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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
Claim Bones
Planted in
Cottage Ruins
Insurance Companies Now Suspicious
of Death of Policy Holder-Already
Havo Paid 100000.

II Superior. Wis, Oct. 3.-Coroner 2.
"A. Downs today went to Lake Nebaga-
mon to start new investigation to de-
ternline whether Edward ]. Sailstad of
Eau Claire is dead or alive.
Insurance companies that paid $780,
000 to Sailstad's beneficiaries after
bones had been found in his burned
rottage at Lake Nezagamon. declared
Sailstad was seen in the west recently.
n Miss Dorothy Anderson, Sailstad's
stenographer at Eau Claire. who dis
appeared shortly after the fire. has
not been located.
s District Attorney Archibald MacKay
asked Coroner Downs to reopen the
entire case.
The little box of bones. picked from
ruins of the Sailstad cottage and bur
e1ed at Eau Claire. was exhumed and
Exa mined. Coroner Downs said he
gould not say positively whether they
s<ove Sailstad's bones.
Authorities asked Mrs Allen Nc
Shee to permit examination of the
grave of her husband who was buried
-four days before the fire at Lake Ne
sbsgamon. Authorities are investigat-
ing a report that McPhee's body was
ktplanted" in the Sailstad cottage
IS Saiistad's mother Mrs. Augusta
Sailstad of Superior, and his wife. Mrs.
Iaeona Sailstad of Eau Claire. were
Questioned. His two children live with
their mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13

The petition for installing water
mains in the north eastern part of
North Topeka has been granted, V. r.
Parkhurst, president pro tenn of the
North Topeka Civic club, told the
members last night at the meeting at
the community house. This will in
sure city water for domestic use and
better fire protection in the district.
The extension of sewers for certain
districts not covered by the present
system was discussed at length. v. r.
Parkhurst cautioned the citizens
against a petition asking for extern
sions in districts where it was not
especially required and urged them to
be sure of their ground before present
ing the petition. A petition for paving
two blocks on Harrison street was also
favored. Included in the petition will
be the request that adequate means
be provided to carry off surface water,
to be paid for by the city at large.
The city street railway system came
in for it's usual criticism, one member
of the club stating that the stub"
car that runs to the Rock Island and
Union Pacific stations is a disgrace
to North Topeka, and gives a poor
impression to travellers passing thru.
An instance was stated where, it was
said, the backs of the seats in one of
these cars was loose, and when man
attempted to steady himself by grasp
ing the back of seat, it fell off. caus-
ing him to fall. Notice was called to
the fact that frequently the thru car
is allowed to be over crowded with
passengers wishing to make trains,
while the stub" on the switch will
follow at an interval of one or two
minutes with only a few passengers.
Indignation was expressed at the
discharging of passengers on the thru
cars at the Union Pacific station when
they are supposed to be taken to the
end of the line. Citizens of the North
side are requested to take down the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
SUES FARMER FOR S848. so
Arm Was Broken in Attempting to
Crank Automobile.

A suit to collect SS4S.50 from Ed
ward Peterson a farmer living north
of Elmont, was filed today in the dis
trict court by Mrs. Sophia Bjorkman,
1923 Fillmore street, on behalf of her
15-year-old son, Milton B. Bjorkman.
It is alleged in the petition that
while the boy was working for Peter
son he sustained a broken arm while
attempting to crank his employers
automobile. Back wages due the boy,
the mothers services in caring for
him during his disability, medical at
tantion and loss of time amounted to
S14S.50. the plaintiff claims. In addi-
ton, 500 damages are asked for the
pain and suffering undergone by Mil
ton as a, result of the accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
PLENTY OF LABOR
Even Bread Lines in Prospect
for Coming Winter.
Chicago Lodging Houses Al.
ready Filled to Overlooking.

