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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and personals by Mrs. ID. t.
Thomson. Phone 1862 XII or $3.50.

Spontaneous combustion started in paint
ers' oily clothes which were stored in an
old box car caused the fire near the Santa
Fe planning mill late last night The
clothes were ruined and the damage was
estimated at 500.
Mr.. Newt Reser Of the car. department
has been i'll at his home north of Topeka
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Shirley Of Long Beach.
Calf, are the parents of a baby boy born
Tuesday, the 9th. Mrs. Shirley was Miss
Matte Payne before her marriage and was
employed in the motive power offices.
Mr.. and Mrs E. J. Camp of Emporia,
Kan, are visiting Mrs. Camps parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Cremer In Grattan street
Mr.. Camp is attending the reunion of the
Scottish Rite while here.
The office training class OF the X. r. z
NJ. c. A. will meet tonight at Z: 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
ON LOOKOUT FOR BANDIT
Manhattan Taxi Driver Is Slugged
and Robbed.

Hugh Larimer, sheriff, has been
asked to watch for a bandit who this
morning hired a taxi driver in Man
haitian for an out of town trip,
knocked the driver out and escaped
with the money in the drivers posses
sion and his car. The name of the
man is not known. He is described as
about 80 years old. complexion dark.
dressed in dark clothing with dark
overcoat. The car in which he made
his getaway was a 1918 Ford sedan,
with the very unusual feature of seats
Upholstered in leather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
PRICES TO GO HIGHER.
Spring Merchandise VIII Cost More,
Saye Local Tailor.

One Topeka business man is not re-
luctant to discuss prices ana their
probable rise or fall. He is on the dis
couraging side for the consumer, for
he says they will go higher than ever.
Prices on spring merchandise will
be higher next spring than the prices
we had last spring" Ike Gilberg. tailor.
said. Il have word from manufacture
ers that the new goods will have to be
sold at higher prices than the greatly
reduced prices announced on last
springs goods"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
Shoes!

Mems Heavy Work Shoes, made on the Munson
last. Observation-Disclosures. .95
Mems high grade Dress Shoes in black or mahog-
any, in the latest lasts and well known and adj
vertised brands ...........$ $685.
Mothers, here's a chance to buy your boy good
pair of heavy school or dress Shoes for. $2.4S
Boys fine Dress Shoes in black mahogany in
English lasts and other lasts for. ..... $3.9S
Mems high top lace Boots in black or tan with
two-strap top; you can buy these sale
for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $685.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
Snow in Kansas Today.

Concordia, Kan, Nov. 12.-Snow
was reported today north and west
of here. The fall is light in this sec
tion but reported heavier in the north
west corner of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
North Topeka Nems

items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store. or telephone Eleanor
KimbaII, 1891 after o'clock. Other
hours, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
TIRES OF TEACHING SCHOOL.
Miss Ailecn Joyce, Formerly From To-
nekn. Would Rather Dance.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 12.-Miss
Aileen Joyce, who was graduated from
Bethany college, Topeka, Kan, a year
ago, is the new girl in theater chorus
here.
Miss Joyce tried teaching schPol for
q year. but she had to walk a mile TO
her school in a rural district OF Kan
sas, found the work hard and the
salary meager. -,
Besides, she didn't have any fun
while teaching young America read
in, 'ritin, and 'rithmetic. So. while
visiting relatives here this summer,
she found the opportunity of getting
into the chorus at the local theater-
and took it. And she's glad she did
Teaching school, especially in the
country, is a poor life and a hard one,
said Miss Joyce. THE stage is hard
work, but it offers one chance OF ad-
vancement and a better living. 1t gives
a girl a bit of amusement and touch
of adventure. There's a certain lure
about the footlights that the class
room will never possess.
II suppose all the girls in the So
GRITTY house where I lived while at
Bethany would be shocked If they
knew / was out here in the west,
dancing before a crowd of perfect
strangers in chorus girls costume.
But, anyway, it's a better life than
teaching"
Inquiry made today at Bethany col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

The practicability of organizing a
building and loan association in Nortn
Toneka was discussed last week at
meeting of North side business men,
and it was decided that such pro-
iect would meet with success in North
Topeka. Plans are being made TO
complete the organization of the COM
pany and to commence operation as
soon as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

The contractors shacks and tool
house. built in Gordon street when the
federal building was first started, were
removed yesterday. thus relieving traf-
fic conditions somewhat at danger
Gus corner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12
Shoes!

