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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
esquire" Nee Is Injured.

c. G. Nee, popularity known as
Squire" Nee, is suffering from in
jury received in an accident on his run
as Rock Island conductor near Will
lard, Kan. Nee was thrown against
the engine cab, striking his head at
the base of the skull. Squire" Nee
is the representative of the Engine
Mems union in the Kansas legislature
He has been a conductor on the Rock
Island for thirty-one years and now
has a passenger run from Kansas City
to Herington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
WORKERS VOTE ON STRIKE.
Higher Wages and Lower Priced Coal
Chief of New British Demands.

london, Aug. 24.-Members of the
British miners federation began today
to ballot on the project of calling a
strike to enforce their organization de-
mand for an advance in wages and a
reduction of the price of coal. The
voting will continue all this week and
it will be some time later before the
result definitely is known.
1t is forecast by London newspapers
however, that the miners will vote
overwhelmingly in favor of striking
unless their demands are granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
FAMILIES TRAPPED IN FIRE.
Only Quick Work by Firemen Saved
Heavy Loss OF Life.

HVuFy I1Uss Oh lIIC.
New York. Aug. 24.-Eight persons
were injured in a fire which trapped
more than a score of families in a
five story east side tenement house
early today. Only quick work by
firemen and police prevented a heavy
loss of life.
Two men were seriously injured
when the flames forced them to leap
from a third floor window. The heat
was so intense that firemen played
streams of water on men, women and
children crowded on the fire escapes
to keep them from being burned to
death while awaiting rescue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Galveston Martial Law Upheld.

G9lbeston, Tex, Aug. 24.-Martial
law and jurisdiction in Galveston was
upheld here today by Judge Rufus Z.
Foster. when he denied petition of
'habeas corpus by attorneys for Will
liam McMasters, tried by a provost
court and fined for speeding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Listor is the new coach at Baker
and he has had little opportunity to
line up new material this season. But
Baker has constituency which al
ways sends a lot of good men to the
school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

It is possible that wycoff, Rogers
and Harvey may not be in school this
year, altho Coach Ream is counting
rather heavily on the first two. Both
were big, fast men and their absence
would be aJsevere loss to the team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
MUST BE FORTY TO INHERIT.

Chicago Man Won't Trust Fortune to
Daughters of Tender Years.
Chicago, Aug. 24.-The will of
Samuel Scotch. late board of trade
operator approved today in probate
court provided that when the young
est of his three daughters becomes 40
years old. one-half of his million dol
lar estate will be divided equally
among them.
Ten years later the other half will
be divided. Until the youngest daugh-
ter becomes 40 years old, each sister
shall receive $300 a month, the will
sets forth. The daughters are Mrs.
Elsie Shelley, Mrs. Josephine S. Dunno
and Mrs. Gertrude Sullivan, all of
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Pittsburg. which last year won every
game except one. which was a tie, will
be stronger than ever this year, ~ac-
cording to the predictions of Coach
Weed. 1t is probable that no game
between Pittsburg and c. of E. will
be scheduled, as the coaches are I'M
able to agree on a date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

The lineup this year at Washburn
will find several old stars missing.
Among them I'LL be '-Swede" Lindell,
Dad" Sharpe, Dewey Hutchinson. L.
Harshbarger, r. Harshbarger, TruN
Harvey and SANDY" Crawford.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

George ]. Woodward, the famous
1916 K. Z. star, is the new coach at
the Hays Normal He will have a
long string of old men from which to
build a championship contending team
this year. He has closed contracts
for two games with Indians-Haske
at Lawrence, October Is. and Chloe
co. Okla, at Hays. October %. The
Normal schedule also includes games
with st. Mary's, Bethany, Kansas
Wesleyan, Cooper and the. Kansas
Aggies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Baseball Results Yesterday.
western Association.

