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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

testimony regarding universal military
training was given in a speech deliv-
cred by General Pershing in Lincoln,
Neb., recently when he said that six
months or a year of military training
for the average young man would give
him an increased interest in Ameri-
can institutions, build UP his physique,
give him higher sense of morality
and benefit him in case he should ever
be called upon to defend his country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

ings took plf ce and the number in
each state are as follows Alabamas
z; Arkansas. IL; Colorado. 2; Florida.
5; Georgia, 21; Louisiana, Z Missfs-
sippi. 12; Missouri. 2: Nebraska, 1;
North Carolina, 3; South Carolina. 1 !;
Tennessee. 1; Texas. 4; Washington,
L; West Virginia. q Kansas. I.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

In a large and vague way, it has
been proposed to keep wages as high
as ever. even if goods fall in price, or
to demand n share in the control of
industry. Partnership and share in
the control of industry. Of course,
writes Prof. J. Laurence Laughlin in
The Review. can come only by an ar
rangement thru which the possessors
of factories and equipment voluntarily
agree upon cooperative action with
labor and expert management, and a
fun understanding as to where the
risk OF success and failuKe falls. Some
of the clamor for a solution of the la
Dor problem by granting a share in the
control of industry is probably in
tended by few honest minds to place
the labor contingent in a position
where they can see for themselves in
competitive industries that there are
not excess profits to share. Certainly,
for one instance. the railway brother
hoods know they could not enlarge
their wages out of the profits of the
railways; hence their demands on the
government that will lay the increase
on the weary taxpayer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

Walker D. Hines. federal railroad
director, is reported as saying that he
is convinced legislation will be enacted
which will prevent railroads. from pay
ing excessive dividends to- the stock
holders. II one may judge from the
history of railroads for the past ten
necessary. There has been little to di-
vide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06
Moulton Musings
BY ROY X. MOULTON.

Life always holds something in
store. We have been manicured and
have eaten a banana sundae, but we
have never yet been shaved by a lady
barber.
My Dear, You Should Have Seen Him:
After the church services a boun-
teous dinner was served at the home
of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
N. L. Pierron, which was attended by
about fifty relatives and friends. The
groom was prettily decorated with
pink and white chrysanthemums and
roses.-Delavan (Ill-) Republicany
A soap manufacturer has become
the campaign manager of a presiden-
tia1 candidate. Seems as tho a soft
soap manufacturer would be more to
the point for such job.
We remember many years ago we
heard an old man say it would be
cold day when eggs sold for a dollar
a dozen. Well, the old man was right.
It's a cold day.
About the meanest campaign lie we
have heard thus far is the one to the
effect hat leonard Wood might be a.
descendant of the man who invented
wood alcohol.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

He was a morbid youth and a nerv-
Gus lover. Often he had wished to
tell the maiden how he longed to
make her all his own Again and
again had his nerve failed him. But
tonight there was a ''do-or-die" look
in his eyes.
They started for their usual walk,
and rested a while upon mis- favorite
seat-a gravestone in the village
church yard. A happy Inspiration
seized him. '.Mariax When you die
how should you ike to be buried
here with my name on the stone over
you ?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06
Dinner Stories

80 you've been in the army, Ell ?''
asked the old gentleman kindly. And,
tell me. did you do much shooting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

while you were over there?%
Il won $50 the first day I landed
in France" answered the gambler
proudly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

Mrs. Bowes, we seem TO RECALL, Is
the enhancing and gifted young
woman who married in order to
achieve domesticity. Since then CO.,
900 600 or 7G0OG.O00 people have been
wondering whether SHE attained II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

Such curiosity is entirely natural. A
longing Tor domesticfty has come. in
late years. to be one Of the most in
frequent Of reasons for marrying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

Gated a book to Edward J. Bowes and
Margaret Ellington Bowes is not, in it
self, raw material from which col
umnist may mold whim wham. Tho
value of the incident lies in the fact
that il sets us to prospecting the REM
iniscent vein.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

The question as to whether a thing
is a moral issue depends largely upon
the distance backward one travels for
his standards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

1t is, we take the liberty of adding.
intimate discussion of the more deli
cate details of a great mans idiosyn--
crecfes that makes the whole world
KIM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

