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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
S1o1U k,spects Governors
Mansion and LolUs Reeds
Better Get Ready to Move
FarmerLaborer Candidate for Governor Asks IF That
There Mahogany Pianer" Is Still There-Hurt When
'Mrs Higgins" said she hadn't heard of him.

It is almost moving time at the gov
ernor's mansion, Eighth avenue and
Buchanan street. This week a man
advised Mrs. Clyde NJ. Reed, wife of
the industrial court judge. that he
was an opponent of Governor Allen
ard had called to look over the house.
He assured Mrs. Reed that his own
wife would be pleased with the place.
Mrs. Reed was enjoying the COM
forts of the big porch when a stranger
came Ieisurely down the walk and
seated himself on a porch step. He
calmly surveyed the house with a
critical eye Then he addressed Mrs.
Reed.
This is the governors mansion and
1 thought I would come out and look
it over" he said. Expect to be gov
erpor myself before long"
Advises Reeds to Pack Up.
That's a fine ambition" commend
ed Mrs. Reed as she looked at the
strange visitor. But this isn't exactly
the governors mansion, altho it used
to be-"
and you might as well get ready to
move because Wen want to get in just
as soon as possible"
who are you?" demanded Mrs
Reed.
didate against Governor Allen in the
primaries. I expect to win, too, and
just thought I'd come out to look over
the place.
Asks After Mahogany Pianer.
Say" queried the visitor, as he
looked rather longingly thru an open
door. is that there mahogany pianer
still here?"
Mrs. Reed answered in the affirma-
tive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

well, amt that fine. I sing some
myself and my wife she sings whole
lot. 1 know we will get a lot of
pleasure out of it when I'm governor.
Got lots of other furniture, too?"
questioned the visitor. who began to
display an apparent desire to make a
more thoro inspection of the place.
But Mrs. Reed didn't offer encourage
ment
Surprised at Mrs. Reeds Ignorance.
Then the visitor dropped into a
running condemnation for the COVER
nor. the Industrial court and the state
administration.
And you didn't know I was a candi-
date?" he asked.
Mrs. Reed confessed ignorance.
Announcements been in all the pa
pers- I'm the labor candidate and I'm
going to win. too. Now that there in
dustrial court
But Mrs Reed stopped him.
You're talking with the wife of one
of the court judges
"YOu Must Be Mrs. Higgins"
you don't mean it," exclaimed the
man whose ambition is to be governor.
Why, you must be Mrs. Higgins"
Later as the stranger started to 20,
he turned when half way down. the
walk
You ought to begin getting ready
to move" he confided to Mrs. Reed
as friendly suggestion with the ap-
parent desire to save the dread rush
Of hurried packing. I'm going to be
governor
Possibly the visitor did not know
that If he really should become gov
ernor that the state now provides the
pretentious Capper mansion on To-
peka avenue. Provision for its rental
was made in 1913.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
SUIT is SETTLED
AmicabIe Agreement Reached in Liti-
CATION Growing Out of Merritt Case.

Amicable Agreement Reached in Liti-
CATION Growing Out of Merritt Case.
A suit growing out of the alleged
defalcations of r. D. Merritt, former
cashier of the Grove state bank, was
settled in the district court today.
Stockholders in the bank filed suit
against Oliver Lewis. claiming that
Lewis and Merritt went into a part
nership on a business deal and bor-
rowed $3,60O. Merritt disappeared
and Lewis found himself holding the
sack" 1t was stated that the entire
$500 was not recovered, but that an
amica ole settlement was agreed upon
Merritt was former Topeka bank
clerk and a Sunday school student
The story told was that he won the
of his Sunday school
teacher who was a stockholder in the
bank which was being started at
Grove and it was largely thru his sun
day school connections that Merritt
obtained his position
From close adoption to Sunday
school TO an intensive study of the
extravag CANT ways of night life in Kan
sas CITY was the next step IN his ca
reer. according to information received
bv detectives who are still seeking
Merritt He received $4,000 worth OF
experience in Kansas City and the
bank directors claim the experience
money belonged to them
Merritt married into good Topeka
famolu. Since his disappearance sew
eral months ago his wife has filed
a suit for divorce. The bonding COM
pany and stockholders are endeavor-
ing to reach an agreement at this
time, it was reported today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
British Declare No Word Has
Been Received From Moscow.
Ukrainian Troops Halt Drive of
Soviet Army.
THREATEN BOLSHEVIN REAR
Peasant Volunteers Turn Tide
Against Red Forces.
Moscow Continues to Report
Victories Over Poles.