Western Association.
At Fort Smith, l.; Drumright, 8.
At Springfield, z; Pawhuska, o.
At Chickasha 6; Henryetta, l.
First game-At Enid, 2; Okmulgee, 10.
Second gane-At Enid, 4; Okmulgee, 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

A veteran business man. who was nj.
most oompIeteIx bald and had tried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

tones, lotions,
in vain. came
dians' elixir
grew a complete
hair. The hair
"k0TALko."
men and womei
remarkable aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

Sammy Howard and Cliff Bragdon. the
two comedians, have a new line Of
chatter and hurksque on boxing
that is scream. the latter being supt
plemented by two preliminaries be-
tween members of the chorus that is
violin. assisted by sthe Synco Melody
Orchestra. play good Jazz music
Helen Tarr is "A statuesque prima
donna with voice and an array OF
gowns that dazzle the eye. Norma
Barry. soubrette, and Helen Rikhofr
ment of the latest songs. which they
sing in pleasing maner. and Howard
and Bragdon. an automobile sketch
and fake acrobatic stunt that briug
many laughs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
BELASCO-"The Return of Peter
Grimm. "


Whether you believe in "spooks" or
played by David Warfield, holds the
| interest and touches the heart. There
| is nothing .gruesome or fearsome
!, a bout the production of this famous
David Belascp play which opened
return engagement at the shubert-
Belasco Theater last night.
| An audience that filled the house
indicated it's appreciation in vigorous
manner. In fact, the spirit of Peter
Grimm. though in dead earnest. ap-
pears to have retained some of the
old mans dry humor-certainly his
auditors. The frank manner in which
the spirit Of Peter admitted his diff
culties in getting his messages
across" to the living whom he loved
caused more than chuckle.
To quote: Only one thing really
counts-onfy one thing, love. It is
the only thing that tells in the long
run; nothing else endures to the end"
This is the message that Peter Grimm
brings back from the world Of spirits.
many another mortal, for those he
loved without taking into considera-
| ton the wishes of those for whom he
planned. The old philanthropist and
tulip-grower planned to marry Kath-
rien. his adopted daughter, to his
nephew. 1t was his dream that he
would see their children playing about
Ibis loved old home, redolent of his
Holland ancestry who had settled in
a small New York town in colonial
Use of Kathrien to wed frederick, the
nephew. Peter died.
In the world of spirits. Peter learns
his great mistake, that he has sought
to make his little girl marry a man
whom she does not love. when, in fact.
to Dat 4br
to send her a message giving her back
her promise. Under the master hands
of David Warfield and of David Belas-
+! CO, the author and producer, Peters
mission is performed without jar to
the sensibilities or to the reason.
The callousness OF mortafs to the
views of those who have gone before {"
| apparently does not shock the spirit
! of Peter Grimm. 1t is easy to fancy,
however. that if these callous persons
had realized the presence Of Peters
/ spirit they might well have been
| Shamed.
The play is all the more effective
| because Peter, in the flesh. is a disbe-
| lever in the ability of the dead to re-
turn to the earth. 1t is only because
of his affection for his old friend, An
drew Macpherson, that he makes a
dies first
staged with the artistry for which Mr.
Belasco is famed. The setting-the
living-room in Grimm manor-is a per-
! fectly rounded picture
| David Warfield. whom the part of
1.-THE irascible but lovable Peter
1 Grimm fits like a glove, plays upon
| the heartstrings of the audience or
4 stirs them to the music of laughter
Mr.. Warfeld is surrounded by ca
pable cast, including John Sainpols.
/ Joseph Brennan, Edwin Dupont, Marie
/ Bates, Miriam Doyle and George We'll
| lington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

scented in successive tabloid special
ties, with a fine tenor as sort of
chorus for their introduction. The
costumes are bright, beautiful and
bizarre in the extreme and the Spe-
cialties such as come with the big
gest revues of the year. The supple
mental features of the bill include
the famous team of Parish and Peru,
straight from the New York Winter
Garden, with their almost illimitable
number of varied specialties and &C.
centric and acrobatic dancing; Rob
ert Hurd, a pianist of merit, with
the Forbes Sisters, a dashing pair
of pretty dancers much out of the
ordinary: Ross and Matey in
unique acrobatic comedy. very anus
ing; Conway and Fields, in novel
Offering of amusing songs and dia-
logue, and Rawls and Won Kaufman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
B. F. KEITH'S-"Little Miss Mel.
ody."

