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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-24
Sugar Drops To
22 Gent Level
In New Orleans

X New Orleans, July 24--Gran-
\ ulated sugar was being exten-
X sively retailed at 90 cents a
X pound here today. One deal
\ err announced he would sell as
\ high as one hundred pounds
X to a customer.
X The Japanese liner Yeifuku
'kMaru arrived from Java with 49,
\ 100000 pounds of Java raws
X consigned to. the American
\ Sugar Refining company.
X
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-24
Census Figures

Washington, July 24-Boone,
Iowa, 12,451; increase 2104 or
2O.3 per cent.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, TO-
200: increase 61sO or 1887 per
cent.
Keene. y. H, 1870; in
. crease 1142 or 11.3 per cent .
Kingston, y. Y, (revised
: figures) 2s.6Ss: increase $50
. or per cent Previously an
{ nounced as 25.sS4.
/. Savannah. Ca. (revised fig
: ures) s3,252; increase 1s,1sS
: or 2s per cent. Previously an
( nounced as s2,667.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-24
Fifth Race For
Cup Postponed;
Rough Sea Cause

Sandy Hook, N. j., July 24.-The
fifth International cup race upon
which hangs the fate of the Americas
race today was declared off by the re-
gatta committee The reason given was
heavy weather.
As the yachts started back to the
shelter of the hook. the regatta COM
mittee signal1ed that the next race
would be held Monday
Resolute and Shamrock made ready
for final battle for the cup in a series
of rain squalls which followed furf-
Gus electrical storm during the night.
A downpour followed the blow and
the sloops tugged at their buoys. but
the deck watches reported the yachts
were unharmed by the storm.
The storm passed away shortly after
dawn leaving an overcast sky aa..
steady wind from the southwest that
kicked up sousing sea.
whether the Americas cup will re-
main on this side of the Atlantic or
take trip to England. whence it was
brought some fifty years ago. depend
ed on the winning of today's 80 mife
windward and leeward course.
Resolute's impressive victory yes
terday, bringing the score to two to-
two tie, inspired new hope am0ns
members of the New York Yacht club
and brought fortf galaxy o{ a1naix
craft that swarmed the outer hafhoT
early this morning.
Sir Thomas Hopeful.
On the other hand, Sir Thomas ex-
pressed himself as still being very
hopeful" that his green sloop would
life the cup.
The advantage for the final struggle
lies with the American boat which in
all the previous races has shown de-
cided superiority over the challenger
in thrash into the wind.
The Englishmen believe they haS,
an equal chance with the Americans.
The sailing skill of Charles Francis
Adams H., skipper of the Resoiute.
however, had caused sailors OF the
Shamrock to regard him with a sail
or's superstition as a superman or the
sea- .
When the sloops began making sail,
the wind had piped up out OF the
southwest to Is knots. It was 1u--
such a day as a real sailorman loves
TO weigh anchor and head seaward
CARRYING every sail his ship will bear
Resolute was first to make sail
Challenger Trims Sails.
Shamrock prepared for battle with
a brand new mainsail. Her saiiormen
snapped it up in true seaman IKE
fashion. Captain William F. Burton
directed his crew to take reef In the
challengers mainsail. He evidently
expected wind aplenty. Resolute'
however, which kept her topsaii ID
Yesterdays squall when SnamrocK
lowered hers today carried ner pis
snread of canvas without reef
Shamrock broke out her uo at
1910 and dropping her moorings'
stood away to sea. With only main
sail and lib Shamrock scooted away
for Sandy Hook spit like gnost IN
the piping breeze. -
The first hint that the race had
heen postponed came wnen the cup
sloon swere three miles northwest OF
the Ambrose Channel lightship ans
were heading in the direction Oh
Sandy Hook
With a Is to 18 knot breeze oiow-
ing. observers ashore inferred tnat
the shippers did not care to take
chance of being dismasted or wreck
ed in heavy sea or squally piows.
Liberty Bonds
New York, July 24.-Final prices
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-24
Liberty Bonds

New York, July 24.--Final prices
of liberty bonds:
3h's 9O.96; first As $3.50; secons
AS $3.50; first AVS 1904; second
AVS s494; third AVS SS.SS; fourth
AVS s5.16 victory 8 3-4's s5.74 bid'
victory 3-4's 95.72.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-24

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but escaped uninjured Little hope is
held for the woman's recovery
Testimony Conflicts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
c. OF c. NEEDS LARGER ROOMS.
Noon Luncheon Crowds Create Neces-
sity for Additional Space.