Growing girls Shoes in Vici Leather medium
heel, reduced to. .................... $3.50
Ladies French heel button Shoes in highest mark
of quality, reduced to. 1898
Ladies with small feet can get Shoes of good quail
ity from big assortment on our tables. .$179
See big line of Ladies' High Grade Brown Tan
and Black Shoes in all styles of heels,
from. ..................:.. $4.95 to $7.95
We carry complete line of Ladies' and Children's
felt Slippers, from. ........... 79c to $1.9S
Mems Work or Dress Shoes in small sizes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

Inquiry made today at Bethany col
lege failed to secure any information
concerning Miss Joyce. 1t was said
that TO stdo ent by that name had ever
been registered at the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

While it is known that the Rock
Island contemplates spending $4,000
600 on improvements in Topeka soon
by moving the engine repair shops
here from Horton. it is not known just
where these shops will be located:
The renewed activity on the part OF
the Rock Island and Union Pacific
railroads in the vicinity of Shorey and
North Topeka, lead citizens of the
North side to believe that North To-
peka stands a good chance of obtain
ing them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

The Rev. Mr. Gordon, pastor of the
Kansas avenue Methodist church, has
REQUESTED the use of the Community
house for next Sunday. The furnace
of the Methodist church is undergoing
repairs, and If they are not completed
by Sunday, Mr.. Gordon will hold serv-
ices in the Community house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

All Mems and Boys Rubbers, 1-buckle and A.
buckle Overshoes on sale now at 4Oc on the
dollar
buy while they sell at price
We carry an exclusive line of Children's high
grade Brown Shoes from. $2.08 to $4.48
Chdrens Black Vici Dress Shoes in English or
round toe styles reduced to. $2.9S
We have a large table full of all kinds of Chill
\ drens Shoes in odds and endss
r from. ................. $1.9S to $Z.4S
Infants Stiff Sole Black Shoes with or without
heels, reduced to. .$1.4S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

Tom Carroll of North Topeka. has
solved the housing problem as far as
he is concerned. He and his family
have been living in rooms over the
Dunnigan feet store in Laurent street.
Carroll recently bought some lots In
Harrison street, and now has bought
the contractors tool houses, in use
while the new postoffice was being
built. He paid Sis for the two. and
Yesterday had them moved to his lots.
and with little remodeling they will
make comfortable living quarters.
These sheds are well constructed and
covered with tarred paper, insuring
warmth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-12

]. r. johnson, head miller of the
Page Mills stated yesterday that none
of their men had been laid off. altho
the mill is running only part time.
The apnroximate cost of running
mill of this capacity is s4OO a day. The
Inter-Ocean and Kaw Valley mills
have been closed down, the Inter
ocean for repairs, but have reopened.
1t is believed in milling circles that
the price of wheat will drop soon
enough to meet competition on for
eign wheat, when the mills will re
sumo their activities.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
Snappy Cue Exhibitions
at Board of Trade ParlOrS

Charles McCourt, national runnerup,
won three exhibition angle matches at
the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon
and last night. lie split the afternoon
and evening game with Champion Can
nefax, and beat Reiseit IN the other two.
Both afternoon and evening games We're
productive OF some OF the best carrOm
playing that has been seen IN this
vicinity for some time. Cannefex was in
his best form IN the afternoon session
when he defeated McCourt 40 TO y, In
THIRTY eight innings. The games were
free from the tiresome safety play, the
players depending mostly on their ability
10 make points rather than the defensive
tactics which so often make three
cushion exhibitions mOnOtonous.
The afternoon matches We're corkers,
NcCOurt winning the first game from
Rciselt. 30 TO IS, tn twenty-five innings,
and Cannefax won the second from Nc
Court In thirty eight innings.
The evening games found McCourt in
rare stroke. He won games from Can
ueiax and Relselt. defeating the cham
pion. 80 to 30 In forty-three innings. and
Eciselt. 80 To 20 In thirty six innings
These players end their stay here today,
playing this afternoon and tonight.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
BOXING
1. II. s. A. A. Outlaws
Entered in Chicago
Basket Tournament
Charlottesville and Wingate
Quintets to Battle for
Middle West HOnOrs:

CHICAGO, March 1s.-Crawfordsvillo
and Wingate High schools, ineligible for
play in the I. II. S. A. A, viii represent
Indiana in the annual middle west bas-
ketbalI championship tournament, which
opened here today at the University OF
Chicago gymnasium. The strongest teams
in this section Of the country VIII COM
pete for honors in the event and some
great battles are predicted.
The HOosier quintets arrived here last
night and were pronounced by their re-
spective coaches as being in the best OF
shape. The Charlottesville athletes. by
virtue of the wonderful record they have
established against independent teams
this season, are slight favorites to cop the
championship laurels. The Charlottesville
quintet was scheduled against Central
High school of Peoria, ILL.,, in its first
game and Wingate was booked to clash
with Macomb High school
Today's schedule of games was as fol-
lows: Coushatta VS.. Shreveport; ST.
Mary's VS.. Cedar Rapids; Altoona vs.
st. IveTs; Moundsville VS.. Macob; Hyde
Park VS.. Central, Minneapolis; Craw
louisville VS.. Central, Peoria; Oak Park
VS.. Erie; Ishpeming VS.. Woodward; Win
gate VS.. Macomb; Lane Tech VS.. Glen
denim; Fon Du Lac VS.. Boone.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18

Brooks school Seelbach was three
fourths OF a lap ahead OF Ullrich. his
teamrQate. The winners time Of eight
minutes twelve seconds for a mile walk
VIII not soon be equaled by any athlete
IN this section Of the country.
When the call was sent 10 the dressing
room for the teams 90 compete In the
medley relay race only two teams APP
peared on their marks to start the race.
Both were from the indianapolis Ath-
letlc and Canoe club. Wachstetter. Pier
son, Nichols and koehriuc won the race.
When Koehring took the final relay Cady
had half lap lead on him. The hnal
runners had mile 10 go koehring
closed up the distance. finishing with
wonderful sprint far ahead Of Cady, who
appeared tired
The summaries follow:
5O-Yard Dash-Kneo wabash. first;
Nancy a. A g. c.. second: Mctlger n.
A. C. c., third STREET. (Normal, fourth.
Time-5o seconds,
220-Yard Dash--Metzger / \. G. c..
FIRST; Nancy q. a. c c., second; Day
q. a. G. e., third. Time-2s seconds.
first; Kennedy Owabashl. second Morris
wabash. third Liebtag u. \. c. Co.
ss0-Yard Run-Atkins Il. \. G. c..
first; Mason (DePauwl. second Llebtag
fourth Time minutes &c seconds.
one Mile Run-Cady Il. A. G. c.. hrst /;
Adkins a. A. 9. CO. second; Stewart
n. a. c. c., third Wood /. A. G. c.,
fourth Time-5 minutes, 20 seconds.
Two Mile Run Nichols Il. A. e. c..
first; McCourt' ey (NOrma), second /;
Smidt (NormaD, third: Miuholiand Il. A.
C. O., fourth. Time-l2 minutes 6 see
Mile waIk-seclbach normal. drst:
Ullrich (NormaD, second Wilson a. A.
c. c., third: Bali (Brooks), fourth Time
g minutes IL seconds
J0-Yard Hurdles--Nabor wabash
first; McIllvaine Il. A. c. c., second F.;
Metzger II. A. c. c.. third Bohue Is.
s. IT,, fourth. Time-76 second
Pole Vault Mercer q. A. G. e.. frst
Johnson q. A. G. c., second; McIllvaine
Il. A. c. c., third. Height-l0 feet
Shot Put-Rothrock q. A. c. c., first /;
Norris (Wabash), second; Bauman II. A.
c. c., third; McCourtney Normal,
fourth Distances feet 9ia inches.
High Jump-Garpn q. A c. G., arst /;
Wilson II. A. c. ca, second; Hauser O..
A. g. G., third; Bnsh (Rutlerl, fourth
Height--3 feet s inches
BroadsJump-K Kennedy (Wabash), first /;
Hauser q. A. c. c., second; STREET. (Nor-
maD. third: Bohne Is. S. IT,. fourth.
Distance-1S feet 4 inches.
Newsboys Relay-Won by Station NJ.
Scouts Relay-Won by Pioneer Divi-
sion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
Speak But the Word and
the Deed Shall Be Did