Chicago. Oct. ia plentiful sup
ply of labor this winter was predicted
here today by lodging housekeepers
and proprietors of employment agen-
cies on West Madison street, mecca
of the middle west for migratory
workers
With workers hotels packed to the
doors and barrel houses filled, labor
shippers see a bread line" in Chicago
this winter, they said today.
Chicago is loaded with buns" said
John Miller, who operates a free en-
ploymert agency for a large industry.
They are coming in from all parts of
the country. Some can't get work and
others are prepared to lay up for
winter on the proceeds of high wages
made during the summer.
Unable to get a room to sleep in,
many are spending the nights in bar
rel houses and in parks"
Labor, said Miller, is now beginning
to be a drug on the market Instead
of hiring more men. railroads and
other industries are cutting the work
ing day from ten to eight hours
Most all western railroads have al
ready done this" said Miller Few
shipments are being made and wages
are less in that workers get paid for
eight hours work where before they
worked ten"
Most of the w~rkers. employment mt
agents said, are coming in from the
far north and northwest Many also
have come down from Ohio, where it
is said, wages were cut in many OF
the big industries.
I'VE are turning many app "a nts
away" said Miller. Miller declared
there are now more than $4,000 ho-
boes in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
mo LEAGUE Day
Governor Coolidge Refuses to
Issue Proclamation.
Declares Move to Celebrate
"OctOber "a" Propaganda.

E Boston, Oct. Ex-Governor Calvin
Coolidge, Republican candidate for
vice president. today refused to pro-
claim October "a League of Nations"
day, declaring he would not use the
office of governor for the dissemina-
tion of a political propaganda by off
cial proclamation resented by many of
the people,"
The League of Nations day commit
tee In New York, in a message to gov
errors of all states, asked that Octo-
Der "a be proclaimed League of Ma
lions day" and the people be urged
TO read the league covenant on that
day in their homes and in other places.
In reply Coolidge said:
Il cannot comply with your request
If by other places you mean places
OF religious gathering, the people OF
Massa chusetts would very much resent
Official intrusion upon their worship;
nor shall l undertake to make inno-
cent children advocates of what they
do not comprehend. 1 am glad to JOIN
you in any proper way in securing an
intelligent vote. l am compelled 10
refuse your proposal that l take &C
ton which would appear to give the
Wilson league the official sanction OF
the commonwealth of Massachusetts
and that 1 use the office of governor
which 7 hold for all the people. Tor
the dissemination of a political propa-
zanda by official proclamation re-
scented by many OF the people"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13

number of the car ard the time of day
when this occurs in future, and turn
this written report in to the Kaw
Valley Investment company's office at
placed on file for future reference.
A committee was appointed to con-
fer with the railroads in regard to get
ting a semaphore system at the Union
Pacific crossing. The question was
dropped during the war, but now
North Topeka feels it should be given
this protection, members of the club
said.
The question of charging for the use
of the Community house by different
organizations was discussed with the
result that it was voted to allow the
CARNATIONS whose members are also
members of the Civic club. but to
make a nominal charge to others, COW
ering the cost of lights. fuel, etc.
Commissioner Stanfield. who was
present promised lights in the casino
and over the oven at Garfield park for
the benefit of tourists. These lights,
however, Mr.. Stanfield said, could not
be installed until next season, but
would be put in then in time for the
first tourists.
North Shawnee rural high school.
No. 5, changed it's name yesterday to
the Seaman school, in honor of its su-
perintendent, f. A. Seaman The name
was the result of unanimous vote by
the pupils of the school. after Mr.. Sea-
man had been requested to leave the
room for few minutes.
The school, north of North Topeka.
in the Rochester road, was opened
about a month ago, altho not yet COM
pleted. The work of the school is be-
ing carried on with the handicap of
carpenters and plasterers at work in
the building also 1t is expected that
the carpenters will finish in the up
stair rooms this week, which will en-
able the pupils to work to better adj
vantage. The enrolment is now
something over eighty.
Frank R. Conwel1 has bought the
Rol Nichols property at sos Kansas
avenue and will remodel the building
before moving his undertaking stock.
Conwen intends to enlarge his esta b.
lishment. making it one of the most
up to date in the west. The building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13

is now occupied by the Shawnee Chief,
but the proprietors will be allowed to
occupy it until a new location for the
newspaper is found.
Notes and Personals.
The Merry Matrons club will meet
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Killian, 1913 West Fourth street.
v. r. Parkhurst was able to preside
at the meeting of the Civic club last
evening, after being confined to his
homo, 1911 Quincy street, for several
weeks with an attack of llfmbago.
The Sherburne family is moving
from their former home in the former
Knoll property atr1107 Jackson street
to their new home at zoos Van Buren,
street, which they have recently
bought from Mrs. P. B. Morse. The
Fred Marilett family have purchased
the Knoll property and will make it
their home.
Special this week at Petro's: Choice
Linen stationery, 25c box.-Adv.
If you have an expensive garment
that you want cleaned with particular
care leave it at 500 North Kansas ave-,
Topeka Laundry company.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
new OFFICERS INSTALLED
G. f. GIadfelter Is President OF To-
pcka Display Mems Club.