Enlarged quarters for the Chamber
of Commerce must be obtained soon,
according to A. D. Gray, chairman of
the house committee, if the increasing
number of TOPEKA business men at
tending The noon luncheon are to be
satisfactorily accommodated
Tables are crowded SO closely that
the walters work under considera Bile
difficulty. Gray also mentioned that
silverware, dishes, linen and other
equipment must be obtained soon. The
present stock is barely able to take
care OF the usual attendance.
Informal discussion among directors
and chairmen today favored obtaining
quarters in one of the contemplated
hotel structures. It was said that the
second floor of such a building would
be an ideal location for the cham
Der quarters.
At several times the Feasibility of
erecting 4 Chamber of Commerce
building has been discussed. F'inane-
ing such -an operation. was the chisf
deterrent factor. A number of cities
the size of Topeka own Chamber Of
Commerce buildings.
Il WAS brought out that the demand
for office accomm oda lions in Topeka
was as great as the demand for homes
and living quarters Practically all
office buildings IN Topeka are jammed
to capacity with an esta bfished wait
ing list. The demand for office space
it is believed, will continue to increase
wa pointed out that rents from Of
flee space in a Chamber OF Commerce
building, arranged to give suitable Of
flee accommodations would prove q
good investm ent to the Chamber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
DUNs SUBURB FOR WATER.
City sends Highland Park Bill for
$50 To-Day.

The city water department today
mailed a bill of $50 to Highland Park
for water service for the month of
10 to February 10. Since the
big meter at the city limits was
cleaned and repaired, the city has been
able to keep an accurate check on the
Highland Park consumption and Fred
Painter. superintendent of Topeka
plant. said he expected to collect s20o
back payment from the suburb after
a comparison of bills for this month
and next with those of previous
months.
BY this means. Painter hopes to
force Highland Park to come across
and guarantee the city of Topeka a
s25 minimum for water service. The
superintendent holds that Highland
Park should pay a minimum charge,
based on is assessed valuation. just
the same as private consumers. 1t
costs the city that amount to main
tain its service to the suburb, accord
ing to Painter.
Highland Park has a water plant
of its own. hut.its output Is not suffi-
cient for fire protection, so that city,
thru an agreement with Topeka. gets
an emergency service from the Topeka
plant to be used when the suburbs
plan breaks down or In case of fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
kELLAN ADps TO BrHDfNG-
improvements at 202 West Sixth
street TO Cost $4,000.

improvements and additions cost
ing approximately $4,000 are being
made on the building occupied by
e. B. Kellam, dealer in Franklin mo-
tor cars, at 202 West Sixth street
Cramped quarters in the service
room located west of the display room,
make the addition necessary, kellam
said The building occupied by the
service room is being continued on
back to the alley. The SOON will be
80 feet long. At the alley the build
ing will turn to the west, giving a So
foot space at the rear of the strife
ture. Tt is to be one story high
There Is. basement under the pres
ent structure. This has been con-
tinued back to the alley to make
large basement under the whole struc-
ture The basement will be used for
storage and for battery work The
main service room will be on the
ground floor at the rear of the build
ing where mare light/can be obtained.
Additional light will be furnished by
a sky light roofing arrangeme nt-
E1xca Tation for the basement has al
ready been completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19