The. telegraph notes that the presi-
dent ate a heary dinner. but neglects
to say what he got for Christmas. And,
inasmuch as the public never has been
advised as to whether the president
wears nightshirts orsJtajamas. guess
would be mere conjecture. However.
while the president dates back to the
nightshirt era. hi, bears the outward
aspects of one who affects the pajama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

Not all of the bad English gets into
the newspapers. The column finds II
has spirited competition in Dear Bru-
tus." written by the impeccable Mt.
Barrie and played, in large part, by
the dilatory but suave and artisticaily
efficient Mr. Gillette. The locution,
You was" occurs twice in the course
of Dear Brutus's" gently, meander-
ing three acts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-06

We, therefore, make, to newspapers
and publicists, the suggestion that the
Hon. Mr. Heney's name be not inter-
polated in future discussions of topics
the common veal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
Agent For Associated Pack
ing Company Offered
Harding's Influence.
SECRETARY WITT
PEDDLED LETTERS
!ntroductions Signed by Governor
For Stock Statesmen Whom He
Mover Had Seen--Saiesman Makes
Sensational Admission on Witness
Stand d-eovernors Lets.rs Declared
fio Knew Men 10 Nh-m Issued.
~ As&oeia .esl PrS8s.

.HS As"p2idsed pfS3S.
Des ,do!nes, Sept. Sa.--His ex-
oesIences' rs n stock salesman, hand
ing Associated Packing Company
stock in Benton county, were related
today io:r c. H.tShurtleff. a dentist. in
tlN NrccciysSship hearing on the COM
9any.s affairs today.
s.hurttoff testified he became a
a,e.a4sn Wien told by promoters OF
nc company OF the profits to be
a7%de ~ one time he said the sales
,fca sad thetr kits would be more
,eaipiste With evidences OF actual
sales. A sroup of them then sold"
socis to each other, but no money
hanged hands. Photographic copies
of the contracts were made and then
added to the documents given sales.
men the witness said
AT another time ShurtIeff testified
nc WAS asked by Gary Haynes one
or the salosmen, If he tShurt,sff) did
not want letter from the governor.
A little later Haynes took him to a
hotel introduced him to Charles Witt,
hen, secretary to the governor, and
Witt handed him letter on state
stationary with the name OF Governor
Harding signed to it, saying that the
governor knew him personally"
In answer to questions by Attorney
General Hayner. Shurtleff said the
governor would not know me II he
met me on the street"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30

during the short session to frame and
pass any far reaching revision.
Senator Harding intends, If elected,
to convene a special-session OF con-
sress, probably in April, to enact a
taxes downward This will involve
consideration of repeating the excess
profits tax and placing the revenue
production on an entirely new basis.
If Governor Cox should be elected
and the democrats returned TO the
control OF congress. revenue legisla-
ton. undoubtedly would be post
poned until the new body convened.
In the event the democrats should
carry the presidency but lose con-
gress, both parties probably would
rather legislate under Cox than under
Wilson.
Election OF Harding and demo-
cratic congress would pat cr.mp in
republican plans for revision of di-
rect taxes downward and the tariff
upward.
Inasmuch as the finai date for the
making OF returns on taxes on pro-
fits and incomes of The year 1890 viii
have passed before the special Sos
sion OF next spring conveucs. there
ia scarcely any possibility of action
affecting the present year.
The house was disposed 10 make
some amendments to the revenue law
at the session of last spring. but re-
publican senate leaders refused to
agree to such plan, believing that
revision of both revenue and tariff
laws should be delayed until after
the Inauguration of the next presi-
dent.
Late In the last session the house
passed a bin based on ~reeonnentla-
tons of the treasury department
amending the revenue law to, s,n.p /
fy its administration Even this Ill
which made no changes4in tax rates
was held UP in the senate A.
nance committee. where II Is now
pending
1t is possible that the senate misht
agree to pass this measure ii the
winter session. but Its provisions
would have no material effect upon
the ordinary run OF taxpayers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
NO RELIEF FOR TAXPAYERS.
No Legislation Repeating Present
Objectionable Laws Until March.

