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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Wife KNEW ALL
POnZi Finds His Mother Had
Told His Story.
All Worry Disappears When
She Tells Him of 1t.

Boston. Aug. 1s.-Charies Ponzi,
whose net of $50 per cent in forty-fiYe
days enmeshed SO many customers
that he had to use bushe1 baskets to
hold their money. was nearing the end
of his rope today.
The self-claimed financial wizard
was at liberty on $55, 600 bail-$25, 900
on the federal charge OF using the
mails to defraud. and the other $40, 900
on a state charge of larceny.
Had Repaid Half.
The report of. the auditor of his
books was expected to be made pub
lie today. Forecasts were that the re-
port would show Ponzi had 10000
customers; that they Invested" as
high as $14 1000, 900 in his scheme; that
he repaid approximately $6.0OO.00 be-
fore the doors of the Hanover Trust
company were closed and that he stfH
owes the remainder.
Federal officials declared that there
was no question but what the savings
| of thousands were tied up in the Ponzi
venture.
Bank Commissioners Allen stuck to
his statement that the capital of the
Hanover Trust company was badly
| impaired if not wiped out" despite de-
malls of officials.
Wife Stands by Him.
Ponzi declared today that he was
happy because his girl wife still pro-
fessed her love and faith in him.
Rose Ponzi. pretty, dark eyed Italian
girl. proved her love and faith by the
simple statement He is my hus-
band"
She is happy that the nerve trying
strain of the past few weeks is over.
] Altho she loved the luxury of their
new found wealth, she said she would
toll long and patiently to help her hus-
/ band meet his obligations and she was
confident he would paw all he owes.
After his surrender to authorities
| yesterday, Ponzi rushed home to his
wife. She was waiting for him on the
lawn of their beautiful estate.
| His Mother Told Her.
| The worry and weariness that was
! shown on Ponzi's face disappeared as
4 his wife slipped her arm about his
neck and kissed him. The little act
of devotion seemed to give the weary
man new life. He turned to news
paper men and smiled. His eyes were
moist.
| Mrs. Ponzi then informed her hus-
/ band that she married him with full
knowledge of his prison record in At
! lanta and Montreal. She was told of
/ her husbands record by his mother
when she and Ponzi became engaged.
The gray haired mother had writ
ten to the girl of Charles record
and Rose had married Ponzi but
never told him until last night she
knew the secret of his past.
! Still Has Faith in Him.
| Mrs. Ponzi declared her faith in her
husband and said she is confident he
/ is innocent.
Some how what happened today
makes me happy" the girl said 1T
gives me the chance TO show the
world and Charlie that I love him,
I that nothing matters, that love him
more than ever before"
"Of course he is innocent He has
been prosecuted" the girl declared.
! IF he is allowed to do so, he will pay
/ all his obligations"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
HeortLeSs Police
Ended Wild West
Tour BY Youths

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-walter Etter
and his trusty pal. William Reichle.
were bound for the boundless west to
fight Indians, perform for [he movies
and do other wild stunts.
When they reached the frontier set
tlement of Chicago they decided they d
better arm themselves properly. so
they bought a battery of .22 caliber
rifles and smoke knives.
Police found them u a railway sta
ton. looking for all the world like
Jesse James's gang come to life. Ac-
cording to the police, Walter said the
$2,215 he carried was removed from
the safe of the Westview hotel, Pitts
burgh. owned by his father.
Walter and William are each Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

The press today generally declared
recognition of Wrengers anti-Bol-
shevik government by France was a
mere incident in the gradual diverg-
ence between the Russian policies of
France and Great Britain. This di-
vergence has existed for months. the
newspapers said. and has reached a
point where immediate reorganization
of the entente cordiale upon a new and
solid basis is necessary.
Britain and France today were
diplomatica1ly negotiating in an effort
to smooth out their differences with
regard to Russia The foreign office
let it be known that-the points under
discussion were the soviet peace terms
to Poland. which Britain advised the
Poles TO accept and which France ad-
vised them to reject; the French rec
ognition of Wrangel and whether ii
was justified and what IS to be done
il the Minsk armistice parleys fail to
bring about cessation of hoStilfties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
NOW BELIEVE BABY is DEAD
Confessed Kidnaper Rapidly Failing in
Hcalth-May Never Be Tried.