If such resolutions can be pushed thru
the committee.
Blair has been loyal to the party
colors for years. said Kemper today.
land has enjoyed few of the plums
of Democratic success. In addition he
is an able man and a man Kansas
would be proud to have as a repre-
sentative at the convention
HcIvering for Governor.
Kemper also predicted an attempt
of Kansas Bourbons to put Guy Hell
vering. former congressman from
Coneordia. on the Democratic ticket
as a gubernatoriai candidate against
Gov Henry J Allen.
Locally. the Democrats under the
leadership of A. d. Birch, chairman
of the committee. have q faint hope
OF doing something at the next cleo
ton besides figure how many more
votes they needed to win.
Republican politicians enjoying Of
fees in the court house for years con-
tinue to seek favoFs at the coming
election by running for some other Of
flee after they have served two, three
and four terms as elective officers.
The Democrats figure this sort of
business is palling on the voters and a
strong ticket for few of the offices
may place them in the win column at
the next election unless the Republi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19

Take plain bitro-phosphate is the advice
of these physicians to rhin- delicate. merry
Gus people who lack vim. energy and nerve
force, and there seems to be ample proof
of the efficacy of this preparation 70
warrant the reeommentIa ton. Moreover. IL
we judge from the countless preparations
and trea ailments which are continually being
advertised for the purpose OF making thin
people fleshy. developing arms. neck and
bust, and replacing ugly hollows and an
giles by the soft curved lines of health and
beauty there are evidently thousands of
men and women who keenly feel their ex~
cessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due to
starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained in modern
foods. Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so well rs
the organic phosphate known among drug
gfsts as phosphate which is inexpen-
sive and is sold by most all druggists
under guarantee of satisfaction or money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
PLAN STATE ASSESSOR SCHOOLS.
Howes McRowan and kincaid in
Charge in Several Cities.

The state tax commission will open
schools for county assessors in various
towns between now and March I. when
assessors begin listing property for tax
alton Judge Samuel T. Howe, chair
man. will hold school at Mound City,
Feb. %: For. Scott. Feb. "a: Girard,
Feb %: Columbus Feb. 90: Oswego.
Feb. 81: Erie, Feb %. Willie Nc
Rowan will hold school at Mcpherson,
Feb. "a; Newton. Feb. Is; Wichita,
Feb. IS; Winfield, Feb. %; Salina.
March 1. Jasper 7. Kincaid will hold
school at Paola, Feb ID; Yates Cen
ter. Feb. go; Kingman. Feb. %. Pratt.
Feb. "a Ottawa. Feb. 20; Kansas
City. Feb. -; Lawrence. Feb. go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
Real Wonder-Worker
For Wrinkled Faces

Those who have tried all sorts of So
called wrinkle removers" in a vain effort
to lose those unwelcome traces of age,
illness or worry. can scarcely find words
to express their delight with the wonder
full sRxolite formula. onPe they have given
1t n trial The success of this method Is
due not. alone to its marvellous effective
as we'll rs upon the very fine ones-but
also 10 It's surprisingly quick action and
its entire harmleSsness- Its simplicity Is
another commendable feature, for one need
only dissolve an ounce Of powdered sax
olite in L half pint of witch hazel, and
battle the face in this solution. At once
a relna rk able transformation is beheld.
1t is not only the effect on wrinkles
and ereases that is 80 noticeable, but facial
contour is remarkably improved and the
face looks much younger One should be
sure to ask the druggist for the powdered
saxolite. The lotion. being So refreshing.
is particularly grateful to tired faces-Adr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
Where Are the
Gold Fish That
Bandit Struck i?