Washington, Sept. 30.-lt is now a
practical certainty that there will be
no reduction of federal taxes on BUS
ness for the calendar year of 1920,
payable next year, and that no relief
can be expected until after the in
auguration of new president. Any
changes in the law then effected will
apply to the calendar year 1921.
Altho agitation for repeal of the
excess profits tax is increasing, lead
ers of both parties agree ~there is
little probability of any action in this
direction or in the direction Of any
other fundamental revision of the
revenue laws at the approaching
short session of congress, which
meets in December.
While the administration and a
majority of the republicans are in
favor of repeating the excess profits
tax, the democrats and republicans
are at variance on proposed substt-
tutes; moreover, the republicans are
insistent upon revising the tariff up
ward for protective as well as rev.
enue purposes if>any revision is at
tempted.
For these reasons any bill en-
bodying fundamental amendment
which might be passed at the short
by President Wilson. Moreover, with
the appropriation bills to be disposed
of, there would not be sufficient time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
4cLEMENcEAU HAT THE THING.
Former Prsmier's style Of Headgear
Now Worn With Evening Togs.

Former Prsmier's style Of Headsear
Now Worn With Evening Togs.
BY Associated Hress.
Paris. Sept. 12.-Little did the
former Premier clemenceau, when he
1ourneyed to the front during the
troubled days of 1918, think that the
funny little slouch hat that he wore
on these occasions would become the
special headgear to be worn with ev-
cning clothes. The 'Clemenceau hat,
however, seems destined to have a
great future.
Ever since the war men have been
feeling the peed OF special head
gear" q prominent Paris halter says.
The silk hat is too formal; the op-
era hat ID too theatrical: the bowler
looks provincial and soft grey hats
and straw hats are out Of place with
evening dress. The Clemenceau hat
which II black, light to wear, easily
transportable and capable, Of being
crushed into an overcoat pocket in
case OF need, will solve long felt
want that we'll dressed men feel es-
pecially since the war;"
The Clemenceau hat occupies a
prominent place at the. I.epine Exhi-
bition Il. the Grand Palais.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30

learned. 1t will be admitted the
president is without the right "to
pass upon the legality of an act Of
congress-" but will maintain he must
be the judge as to whether or not an
act is worded in such form that it
can be put into execution.
1t has been made plain the threats
Of impeachment by members of both
senate and house have not been
Without their effect upon the presi-
dent and high members of his ad-
ministration, and that efforts will be
made to avoid such proceedings.
1t was pointed out today the presi-
dent does not propose to ret a
single word he has spoken G ne
Jones act. By resubmitting Sact
to congressN his supporters + q the
time consumed in reconsiders ewill
see the president out of Off
Operating the law then, = de-
volve upon his successor
Secretary Colby stated S-y not
only did the department o. e send
two men to the office SSenator
Jones and make protest s. inst ar
cicle "a before it was ted into
law, as stated exclusively y. Univer-
sal Service yesterday, but that he
wrote letter to Senator Lodge ex-
pressing diplomatic objections to that
section.
II was admitted by the state de-
partment today that practically every
european naion now is in the busi-
Iess of abrogating commercial treat
fes.
The immediate cause of the presi-
dents action against the Jones ship
ping act. it WAS officially stated. was
the treaty with Japan, which it was
said contains q clause forbidding ter4
mination within two years.
= In making this statement, q high
official evidently yoverlooked the facts.
Careful persuafbf the treaty reveals
that it may be abrogated in six
months notice by either party to 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
Democratic Nominee Says
He Would Have Voted
Dry on Same Bills.
REPUDIATES SOME
DEMOCRATIC LAWS
Cox Says Excess Profits Tax Statute
Should Be RepsaIed-suosssts Tax
on Volume of Business Of oeina
Concerns-Qusstioner In AudIenes
Seeks To Draw Out candldsASab
Views on Liquor QUESTION.
By Associated Press,

