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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
EUen Grating Senator
Cannot Talk Against
Dozen Angered Women
Irish Freedom Sympathzers in Gallery Heckle Brandegee
While He Attacks Wilson's Request for
Mandate Over Armenia.

to go on with his speech without
taking notice of the interruptions.
Several of the women were taken to
the capitol guard room but quickly re-
leased.
Two women later gained admfttance
to the floor of the house and, standing
in the middle aisle, shouted an appeal
for Ireland. Both were hurried to the
corridors, members assisting the door
keeper.
simultaneously five other women,
Misses Moyra Quinn. Kathleen Saw
age, Mary Ferrick, Helen O'Brien of
Boston, and Mary McCarty of New
York sprang up in the galleries chal-
longing members to deny their appeal
for Irish sympathy. Their cries were
answered by cheers and Misses While
proceedings were suspended until they
could be elected. Representative
Blanton, Democrat. Texas, asked that
the galleries be closed and that the
sergeant at arms take the women into
custody.
You can't do that the whole crowd
can't do it,. one of the women
shouted.
Others Joined in their demands that
they be heard. Doorkeepers attempt
ed to take them out. They ran around
the galleries and it was several min
utes before they were finally elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

Washington, June 2.-The United
States was heckled from the galleries
here by a dozen women sympathizers
day.
Stationed in the four quarters of
the gallery floor, the women began
their volley of inquiries when Senator
Brandegee, of Connecticut, speaking
against the Armenian mandate made
passing reference to the "ravishes
of the Hun"
why not eject the English Hun
from Ireland?" shouted the first in
terrupter.
Did not give my boy to" began
another woman but an usher bounced
upon her before she finished the sem
tence.
Under sharp orders from Vice
President Marshall the ushers had put
out a half dozen of the disturbers
and restored order when the question
ing suddenly broke out afresh.
why don't you put them out?"
asked the vice president. Haven't
you enough nerve to remove them ?"
you haven't enough nerve to go
against England, not any of you," re-
piled one of the women.
During the disturbance, which con-
tinued several minutes, Senator
Brandegee tried with moderate success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
REFUSE ARMENIAN MANDATE.
Senate by Vote of As to "a Refuses
Wilson's Request fcr Authority.

Senate by Vote of As to 81 Refuses
Wilson's Request fcr Authority.
Washington, June BY vote of
As to "a the senate has rejected a
plan of Democratic leaders to delay
congressional action on the proposed
Armenian mandate until after peace
settlement had been effected with the
central powers.
In order to put the Democrats on
record, Senator Brandegee, Republic
can, Connecticut, moved to amend ike
resolution SO as. to authorize a man
date. The motion got the support of
twelve senators, all of them Demo-
Gratis. The vote against it was 62.
The vote was on a motion by Sem
ator Hitchcock, Democrat Nebraska,
to recommit the resolution denying
authorization of the mandate, with
Instructors ito report it after ratifi-
cation Of q peace treaty with the CEN
trail powers :.
The senate also voted down Al to "a
an amendment by Senator Hitchcock,
Democrat, Nebraska, to authorize
creation of an international commits
sion to supervise Armenian economic
utilization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
TO Be NO FLOOD.
kaW and Missouri Rivers Not to
OTerflOw-P. Conner.
Weather Man Declares Kansas
River Below June Normal.

Kansas City, June 2.-There is no
rresent probability of flood conditions
either in the Missouri river or in the
kaw valley. p. Conner, in charge of
Che United States weather bureau
here, said today. Rains reported last
night from Usage City and surround
ing territory may produce flood condi-
ions in the Marais des Cygnes valley,
as suggested by SD. Flora, federal
meteorologist for Kansas.
Mr.. Conner added altho judging
from reports he has received OF the
Volume and extent of the rains he
does not believe that serious flood
Conditions there are to be anticipated.
At St Joe last night LA inches of
rain fell. North of st. Joe the precip-
uation was light.
{ The annual June rise, occasioned by
the melting of the SHOWS in the terri
tory surrounding the headwaters of
the Missouri is about normal, Mr.. Con-
nor said. So far there has been no
sudden high temperature to cause a
sudden rise.
The Kaw river, he said, is below
Normal for this time of year and at
present is not source of flood dan
ger. The Missouri river is now at
I6.4 feet, six feet below flood stage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