Norristown. Pa. Aug. 13.-Augusto
Pasquale, confessed crank" in the
Blakely Coughlin KIDNAPPING case was
today charged with KIDNAPPING. extor-
ton, and use of the mails to defraud,
on arraigpment here today.
Authorities here today expressed
fear that Augusta Pasquale, held in
connection with kidnapping of BiakeIv
Coughlin. might die before he can be
brought to trial.
Pasquale. they said. had lost thirty
pounds since his capture at Egg Har-
bor, n. J.. August 2. and was suffer-
ing from an incurabIe disease.
Police now believe the BlakeIy baby
dead and are bending all their efforts
towards finding the body that they
may have a clear case against the
DriSoner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Wanted HIS LIFE.
Who Attacked Greek
Prime Minister Captured.
Not Dangerously Wounded Is
Report of Physicians.

Paris Aug. 1S.-Prime Minister
Venizelos of Greece, attacked by
assassins here last night, is not danger
ously wounded. his physicians said to-
day. He was to be operated on for
removal of the bullet, which lodged in
his shoulder blade when two Greek
officers fired eight shots at him as he
was entering the Lyons railway sta
ton here. Another bullet grazed his
thigh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
COAL SHORTAGE IN KANSAS
Lawrence Industrial Plants Out-Only
Three-Day Supply at Ellsworth.

City officials of Lawrence today no.
titled Judge Clyde NJ. Reed that there
was not enough coal in lawrence to
run the local industrial and public
service plants thruout the day. Also,
a representative from Ellsworth called
upon Judge Reed and told him Ellis
worth has only a threeday coal sup
ply on hand.
The fuel shortage Is attributed by
state officials to a combination of cir
cumstances, chief Of which are the
failure of the railroads to furnish cars
and the determination of Alexander
Howat to carry out his campaign of
defiances and keep the Kansas coal
miners idle as much of the time as
possible.
Members of the industrial court,
however today expressed the hope
that the Kansas miners would remain
on the job. now that they have gone
back. and that the car situation would
soon be such that all mines could be
kept running at full capacity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
cHIcAGoANs DRINK IMPURE.
Wind Drives Sewage to Intake-Rath-
ing Beaches Added Cause.

Chicago. Aug 13.-The entire water
supply of Chicago has become dan
gerously polluted by sewage. driven
northward from the Lake Calumet
and South Chicago districts by the
wind.
quantities Of chlorine in the water but
have advised the people to boil their
supply. Health Commissioner Robert
son also declared that the large num-
l1er of bathers at the Chicago beaches
had contributed to the contamination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Boys on Bicycle Trip.

Riding forty-three miles on bicycles
one day and returning the next is the
stunt of three Topeka youths of I3,
who rode the other day to Wamego.
The boys were Willard GoSsett. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Gossett. 1911 Null
vane street; Newell Waddington. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Waddington.
1896. College avenue. and Keith Dod-
son son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Dodson.
1901 Mulvane street The boys made
the outgoing trip in five hours and
the return in six hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Bergdon Court NIartiaI Curt.

New York. Aug. 1S.-The finding
of the court martial in the trial of
Erwin Bergdoll. notorious as an al
legged draft evader. was sent to Maj
Gen Robert L. Buliard for confirma- =
ton today. The verdict was reached
in five minutes deliberation-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
CUT COAL PRODUCTION
Strike Lowered Output From Kansas
Mines 122, ,647 Tons in July.

Coal production in the southeastern
coal fields was cut 122. .647 tons in July.
according to a report by John II
Crawford. state labor commissioner
There were forty-three mines in the
rawford-Cherokee coal field ''idls''
from three to eighteen days in the
month because the men refused to
work, Crawford reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
FIND FIFTH PLAGUE VICTIM.
Beaumont Health Authorities stopped
Negro Funeral Probing Death Cause.