Spa. Belgium, July 16.-British Of
ficials here denied this morning that
any reply had been received from
tive to the British proposal for an
armistice between Russia and Poland.
Ukrainians in Counter Attack.
Berne, July 15.-The Russian Boil
shevik offensive in the Ukraine has
come to a s:andstill, according to ad-
vices from Bucharest which declare
the counter offensive of the Ukrainian
forces is making progress.
The Ukrainian armies are being
backed up by growing forces OF vol
unteers forming in the rear OF the
Bolsheviki and aided by the extensive
uprising of peasants.
Reds Claim Advance.
London. July 1G.-Continued sue
cess by the Bolsheyiki in their oper-
ations against the Poles along the
northern sector of the front is an
nounced in Thursdays official state
ment from Moscow, received by wire
less today The communique says:
south of the River Wilma Gin the
Wilma regfonl we defeated the resist
ing enemy along the entire front. Our
advance is continuing enerGetically
West of Molodevhno con the rail-
way line between NIinsk and Vilna) We
are successfully continuing our ad-
vance and driving back the enemy.
A special dispatch from kOvno
Thursday reported the occupation of
Wilma by the BOlsheviki. This has not
been officially confirmed, but Warsaw
advices today say the Poles nave
agreed with the Lithuanians for occu-
patton of Wilma by Lithuanian troops.
The signing of peace treaty between
Lithuania and soviet Russia was re-
ported July IS.
Reds Arc Across wilma River.
A dispatch from Moscow today said
General Pilsudski, Polish military
chief had made another appeal to the
Polish people to give all possible aid
in repelling the Red armies
A KovnO message to the Times de-
cIared the Reds had occupied Wilma
and that Lithuanian and soviet troops
were jointly holding Land Norovo to
the east of wilma. Polish troops were
said to have clashed with Lithuanians
ten miles east of Land Vorovo.
The Daily Telegraph today said 1t
had learned the Red cruops had
reached the Rumanian frontier The
soviet forces were also reported to
have occupied Lemberg.
A wireless dispatch from Moscow
TODAY said: ITO the west of Molo-
deschno the soviet armies are ap-
preaching the old German frontiers.
Our troops have crossed the River
villa on a wide front. The Poles are
resisting fiercely on the entire front
between Dubno and the River Dnies-
ter
The official Polish communique
from Warsaw today said that on Mon
dav the Poles had destroyed one Red
division and a brigade of General
Budennys cavalry near Revno.
In southern Polesia. the Poles were
said to be retreating to the River Stir.
The Bolsheviki crossed the Grle-J ia
we are calculating Minsk," the
communique said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
All Civil Government of Calves
ton Is Suspended.
Police Put in Charge
by Texas Governor.
I'LL POLICE ARE DISARMED
No Outward Signs of Disorder
at Gulf Port.
Order Came After City Officials
Refused Full Cooperation.

Galveston. Tex, July 16.-There
were no disorders of importance, dur
ing the first night of military control
Of the city's police powers, which re-
suited from the PRONUNCIATION of or
ders of Gov. W. P. Hobby yesterday
afternoon under which the enforce
ment of penal laws was taken over by
the states military authorities
Today the military authorities have
forces thoroly organized for carrying
out the regular police duties.
Ordered by Governor.
Following issuance of executive or
ders by Governor Hobby late yester-
day, Brig. Gen. ]. F. Wolters. COM
manding state troops here on duty
during the longshoremen's strike, sus-
pended the police and detective de-
partments of this city and restrained
the mayor. city commissioners city
attorney and city judge from inter
ferinS with enforcement of civil laws
by the provost guard.
Police officers and detectives were
disarmed and will not be permitted
in public places in uniforms. under an
order issued by General Wolters Capt
O'Brien Stevens will act as provost
judge in the place of the judge of the
city court.
City Refused Assistance.
The suspensions will remain in eff
fest during the period of martial law
in Galveston.
Suspensions of civil officers were
ordered by the governor because of
alleged refusal and neglect by the Of
ficers ito maintain order and pre-
serve peace. nor would they make any
to prevent and suppress the
riots that occurred in said city, or to
arrest and apprehend the persons who
engaged and participated therein" ac-
cording to Governor Hobby's procla--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
ChiLd.Ls Dying
Father Hunting
For It's Mother