New officers were installed at the
meeting of the Topeka Display Mems
club. held at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms, Tuesday afternoon at
s.3o o'clock. G.. +. Gladfelter, display
man for the Voiland-Engel company
is the new president, taking the place
of the former president, ]. II. Ever
etts, who Is now in Hutchinson. Ern-
est Parr, of the Palace Clothing com
pany Is the new secretary and treas
urcr. z. A. PARROT, of the warren
NJ. Crosby company. is vice-president
II was decided that an effort Will be
made to interest the merchants OF
Topeka in a community Christmas
npening marked by window displays
OF unusual punch" early in Decem-
Der. r. S. Griffce and r. T. Whitman
were appointed as a committee to wait
on the secretary of the Merchants
association. and present the plan for
the approval of the organization. The
committee is to report at the next
regular meeting of the club, which
will be held on the first Tuesday in
November.
n series of social events for the
winter were also planned, and mem
bcrship drive in which every member
is to bring in new candidate, either
actively engaged at the present time.
or interested in window display ad-
yertising. The membership of the
club Is now only IL, and there are a
large number of men in Topeka elig-
ible whom 1t is desired to secure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
TALKS ON MILITARY PROBLEMS
Major j. NJ. Lockett Lectures Every
Tuesday to National Guard Officers.

Lectures on military problems are
being given every Tuesday night at the
adjutant generals office, primarily for
the benefit of Topeka National Guard
officers, tho reserve officers also are
invited to attend. The lectures are
being given by Major J. M. Lockett.
of the Ninth infantry.
Elementary problems will be taken
up first in the course, which will last
several months. The final problem
will be the operations of an infantry
division in offensive and defensive
action. Army service school texts used
last year at Fort Leavenworth, will be
used in the course. Officers who took
actual part in actual operations, such
as they are describing, have handled
the problems in the text which will be
used.
Major Lockett served for more than
a year overseas with the Fourth divi-
sion, and was wounded with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
KANSAS FOLKS LOVED HER"
n. A. Crawford Writes Beautiful Trib-
ute to Bertha IL. Hampstead.

The current issue of the Kansas In
dustrialist, a weekly paper published
by the Kansas State Agricultural coll
lege at Manhattan, carries beautiful
tribute to Bertha L. Hampstead who
died recently in New Mexico. 1t is
under the caption, kansas Folks
Loved Her
The editorial, from the pen of n. A
Crawford, head of the K. S. A. c..
school of journalism and managing
editor of the Industrialist, follows:
The death of Bertha Lee Hemp
stead deprivcs Kansas Journalism O.
it's ablest and best loved woman mem
Der.
Except under unusual cfrcum-
stances, the public knows little about
individual newspaper folk. Thei-
copy is unsigned. and their identie
remains unknown. But the publie
does sometimes learn to love the per
sonality that it senses back of the UNI
signed copy. It feels there a business
an honesty a humanness. that it find.
much less often in its everyday per-
sonal acquaintanceships.
These were the feelings that the
work of Bertha Hampstead inspired
The men and women who were fd
tunate ernu~'@ = = her "ar~6n~l'
cared intensely for her. The much
| greater |
! in The Topeka State Journal and else
where lovca-often not knowing
whose it was-the personality behind
| the work.
| Bertha Hempstead's death was the
result of labor in her prcfesT'on Ta'--
| en- i'll because of impossible living con-
! ditions in Bohemia. Wnere Size LAD
| gone to gather material for special
articles, she made a heroic but I'M
availing fight for life. She never
| wrote those special articles, but she
has written a more enduring page il
| the hearts of those who knew her Oh
her work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
ASK se25 FOR DEAD cow.
Walter A. Smith and s. f. Hughes Ask
Damage From j. S. White.

- Walter A. Smith and S. F. Hughes,
partners in a dairy farm six miles
south of Topeka, filed suit in the dis
frict court today to collect 1925 from
y S. White of the Capitol View Hol-
stein farm. Both plaintiffs and de-
PENDANT are members of the Kansas
+ Standardization association. Smith
and Hughes claim that during the Hol-
stein sale at the fair grounds last
March they purchased 3-year-
Holstein heifer COW from White and
That the COW later died from causes
present at the time she was purchased,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
HOLD COUNTY s. S. MEETING.
Cn,rI1cr City Entertained 800 Dele
4 rntcs to the 1920 Convention.