wall St, New York, June 2.-STOCkS-
Trading became almost motionless after
the opening, barely more than 10000
shares changing hands in the first hour.
An irregular rally which began with hign
grade oils, soon spread in some OF the
steeIs equipments, tobaccos and textiles.
Rails of the cheaper variety also rose l to
IL points excepting Rock Island, which
was distinctiyely heavy. a more exte eIi.,Se
reversal followed the posting of an initial
rate of per cent for call money. rms is
per cent over the average of the previous
week and per cent under yesterday
maximum quotation.
Nominal changes were regarded by the
more important shares at the apathetic
opening of today's stock market but specu-
latiye Issues were under further pressure
Moderate selling was reported by commits
sion house for account of western IN
terests, credit conditions in that section
pointing to increased stringency. Losses
average a point each were made by In
SEPARATION copper. Goodrich rubber, cocacola
and food issues. Rails and standard in
dustrials were comparatively steady
Call money relaxed to per cent at mid
day in consequence of the very light de-
mand. There was no material change how
ever from the dullness-Snd lower trend
of the morning. feathers shppings and in
vestment rails were included among the
heavier shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
REALTY MEN IN CONVENTION.
Thirteenth Annual Session Being Held
in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo, June Real
estate dealers and brokers from many
states were here today for the~open-
ing of the thirteenth annual conven-
ton of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards, which by tonight
was expected to reach proportions un-
heard of in the history of the world
for any like gathering.
The convention opened this morning
and was to continue thru Saturday!
About one thousand women were ex-
pected to attend. A special train ls st
night brought realty men from New
York.. Philadelphia, Newark, Atlantic
City and other eastern points.
A big fight will be waged by the
Baltimore delegation to secure the
1921 convention.
At the opening session at 1890 a. m.
Rev. c. H. Williamson, Memphis,
Tenn, was to deliver the invocation.
John L. Weaver, Washington, D.. c.,
was to deliver the annual address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
TULSA DETECTIVE is SHOT.
Unknown ASS liant Makes Getawa,
Behind Big Signboard.

p Tulsa, Okla, June Wv. c.
Meacham, plainclothes man, was shot
three times and probably fatally
wounded by an unidentified man at
Main and Archer streets here about z
o'clock last night while attempting to
make an arrest.
According to Chief of Police Gustaf-
son. Meacham arrested the man, while
the latter was talking to a friend.
Meacham conducted a hasty search.
finding a large calibre revolver but
overlooked an automatic with which
the unidentified man shot the detec-
tive as Meacham turned to the poli1e
call box to call the patrol. +
After shooting Meacham, the would
be assassin jumped behind large
sign board and made his escape. af
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
WHEAT CONTROL is ENDED
government Price of 1920 Per BusheI
Z Passes With Old War Rules.

J Washington, June Federal con-
troll of wheat and wheat products end
ed Tuesday, the wheat director ceasing
ID function under the limitation of the
law creating his office and the food
administration contro: ending by proc
lamation of President Wilson.
This means the passing of the gov
eminent guarantee of $2.20 a busLel
for wheat. established during the war.
As soon as a few existing contracts
have been executed che United States
grain corporation will wind up it's
affairs and turn over ITS finances to
the treasury department.
3 Licensing of dealers in wheat and
wheat products has been in the hands
or the wheat director and the food
administration and this automatically
ended today. Dealers, except those
having contracts at fixed figures, are
now free to buy and sell at such
prices as the law of supply and de-
inand and other conditions may bring
about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
CAESAR FOUND ON MARS

Bucharest, June "A wave of
spiritualistic .seances is sweeping
over Rumania and some OF the me-
diums claim to have received ex-
traordinary messages" One re-
ported that an attempt to COM
municate with the spirit of Julius
Caesar had failed because he was
commanding and governing in
Mars and therefore out of reach"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
Kansas City, June 2.


