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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
WOMAN SLAYER SPARED
TO SAVE TWINS LIVES

OTTAWA, oct. Mrs, Marie
Anne Houde Gagnon. mother of twins
born two months ago in prison, who
was sentenced 10 be executed today
at Quebec, after having been found
guilty of murder will serve a life
sence in the penitentiary instead,
as the result of "a decision by the
cabinet council.
Testimony submitted to the cabi-
net showed that the execution of Mrs.
Gagnon would jeopardi2e the life of
her babies. Mrs. Gagnon was con-
victed of numbering her stepdaugh-
ter under conditions of extreme cru
city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
CUPID PUTS FOOT
IN VOTING MACHINE
Girls Must Choose Spouses
Carefully If Want Ballot.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. DAN
Cupid is always getting into trouble
and meeting reverses, but never until
Wednesday did he run afoul of the
ballot box or of the attorney general
of Virginia. OF course it may have
been unintentional but some young
women who get married before Sat
urday may lose their first vote.
1t all came about like this. From
Winchester arose the sound of weep
ing and wailing and crashing of
teeth when a number of wives with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

legislation that enabled II to muster
the resources of the country Mt Il
critical time SO that all Americans,
regardless of party. might win the
greatest of all wars for humanity
and for high principles.
Because, Notwithstanding that
many conditions are not ideal, Amer
lea is nj this hour the safest place
in which to live. the most desirable
and the best from every standpoint,
and because 1t win come through
progressive evolution to a still higher
plane of development despite the at
tempts OF reactionaries like Senator
Harding to stop it,"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
WILLIAM cox OPPOSES
JIMMY, BUT IS SOCIALIST

SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. AM
other Mr.. Cox entered the race W
president of the United States VIII
The filing here yesterday of com.
plete state ticket of the Soclails.
Labor party. Their standard pearel
is William Cox, of st. Louis, MO-; an
his runningmate for VICE presloehE
August GiIlhaus, of New YORK.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

husbands whose legal residence is
across the state line in West Vir-
ginia, but whS have resided in this
state practically all of their lives, at
tempted to qualify. They failed and
an appeal to the attorney general
was taken. His opinion reads.
"Domicile of a married woman is
that of her husband, and unless the
husbands of these ladies have been
residing in the state for two years
past and in Winchester for a year,
and their precinct 80 days, the ladies
can not vote in Winchester"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bomb Plot Death
Roll GrOlUs To 80

NEW YORK. oct. 1.-The. death
toll from the Wall street explosion,
September Is, was increased to thir-
ty-eight last night, when Alfrol q.
Pl ipps, twenty eight, a broker of
New York city, died in a New York
hospital. Death resulted from burns.
internal injuries and fractures of
both legs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
NEW LAW FIRM

The latest law firm is that OF
Marsilliot, Winchester &. Busby. 1t
is composed of Messrs, c. l.. Marsil-
lot, Lee Winchester and Richard
Busby. They will occupy office suite
at 1924 Exchange building.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
COAL OUTPUT GROWS.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Oct. Goal
production in Alabama for the week
ending September % was 247.0OO
tons, compared with $4,000 tons the
preceding week, according to Official
figures compiled by Frank " Evans
federal mine statistiCian.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
EXPORT BARS LIFTED.

BUCHAREST, Oct. ALL restri(
tions on the export OF petrole .
rom Rumania have been remoVeu'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Mrs Jess Thomas and Terry Wheat
ley. Ruth Barnes and W. ii. Brown.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
DEATHS.

Francis Lohianco. 81 1873 Webster,
Sept 20; mitral disease.
Mrs Sophia Brauda, A, Lucy Brink
ley hospital, Sept IS; myocarditis, \
Sam Taylor 81. General hospital,
Sept. ~ hypertrophy OF prostate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
A Fair Attraction

For men, Samelson's Flor DE Eelba
Cigars. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bucks Combination
Coal and Gas RdnGe

This range burns three fuels-gas, coal or
wood II is II combination Of a perfect
gas range and "A perfect coal range, yet
takes up about the space Of one range
and costs little more than the single
range Price. Il enables you to use the
fuel that Is cheapest, haudiest and most
convenient. 1t is nearly fooproof So
simple that child can operate it
changing from one fuel to another in a
iiffy. and with absolutely nothing to mis-
place or forget. 1t has a leakproof gas
cock. Built thoroue hout of the highest
grade material and We guarantee It
a%anst mechanical flaws or defects Of
workman NIAn EO
$i4.5o Gash-$1o Monthly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bucks Master
All Cast Rdnge