By Associated Press.
Hutchinson, KAN, Sept. So-dovs
ernor Cox democratic candidate dc.
clared today that he would have
voted dry on prohibition had hs boea
acting under the same circumsAancae
as Governor Harding, his republican,
opponent, whom the goysrnoy d.
clared had voted thirty-two tama6
wet and two times dry.
The candidates first addraes wae
at a chamber Of commerce breakfast
where he talked taxation, urgod 8
federal budget system and adopt1oa
Of the league Of nations ccvenanA
War taxes. especially the excess pro-
hts tax, were attributed by the can.
didate to be the principal cause oe
the high cost of living. Some ok
these taxes. he declared, must b
repealed entirely and others mod.
fed.
In urging adoption Of the fedegA
budget system Governor Cox said the
governmental bureaus at Washington
had learned much thru contact with
business during the war, and saw the
necessity for better system in hand
ling the governments finances.
In place of the excess profits tax,
the candidate recommended a tax OF
from to I k per cent on the volume
of g going business CONCERN.
Accuses Harding Of Voting Wet.
Another address was delivered. i'll
the auditorium; where the candidate
talked on the league of nations a.aI
farming problems.
He had been asked by a person n
the audience IL Senator Harding ma
not voted three times in favor ss Is -
hibition.
There were forty four votes, di-
rect or indirect, ON the pronieitEt}
enforcement measure in the sena &c,
Senator Harding soted thirty-tW
times wet and two times dry. Gov
ernor Cox declared.
Under the same circumstances,
would you vote dry?" the questioner
demanded.
II would" replied the governor.
C4iticizing Senator Harding's
league position the governor said:
Senator Harding has been speechS
less during the last few weeks on the
league. He wants to keep Johnson
and Borah, who. are against the
league, and he wants to keep Taft
and Wickersham, who are for II" )"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
WOOL MARKET REMAINS DULL.
Prices Lower, But Wool Does Not
Move-Further Declines Eoreseen,

Boston. Sept 30.-It appears as II
the wool market had foraseen the
General break in commodity prices
turing the week and is taking time
70 passively watch its effect on the
wool situation. Prices have gone
down on wool as well as other COM =
modities. but 1t is not moving the
wool. Manufacturers are looking for
q further decline. and the wool mar
Set is stagnant.
Boston is watching also the Lodon
sales with the keenest interest, both
the London market and the- Liver
poo! sales being regarded here as
having had depressing effect on
Boston. In the more pessimistic cir
.cles it Is contended that they have
set Boston back at least three weeks.
The general feeling is that the cut
made by the American Woolen COM
pany, was not drastic enough, and
that further declines will be forced
>by indifferent buyers. Discussion in
the various wool houses always
brings those participating around to
the same place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
MUST PAY TAX ON BRIREs.
White sox Players May Go to !Jai
Unless They Paid.

White sox Players May Go to Jail
Unless They Paid.
Washington, Sept. S0.-Should an
investigation disclose that the Chi
cago White Sox players who received
money for throwing the 1919 world
series failed to make q return to the
internal revenue bureau on these
funds for purposes of taxes. prosecu-
lions will be Instituted. This was
stated by George B. Newton. deputy
commissioner OF the income tax unit
of the bureau.F
Mr.. Newton said his office would
make use OF the Information brought.
to light by the inquiry now being
conducted at Chicago.
Investigation of the 1919 income
tax returns OF the players involved
will be made he said. III any ir-
regularities are disclosed immediate
steps for prosecution will be institu-
ted"
Intentional evasion of theA pro-
visions Of the. income tax law Is
criminal offenss. and is punishable
by q fine OF $4,000 or Imprisonment
for one year or both.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
ATTITUDE OF LEGION SAME.
Executive Committee Meets to Die.
pose Of Matters Referred to It.
BY Associated Press.

Executive Committee Meets to Dis.
pose of Matters Referred to II.
BY Associated Press.
Cleveland, Sept. 30.-The executive
committee Of the American Legion
was in session here today to dispose
of matters referred to 1t by the sec
ond annual convention, which ad-
journed here yesterday.
The legion renewed its declaration
Of political independence; reaffirm.
ed the cardinal principle that those
who gave most should receive most
from the nation; restated its position
in favor Of an adjusted compensa-
ton: reaffirmed It's stand in favor
Of adequate national defense; voted
to continue the campaign of the
Americanization commission, and
that the Stacker must take the con-
sequence Of his treason"
Dismissal from office Of Louis F.
Post. assistant secretary of labor for
obstructing the enforcement OF the
alien deportation law, was recon-
mended in resolution adopted by
the new national executive commit
tee of the American Legion, held here
today. The committee was elected at
yesterdays closing session Of the an
nual convention Of the legion.
j. w. Calbraith Jr. of Cincinnati
was unanimously elected national
commander of the American Legion
here yesterday at the closing session
of it's second annual ssnvention. Gal
braith receivedlthe majority neces-
sary to choice on the second ballot,
his closest opponents being Hanford
McNider. Of Iowa, and J. F. J. Her
bert, of Massachusetts,.
Upon motion Of McNider, seconded
by Herbert, the election of Cal
braith then was declared unanimous
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
State Attorney Forces De.
lay Pending His Return
From New York.
''HAPPY" FELSCH TO
MAKE CONFESSION
Admits Share in Throwing World
Series il !919-Two Members of
New York Giants to Be Called Be-
for Grand Jury-Weaver Only One
of Indicted Players to Insist He is
Innocent.

