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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

New York. Dec. 2S.-MONEY AND EX-
CHANGE-Prime mercantile paper ~ as
per cent Exchange, Irregular. Sterling,
co day bills. -3.451s commercial. 60 day
bills on banks. 1851 commercial, GO day
bills. 3.45: demand. $50: cables 3.5i.
Francs, demand, 5-S2; cables, 5.S4. Belgian
francs. demand. 613; cables els. Marks,
demand. lbs; cables, 1876 Greece, demand
eco. Montreal. 14l3 per cent discount.
Government bonds, irregular: railroad
bonds. irregular. Time loans. firm co days,
90 days and months, 7R97% per cent.
ruling rate. Z closing bid G: offered at 4 /;
last loan, Z. Bank acceptances. 6A per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
New York Liberty Bond Market.

New York, Dec. 2s-Liberty bonds close:
3la's, $500; first Is. $500; second As, 81 20:
first AIS. S5-9S; second AIS, S4.26: third
414's. 500: fourth 4Lz's S4S6; Victory
5s4's, $500; Victory 4S4's. 949S-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Dec 2s.-COTTON-Spot
quiet; middling, 14-50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Safety razor blades sharpened better
than new. 25c-35c doz. Culver Hard,
ware Co.--Adv
The Press., 1920-01-29
WAR TAUGHT HIM SOMETHING
Returned Douqhboy Convinced, Among Other Things, That There Is l'tt:e
 Gained in Kicking.

"There are thousands of returned soldiers to whom the war was Sp'f- jtual university" says Maude Kao- ford Warren. in Everybody'S. lhe! have won an understanding ana tolerance beyond their years. The pest ex,mple I know is my friend sidney ."cd twentv-two. and endowed through the hard means of shot and shell Wl'h a maturity beyond his years.
 ".At home,' Sid said. T used to KICK if things didn't go right. N"'I' SlI'ihS aro,1nd in the mud over here nave begun to think q ht about some "l the older people I know. They take things just as they come, l ho''ce don't kick much Life seems to teach them that. Well. the Wal" strikes hi' os inst a lot of concentrated life. It's been that to me. anyhow. Ii ever l kick. it's sort of from force of hablt. I honestly don't want to very much' lot the bad luck go with grin ana if not. with set teeth. and l try not to count it at all The good luck count as clear velvet. It ma! h"' he a logical way of looking at llfe' put it'. practical way. Sitting here III the mud and getting old myself. ng- ure that is about the way the nlce middle-aged people l know al nome look at things. Beng good sport iS about as good d thing as anyone can contribute to the world.
The Press., 1920-01-29
SHOULD END ALL ARGUMENT
Ohio Newspaper Produces Proof That General Sherman in Speech De-
 cIared War Was "Hell."

In answer to inquiries as to where Gen. William T. sherman made his famous speech in which he defined war. and to refute intimations that he never said it at all. the Columbus (OO Dispatch asserts that General sherman said it in Columbus on August 12. 1SSo, and in support of the assertion pro- duces from it's files the copy Of short address he made there at that time, in which the now famous ex- pression defining war was made.
 The occasion was reunion of the Civil war soldiers of Ohio. President Hayes was q guest of honor and most of the living generals of the Civil war were present. The addresses were made in the open at Franklin park. It was raining hard when General ShermanS turn came to speak, but he stood out uncovered and delivered his short speech. AS published. it con tained just 3OS words. Abiding to the fact that old soldiers did not mind the rain. he continued:
 You all know that this is not sol diering. There is many boy here to- day who thinks war is all glory, hut, bows, it is all hell. You can bear that warning to generations yet to come I look upon it with horror, but if it has to come, I am here"
 This last clause brought great ap plause and when it subsided the gen eraI proceeded on another line of thought.
The Press., 1920-01-29
ALCOHOL GROWS ON TREES
Blooms Which Flourish in Pro- fusion in India.