The faculty and students of Butler
college yesterday started in to show
Pat" Page, the newly appointed ath-
letic director at the Irvington institu-
tion, that they are behind him to the
man and all that he has to do when
he wants something done is whistle.
When pat" addressed the student
body at Butler Tuesday morning he
mentioned the fact that before coming
TO the chapel he went out behind the
athletic field fence to write his speech"
and didn't notice until after he had
finished his composition that the fences
had left" leaving only a few lonesome
looking boards sticking up in the air
as a remembrance.
Early yesterday morning a load of
lumber was delivered at the college, and
within fifteen minutes more than 100
students and a few carpenters were
busy plugging up the peep holes.'
Page made q few other suggestions
before returning to Chicago Tuesday
noon, and when he returns to ike up
his dlsties here he win find everything
just as he wants 1t.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
WARNING UP WITH
w THE TRIBE By 9,u. zD 9sn,s z ASz
EDDIE ASH

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March IS
Smiling skies, singing birds and budding
fowers-that is ST. Petersburg, the
springtime home of the Indians. There
are oranges and other fruit galore and
the sunshine is perfect for baseball de-
velOping purposes. The ground at the
park where the Tribesmen train is too
sandy, but the weather is so ideal that
it's useless 10 consider the poor grade Of
earth a drawback. The ball players ride
to and from the park in autos and every
thing is done with speed. Even the small
boys are a clean set of chaps and they
are always ready to help "shag' the out
field hits.
A young bird dog loafs around the
age and the players have made 1t pet
because of its amusing antics.
Every day following practice Manager
Hendricks lines the kids" up for a race
He hits one of the used balls far to the
outfeld and the boy that reaches it first
is given the ball. AS a result the small
boys of St Petersburg are praeticing ruhl
ming in order to increase their chances
of winning an expensive baseball.
Elderly tourists here are horseshoe
pitching bugs. They toss ringers morn
ing, afternoon and evening at Williams
park.
The Indians missed out on a royal
greeting when they failed to arrive here
last Thursday night, due to late train
connections. A number OF Indiana peo-
PIE were at the station with voices tuned
ready to sing "On the Banks of the
Wabash" when the ball players
alighted. Former Gov. Hanly sad that
he had planned to be one of the singers.
st. Petersburg boosters were disap-
pointed over the fact that their plans
FOR a big welcome were ruined, but they
staged a short demonstration any way
when the ball tossers did finally pull
in Friday.
Eighteen newspaper men are with the
New York American league squad, which
is training at Jacksonville. Only three
scribes are with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The difference is Babe Ruth, home-run
king
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
BASEBALL