Chicago. July 16.-With his child
expected to die in twenty-four hours,
U. S. Hatfield, owner of a print estab-
lishment here. today appealed for aid
in finding his wife.
Under an arrangement recently en-
tered into. Hatfield had breakfast with
his wife every Sunday morning.
There was 10 trouble between u.s.
he said "She wanted to work so she
started out to find a job and a fur
nished room. She did not give me her
address. We were together every Sun
day. tho"
Hatfield wants his wife to see the
baby before it dies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

Intimations that a suit may be
brought against City Clerk CoveiI to
compel her to register persons for
election without demanding their ex.
act ages. were made by Topeka women
today following the appointment of
Mrs Lila Day Monroe by. the Good
Government club Thursday to investi-
gate the law regarding the natter
To Register Under ProGest.
The age controversy was an impor-
tant subject of discussion at the meet
ing of the club. Several women as
serted they would not register if they
were compelled to state theAr ages
Mrs. Monroe said today that she and
several others will register and de-
mand certificate of protest.
Mrs. w. A. McCarter, prominent
Kansas suffrage leader and author,
who brought the question into the
limelight when she refused to state
her age to the registration clerk. de-
matter today. beyond the remark that
Attorney General Richard Hopkins
mad maintained his stand so long that
he probably would not give in now if
the law was proved to be wrong.
Il didn't dream my action. would
attract so much attention." said Mrs
McCarter. Really. I would prefer
to let the matter drop for the present
and say nothing more about it,.
Miss CoyeII Explains Stand.
City Clerk Coveli firmly maintains
her stand on the age question She
asserts that while the election laws
merely provide that a voter must be
over twenty-one years of age" that
the registration laws provide that the
age must be- given. This, Miss Covell
said, is merely for purpose of identi-
fication, Just as the street number is
used.
I'VE care not a whit how old any
one Is" the city clerk said. but we
must nave some means of identifica-
ton and that is why the law requires
that the age must be given. Whether
1t be the correct age or not, it serves
the purpose. For example. it has
happened that We have two persons
of the same name living at the same
street address and in the same pre-
cinct. Suppose one should die-how
are we to know which one to strike
from the books? If we strike out the
wrong name. that persons vote would
be made invalid. over twenty-one' is
not an age-it is not an Identification.
Several instances of this kind have
happened"
"NObody's Busincss"-Mrs. MonrOe
I'VE thought we had threshed this
thing out years ago" Mrs. Monroe
said. THE suffrage bill provided that
over twenty-one' was all that was nee
essary to give. This shows one is of
voting age. We fell that the matter
of our age is something that concerns
us alone and that 1t Is no concern of
any one else. There seems to be a de-
sire on the part Of some persons to
befog the issue. This is not a census
we are taking. nor is the state writing
life insurance II it were. there would
be some foundation for asking such a
question"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
BY HENRY L. FARRELL. =

d HEN X Il. r EAhhbl11<- ..-.T
New York, July 16.-R esofute,
Americas Cup defender, will sail the
second race of the series tomorrow
against Shamrock ", the New York
Yacht club announced today.
The broken throat halyard, which
caused Resolute to withdraw from the
first race yesterday with an almost
sure victory in her grasp, will be re-
paired today.
Displaying sportsmanship charac-
teristic of him, Thomas Upton, owner
of the winning sloop was reluctant to
take credit for a victory won on what
he termed a fluke. The New York
Yacht club refused to consider such
protest however.
Whole MainsaiI Fell.
Charles F. Adams, skipper of the
Resolute, expla ined the accident which
caused him to lose at the turning
point of the thirty-nile race while
leading by nearly five minutes.
THE throat halyard parted at the
WINCH" he said. The gaff collapsed
and the mainsail fell. We examined
the break and when it was found that
repairs were impossible we withdrew
and summoned a tender to tow us in"
The first battle for the cup yes
terday was discoura ging in many
ways. The weather was a medley of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
MORE GOOD RAINS IN KANSAS.
Kansas Horn of Plenty Filled With
Rain and Comfortable Temperatures.
TODAY's TEMPERATIJREs
FoRECAsT FoR KANsA

