North
National a Nuisance.

National a Nuisance.
A petition for a mandatory writ to
force the Security Benefit association
to move the north wall of the Ma
tional hotel off the property owned
by the Felix Clothing company. stu
ated next door to the north was filed
today in the office of Mrs. Mary
Chaplin, clerk of the district court.
The petition states that when the
National hotel was erected a portion
of the north wall was built on top of
the wall of the building occupied by
the Felix Clothing company without
the consent of the owner. 1t is set out
that this state of affairs is a nuisance
to Felix and the court is asked to
remedy the alleged encroa chment on
the Felix property. The hotel prop
erty is owned by the Security Benefit
association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
ATTENTION. MOOSE

Meeting OF Topeka lodge No. s24
l. o. O. NJ. will be held on Monday
night, August 9. 1920, at s o'clock
You are earnestly trusted to be pres
ent. Refreshments.
c. c. McCARTER,
Adv. Dictator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
chicago Chauffeurs at War.

Chicago, Aug. Fighting was re-
sumed today between chauffeurs of
the Yellow and Checker Taxi com
panies,- resulting in the wounding of
two men
by the difference in rates and the fact
that the drivers of one company are
non-union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07

Kansas City. No. Aug. T-HAY-Lower
grades Of alfalfa advanced 80 cents to $50
a ton today.
Alfalfa No. L S275Od 300; No. ?. So 0O6
24.5o: No. 3. S1s.5oG 90
Prairie No. l, S1T.5061a.oo; No. ,, $1,000
100: No 2. $1,000 Il 80.
Timothy No. 1. S2s5a627 50; No. .. SCI. 80
H23o0; No. 5. $15.J0620.oo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-07
Hotel Guest Dies in F1re.

son was killed, three seriously injured
and many others were slightly hurt
and burned in a fire which badly dam
aged the Elton Court hotel here to-
day.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
ARRESTED FOR RosslNG MINT.
Seen Through SpygIass Hiding Gold
In Wooden Leg.

Denver, Col-OrviTle Harrington,
aged 40, skilled employe of the Den
yer Mint, was arrested by United
States Secret Service agents in con-
uection with the theft of coins and
bullion from the local mint. 1t is said
the thefts have covered a period of
several months and that over 100000
has been stolen.
Harrington, who, federal officials
declare, has confessed to extensive
thefts from the mint, was cripple
with wooden leg. Yesterday,
through the aid of powerful spyglasses
trained on a window of the room in
which the man was working, Secret
Service operatives watched Harring-
ton place coin and bullion in a secret
crevice of his wooden leg while he
was at work.
All the stolen gold was recovered
from a cache under a sidewalk at
Harrington's home, police said.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.

In the House:
By Mr.. Jording pensdon
of $50 weekly for life to former Patrol
man Luke ]. Dyser, who lost an eye
while making an arrest.
BY Mr.. Tydings-Providing for small
fees to be paid by Baltimore City and
county to clerks making reports OF
marriages and divorces, and also put
ting the collection Of the dog tax into
the hands os county magistrates in
stead of those now empowered to col
lect them.
By Mr.. Notwithstanding the
collection of judgments by confession
at any time.
BY Mr.. Powell-Requiring schools
and colleges in Maryland to open each
DAY with the singing of "The Star
Spangled Banner"
BY Mr.. Baker-Creating the Office o1
public defender in Baltimore.
In the Senate:
BY Mr.. Frick-Transferring to Cir
cult Court No. all domestic relations
cases IN baltimore City.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
ENORMOUS WASTE
; OF PRINT PAPER
Executive Departments Accused
of Extravaganza
". G. M'ADO0 IS UNDER FIRE
Sherman Declares The Former Sec
retary Of The Treasury Consumed
Much Paper In Distributing
Propaganda.