Alcohol in these days has attention from governments in diverse ways. England has had d committee study ing the possibilities of increasing the production of alcohol to be used in generating power
 The opportunities discussed by the committee are interesting. Of course, potatoes, artiChOkeS and cereals came in for attention. But it seems there are less known sources of alcohol. For example, there is the flower of the mahua tree. which fiOurisheS in Fly derabad and the central part of India. This flower, when sun dried, contains per cent of it's weight in ferment- able sugar, and apparently is to be gathered by the ton. Then there are the fertile gases of the coke ovens. They are so rich in surprises to the everyday man that it is not very start ling to learn they contain ethylene, which by synthetic processes some what deN elOred under the stress of war may be converted into ethyl al cohOl.
 With the coal beds about to pro- duce alcohol, and the trees of India fairly blOssoming with it, the man with a motor car may quiet the fears aroused by the scientists figures which show that we are ill sight of the end of petroleum and gasoline. There Is nothing like being easy in ones mind.-The Nations Bulletin.
The Press., 1920-01-29
HAVE SIMILAR FINGER MARKS
important Discovery Made oy Na"' fornia Professor as to PecuI'ar'e'es
 of Family Groups.

Prof !. A. Larson, instructor o' nbvsiologv in the University ot Call. fornia announced a new discover! III connection with finger prints wh'ch 'S likely to have remarkable influence on many important cases that con- cern the law courts of California
 Briefly. Professor Larson's discover! indicates that similarity Of nhsei nrints among members of a family IS snfticiently marked to enable scientists to trace family groups and determine positively whether given lhd'Niuu"' is really member of the family to which he claims relationship.
 The importance of the discovery Ill ,rohoto cases such as the Slingsby case is obvious.
 Should Dr. Larson's new discovery he accented by law and science, the Slingsby decision may be reVerseo' "' well as many other analogous caSes'
 Dr. Larson's investigations began Ill 1913 at the Boston university. "Since that time l have eNamlheo nrints of members of approXlmate's 100 families" he said, "and am sa''S fled in my own mind that s'e'' means of identification is poSslhle. ! am nreparing detailed reports or m! work now in order that science may be benefited by my discovery. helol' I complete this. however, l expect ''
 investigate the prints of fifteen o
 twenty additional families so as to re
 move all doubt as to the accuracy 0
 my dscovery"-San Francisco Chro" | icle
The Press., 1920-01-29

Now that the Navy-Pay-Bill has passed the House by almost unanl- nous vote providing for a large m crease in pay to all enlisted men Ill the Navy, another new inducement is offered young men to enlist The Navy Recruiting Station at Willlman- tic informs us that the rating of Hos pital Apprentice 1st. class, Hospital Apprentice 2nd. class and Apprentice Seaman for Hospital Apprentice are open to all, and enlistment in such ratings is especially encouraged by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Owing to the many vacancies no" existing in the Hospital Corps, it IS very easy, for the young man enlistlng, to become a petty officer in very short time. The requirements are simple: "A common grammar school education and general aptitude Ine recruit will be given special tralnlng in this branch of the Service ana Will be taught the elements o1 hygiene, chemistry, toxicology, medicine ana surgery. The training received IS such as to fit any ambitious young
 man for a medical career Ill an m credible short time. All lnformatlon
 concerning this matter will be cheer
 fully given to anyone calling at the
 Navy Recruiting Station, 6S3 Main St.
 Willimantic
The Press., 1920-01-29
AMBER FORMED BENEATH SEA
Natural Resin of Pines Turned Into Precious Material by the Act on
 of the Elements.

The worlds supply of amber that rare and therefore precious substance the "cOId of the north,' as it has been called. comes from the coast of sam land in the eastern Prussian benin sula, betv cen the towns of Burstror' and Palmnicken, and here the ShattS of a famous mine run out under the Raltic and the miners are actuailH working under water. Ages ago the country was a land of pine forests which the ocean overwhelmed the nine trees vanished beneath the sur face of the sea, and then, century D! century, the wood became f0SSlllZed and the natural resin of the pines was turned into amber. Millions of years were needed to transform the resin into amber. and the search for amber has developed romantic and picturesque eDiSOdes like those that have becon-e pat and parcel of the story ot Sold and diamonds. An amber mine, how ever. is not necessarily under water and there is an open-air mine at Paln' ncken where amber is dug for in much the s;lle way as diamonds are Sou% ' in the mines of Kimberley. In nor mal times this one mine provides oc- cupation for about 5000 amber seekers.
The Press., 1920-01-29
ONE OF WARS MASTER MINDS
Britain Owes Deep Debt of Gratitude to Patrick Quinan, of Whom
 Little Is Known.