Kansas horn of plenty is filled to
overflowing at the present time as far
as crops and weather are concerned.
according to S. D. Flora, state meteor
ologist- The rainfall in the state for
the first half of the summer has been
sufficient and the temperatures are
ideal and will continue so. at least for
a few days.
Several good rains have been re-
ported over the state in the last
twenty-four hours The following
cities received heavy rains: Wichita,
1.22; Lincoln, 1.03; Reading. LII; An
thony, 80; Macksville, 80. and Hutch
inson. which has had only 1.35 inches
of rain since May, received .2s of an
inch yesterday.
Kansas seems to have stolen Colo
radios climate, and the low mark last
night was 65. the highest Thursday be-
ing So at 4:4o p. m. At 2 O'Clock this
tConunued on PaEs TWo.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
EMBARRASSING DAY FOR 'EM

Commissioner Candidates Must Give
Hard Surface Road Views Tomorrow.
Tomorrow promises to be an en-
barrassing day for candidates for
county commissioners.
At 2 O'Clock in the afternoon they
are to accept an invitation from the
Farmers Union to meet members of
the organization and express their
views on hard surfaced roads for
Shawnee county.
H. w. McAfee and James C.
Sinner are both given credit for be-
ing progressive in their ideas on hard
surfaced roads. The opinions of Ken
meth Raub and Ed Buckman are little
hazy in the minds of the farmers. 1t
is reported-that the farmer organiza-
ton is against an great expenditure
of money for hard surfaced roads at
this time.
All, four candidates are running in
the third commissioner. district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Girlies Bathed
In Thin Nighties
Shock Others

Hull. Mass, July I6.-The entire po-
lice force today was on the trai1 OF a
bevy of maidens who take their
plunges in Whitmaf's pond after dark.
clad in silk pajsmas, gauzy nfghties
and bits of lingerie
Indignant women. who complained
to the police force told him the gar
ments were "entirely inadeauate''
when the girls were silhouetted
against the moon
When last interviewed, the police
force was on his way to Whitma MS
pond to be sure to be there in time to
verify the charges tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
MUMEN III SUI?
Action Against Topeka City
Clerk Intimated Today.
Would Compel Registration of
Ladies as cover 81"
AGE is NOBODY'S BUSINESS"
Not Census Taking, Says Mrs.
Lila Day Monroe.
Mrs. McCarter Prefers to Let
Matter Drop.
AGE is NOBODY'S BUSINESS"
"Who's Who" Then and Now

Mrs. w. A. McCarter. author and
lecturer. says she has never been
averse to giving her age. Records
at the city hall show she has been
in good standing on the registration
books, until the new law was pass
ed requiring everyone to reregister
who wishes to vote. The latest
copy Of Who's Who In America
and the Blue Book of Topeka" do
not contain the exact year of her
birth. An older copy of who's
Who" and an old copy of Who's
Who in Topeka" contain the in
formation. however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
DENIES PERU AIDED REVOLT
Bolivian RepubIicai Declares Govern
Hlent Overthrow Popular Movement.

Hent OverthroW Popular Movement.
Buenos Aires. July 15.ADr. Jose
Maria Escalier. chief of the Republi-
can party Of Bolivia. today received a
telegram from Bautista Savedra. the
new Provisional president of that
country. notifying him he had been
appointed a member of the advisory
junta of the Bolivian provisional gov
ernment. Doctor Escalier announced
during the day he would depart for La
Paz on Friday.
Reports that Peru aided the Boliv-
ian revolution have been current here.
but Doctor Escalier promptly denied
them today.
Peru had absolutely nothing to do
with the revolution. which essentially
was a popular movement" he declared
II can give assurance the international
policy OF Bolivia will consider the in
terests of that country alone. and will
seek to contribute to the maintenance
of peace in South America"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
AUSTRIAN PACT IN EFFECT
Immediate Resumption OF Peace Rola-
tions With Allies Now in Order.

NIOIIs " ISIl -H11-e7 -'yFs 1T
Paris. July 16-The Austro-Hun-
garian peace treaty became effective
today with final exchange of ratifica-
tions.
The exchange OF notifications took
place in the clock room of the build
ing at St. Germaine. where the treaty
was originally handed the Austro-
Hungarian delegates
Jules Cambon of France presided,
and he announced that this exchange
of ratifications permitted an immediate
resumption of relations between Aus
tria and allied countries
Herr Eichhoff replied. thanking
Cambon and declaring today would
mark the beginning of the Austrian
peoples rejuvenation from the ruins
of war. He said every effort would be
made to fulfill all the treaty obliga-
tions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
WHEAT TAKES BIG DROP.
December Deliveries Quoted From Q 4
to 101z Cents Lower at Chicago.