Washington.-Rene his charges
of an enormous waste OF print paper
nv executive department OF the Fed
eral Government, Senator Smoot, Re-
publican, of Utah, told the Senate tnat
from July /, 1916, to last July 10, So
144362 copies of speeches made oy
cabinet officials and other persons
were printed and distributed through
the mails at a total cost Of $4,000.
Senator Smoot said this not only
was a waste of paper, but an abuse
of the public's money and wicked
practice" that should be stopped I'M
mediately in view of the serious print
paper situation.
The Treasury Department alone, he
said, had 25, ,066, 900 copies of speeches,
recurring 1886 pounds of paper,
printed and distributed, while the
Railroad Administration had S,055,50O
COPIES of speeches made by William
G. McAdoo while director general OF
railroads, and other persons printed.
One million copies of a speech made
by Mr.. McAdoo, at Altoona, Pa, in
1918, were printed and distributed,
Senator Smoot charged.
Senator Sherman, Republican, OF
Illinois, declared much paper was con-
sumed by Mr. McAdoo in distributing
propaganda as railroad literature
when he was director of railroads.
Limitation of the size of daily news
papers was suggested by Senator
Jones, Democrat, of New Mexico, who
said his bill for that purpose had been
pigenholed in committee. Part of the
blame for the paper shortage. he add
ed. belonged to the Senate, which con-
sumed a great deal of space in the
Congressional Record "by talking for
hours about matters with which we all
are familiar"
1t was suggested that the printing
Of speeches by government depart
ments at government expense and the
franking of them through the mails
might be questionable under the law.
"The departments of this govern
ment," said Senator Smoot, do not
care much what the law is.'
Printing of the thirty million
speeches, Senator Smoot said, required
s94.101 pounds, or 447 tons, Of white
print paper, while the envelopes re-
luired an additional 1,451,7S4 pounds.
For the executive Office, he con-
tinued, 1s3,s62 copies of speeches
were printed, at cost OF $4,000,
while 307, 900 copies of speeches were
printed for the Food Administration.
1--WE ought to convince the people
that a propaganda is unnecessary on
every question" said Senator Smoot.
That would save thousands of pounds
Of paper"
Senator Gronna, Republican, North
Dakota, said the State Department had
succeeded in getting some relief from
the embargo on wood pulp imposed
by the Canadian Government.
Secretary Baker, in a communica-
ton to all branches Of the Army and
the War Department, called attention
to the paper shortage and directed all
officers ito scrutinize closely all re-
quests for printed matter and take
such steps as may be necessary to
eliminate waste in the public printing
and binding"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
MAY DEAL BLOW TO H. c. l..
Bank President Says Exchange Sit
uation viii Cut Prices.

New York.-The decentralization of
foreign exchange may deal a blow to
the high cost of living in America in
the opinion of Percy r. johnson, pres
Ment of the Chemical National Bank.
1T will cut down our exports" said
Mr. Johnson, this throwing large
quantities of American goods on the
local markets. and will, in all prob
ability result in a decrease of prices"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13

factories women are busy at heavy
manual labor; in the banks there are
apparently about ten times as many
women employed as men, and in one of
the biggest financial institutions in the
city positions of great responsibility
are held by women. Compared with
other countries where the spectacle Of
women in what formerly were exclu-
sive masculine employments became
common during the war, Finland in
general and Helsingfors in particular,
carry the proposition of women much
further, for the man-power of Finland
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13

was so greatly depleted that a large
proportion of the remaining male pop
ulation is now needed for military
service In the Finnish foreign office,
for example, women were holding po-
sitions which, says the correspondent,
'would be entirely beyond the aspira-
tions Of their sisters in the state de-
partment at Washington or the British
foreign office" No other country, it
seems safe to say, shows so wide and
general an adaptation of women to
the carrying on Of every kind Of
work.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
THE BLACK LIST
IS SENT TO BERLIN
Won Lersnsr Resigned Rather
Than Take It
PROMINENT MEN WANTED
Won Lersner Acted in Accordance
With His Statement That No
German Official Could Help
to Carry Out Extradition