An exceptionally good program at
3. F. keith's Theater drew many
delegates from the American Bank
ers' Association last night They
occupied the boxes and seats down
in front" and song in the miniature
operetta, Little Miss Melody" called
Money, Money" was heartily en-
joyed The operetta was written by
Jack Lait and it's theme was based
on visit Of Jazz, in the person of
George Whiting. to Sadie Burt in
her home of harmony" The other
members of the company added to
a pleasing situation set in a bower
Of scenic beauty.
Ernest r. Ball brought his old
| songs so popular with music lovers
to be rendered by Maud Lambert, a
former musical comedy favorite.,
Robert Emmett keane told some of
his stories in Scottish and Irish dia-
| lect and was called back again and
| again There was graceful pair of
skaters, Roy Harrah and Mary Speer,
! and Sam Green. with his violin. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
COSMOS-"Whirl of Varieties"

Victor Hyde's spectacular offering,
The Whirl of Varieties" which is
the extraordinary feature at the Cos
mos Theater this week. seems as if
it has been plucked from the stellar
features of a big New York revue.
1t is a veritable surprise of beauty
and excellence, and when the curtain
fell last night on the closing ensem-
BILE the applause that followed showed
in a measure what a treat had been
presented. In a very handsome set
ting six unusually attractive and tai
ented artists. singers. dancers and
violinist of charm and ability are pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

in The Willing Worker" one of the
most amusing .blackface character Of
ferings of the. season.
The extra added. matinee feature is
the Famous Players Lasky produc-
ton. featuring Elsie Ferguson. in her
latest photoplay, Lady Roses Daugh-
ter" an interesting, oldfashioned ro-
nance "A Homespun Hero Mutt
and Jeff, in their laughabIe new
sketch, AT the Bull Fight" and the
Pathe News are shown at all per-
formanCeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

Mildred Myra. who assisted him III
singing, both acts adding to the
pleasure of the evening
Bessie Rempel and Him in a fish
ing boat carried on a conversation
along the order one usually expects
out on lake with not a fish biting.
Arthur Wanzer and Maybelle Palmer.
in skit, He's Hard to Get Along
With" furnished amusement. Beth
Beri, a dancer, with two attending
aids, Jay Nelie and Paul O'Neill. was
hit of the evening
There were news pictures and cur
rent comments to add to the good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
GAYETY-Burlesaue.

Sam Howe's "Jollities of 1870" at
the Gayety last night. proved an en-
tertainment of unusual merit. for in
addition to the burlesaue features
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
The people are for it

men with every type of
beard and texture of skin
as the one and only Blade
that is uniformly right all
the way through.
A quarter million deal
ers have no better salts
fled customers than the
millions of men who
come in regularly to buy
Gillette Blades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