Chicago, Sept. 2o.-Positive as
suranee was given today that the
objections Of State Attorney
Maclay Hoyne will not interfere
with the Cook county grand
jury investigation into the $780,.
600 world series baseball scandal.
Chief Justice Charles w. Nc.
Donald, who ordered the inquiry,
will issue a statement later in
the day answering Mr.. Hoyne's
declaration that the actions OF
the grand jury have been illegal.
Judge Mcdonald conferred with
EdWis. j. Raber and other as
sistant state attorneys who
have been working on tho in
vestieation before he began the
preparation Of his statement.
Henry II. Brigham, foreman OF
the grand jury, was frank In his
statement that the investigation
will be continued.
I'VE are we'll on our way in
threshing out this matter and we
intend to go right along with IT,"
Mr.. Brigham said.
Today 10 tho last Of the jury
on routine affairs. II is expected
that tomorrow it will be en-
paneled az a special body. No
baseball" session is scheduled
for today. However, Il was
ported that two other baseball
players, members Of the Chicago
White Sox, have been negotiat-
ing to tell what they know Of
tho world series plot, and Il is
believed the grand jury will make
some kind Of an arrangement to
care for this contingency IL the
players desire to confess.
Fred MeDonaid's statement fol.
lows in part:
The Investigation In the base
bell scandal is to continue with
out interruption. The grand Jury
becomes special grand jury.
The indictments will be rsturnsd
in tho regular way. Tho report
that the state attorney 10 not
working in harmony 10 unbound.
ed. Perfect harmony prevails
and the work of the grand jury
Is progressing.
"Thore is no question about
law having been violated, that
there was conspiracy entered
into in tho Warner hotel In CHI
cago to do an illegal act, and
those guilty will be attended to.
"tn case others appear before
the grand jury and waive I'm
nsunity they will be subject TO
prosecution the same az those
who do not appear"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
Harding Rsturns 70 Marion.

i3y ASSOclAteQ FTeSS.
Marion. Sept. 30.-Back in Marion
after his second speaking trip. Sena-
tor Harding went to work today on
various campaign problems awaiting
attention at headquarters.
Except for one or two motor trips
ito speak at Ohio cities. he plans to
remain here until Oct. 8. when he
leaves for = swing into the middle
west.
Twenty speeches were made by the.
senator during the three day trip
and his voice today showed the effect
Of the strain.
One OF the candidates conferences
today WAS with Senator A. B. Fall, Of
New Mexico, chairman OF the senate
sub committee which investigated
Mexican affairs, and he went over
the Mexican problem In detail dur
ing his talk with Senator Harding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-30
MILLION DOLLAR
FIRE AT GALVESTON
Two Piers on Water Front Destroyed
and Several Steamers ard Adjacent
Property Damased-ce'tto9 and
Other Commodities Glo Up in
smoke-Fire Under Control.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Galveston, Tex. Sept. so.-Fire,
which broke out on the Galveston
water front early today, destroyed
piers IS and 81 and considerable ad-
jacent property, damaged several
steamers, and consumed large
quantity Of cotton and other com
modities. At sos a. m. the fire was
still burning, but the belief was ex-
Pressed that it was under control.
The loss is in excess Of 81, 900, 900.
Fire Chief Ryan received letter
yesterday postmarked from some city
In Canada, warning him that "you
are to be destroyed" He says he took
the letter to be the work t,f crank