What has become of the gold fish
This question is now paramount in the
minds of those who have been follow
ing with bated breath the efforts OF
the sheriffs posse in trying to cap
ture the bandits with whom the sher-
iff and his deputy fought "a battle
Sunday night, The bandits-one of
them-escaped thru Hickory Jones's
parlor window clad only in his B. V.
DIS. At the same time and thru the
same window disappeared the two pet
gold fish, the property of Hickory.
While various rumors regarding the
whereabout apd wearabouts of the
bandits have trickled into the public
print since that skirmish ended. no
report has been made by the sheriff.
the undersheriff or any members of
the posse as to what became of the
gold fish. According to the first and
only report of their disappearance,
they were last heard of as they ac-
companied the bandit thru the broken
window. 1t is not known whether or
not they were wearing B. V. DIS as
was the bandit or if they carried with
them road map of Shawnee county
and vicinity.
1t is supposed by one of the per-
sons who anxiously inquiries concern
ing their welfare. that the fish took
up the trail where the officers of the
I'd W ACtl D1A anu 4C0IS dA < CARi CS0CN
that when found the bodies of the
fish will show violence and that the
ground about will be trampied and
bloody, indicating a desperate battle.
Another citizen is of the belief that
the pet fish were implicated in the
plots of the criminals and accom-
panied the bandit hurriedly in order
to escape a gFiIiing at the hands Of
the county attorney. Still another
theory ventured is that the fish are
now being kept as souvenirs of the
occasion by the guests of Sheriff
Larimer and are being secretly and
highly treasured as nlementoes of the
first real raid party they ever at
tended
Whether or not any Of these
theories will be exploded depends
upon the astute detectives who are
still engaged in following a fishy trail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
THIN. NERVOUS PEOPLE
NEED BITRO-PHOSPHATE
What It Is and How 1t Increases Weight, Strength and
Nerve Force In Many Instances

should be prescribed by every doctor end
used in every hospital 10 increase strength
and nerve force ard to enrich the blood"
Joseph n. Earrigan, Former Visiting
Specialist to North Eastern Dispensatory,
SAYS. Let those who weak. thin, nerv-
Gus. anaemic, or rundown. take natural
unadulterated substance such rs hitro-
phosphate and you VIII soon see some
astonishing results in the increase Of nerve
energy. strength of body and mind and
power of endurance"
Bitro- Phosphate is made entirely of the
organic phosphate compound referred to in
the National standard Dispensatory as be-
ing an excellent tonic and nervine and a
preparation which has recently acquired
considerable reputation in the treatment OF
ueura sthenia. The STANDARD OF excellence.
strength and purity of its substance ia
beyond question. for every Ritro- Phosphate
tablet is manufactured in strict accordance
with the L. s. Pharmacopoeia test require
ments. Bitro- Phosphate is therefore not
patent medicine and should not be con-
fused with any of the secret nostrums, So
called tonics or widely advertised cure
ais"
CAUTroN-Although Bitro- Phosphate is
UNSURPASSED for relieving nervousness.
sleeplessness and general weakness, owing
TO its tendency to increase weight it should
not be Used by anyone who does not desire
to put on flesh--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
HORSEBACK TO TOPEKA
Legion Circus Equestrienne to "Ride''
Here From Kansas City.

Grace Wilbur Brown, equestrienne
with the SeHs-F1oto shows. -Will make
the last stage of her journey to To-
peka for the American Legion circus
on her beautiful white Arabian stall
lion, Sebastia. Mrs. Brown will un-
load the animal from the car of horses
to be shipped here FOR the circus at
the Kansas City stockyards for the
ride to Topeka The purpose of this
novel way of completing her journey
is to exercise the animal and to give
herself a chance to enjoy cross coun-
try riding, of WHICH she is very fond.
The management of the Legion cir
Gus has secured this equestrienne dur
the Influenza ban as her splendid
bareback riding act wag not originally
booked for the performances in To-
peka. Her act adds attractiveness to
an already fine circus bill. The Lee
gion circus will start Monday, at
latest accounts from the headquarters
Of Doctor Brown, who says the ban
will not be lifted until that date.
Work of removing the seats from
the auditorium parquet was started
yesterday by the management of the
American Legion circus. Carpenters
will start building booths and stands
for the concessi onnaires under the
balcony today and by tomorrow the
animal cages and paraphernalia for
the aerial acts will have arrived. They
will be installed at once. The parquet
floor is being waxed for the dances
which will be given following each
circus performance.
Definite assurance that the flu ban
will be lifted Saturday has not been
forthcoming from the city health of
ficer and for this rea son the mana ge-
ment of the circus cannot announce
its opening positively for that date.
However the big show will open Mon
day if the ban is not lifted before that
date.
Opermans orchestra has been en-
gagged by the entertainment committee
to furnish the music for the after
circus dances which will be held at
the city auditorium following each
performance next week. The first
dance will be given Saturday night If
the flu ban is lifted-if not, it will
be given Monday night after the
regular show
Mabelle. one Of the leading aerial
performers of the big tops arrived in
Topeka Wednesday for tAe America Il
Legion circus. MabelIe is co-star of
the famous aerial LitseH of the COM
bined Ringing Brothers~and Barnum
and Bailey's shows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR
AND USED IN EVERY HOSPITAL
SAYS Editor of physicians Who's Who"