Chicago. July Is. Wheat under
went a sensational break in price to-
day. The market opened all the way
from unchanged figures to 95k cents
lower; and soon was down 101k cents
a bushel in some cases. for Decem-
Der. the princiaI speculative delivery
The big tunbl in values was at
tributed more to lack of buying or
ders than TO any great pressure 10 sell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
WAGE AWARD JULY 90

Chicago. July 16.-The United
States railroad labor board will an
nounce its award on demands of
two million railroad workers for an
annual billion dollar wage increase
at 1880 a. NJ. next Tuesday, G. W.
Hanger. board member, announced
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
SAFE WAS NOT LOCKED.
Burglars Got st6O From Fair Store
Thursday Night.

Topeka's burglars continue to hit
the balr' every day.
Burglars Thursday night broke into
the Fair store, 61S Kansas avenue, and
stole $3.50 in cash from the safe, which
was not locked.
Entrance was effected by cutting a
heavy screen from a rear window with
a pair of pliers. The police have no
CIeW t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Burglars Steal
5, 900 One Cent
Postal Cards

Burglars Thursday night stole 5000
one-cent postal cards from the Kelley
Publishing company. Sixth and Jack
son streets. Entrance was effected
thru an opened window in the rear.
The police were notified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16
Ring and Purse Stolen.

A Harvey house waitress is minus
a diamond ring. some money and a
purse today. The waitress put her
purse containing the money and ring
in her coat in a dressing room. It
was gone when she was ready to
change to street clothes. The police
Were notified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

This might happen to you. Are you
protected in case Il does. We write
burglary insurance. Glenn w Pratt,
Topeka Mortgage & Inv. Co. Phone
1895. 116 West 6th St.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

Get a residence burglary and theft
policy from George L. Tuer today.
Phone 1997.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

For a limited time we are making
a reduction of 10 per cent on wall pa
per. c. NJ Hill & Sons, s2s Kansas
Aye.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-16

champion. and A=tie Root,
cleveland. will meet in a ten round fight
here July IS.
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'cOounued on Pass TWOJ
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-21
RAISING PLUMS.

Our esteemed fellow-townsman, Mar
tin Penning, proprietor Of the Highland
Fruit Garden in this city and an expert
on the raising of plums, has handed us
the following list Of plurns which are
especially adapted for heavy clay soil
in wet or dry seasons, as they will not
rot or turn black before ripening. We
publish this list for the benefit those of
our readers who are interested in plum
culture. .+, X
Stoddard Seedling-a large and very
productive variety.
Wyant Seedling-a heavy bearer in
dry seasons. ~
Waneta Hybrid mot single rotten
plum on any tree. Il re
No. IL Hybrid-large, very sweet,
hardy and heavy bearer. From the
Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm.
B. A. @. Hybrid-a very productive,
blue-black plum. Best for canning whole.
Emerald Hybrid-one of my best
plums; very large. ....
Terry Seedling-very large, sweet and
a heavy bearer.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-21
LYCEUM ENTERTAINMENT.

= i { - Is q
The next number on the program of
the New Ulm Lyceum Course is the
Lillian Ringsdorf Concert Co., which
will appear at the local Armory next
Tuesday evening, Jan. 81. This " at
traction is advertised as something
different treat and the company en-
joys an enviable reputation as high
class entertainers. The personnel of
this delightful little company of de-
lightful people with a delightful big
program" is: Lillian Ringsdorf, soprano
and reader; Mary E. Dowdy, violiniste,
and Marie McAdoo, harpiste. The pro-
gram comprises an excellent variety
of choice musical numbers which cannot
fail to please local music lovers.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-21

.11o.2el POUNDS OF BUTTER.
This Wa. the Total Output Of the
Essig Creamery During the
Past Year. st, i:

The past year was another success
full one for the Essig Coo Operative Dairy
Association, according to the annual
report Of Secretary Louis Spelbrink,
which was read at the annual meeting
Of the stockholders, Monday Of last
week. The total amount Of butter
manufactured in 1919 was 110,261
pounds, and the receipts for the year
aggregated $64,702.12. ~ 49,
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Pres, John Carols;
vice pres, Jos. Frank; Sec, Louis Spell
brink; treas, Fred. Rolloff; directors,
VIM. Radloff, Aug. Kroschel and Andrew
Losleben.
We quote from the secretary's annual
report as follows,