Gossip picked up in Jacksonville indi-
Gates that Babe Ruth not only is hitting
home runs in the day, but he is hitting
hard at night. The big fellow is said to
be spending money freely and getting
lots of night air. One baseball man in
Jacksonville said that Babe evidently is
determined to put all other wild big
leaguers in the piker class when it
comes to speed in the downtown league.
1t is said that Ruth spent more than
81 600 the first two weeks in camp. Lie
is working hard on the ball field, how
ever, and is drawing enormous crowds
whenever the Yankees play an exhibition
game.
Manager Hendricks is happy over the
arrival of Ollie O'Mara. Ollie was the
leading third sacker in the A. A. last sea-
son and he no doubt will repeat. OMara
is one of the best hit-and-run batters in
baseball ana his consistent heavy hitting
makes him one of the most valuable play
ers in the association.
Indianapolis put it all over Cincinnati
in the Crane deal. In addition to re
ceiving $4,000, the Indians got both
Schneider and Smith in the deal, and it
looks like Schneider alone is q better all
round performer than Crane.
-
Both President Smith and his son VII
lie, club vice president, are wildly enthu-
siastic over baseball and they have their
hearts set on turning out a pennant win
ner their first season as Tribe directors.
They have sunk a fortune in the club and
If they get the breaks on the weather the
coming season indianapolis fans are
going to see a high class team perform.
The opening is nearly a month away
and all weak spots In the lineup will be
strengthened by the time the bell rings.
With new concrete boxes built at Wash
ington park the fans will feel like they
are in the big leagues. Admission prices
will be increased slightly the coming
season, the boost being general through
out the league and country Baseball Of
ficials everywhere have found It necessary
to ask the fans to pay more because the
cost of baseball has more than doubled.
Ball shoes that used to retail at 81 now
sell for SIS, and that is only one instance
Of the increased cost Of the games up
keep.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
Milr0y to Build Larger
Gym for Basket Quintet

MILROY, Ind, March 1S-Sentiment
was crystalized here last night for an
enlarged gymnasium when Milroy turned
out in force to honor its basketball team
for the progress it made in the state high
school tournament. The school house
was crowded at a pitch In" dinner,
which was attended by nearly 500 people.
"They brought Milroy before the pub
lie and the United States declared
Frank McCorkle, township trustee, in
reference to the team. ''They beat teams
from towns several times the size of Mil
roy and would have taken the state
championship this year If they had had
the regular floor to operate on in prac-
tire
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
ROWLING

a.
PEORIA, Ill, March 1S.-With a score
of 2,915 the Crystal Park bowling team
of Canton, o., rolled into third place IN
the hve-ma events OF the American
Bowling congress tourney here last last
900, 1913 and 929. The bikes OF De-
trolt with 2,S5S, grabbed sixth place.
A. 2. Quinn OF Indiana Harbor, and
Go respectively, took eighth and ninth
position among the individuals. II. G:
Morrison. South Bend, went into second
place in the all-event with 1850.
They put on the usual dog in the
knights of Columbus loop last night.
Lee and Schmidt pounded the wood
like true knights should and the Nlnas
slipped the Santa Marlas couple of
clever trimmings.
The Ferdinands used a little knowl-
edge and the Calumets didn't have a
chance. Rosters got a PA.
Mike Kelly bowled his final games
with the Salvadores for this season and
they celebrated by taking three from the
Christaphores. Mike leaves TO join the
Toledo ball club this week and his part
ing shot at the naples brought a 231
count.
Mentzer heaved in 24t style during the
first round, but his buddles couldn't get
the habit and the Pintas trimmed the
Columbians.
The Marqucttes were crowded with
double centuries. They had more than
enough TO take three wins from the La
Sales.
The Shin Bones Of the Elk circuit
thought they were tough last night. but
the Eyes made EN- trot ont their pet
supply Of alibis.
Rasmussen crashed into the zoo class
every time and made II easy for the
Teeth to win three straight from the
Antlers.
Rass was ably assisted by Mccullough
and English.
The HOofs kicked the Ears into the
middle of next season with three whopper
totals.
Kleifgen and his Hides couldn't stand
the incessant pounding of the Tails and
they let brace Of victories slip out of
their grasp.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-18
DebOnairs and Den Zares
Battle Tomorrow Night

The Debonairs. champions of the city
amateur basket loop, and the Den Zares,
runnersup up the federated circuit, are
prined for action In their battle on the
Marion club court tomorrow night 1t
win be the first meeting Of the two teams
this easOn and comparative scores offer
the only dope on their standing. In this
the Debonairs have a slight shade on the
Den Zares. However, the Federated
leaguers are full of fight, determined to
take the green and white crew down the
line for q defeat.
First call was issued by Manager Evans
for baseball talent this week and a squad
of thirty men turned out for initial prac-
tice The Deb" nine bid high for the
city championship last season and their
chances Of going to the front this year
are bright. Several former high school
players have been registered In the club
lately and there is a possibility of the
north side organization putting two
teams in the field.