Beaumont, Tex, Aug. 13.-The fifth
death from bubonic plague here was
discovered late yesterday when health
officials stopped the public funeral OF
a 7-year-oId negro boy and after an
examination announced he had died
from the disease.
The announcement caused a near
panic among those who were attend
ing the services Twelve cases OF the
plague have developed here since it
invaded Texas from Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Was Born Friday Thirteenth

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 15.-Born
on Friday the thirteenth. in q city
ambulance OF the way to a hospital,
was the experience shortly after
midnight OF a 10-pound baby boy.
son of Mr.. and Mrs L. G. Crowley,
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

rEe Illinois A. C.. worlds record hold
er for the hop. step and jump. has
heen dismissed from the American
Olympic team on charges of insubor-
dfnafiou
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

new low temperature record for
the United States on this date was
esta ablished in Kansas today. At I
o'clock this morning, Dresden and
Goodland. in the western part of the
state, reported temperatures of 40 de-
grees.
was the comment of S. D. Flora, state
meteorologist.
Topeka was enjoying another day of
pleasant temperatures today, with the
high mark this afternoon to be around
so and the low mark tonight at 65.
The mercury is slated to crawl slightly
higher Saturday afternoon, probably
to the S5 mark.
October weather prevailed in To-
peka in the last "a hours The high
mark Thursday was S.. and the low
mark last night So. making the aver
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

CkFafnIa Demands Hcds WTthdrasF=
Vienna, Aug. I3.-Ukranina has
presented a formal demand 10 the
Russian soviet for the evacuation OF
her territory by the Boisheviki, says 3
Ukrainian press bureau announces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

WEATHER FORECAST for kansas:
W Fair tonight, cooler extreme south
cast and warmer west portions: Satur-
day fair and warmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
KANSAS IN WEATHER RECORD
Temperature of 40 Degrees Lowest in
United States for This Date.

TODAY's TEMPERATURES:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13
Two Nations Rcnew Farley.

Paris. Aug 13.-Plans are under
consideration for a renewal OF the con-
ference recently held between Premier
Lloyd George of Great STitain and Pre-
mier MHlerand of France il was
learned today. II was said that others
nairht also attend the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-13

Raleigh Aug. 13.-Suffrage won
the initial battle in the North Carolina
legislature today when by vote of
to / the constitutional amendment
committee of the upper house favor
ably reported ratification resolution
Ratificat ton of the federal suffrage
amendment was proposed in a resolu-
ton offered in the North Carolina leg
isiature today by Representative VIII
l;aus Of Caberrus. the Republican
leader. Immediately after the reading
Of a message from Governor Beckett
urging favorable action by the general
assembly
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
TO BURY TRAGEDY
VICTIMS At GUY
HOME OF MODE FAMILY
Remains of Mr.. and Mrs. Mode
Brought Here TOday-Funeral To-
morrow Morning at Guy.

The bodies of H. Clay Mode and his
wife, Mrs. Blanche Mode, victims OF
the gruesome domestic tragedy en-
acted at Little Rock yesterday, were
brought to Conway this morning.
They will be taken to the Mode home
at Guy on Thursday morning for final
interment. They will remain tonight
at the home of John A. Mode, brotn,
of H. Clay Mode. Hearing of the
tragedy yesterday afternoon, Mr.
Mode went to Little Rock last night
and accompanied the corpses here
Children of the deceased, Zora, Dwight
and Sidney, also accompanied the re-
mains when brought here.
Domestic trouble eliminating in
Mrs. Modes alleged intention Of Sc
curing a divorce, is generally ascribed
as the cause of the double tragedy
In a scrawled note addressed to his
brother, Mr. Mode wrote that he had
had nothing but domestic trouble for
the past ten years. He asked his
brother to take his children and to
use the property he had to pay the
expenses of rearing them. Acquaint-
ances in Little Rock said Mrs. Mode
told them she intended to secure a
divorce. Mr.. Mode had been in Little
Rock for some time, but was not work
ing on account of his failing health.
The tragedy took place in the kitch-
en- of the Mode home at 1919 Louisi-
ana street. A woman living near
heard the shooting and asked R. H.
Robinson, painter, to investigate
He entered the kitchen and found the
bodies of the two Mode had appar-
entity entered the kitchen as his wife
was ironing, She received the shot
as she turned The pistol used be-
longed to roomer upstairs in the
apartment which the family occu-
pied. 1t was As S. & w. army
model. The bullet struck Mrs. Mode
on the right cheek bone and left her
head directly over the left temple.
Mode fired the second shot through
his own head.
Mrs. Mode formerly was Miss
Blanche Graham of Guy. Her father,
Perry Graham, still resides there.
She is survived by a brother, Butler
Graham of Little Rock, and a sister,
Mrs. Dovie Ursey of Guy. Three
brothers survive Mode They are
John A. Mode of Conway, and T. G.
and R. l.. Mode of Guy; a sister, Mrs.
Martha Baker of Little Rock. and a
half-sister, Mrs. Sarah Tabley of
Bigelow.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
EACH CENSUS PUTS
MO. COUNTY LOWER