back By feeling the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the neees-
sslry phospEoric food elements bitre.phos-
phate should produce a welcome transfor-
nation in the appearance: the increase in
weight frequently being astonishing.
Clinical tests made in 81. GATHERINGS
Hosnital. y. Y. q. showed that two pa
tients gained in weight - and "a pounds.
resnectively, through the administration of
organic phosphate; both patients claim
they lave not felt as strong and well for
the past twelve years.
Increase in weight also carries with it
general improvement in the health. Nerv-
BUSINESS, sIeeplessness and lack of energy.
which nearly always accompany excessive
thinness. should soon disappear. dun eyes
ought to brighten and pale checks glow
with the bloom of perfect health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere nre
now recognizing its merits by its in
ever increasing quantities. Frederick kolle.
NJ. D., editor Of New York Physicians
Who's Who. says: "Bitro- Phosphate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
ALL APPROPRIATIONS CUT.
Department. Estimates Pared Down by
$4,000. 900 by House Committee.

Washington, Feb. 19.-LiberaI trim
mings from department estimates for
expenses during the next fiscal year
have been made by the house appro-
priations committee in framing the
legislative and executive appropriation
bill which will be taken up today in
the house. Practically the only ap-
preparations not cut by the committee
were those affecting the house and
the senate.
The measure carries s1e4.f20,616, a
pare down of approximately SIS
100000 from the original department
estimates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
FOR R. ". BLAIR
Topeka Democrats Would Land
Attorney on "Big Four"
Guy delivering Seems To Be
FavOrite for Governors Race.

. Shawnee county Bourbons will
stage a fight to land r. w. Blair. To
Deka attorney, as a delegate on the
big {" to the Democratic national
convention at San Francisco. That
was the statement today by Judge w.
II. Kemper. well known local Demo-
crat, on the eve OF a meeting of the
Shawnee county central committee at
the Elks club rooms. The committee
will meet this evening
kemper announced that Blair will
not only have individual support of
loyal Topeka Bourbons but also would
be the recipient of resolutions drawn
in his behalf at the meeting tonight,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
GENOESE woRKMEN IN BATTLE.
Many Casualties Rcporteti-Tro3ps
Ifnnlly Win Victory

London, Feb 1s-Serious fighting
between worl1men and troops in the
industrial region about Genoa is re-
ported in Central News dispatch
from Rome under Wednesdays date
Many casualties occurred during the
disturbances. The troops eventually
gained the upper hand
The trouble apparently arose thru
the announcement of the owners that
wages would be temporarily reduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19

cans shake themselves of political
leeches at the prima ries.
Birch. as chairman, postponed the
COMMITTEES meeting last week on ac-
count of the influenza ban. But
further delay is impossible because of
the proximity of the Democratic love
feast at Topeka Monday
Other Topekans mentioned as dele
gates to the national convention from
the First district are: Judge Kemper,
Mayor Herbert j. Corwin and Ralph
T O'Neil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
AMERICA FEEDING EUROPE.
L. $ Sent $4,000, 900 Bushels More
Wheat Abroad In 1919 Than 1918.

washington. Feb. 10. - Americas
part in feeding the war stricken ma
tons of Europe is shown in the re-
ports of the department of commerce
today. which put the total wheat ex-
ports from the United States in 1919
at over 3s.000.G00 bushels more than
the 1918 shipments During the past
wear the United States exported 14S.-
0S6.470 bushels of wheat. compared to
with 111.177.103 in 1918. according
TO the departments figures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-19

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