One of the most vital and at the same time mysterious figures m the war on the British side was fatrlcN Ouinan, an American of Irish descent. Vital because he planned all the great n,unition works which enabled Great Britain to supply not only her own but her allies needs in munltlonS' mvsterious because his name was never allowed to be mentioned during the war and because he would never be interviewed.
 Mir. Ouinan reached England by way of South Africa. Trained at du f"h. S' he went to the South African F.Np'o- siyes company at Cape Town. then the largest in the British empire, owing TO the demand for explosives for minlhS nurposps. The vast factories laid out fin England during the war-no" some- what of white elephant, as their conversion to peace purposes is still unsettled-were all designed by MT. Quinan.
 Ouinan is just over 40 years ot age and since the close of the war has "'>- apneared. His name was never m an! ..honor liSt'-which is rather d'S- tinction these times. He was never ! given any public recognition by any member of the government or the army. Still no one man did as muc'' | to help win the war as this retiring Mir. Quinan.
The Press., 1920-01-29
A Call for Heroes.

Mans opportunity for the display of personal heroism has apparently not ceased at the signing of the armistice, for a call has just been issued in London daily newspaper for "VOlun- teers 1000 sportsmen of good social position, to wear upon given day new fashions, to bring back color and line nto masculine attire" The black rrock coat with it's ruff1es, the pink brooches, the silk stockings, and the powdered wig of colonial days are conservative as compared with some of the styles to obtain as fruitiOn of this idea: at least this is the opinion of it's proponent, who sets as his def mite purpose the abOlishment of the "dark. unsymmetrical' garments of to- day and the adoption of clothes more in keeping with the new age of TO- mantle chivalry. AS a parting word, he reminds that cOurage-even to a degree equal to that manifested by women in the upkeep of fashions-is essential to masculine success.
The Press., 1920-01-29
WHERE MOLE BEhlS l1OIKEY
Simian Is Comparatively Helpless m the Watsr as Are Many of
 the Land Birds.

Have YOU ever noticed q gull drop hing on the sca-how it spreads it's wings high so that the feathers shall not be wctted? If a gull'S wing feath- CTS get wet it carrot rise until they dry. says writer in London Tit-Rlts.
 Throw a mouse into the water. It can swim a little. but as soon as It's fur is soaked down it goes, and drowns So, too. in the ease of rab- bit As soon as it's fur is wet it is done for.
 A mole can swim like anything, but a monkey is very helpless in the water. Almost all land birds drown very rap idly if unlucky enough to fall into the water. They strike out with their legs move round and round in circle, but cannot get of the water.
 Lions and tigers are very good swim merS. and do not share the common cats hatred for the water. But of all the eat tribe. the South American jaguar is the finest performer in the water. It seems often to plunge in for mere joy of a swim.
 | A rabbit. as we have said, drOWns | as soon as it's fur is soaked through | vet cur:ouSly enough it's near relative | the harp SwimS quite well. and Will | often cross a river when hunted.
 Bears are gond swimmers, even those that usually live fur from large sheets | of water and the common rat IS nc mean performer.
 One of the best of animal swimmers is the horse. Horses have been knOwT to swim a river nearly mile wld' simply to get back to their old stables
 Deer. too. can all swim well. Ther' are cases of caribou having Swun across lakes ten miles wide whel eScapng from forest fires.
The Press., 1920-01-29
PRAISES WOMEN OF N.P7C1
caIiforn.a Newspaper Speaks in High est Terms of Those Who Reside
 in That State.

Japan is wonderful nation in very great many ways. 1t has accom- plished marvels, it has leaped forward at almost single bound into front place among the world powers, but we are convinced that the greatest thing about Japan is it's women.
 All women are, of course, charming, hut our observation is that tie women of Japan are especially and particu- larly so. We see much of them here in California. and we have an oppor- tunity to judge.
 To begin with. the majority of them are very pretty. and all of them nave certain grace that can come only from centuries of gentleneSs and good breeding. They have soft voices, There is an irresistible appeal in their manners.
 It is often commented that the men of Japan have adapted themselves to Western ways with an incredible ease But they have not eQualed their wom- en in the performance of this dlf1cuit feat for an Oriental race to adapt IT. self to Occidental customs ana haplts'
 In many social functions as well as in public, numerous Japanese women have heen seen here in California. The grace of their hearing and the charm of their manners have deeply impressed all with whom they have come in contact. Japan is nation that had no music. yet the most popu- lar singer on the oneratic stage toda! is Japanese woman. And ths IS only an instance of their conquestS. We do not think there is any req son to worry about what Japan VII or will not do in the world. Any ma | tion that can produce such women as | that nation produces will not ont! | succeed, but will endure.-Ios Angeles \ Times
The Press., 1920-01-29
Another Use for AirpIanes.