Mrs. Fred Osborne was hostess to the meeting of the American Study Club at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. 5. Hickman, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. William Scholl was leader for the oc- casion, and the following programme was given: American War Poets," Mrs, A. H. Hoyle; An Ode 10 the Ameri- can Volunteers Fallen in France" (Allen Seegar) Mrs. William Allman selec- tions from Songs of the Trenches, !" Miss Thelma Patton; "Babys Baby Crosses of War), Miss Grace Hillhouse; piano selections from American com posers. Mrs. Rogers, from Gadsden.
 During the social hour the hostess served an ice course. The rooms were attractively decorated in an abundance of white japonicas.
 The guests of the club were Mrs. James Bailey, Mrs. Sam Daffron, Mrs James White, Mrs. Rogers of Gadsden and Miss Jessie Roberts.
 The following services will be held at St. John5s Episcopal church tomorrow, of which Dr. Edward Bennett is pastor: Church school at 9:45 Monthly sermon to children and holy communion at Il
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sion nor it's members or employees have introduced any testimony. filed any briefs or taken any exceptions to the two adverse tentative reports already rendered. During last stages of case. Judge Weakley and l submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission petition of intervention in behalf of state of Alabama to which petition we ndded the name of the Alabama Pub lie Service Commission as formal party. It Is my understanding, how ever, that Mir. Kennedy has opposed the efforts of Alabama business people during past two years to get the Pub lic Service Commission to intervene in this case in an effective way and to assume even a share of responsi- hility of protecting interests of Ala Lama shippers. Tn this case I have been representing as Attorney, the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Bir- mingham Civic Association and Mont gomery Transportation Bureau.
 l must frankly say 1t has been a constant source of difficulty and em- barrassment throughout the conduct of the case that neither Mir. Kennedy nor his Commission have participated in the case in genuine way or rendered any help whatever
 (Sgned CHAS. E. COTTRELL,
 Attorney.
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o'clock. Evening prayer at 7:30 o'clock. On Friday evening the Mems Co-opera- tive league of the church will meeet at 7:So o'clock, and the mems Bible class at S:30 o'clock
 The Progressive Study Club met With Mrs. John R. White at her home oh Ray street The programme follows: The Reconstruction of France" Mrs c. w. Phillips; Her Wealth, Her Com merce, Mrs. H. C. Russell, Some Fa- nous Peace Conferences of the Past z Mrs Henry Moore. The members en- joyed number of piano selections. Spring flowers were used about the rooms and the hostess served an ice course. Mrs. T. T. OByrne was a guest of the club.
 The fraternal Memorial Day committee of Pratt City will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the K. of P. hall. All lodges are requested to send committees.
 Rev. J. c. Hill has returned from Jas per, where he conducted a revival.
 T. DeWalt Craig who has been at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
NOW APPOINTING
 ELECTION OFFICERS

The work of appointing the election officers to hold the primary election, May II was begun yesterday at a meet ing of the election commission. com posed of the probate judge, circuit clerk, and sneriff The work will be completed at a second meeting to be held today at the courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

tonic ingredients, which are recom- mended by leading physicians.
 Mir. H. B. Converse, of McEwen, Tenn, writes: ''I had been working very hard and was getting weak and run down from hard work. When I commenced taking Ziron, in few days felt stronger, and now I have taken two bottles feel as strong as ever, although I have kept at work all the time"
 You cannot lose anything by giving Ziron trial, but very likely will gain much
 Your druggist will sell you the first bottle on a money-back guaran- tee.-Adv. ZN 35
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

4tttcsrs MuIlin, Secretary of the Ala banna Public Service Commission. for which he draws salary of s2.40o per year. but which position he has deserted so- manage Sam Kennedy's political cam paign-but continues to draw his salary from the State-in 2 letter dated April 24th, 1920, says that statement made by regarding the official acts of Sam P. Remedy are unwarranted and untrue.
 Mullin knows every statement made by me is true. but denies my charges solely for political purposes.
 Kennedy has been President of the Ala bama Public Service Commission for nearly six years, and his record is abso- 1utely bare of even one single construc- tive thing done for the farmers manu- facturers or distributors of Alabama He has never brought single case for the relief of any person industry in Ala bama before the Interstate Commerce Nolnmission. (
 Lsn the contrary, he has fought every 9Ne made by traffie men for relief of fEnners and others, either before the Ala 1aala Commission the Interstate Com sS&Tce Commission, when his help was re- g3ssted.
 ANDALUSIA
 g pickle factory was started some time sfo at Andalusia. employing over 100 peo- pie providing a ready market TOT vur- soanding farms. Did Kennedy see to it thar they had equitab,e and competitive rasss?
 HE DID NOT
 1sr. J. G. Scherr, Secretary Manager aodalusia Chamber of Commerce, writes April 14. 1920: Unless cheaper rate can be established and maintained on an equal basis with other cities and markets, this concern will be forced to move away"
 POTATOES
 Did Kennedy help the farmers secure an equitable and competitive rate on po- tatoes? HE DID NOT. MT J. A. Todd, farmer who moved to Alabama from Ohio, wrote: q have engaged from sur rounding farmers) 30 car loads. but It is impossible to pay the rate Quoted by Agent at Selma, 93 cents); 1t will have to be cut in two for me to do business, and I appeal to you for aid in securing reasonable rate" He states the rate up North for 8S5 miles the same distance) is 83 cents. Mr.AF. o. Hooten of the De- pertinent of Agriculture brought the case to the United States Railroad Adminis- tration for relief
 TEANCl MEAL
 Did Kennedy make any effort to se- cure a rate on peanut meal to Texas when Texas cattle were starving, due to two. years drouth, and peanuts in Ala bama were pressing for market? HE DID NOT. The rates were finally secured through the United States Railroad Ad- nnir1tstration.
 WATERMELONS Did Kenndy see that farmers near R6f- hns. Ala, were given fair rate on watermelons? HE DID NOT. MT. W. A. Graves was called on to pay a rate of 52 per cent higher than was just and fair.
 PEANUTS
 Did Kennedy secure equitable rates on peanuts for South Alabama? HE DID NOT. Southeast Alabama farmers were forced to sell their nuts B to A per ton
 n Georgia farmers shipping to
 " STOCK
 securing equit-
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afternoon by Referee in Bankruptcy Ed mund H. Dryer. Mir Egsleston filed the necessary bond of st.0o0. and 1t was ap proved by the referee. The schedule Sof liabilities filed by MT. Riley showed s1, ,4s7.07, and the assets showed as sl075.
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Repair the Wear
Hard Work Often Breaks DoWn c Person's HeoHh and
 Creates c Need for Ziron Iron Tonic
N HEN and women who do hard