Kansas City, June 2--.wHEAT-Cash: :
Market unchanged to 1c higher; red, I'M
changed; No. 1 hard, $294@3.0o; No. .
hard, $2.S9@299; No. 1 red, $293Q2.9i /;
No. red, $2-90.
CORN-Market unchanged TO 1c higher
No. mixed, $1.SS@1.90; No. mixed. S1.S7 !;
Moo. white $1.95; No. 3 white, S190@ 1.92 I;
No. yellow, $1.91@193; No. 3 white, $1.90
@1.91.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. 2 white,
s1.Os; No. 2 mixed, SLOT; No. 2 red, SLOT.
RYE-$2. 01@202.
SHORTS-$3.0 06p3.12.
BRAN-$2. 55126O.
WHEAT-Receipts 80 cars.
CORN-Close: July, Sill; September,
$1.5S% December, $1.40A.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

Chicago, June 2-CATTLELReceipt
1000 Beef steers and she stock. 25c high
err; yearlings and heavy steers, S1400; bulk
of sales, $12.J0@ Is. 20, good heifers. $3.50 !;
feeders, strong: vealers, $685.: bulk of
packers, S14.00@14.50; butcher bulls, steady
and bologna bulls, weak.
HOGS-Receipts 10000. Heavy, strong to
15c higher; others, mostly 25c higher: top,
$14.S5: bulk light and light butchers. S14.65
GLASS; bulk $50 pounds and over, S13.0oI
1850; pigs, steady.
SHEEP-Receipts II, 900. Market slow
quality poor; springers, steady; others, un-
changed to lower; good 80 pound lambs,
$685.; choice ewes $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

Chicago, June 2.-BUTTER-Market I'M
changed.
EGGS-Market lower. Firsts, 39@40c; or
binary firsts, 3j14@361kc; at mark, cases
included, 37@39c; Storage packed extras,
42c; storage packed firsts, 41h@41Ac.
POULTRY-Alive, lower; fowls, 35c.
POTAToES-Market steady. Northern
white, $7.90@S.15; new, firm; Florida bar
rels, Spaulding Rose No. 1. S14.io@152 % :
Bliss Triumphs, sacked, $S75Q9.25; Bur
banks, $T.00@7.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
SAYS .'wATCH OUT FOR CHAMP"
Deadlock at Frisco May Give Mis-
sourian the Nomination.

Chicago. June "A wet plank in
the Democratic party platform means
Governor Cox of Ohio will be the
Democratic presidential nominee. ac-
#cording to w. w. Marsh, Democratic
national committeeman from Iowa and
treasurer of the national committee.
IF che vets can produce a two
thirds majority on the vote for a lib
eral plank, Governor. Cox will be the
nominee he said.
In event of a deadlock, Marsh adj
Yised to watch out for Champ Clark
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New york Stock Market.

Wall ST.. New York, June 2-STOCKS-
Stock continued under professional pres
sure today in anticipation of SITTER money
but recovered in part when this condi-
ton failed to materalize. Sales approx
mated 100000 shares.
The market rallied moderately later when
the rate for call money dropped to @
per cent. Low priced rails and kindred
equipments featuredd the rally. The closing
was irregular.
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WEATHER
(Continued FROM Page or

NCOntInueu IrOll FuBe One.J
temperature dropped to 46 degrees at
Goodland in the night. Cool weather
extended this morning from the Mis-
sissippi river to the Pacific coast.
Extremes on record for this date
were 81 in 1911 and SO in 1888. At
o'clock this afternoon the wind was
blowing II miles an hour from the
northeast. The river stage is 81 feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

FURNISHED by E. C. Christopher &

(Furnshed by 3. c CHRISTOPHER & Coz
New York, June 2-The latest drop in
the stock market bears all the earmarks of
rates which, II should be remembered.
should help to remove that very initiation
which has become a menace. Low priced
rails, oils, equipments and steels should be
bought on the setbacks for turns, accord
ing 70 well informed circles.
The best market advices of the street
concentrate on the attractions Of the stand
ard issues
Some of the biggest shorts in the street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
ROBBED HIS OWN STORE.
Chicago Department Store Myster!
Cleared Up by Confession. n.