Provision.
Berlia.-Baron Kurt Won Lersner
head of the German mission in Paris,
has been relieved of that Office. Baron
Won Lersner, it is stated, had received
explicit orders to transmit the ex-
pected Allies note on extradition de-
mands to his government.
Baron Kurt Won Lersner's refusal
to accept the Allied note regarding the
extradition Of accused Germans was
not in accordance with instructions he
had received from Berlin. The Ger
man government had requested him
to receive it but he asked by tele-
graph for permission to retire and his
resignation was Immediately accepted.
Carried Out His Threat.
Paris.-Kurt Won Lersner, head of
the German peace delegation here, has
returned to Premier Millerand the list
containing the names of Germans
whose extradition is demanded by the
Allies, which was handed to him, and
has informed the Premier that he has
resigned and is leaving for Berlin by
the first train.
Baron Won Lersner stated his de-
cision was in line with the attitude
he had maintained throughout regard
ing the question Of extradition. He
declared he had held that no German
official should be instrumental in
carrying out the extradition clauses Of
the treaty, and, consequently, the mat
ter having come up in a definite final
form, there was nothing left for him
to do but to resign and go home.
Immediately after receiving the list
Baron Won Lersner addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Premier Millerand:
your Excellency has transmitted to
me note containing the names of
Germans whose extradition is demand
ed by the Allied powers. In the course
of the last three months I have most
seriously laid before representatives
of the Allied and Associated govern
ments, 10 times in writing and 13
times orally, the reasons it was i'm
possible to comply with such re-
quest, no matter what the social rank
of the accused persons might be.
81 remind Your EXcellency Of my
constantly repeated declarations that
no German functionary would be dis
posed to be in any way whatever in
strumental in the realization of the
demand for their extradition.
81 should be instrumental in it If
were to forward to the German gov
ernment the note of Your Excellency.
| therefore send it back herewith.
81 have made it known to my gov
ernment that / cannot remain in Of
fee and that l shall leave Paris by
the next train.
"FREIHERR Won LERSNER"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
WOMEN TO WEAR
ORIENTAL TROUSERS.

Paris.-Daring Oriental suits of
lustrous gold and silver tissues
ending in trouser legs, which are
held close to the shoe tops by
straps, sometimes embroidered in
precious stones, passing under the
wearer' instep, are featured in
displays of summer models in
Partisan modistes' parlors. Some
models coyly veil the trousers
with filmy materials.
Recent rumors that tight lacing
was to be restored to favor have
proved to be erroneous. In fact,
little if any corseting will be need
ed next summer except by stout
women. The length of street
dresses being shown is about the
same as that most in vogue last
fall, but the hem is narrower.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
WORK OF FINNISH WOMEN
Have Recently Taken to Almost
Every Kind Of Occupation, and
With Considerable Success.

Helsingfors, Finland, as a stranger
in that town reports his impressions,
is a city of women doing the work
that used to be done by men. He is
astonished by the number of women in
practically every kind of occupation
On the trains the porters in the sleep
ing cars are women in the fields and
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
UNITED STATES PLEASES THEM
Jugo-SIavia Rejoices Over Protest
Against Fiume.

London.-Jugo-Slav newspapers are
rejoicing over the American protest
against the Allied ultimatum to Jugo-
Slavia in the Fiume controversy, said
a news agency dispatch from Bel
grade The Jugo-Siav newspapers
were also said to be getting much sat
isfaction over American opposition to
enforcement of the pact OF London.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
TROOPS TO PROTECT SLAYER.
Kentucky Negro Indicted For Murder
OF Schoolgirl.

Lexington, Ky.-William Lockett,
negro, alleged self-confessed murder
er of Geneva Hardman, 10-year-old
schoolgirl, was indicted here. He will
be placed on trial Monday before Cir
cult Judge Charles Kerr.
Judge Kerr asked the Governor for
State troops to protect Lockett while
on trial here He is still in the State
Prison at Frankfort. Two hundred
troops will be furnished.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
FocH is MADE IMMORTAL"
Received into Membership BY The
French Academy.

Paris Foch became an
Immortal, when he was formally
received into the membership of the
French Academy He was escorted by
Marshal Joffre and NJ. Frevinel, both
Of whom were attired in green cos
tunes. Raymond Poincare, retiring
president of France, who acted as
chairman of the csremonies
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
WANTS BERGER IN PEN.
Attorney cIyne Says Socialist At
tempted Fraud.