EEN and women who do hard MI labor, such as building, farm
 ing or housekeeping, and those who do exhaustive brain work of va rious kinds, often feel the need of something to help renew Jagged forces and tone up the system
 To help repair the wear caused by overwork, to gain renewed strength and energy, many have obtained good results from taking Ziron Iron Tonic.
 Ziron is perfected preparation of pure medicinal iron salts, combined with other valuable strength giving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

tending the grand commandery in Mo bile. returned home yesterday
 At Crumley's Chapel Sunday all-day services will be held with dinner on the grounds. At 230 o'clock memorial services will be held. Miss Mozelle Robinson of Heflin is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cecil Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

EXHIBIT A.
 State of Alabama:
 Montgomery County.
 Before me, Arthur s. Marcus a No- tary Public in and for said state and County. personally appeared MT E. E. Gaines, who Is known unto me- and who being duly sworn before me ac- cording to Law, deposes and says he is Assistant Manager of the Transpor- tation Bureau of the Chamber of Com Eerce of Montgomery.
 He further deposes and states:
 That on or about June 12, 1919, he, with MT. o. l.. Bum, secretary of the Birmingham Traffic Association, MT. K. G. Cobb, Traffic Manager of Cham Der of Commerce of Mobile accom- panied Judge Samuel D. WeakIey, Spe- cial Council for the State to the office of MT. Sam F. Kennedy, President Ala bama Public Service Commission for the purpose of securing MT. Kennedy's $ aid, cooperation and office facilities in defending the Alabama rates which were attacked by Meridian, Miss. Mir. Kennedy positively declined to aid or assist in my manner, shape or form. Moreover, MT. Kennedy refused to CO., operate with the Alabama shippers in defending the Alabama rates, and em- phatically declined to take any part in the case whatsoever. Thereupon. Judge Weakley stated he would pro- ceed without MT. Kennedy and do the very best he could to protect Alabama. When it was pointed out to Mir. Ken- nedy that unless Alabama Justified her rates they would be eliminated by piece meal throughout the entire State, MT. Kennedy stated with heat and pas ston that so far as he was concerned n are ta fa .t. could go ahead and wipe out tie entire State made rates.
 (Signed) E. R. GAINES q. SD
 sworn to and acknowledged before me this the 24th day of April in the year 1920.
 (Signed) ARTHUR z. MARCUS,
 (Seal.) Notary Public
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Appointed Receiver

R. H. Eggleston was appointed as re- ceiver for the stock of goods and busi- ness of J. W. Riley at Bessemer yesterday
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