Cleared Up by Confession.
Chicago, June "A series of petty
thefts which for weeks had baffled a
special corps of detectives and had
grown until approximately $4,000
worth of goods was missing from a
large downtown department store was
cleared up today, police announced, by
the alleged confession of Roy Graves
night superintendent of the store.
A listening device finally was re-
sorted to, the police said. with the re-
suit that Graves was arrested charged
with removing from the store a SUIT
case full of expensive clothing each
night. Two women and the night
doorman at the store also were arrest
ed on charges of having received
stolen property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
Texans Fear Grnsshopper Plague.

of a serious grasshopper plague in
west Texas have begun to reach Fort
Worth, especially from Cottle and
Childress counties. In the latter coun-
~ farmers report their entire cotton
crop eaten up and the green portions
OF the wheat destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
TO GIVE STATUE TO FRANCE.
knights of Columbus Plan dwelling
of LAFAYETTE Memorial

New York, June 2.-MarshaI Ferdi-
nand Foch of France, has accepted
the invitation of the Knights of Co
lumbus to unveilthe statue of Lafay-
cite which the Knights will present to
France in August. Supreme knight
James Flaherty of the order, an
nounced here today.
The unwilling will take place at
Metz on August 81 and President Des-
chanel will accept the statue in behalf
OF France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
WiIlys-Overland Plans sale.

New York, June Am agreement
between the Willys-Overland company
and certain of it's directors whereby a
sale of 100000 shares of new common
stock is to be underwritten at $25
share will be voted upon at a meet
ing June 10, it was announced here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
HE WANTS PUBLIC HANGINGs.
Chicago Officer Declares Executions
are Good Warming to Criminals.

Chicago June 2.-Sheriff Charles
w. Peters of Cook county will ask
the next Illinois legislature for law
reviving public hangings, he declared
today. County Jail prisoners should
witness the executions, he said, for
they are intended as an example and
deterrent to potential murderers."
after the first public hanging"
the sheriff said, Il talked to several
prisoners who witnessed 1t. They told
me they would never again carry a
pfSfoI -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

Kansas City, June 2-CATTLE-Reeeipt
1900 Beef steers, 25Q75cs higher; heavy
steers, $3.50; yearlings, $13.T5: fat cows,
slow, steady, 25c higher: heifers, e5@40c
higher; southern steers, 25c higher; yeals,
strong: stockers and feeders, steady.
HOGS-Receipts 1900. All weights
steady with yesterdays average: top,
$14.20; bulk light, $13.65@14.00; bulk heavy
and medium, $13.S0@14.10.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Sheep and
lambs, steady; wethers, 1915; ewes, So. I;
bulk ewes, $7.e0ds.T5; best native spring
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
New York Produce Market.

New York, June 2-BUTTER-Market
weak. Creamery higher than extras, 5o12W
SIC.
ira ffrsts x4615@471ac.
CHEESE-Market easier. State wnoie
milk flats, held specials, white and colored,
Sic. Il
POULTRY-Alive, easier; freight broil-
ers unquoted; fowls iced. 3443oc; dress
ed, steady; prices unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

+ New York, June 2-SUGAR-Raw
firm; centrifugal, 20.S2 bid refined, steady !;
fine granulated, 21.50@2650.
Futures were strong again this morning
and prices on some of the active positions
were 100 points higher or the 1uH. MAJ
imum gains permitted in any one day 8
trading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
NEBRASKA TOWN WIPED OUT
Creek Flooded by Near Cloudburst-
200 Persons May Be Lost.

Sioux City, Ia, June 2.-The town
of Homer, Nep., fifteen miles south
west of here, was reported wiped out
today by a flood in Omaha creek,
caused by rains approaching an cloud
burst.
Word of the plight Of the town of
about 200 persons was received here
this afternoon after a telephone line
man had waded for miles thru wEter
three and four feet deep. He reported
he was standing in three feet of water
as he telephoned over a wire he sue
ceeded in repairing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
are understood to have covered their .hor

are understood to have covered their short
contracts.
Speculative interest is reviving in Rock
Island. 1t Is reported that the stock-has
sions. 1t is declared that the valuation
and rate prospects are exceedingly encour-
aging to large stockholders
1t is predicted in well informed quarters
that the leather companies will have a
poor six months to June 30 There have
been many cancellations Of orders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

: New York, June 2.-Liberty bonds II 2
second as, $500; first AVS. $40; secon
Az s, gse.4s,; third 4A's, 90 26 fourth -
S6.9S; Victory 3%'s, $3.50. Victory IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.