Chicago.-In an answer filed in the
Circuit Court of Appeals to a brief
filed by attorney for Victor L. Berger,
convicted Socialist, District Attorney,
Chas. F. Clyne declared that Berger
tried to perpetrate a fraud on the
court and that he should be sent i'm
mediately to Leavenworth peniten-
tiary to serve out his 20-year SEN
tence.
The fraud charge is based on evil
dence that while out on bail, under
promise to refrain from all such &C
tivity, Berger took part in campaign
to induce Socialists to oppose con-
scription and the war.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
Ex-GoV. GRAHAM GUILTY..
Jury Convicts Former Vermont Execu-
tive Of Embezzlement.

Montpelier, Vt.-Former Governor
Horace F. Graham was found guilty of
embezzlement Of State funds while he
was State auditor by jury mere. The
jury was out nearly four hours.
The case was given to the jury just
before noon. In instructing the jury
the Court declared that the only ques-
.ion that need be considered
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
NOT SAFE WITHOUT TROOPS.
American Officials Say They Would
Not Stay In Mexico

Not Stay In MexIco.r--
Ell Paso, Texas.-Were 1t ot for
the protection afforded by United
States troops Mexican raiders would
make the existence of residents in the
Big Bend District impossible, Amer
lean customs officials told the Senate
Subcommittee investigating Mexican
affairs.
Grover Webb, customs inspector at
Presidio, Texas, and Greed Taylor, in
spector at Maria, Texas, agreed in
their statements that life there now
is unsafe and corroborative testimony
was given by C.. D. Wood, a wax man.
ufacturer at Maria.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13
WOULD END WHEAT CONTROL.
Senator Gronna's Bill Favorabiy Re
norted By Committee,

ported BY Committee.
Washington.-A favorable report on
Senator Gronna's bill repeating the
wartime measure under which the
Government controls wheat prices,
was ordered by the Senate Agriculture
Committee.
The vote was unanimous. Under a
committee amendment the United
States Grain Corporation must wind
up it's business, pay into the Treasury
its profits, estimate at approximately
$5O,00O,000, and submit to Congress a
complete report of its operations.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13

President Wilson, in letter writ
ten to Secretary Glass, has made an
appeal to congress to pass the bill
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13

Regulation of the sale of grain food
stuff under the supervision of the
state chemist is provided in bill pre-
pared by Secretary of State Philip B.
Perlman at the suggestion of the State
Board of Agriculture and introduced.
Manufacturers or individuals putting
the specified foodstuffs on the market
must pay an inspection license OF $40
and are subject to severe penalties for
violation of the proposed act.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-02-13

Senator Biggs, Of Baltimore, intro
duced bill amending the present law
relative to the registration of nurses,
providing that all nurses who during
the war with Germany volunteered as
members of the United States Army
Nurse Corps and nursed in any OF the
military hospitals Of the United States
for a period of not less than six
months and who were thereafter hon
orably discharged from the service be
permitted to register without examina-
ton upon payment of registration fees.
Senator Harrison, of Worcester, In
hroduced a bill to provide for the
settlement. registration, transfer, de-
volution upon death, and assurance
of title to land, and to constitute or
designate the Superior Court of Bal
timore City and the Circuit Courts
of the counties courts of land regis
tration. with jurisdiction for said pur
poses. in those counties Of this State
and in Baltimore City, where ma
tertty of the voters vote to adopt its
provisions. This 10 the socalled To-
saas system Of Land registration.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-04-29
Pure Bred License 265

JUEAU 23495
Juneau is 9 years old, black with
star, white hind feet, weight 1920
Sire Juneau 1889 Dam, Annie $685.
KENTUCKY MAMMOTH JACK
Jack is years old, color, black,
weight 1900 lbs
Horse and Jack will make the sea-
son of 1920 at my farm miles south
east of Wa-Keeney every day in the
week.
Terms-Horse $1,000 and Jack
$1,000 to insure colt to stand and
suck. Mares disposed of or removed
from the neighborhood will be con-
sidered with foa1 and service fee will
be due at once Mare and colt to stand
good for service of horse and jack.
Care will be taken to prevent accident
but will not be responsible should any
occur. Adv. 8 ZIP.