Washington, May 12-In Monroe
county, Mo, which successive census
figures have shown to be on a Steady
decline in population, the 1920 total
showed the highest per cent of de
crease registered by the county since
1890. Monroe county population this
year is 16,499 a decrease of 9.8 per
cent from 1S,304 in 1910. A decrease
of ~ per cent was shown in 1910
from 1900, when the county had a
population of 1916, which in turn
was decrease of So per cent from
20,790, its population in 1890.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
STEP PLANNED
FOR RELIEF OF
CAR SHORTAGE
(Ry United press)

Washington, May 12.-The inter
state commerce commission is planning
to take action for the relief of the
freight car shortage, which is seri-
ously delaying the movement of com
moditien in all parts of the nation.
According to a statement made to-
day by one Of its members, the COM
mission has uder consideration an or
der diverting railroad equipment from
sections of the country where the
need is not SO pressing to those where
the congestion is most acute Anoth-
er step that may be taken, it was
stated, is the placing of an embargo
upon the shipment of non-essential
commodities in certain sections.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
BRITISH NAVY
DAzFD BY SUB
FFATS, WILSON
tBy United Press)

Washington, May 12.-Germany's
ruthless submarine warfare had been
successfully waged against Britain
until that nation was in the panic
stage in 1917, according to the cable
gram addressed by President Wilson
to Admiral W. S. Sims, commander of
the American fleet in European
waters, on July 4, 1917. Secretary
of the Navy Daniels read the cable
gram today to the senate subcommit-
tee investigating naval affairs. The
presidents message to the naval COM
mander was strictly confidential and
had been held as such until made pub
lie by Secretary Daniels.
In his cablegram, President Wilson
declared to Admiral Sims that Great
Britain was failing to effectively use
her great naval superiority over Ger
many. He urged Admiral Sims to
transmit to him full report of what
the British admiralty was doing to
check the submarine menace, and to
make recommended to the Amer
lean navy without regard for the judg
ment of any one on that side.
Speaking before the senate subcom-
mittee, Secretary Daniels declared the
cablegram showed that Admiral Sims
had been completely hypnotized by
the British, the authority of the chief
executive was needed to force him to
divert from the British plan of naval
warfare.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
STRIKE EFFECT STILL
FELT IN NEW YORK

New York, May 12.-The full force
of the tie-up in freight, due to the
outlaw railway yardmen's strike and
the strike of coastwise longshoremen
is still felt in this city. With thous-
ands of loaded cars standing in ter
minal yards for days and even weeks
without moving, industries are suf-
fering for want of fuel and raw ma
terlals and food supplies in the city
are running low
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
UNDERWOOD LEADS
ALABAMA PRIMARY

Birmingham, Ala, May 12-Sena-
tor Oscar w. Underwood. Democratic
leader in the senate, has been renom-
inted by majority of $4,000, accord
ing to incomplete returns from the
state election yesterday. Senator I'm
derwood has safe margin and will
be returned to the senate.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
U. S. HOLDS WARCRAFT
OFF TAMPICO, MEXICO

Washington, May 12.-Four Ameri-
can warcraft are now standing off the
rich Tampico oil region of Mexico
The navy department today .announc-
ed the arrival of the cruiser, Dolphin
off Tampico, Three craft already
were there to protect American in
terests, should it be necessary.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
FIGHT CONTINUED
ON TEXAS BORDER
Try United PressI

Nogales, Ariz., May 12.-The fed
between the Carranza forces and the
revolutionary army is still in pro-
gress along the Texas border, accord
ing to advices received by revolution
airy leaders here today, At Maza-
tlan, on the west coast, General Flores
and his army are still there, although
the city was captured almost without
bloodshed and the conquerors openly
received by the populance.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12
INDUSTRIES SUFFER
FOR WANT OF CARS
tBy United Press)