4 gates to the 1920 Convention.
X Cawkcr City Oct. 13.-The Mitchell
County Sunday School association
cipscd a two days session here last
hight The closing address was made
llS Mrs. Isaac Sewell, superintendent
0H the elementary department of the
,-A2Rnsb BIS State Sunday School associa-
hpn. During the meeting more than
800 delegates registered. Frank c.
Each&r of the state association ap-
Sseareh frequently on the program
Nth addresses, Religious Education"
leinG the theme of each talk.
Before adjourning the association
H8ted to hold it's 35th convention, next
Mar, in Beloit. and selected these Off
e4rs to administer it's affairs during
DE interim: President. F. E. Madden
III Beloit vice-president, c. B. Hart
gan Of Scottsville: secretary emeritus,
Miss Ella Cunningham of Scotttsville
!. Secretary, Mrs. E. Swift of Beloit
treasurer. Mrs. U. B. Mckee of Beloit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-13
North Topeka Neus

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store, or telephone Eleanor
KimbaII, 1881 after o'clock. Other
hours, $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
Lily Blacks Protest
Say They Will Bolt Congressional
Ticket cf Lilly White Repuhli-
cans.

Colorcd repuhlicansyin mask meet
ing assembled last night at the
Second Baptist Church, Moth Pitt
street protested against the action
of the Lilly Whites" of this city de
nying them the right of voice in the
republican mass meeting in the city.
They set forth resolutions that s.rcc
they are unfit to help To name the
delegate to the district convention
they are unfit to vote for the cand'-
date to Congress from the eight dis
trict. After adopting a resolution to
the foregoing effect the gathering
adjourned to meet next Tuesday night
at 7:3O o'clock. Edward Green was
chairman and w. n. Jackson secrc-
tary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
RAZES CONVENTION HALL
Wcrld Sunday School Assrmbl!
Halted IN Tckyo when Build
ing Burns Flat.

Tokyo, Oct. G.-F.re yesterday
afternoon completely destroyed the
big hall in which the worlds Sunday
school convention was to have hel''
its first session last night. 1t is
said that there we're no casualties.
The fire, which resulted from de-
sect,ve electric wiring, started just
before o'clock, when the lights on
the dome bearing the inscription, 81
on, the lirht of the world" were turn
ed on.
The building, which had been con-
structed of light material, covered
with stucco, was destroyed within a
few minutes. A large number of
delegates were inside the building
when the correspondent left Z, two
minutes before theflamcs started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
Rehearsal A Success
Oh. Oh. Cindy Will Be Presented at
Opera House Tonight l.

A riot of fun, pretty costumes
catchy songs and displaying swing
and pep that is rarely, if ever, seer
| in a home talent production, the big
dress rehearsal and children's perfor,
nance of "Oh, Oh, C;ndy' was given
at the Opera House last evening and
in the neighborhood of 500 children
took advantage of the special psices
and attended.
The evenings performance started
with a near riot on the part of the
kiddies who had paid admission to the
theatre. but this was stilled when the
curtain rose on the first act Of the
musical farce. Every member of the
cast was in his or her place at the ap-
pointed time and the play started and
went through to the finish without a
hitch.
Naturally the music showed slight
wire edge which was worn off before
the reaching of the grand finale ami
spoke volumes for the regular per-
formances that are slated to be given
tonight. Thursday and Friday.
Ore of the big features Of the per-
formance last night was the work in
the grand finale of Mss Evelyn
Howard. who appears in the part of
lie Cricr." All members Of thecast
showed that considerable hard work
had been done in the learning of the
lines of the various parts and there is
no doubt but what tonight's perform
ance will be as near perfect as it is
possible in such a short space of time.
The greater portion Of the credit
for the initial success Of "Oh. Oh.
Cindy." is due to the untiring efforts
Of Miss Louise Close, of the John B.
Rogers Producing Company and he
few persons who have spent night and
lay IN helping to stage the play.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
Acquitted OF Charge
l.. B. Grant Appears Against Police,
man Durrcr-Lawrencc Pad
gctt Chosen Policeman