Men interested in aviation have ad- vanced the theory that photographic maps of cities made from views taken from an airplane, would he of value as a part of the records of the fire de- partmentS. They would be as valua- ble to the fire chief as similar maps of the battletields of France proved to the commanders of armies. Such a map, for instance, would enable the chief to know at glance the best means of getting at big fire, the surrounding roofs and so forth. By use of the map the dangerous areas and zones could be plotted in the same manner as in wartime.
The Press., 1920-01-29

The Registrars of Voting District, No. 1, of the Town of Stafford, will meet at John G. Wightman's Residence, on Friday, February 9th, 1920, ana February 18th, 1920, between the hours of twelve o'clock, noon and nlne o'clock in the afternoon for the pur,, pose of making an enrolment or legal voters of said town, as provided py and Caucuses," Chapter 176 of the Public Acts of 1901. , N. B. After the first day of March, 1902, no person can vote or particlpate in any Political Caucus or primary, except those electors enrolled as pro- vided by said Act. Dated at Stafford, Conn.,, January 1-' JOHN G. wIGHTMAN.
 ARTHUR H. ADAMS,
 Registrars.
The Press., 1920-01-29
NOTICE.

No , of the Town of Stafford, will meet met z, at f the office of F. j. Murray & Son. Springs, on Friday, February 9th, 1920, and February 18th, l9ZO, pc tween the hours of twelve o'clock, noon and nine o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making an enroll ment of legal voters of said town, as provided by "An Act concerning Pollt- ical Primaries and Caucuses," Chapter 176 of the Public Acts of 1901.
 N B. After the first day of March 1902 no person can vote or partlcrpate in any Political Caucus or primary, except those electors enrolled as pro vided by said Act. oos Dated at Stafford Conn.,, Jan. 22nd, A'-'' GEORGE sISWICK,
 P. J. MURRAY,
 RegiStrarS
The Press., 1920-01-29
First Rapid-Fire Gun.

Tn 1862 on November ] Richard Calling patented the firs, rapid fire gun. In spite of it's proven value. the Calling gun was very little used dur ing the Civil war, conservative gov ernment clinging to the old-fashioneC muzzle-loading cannon and rifles.
The Press., 1920-01-29
Anxious.

A city school principal was rushing along the street the other day when a youngster about eight years ok' stopped her. Are you the principal at Blank building?" he asked
 The principal nodded her head "Why? Do you go there?' she asked in turn.
 "No." he returned. q go to another building. But I just wanted to know if the lickin' had begun at your build ing yet?"
The Press., 1920-01-29
Somers, January 19, 1920.
FAR SALE

Pursuant to an order. of the Probate Court for the District ot Somers, passed on the 18th day of January 1920, directing me to sell all the real estate of Carl w. Berifield, an income, tent, of said Somers, situated in said Somers, and particularly described in said application for sale hereby give notice that said real estate is for sale, and will be sold for the pest interest of said estate by the Con-
 BERT D. COOLEY,
 ConServator.
The Press., 1920-01-29
EOR. e ALE.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court TOT the District Cf St ano' d, aut hor1zlng me: as Pu minist ratOr ss II certain real est ate of the es tate of G'osue Font ntanella, late of Sta1ord as per apple tion on file In said court. now oner Ter fo- sale and will sell said property as deem TOT he best int crest for said estate
 Sa'd property is situated in the town or staI, ,rd m Wilmington Avenue. ana IS D0undeo nnrth by land of John CarocaIi and Celesti "a. il Iii: east by land of George L. Dennis; south by Bart ollo Costello. and west by the hlghway and ian1 of Joseph Fregeau -
The Press., 1920-01-29
NOTICE

The members of the Board of Relief of the town of Wilmington, will be in session in the hall, at South Wiling ton,on Monday, February End, ana Sat urday, February 14th, and at the Town Clerks office at West Wilmington on Friday, February 2O., from i to 4 o'clock each day.
 F. R. TUCKER,
 w. O. ELDRIDGE,
 M. l.. USHER,
 Board of Relief
The Press., 1920-01-29
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town Of Somers, will be in Session at the town Clerks office in said town, on Monday, February 2, 1920, from 1 o'clock p. m., until o'clock, to hear any appeals from the doings of the Assessors on list of 1919, and will adjourn to the following Mondays, February Sth and 18th, at the same hours.
 FRED A. PEASE,
 FRED L. WOOD,
 THOMAS DIVER,
 Board of Relief.
The Press., 1920-01-29
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, JAN. 2e, 1920.