Chicago, Hay 12.-lndustrial es-
adjustments in the middle west are
being forced to shut down every day
on account of the shortage of freight
cars for the shipment of raw ma
terials and transportation of finished
product, it was learned in reports
gathered by Chicago business men to-
day.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1920-05-12

Nogales, Arif., May 12-The fed
eral garrison at San Rosalia, on the
Lower California peninsula, has join
ed the revolutionists, according to a
message to General Huerta from Gen
eral Metzes, governor of the province.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-28

fIlIed The Sunday SCHOOL auditorium|
Friday night Tlie high school stu
dents marched IN d body To this ser
vice and filled the seats reserved for;
them The evangelist! said IN address
ing the students: Those who make
good in this life are thpse who are WIN.
ing to give up many things even the
so-called pleasures OF the world. Sa.
tan tempts young folks of the man
track to the side track in many ways
for he knows he VIII have no trouble
with him II he can side track them
while young. Several illustrations
were given to emphasize these points.
Before the service closed ten young
men and women walked down to the
chancel rail and by doing 80 asked for
the prayers Of Gods people to get back
on the main track again DR.. .Eellers
VIII speak at both the morning and
evening services Sunday. He has been
with this congregation two weeks and
through his influence scores have
made the start in the, Christian life,
All are cordially invited to the ser.
vices Sunday. /,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-28
IA Mixed Prayer

Tommy had been ont playing. TN
he was very tired. and did mot feel
inclined to say his prayers, but his
mother insisted. So Tommy began:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-28
HE
Is!F;RON VT ROW
1HEADLINERs TONIGHT.
The stage. !, 4
LTHoUGH the Tom Casey, com

IA LTHOUGH the Tom Casey com
IN pany has been working under
s = difficulties, It closes week that
has zen satisfactory alike to the man
Rgement Of the house, and the. patrons
who seem to have taken a liking for
the little company. The @nu" links Is
hot on the trail OF Casey's players,
and Il makes playing hard for those
who are fortunate enough to be able
70 be on the job. The present play,
Within the Law" does not allow the
little star. Mildred Jerome, to shine In
the light comedy roles in which she Is
At her best, and what there is Of Light.
ness ID contributed by Myrtle Bigden
Is Aggie Lynch. The character Is
one that hits some audiences, and It
rs handled perfectly by the young lady.
There are some pretty good special
ties. particularly good being the act
kR the young man who evidently takes
ttie part Of Eddie in the drama. Th.re
are few more interesting stories than
Within the Law" and the Hipp com.
pany get It over pretty well Las,
lines today. Next week, they start
onsNith Tess of the Storm Country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-28
] ! J SIDE
p: NEWS
. az PaIatlne eaptis. Church.

"A splendid audience was in attend
ance at the revival services at the
Palatine Baptist church last evening.
The musical numbers were especially
good. The large choir under the lead.
ership Of Ed. Wolf Is furnishing most
excellent music at each service, "A
duet by Ed. Wolf and Miss Mildred
Maple entitled, Open Ny Eyes That
u May See" was sung most effectively.
Rev. Cook then read hts text from
Hebrews 12-1, "Let US lay aside every
weight and the sin which doth so cas-
lily beset rs and run with patience the
race that Is set before us, looking unto
faith" The evangelist said: The
Christian life Is here pictured as q
race to be run, goal to be won, a
prize to be recetyed There are many
weights or hindrances to be found in
the race, viz: Personal attachments,
associations, self Consciousness in
Chrtst's service. spiritual apathy or
indifference, unforgiveness, covetous.
ness are all thindrances in the Chris.
tan race and we are warned in the
reading Of the text to lay all aside and
look to Jesus az the greatest specta-
tor. The goal win be won and the
prize given. In referring to the apathy
and indifference of the Christian
world today the evangelist said the
old hymn Onward Christian Soldiers.
the last stanza which reads like this,
Like mighty army moves the
Church OF God" would suit conditions
better II read Like mighty grave
yard sleeps the Church of God" The
discourse throughout was most stir.
ring appeal for Christian work and &C.
tivity. The closing hymn was Saved
by Service"
On Sunday morning the evangelist
will speak on christian Consecra-
tton," and on Sunday evening the
theme will be livery Mans Question:
There will be no service this even.
ing.