Chicago, June 2.-CORN--CIo& July,
s1.756l1.75H September, S1.61A G1611a.
OATS-July, .9S7Ae; September, 1850
RYE-JuIy, $oO6A September, $1.93A.
PORK-July, $33.SO; September, $500.
LARD-July, $2O92; September, $21.S2.
RIBS-July, $3.50; September, $l9.O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02
1ODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

. Chicago, June 2.-CORN-Active commits
fhe marEst hare IF seIiing orders and led
to sharp upturn in prices. Failure of
railroad measures to enlarge the receipts
of corn here counted largely as an incen-
tive to buy. Opening prices, which ranged
from &c decline to like advance with
July $lT21A to $1.T3A and September
SISSY to $50 were followed by decided
gains all around
OATS-Oats like corn showed the in
Nuence of continued transportation diff
cuties. After opening unchanged to sc
higher including July at 917Sc to 92Ac,
the market scored a pronounced general
advance.
VISIONS-Provisions lacked sup
port. Lard especially was weak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

New York. June Liberty bonds final
31a's, Ola; first As, $3.50; second As, $500
first 414's. S610: third AIS, $500; fourth
AIS, 500; Victory 3as, $3.50; Victory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

THE following sales were made this morn.
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City and
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin.
son & Co., live stock commission mer-
chants.J
Kansas City, June 2-CATTLE-Receipts
5000 head. Market strong TO uneven.
HOGS-Receipts 11,000 head. Market
steady and higher. Bulk of sales, Sl3.6o0
14.10: top, $1410.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Market
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Kansas City, June 2-BUTTER-Market
unchanged.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
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Topeka Poultry and Esrs.

Topeka Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Col
Topeka, Kan, June 2.
Old ROSTERS, lie: young ROSTERS, 14c +;
der, Acc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-02

Kansas City Grain Market.
Orange of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade as reported by
d. c. Christopher & Co., 1926 New Eng
land Bldg)
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Here many things which will increase the pleasure Of
your vacation, week-ends and trips. 4
Our special preparations that
have secured complete assomen of the things will need Thus
the unusually attractive prices.
"YoW satisfaction is guaranteed here"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-16

candidate in Nebraska was because
he felt that IL the state were to pre-
sent a candidate to the democratic
convention "he ought to be a man
who is at least in harmony with the
present attitude of the democratic
party"
William Jennings Bryan, he declar-
ed, went to the Jackson day dinner in
Washington some time ago. with a
prepared speech in which he practical
ly challenged the leadership of Presi-
dent Wilson and announced himself
as an advocate of an extraordinary
programme at the approaching demo-
cratic convention
Mr.. Mryan's action at that time
was regarded practically as an
avowal on his part" Senator Hitch
cock asserted, that he would be or
might become a candidate for the
nomination for president"
The papers throughout the country so
construed his action. Personally Mr..
Bryan announced that he was not an
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-16
AT Deaths Door

Il was talking with my neighbor
MIR. Wemm. the other day regarding
the great trouble his stomach had
given him. He said he suffered OF
Years, and had been almost at
deaths door a number of times from
acute indigestion and bloating OF gas,
which semed TO shut off his heart ac-
ton He said he wouldn't have lived
much longer II he hadn't taken Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy when he did.
which made well man OF him II
is a simple harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam
nation which causes practically all
stomach. liver and intestinal ailments.
including appendicitis one dose Will
convince or money refunded.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-16

by Stanley Macdonald of Portland. A
patent has been secured.
An additional remarka BILE feature OF
the engine is that it can use the low
est grade of fuel-heavy crude oil.
1t is said to he a revolution in crude
oil combustion
Firing of the fuel charge is by hot
iron bail in the upper section of the
Cylinders. This ball is first heated
by a blow torch. taking from four
to six minutes. After that the ex-
plosions keep the ball at any heat de-
sired and set off the compressed
charges The firing is so arranged
that it is one continuous explosion in
stead of a sharp snap as in the battery
spark cylinders This gives the same
push as does steam. eliminating vib-
ration to a minimum.
Some Of the advantages claimed by
the inventor is that il will not kick
back. has greater power than a gas
motor, burns cheaper fuel and less per