Earl 3. Grant, chief clerk in the
test department Of the Southern Rail
way Company. who resides at Well
.ms;on Villa, Fairfax county. appear
ed before the beard of police ccm-
m;ssioners last night at a special
meeting held in the Office of Mayor j.
NJ. DuLcan and complained agans,
Policeman Haywood Durrcr. Mr..
Grart told the commissioner that
about three weeks ago he was ac-
costed by Durrcr ard the after ask
ed him a0cus the contents of a hand
s,;p. He said that rather than miss
ii.s car he opened tn" grip and show
ID The officer he had groceries Mr..
Grant atpd that he passed the mat
.cr up ard that or last Wednt sday
ne aga;r was accosted by the officer
who demanded to know what he had
in his grip. He did not. however,
open the grip on this occasion and
was escorted to police headquarters
by the officer and when the grip was
opened it contained groceries. In his
'c.tcr 10 the board Mr. Grant asked
that the officer he dismissed. The po-
iiccn,an was acquitted by the board.
The beard unanimously elected
Lawrence Z. PaG-ett a member Of
the force. Mr.. Pad-ettr * twenty
seven years old and an cXScrvice man
There wc,c eight applicants. among
whcm were two former members of
the force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
IN MEMORI.iM.

In loving remembrance of NV son.
Eugene Wilburn, killed m France,
October 6, 1918.
Somewhere in Francc'-you sleep
tonight,
My brave young soldier lad.
You gave your life for yosir country's
sake,
And your soldier-soul was glad.
In dreams | often see the mornd
Where your dear body lies:
And | kiss the sod that, covers you,
Beneath those fa:-off skies.
Oh, how | long to see the place,
Where they laid you. laddie mine;
But you. shall see again some day
In Gods Somewhere, Sometime >
No. shall never see the spot,
Where my brave young laddle
sleeps,
Hut God is good. and I know He'll see
That all angels vigil keep.
By his Mother. 239-lr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
NJ. 0. Eldrioge and A. &.
Seller Address C.. c.,
Auto Bureau
REPORT ON ROAD WORK
Truck License Between ID. of G.. and
Virginia Reciprocal-llunting CreeE
Read Improved

! The meeting of the Automobile
| Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
last night in the club rooms of the
chamber was well attended. }. +. w.
Tin3erman. chairman. presided.
The committee appointed to urge
.h1 rc-surfacing of the highway ex-
tending from Queen City to the city
l:n.;s rc2olted that the work had
nc; been done on account Of the IN
abi. tv of the contractor to secure
material. but that new contract had
been entered into and that the work
would be begun in ten days.
The committee on the improvement
cf the approach to Hunting Creek
Edge reported that this work had
E>ea promptly done when called to
the attention of the city engineer.
Upon motion Mr.. Dunn was given a
vote Of thanks for his prompt action.
The committee appointed To confer
with tl.c officials of Potomac relative
to their speed limit Of II miles per
hour reported that this law would be
amended in the rear future.
\ letter from the commissioner Of
the District Of Columbia WAS read
stating that the reciproc2i ;ru; K IL
cenSc regulation between Virginia aad
the District of Columbia was agreed
uron and was new effective.
The bureau requested the board Of
directors to appropriate the necessary
funds to place disks At the ;nterS"c-
tons of King and Washington street.
King and Royal and King and Alfred
street. This will reduce the possibility
of accidents.
Mr.. Timberman introduced Mr.. VI.
o. E!lr;d@e. assistant editor Of tn"
American Motorist, representing the
American Automobile Association.
The speaker said he had expected to
tel tho bureau what it should do. but
after listening to the committee re-
ports he felt that Alexandria was to
be congratulated upon having a live
and efficient organization. one that
surely would prove helpful 70 the city.
state, ard in cooperation with the
Continued on Pag" E!rri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-06
PROPERTY SALES.

Property sales Just recorded in the
office of the clerk of the court fol-
low: Mrs. Evelyn. ". Walker to Eu-
gene L. Nc Cabins ant wife, house
and lot 3, block 4. section /, Rose
mont: En~ene J.. Nc Cubhins and
wife to Wilkes H. p. Coss and wife
house and lot, 1903 King street; l.
Morgan Johnston and wife to John
Lowe and wfs, house and lot on the
north side of King between Peyton
and Harvard streets.