sr 5o A year in advance. When not paid 1n advance, at the rate of Sl.75 year.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks ih- serted at one-half advertising rates Births' marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for nor do we Dy pup fishing, endorse the opinions of our eorrespond- ents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Tuesday at 10 6. m otherwise We cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue Is re- eeiyed and all arrears paid in full
 We are always glad to have netos items sent in. but request that they reach us by "Wednesday morning. earlier, if possible It IS oiteh nee essary to abridge items that are received ai'eI Wednesday noon Forms closed Thursday at | a
The Press., 1920-01-29
STATE of Connecticut, District of Staf-

STATE of Connecticut, Dlstrlct or SIai-
 ford, ss. Probate Court, an. 23rd, 1920:
 the town of Union, in said district,
 deceased
 The administrator, having exhibited his administration account with saio estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 4th day of Feb ruary, A. D., 1920, at one o'clock in
 the afternoon, at the Probate ohce in Stafford, be and the same is, assign . edfor a hearing on the allowance or said administration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the ad- | ministrator to cite all persons lnter ested therein to appear at said time
 and place, by publishing a copy of
 this order on the public signpost in
 the town of Union, where deceaseo | last dwelt at least five days before
 7'''' MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge
The Press., 1920-01-29
Ara Court tI Probate holden at Ash A ford, within and for the district of Ashford,
STATE of fConnecticut, District of Staf

STATE of fConnecticut, District of Staf- ford. ss Probate Court, Jan. 23rd, 1870.
 Estate of Luigi Remor, late or the town of Stafford, in said dlstrlct'
 The administrator, having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 3rd day or rep ruarv, A. D., 1920, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate office Tn Stafford, be and the same is, assignee for a hearing on the allowance or salu administration account, with said es- tate. and this Court directs the admin = istrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time .i and place, by publishing a copy or thls $ circulation in said district. and by posting a copy of this order on the public signpost in the town or Stal, ora, where deceased last dwelt, at least five days before said time assigned
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge
The Press., 1920-01-29
BOARD OF RELIEF

The above Board will be in Sess!on at the Hall used by the town, on the following dates: February 2,-lO,-2o from 1 to o'clock p. m., to do any business that comes legally before such Board.
 c. R.WEBSTER,
 T. O. NEW ELL,
 R. c. BARROWS,
 Board or Relief Union January 20, 1920.
The Press., 1920-01-29
Cork Trees.

Cork Trees. Cor,- trees cro.3 in Sardinia. +roo .>. s.",,,,~G .>" it's bark only once
The Press., 1920-01-29
NOTICE

Union January 20, 1920.
The Press., 1920-01-29
STORE to rent. ALFRED BIDORlNl. 36tf

CEVEN-ROOM Tenement for rent h. D O tie $. KUSLANSKI. 31
The Press., 1920-01-29

buy Pool Tables.
 w JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1920-01-29

OR SALE One good Oak Sideboard, \ on" good old fashioned Pureau
 3I A. w. KINGSBURY.
The Press., 1920-01-29

NOR SALE-One l0-horsc power Gas q, u,ortS e 31tf
The Press., 1920-01-29

ROOMS-to rent
 Y HENRY RAITI, West Main street. t13i
The Press., 1920-01-29

UTO LIVERY-7-passeger touring "A car Tel 37-23. PAUL GkNHOLT. 3llf
The Press., 1920-01-29

VEAL Highest cash price V paid for veal; also we pay highest PIlce m @ TOT fresh eggs. HAfff MAhhor' ~<'
The Press., 1920-01-29

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED-For long time job. Extra good price. Want l five men at once for out of town. Appiy
 | for particulars of w. A. BROCE' west l ford AVanue
The Press., 1920-01-29

FOR SALE-Potatoes Spalding, Rose and Cobbler, good for seed or eatangt g South Willington 285 at my cellar With bags for exchange, during Jan uary only. Strictly Cash. Order at NC Cormick Drug Store, or of w. J. Bo"1er' West Wilmington.
The Press., 1920-01-29

EOR SALE-A two-vear old helter and
 bull. MAX LoHsE, Village Hill. .Willtl gton.