Bucks Master All Cast Iron Range is
built throughout like a watch. Fireba cks
guaranteed for five years. having a truss
construction, the best firehark ever put
in range. Fitted with antitrap duplex
CRATES. oven thoroughly ventilated and
constantly provided with freshly heated
air Has a 16X16-in"h oven and six g.
inch eyes. Undoubtedly the most eco
u"nical, convenient and durable coo en-
range Of it's type made. ....... VJOIuU
$3.50 cash-S2.OO Weekly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bucks Hi-OUen
Rdnqe

The famous Bucks Herald High Oven
Range Is 4 cooker and heater combined.
Does all the family cooking and baking
and heats two or three rooms while doing
so. yet requires but little space-25 per
cent less than any other range of equal
capacity. 1t is air-tRht the only range
ot its kind which gives absolute control
of the fire. Holds heat six to eight
hours after the fire is out, thus it gives
all the advantages of cOOY
firelesS cooker ............... UJuIi y
S575 Cash--s2 90 NeekIv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bucks Blue
and Gray
Porcelain
Range

Bucks Porcelain Enamel
coal and wood ranges, in
either gray or blue, abso-
lute.y Danish stove black
ing. They are really Sis-
trning pieces Of Jewelry.
They are absolutely SAM
tary, need 10 DlaCkening
OF any lllnd. All that is
necessary to clean them
is a moist cloth. The re-
markable beauty and the
cooking and baking quail
ties place it in n CLASS by
itself and makes it the
most Dpauliful, the great
est ana most practical
range of its class IN
America today Special
~ .1,' ........ SI69,5O
$3.50 Cash, $t2 Mont
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Bucks Crescent
Oak Heater

heater of its type we have ever seen. 1t
is absolutely air-tght, with polishe ed
steel body, front feed, fairly sparkles
with nickel trimmings; is heavily braced
TO prevent buckling. 1t is just as eco
% "sG5'a' .. as Any stove ...... $685.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

Bucks Vulcan Hot Blast Heater for any
kind of fuel 1t is first in economy, con
Venience, durability and appearance. 1t
will produce hard coal results with soft
coal. viii burn any kind of fuel; will
keep fire 4s hours. The CRATE is self
cleaning. The frepot never cracks nor
burns out. 1t is practically 500 RE
GNCIldSllIlS ~%S'SS
$295 cash-S4.oo Monthly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
Heaters and Ranges
Special Credit Terms
This Week

During this week Offering specially low credit
terms We are anxious in six days to sell Buck IS
heater to every home in the citv of Memphis
Note carefully the complete descriptions There spe
cial credit terms for each individual heater
Truly this is wonderful opportunity You only get
reduced prices this week but also get reduced terms
Everything is marked in plain figureSOnly price
everybody No extra charge for extended payments.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

Bucks Starlight Hot Blast Heater is one
of the cheeriest heaters that has ever
been made. 1t not only gives you a
steady, even heat night and day. but
you get the sight of the beautiful coiling
flames that does SO much to bring cheer
to your home in the wintertime 1t is
for coal or wood, has duplex CRATES, cast
iron Innings, reversible pipe collar, cast
iron base strip; requires attention only
three times in "a hours, is air tight and
has a large radiating NcE m
$3.50 cash-$5.oo Monthly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
4O-Piece
Dinner Set
Free With
Combination

With every Bucks
Combination Range
sold this week, no
matter what price or
what size, we will
give absolutely free,
a 40-piece dinner set.
There is no extra
charge for this din
ner set, and it is
given as a special in
ducement for this
week only. This Of
fer does not apply
after Saturday night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
The Complete Line OH Display at
Trt-Stdte Fair, Sent. rs to Oct. 2

Tive cntre line of Bucks stoves. Heaters and Ranges
will display at booth at the State Fair
Sept % to oct . We most cordially invite every fair
REPRESENTATIVE of the Bucks Stove Range Co., will
have exhibit in personal charge, He will give his
entire attention demonstrating the excellent features
of Bucks stoves Ranges and fIeaters-Bucks cook
ing and heating machines have been the best at
price the last - years
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

5000 Cash, $t2 Monthly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01

No matter condition your range is in, just
so long as is the present time will accept
it part payment on any rang" you buy no matter
what price and matter what size. This applies only
during the six days. Don't waste this opportunity
We guarantee that these prices will remain in
the ncighborhoOd of what quoting. We do not
guarantee accept your old stove part payment
We have in stock stove
or range any that your kitchen might require.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
BY LEE PAPE-

Yestidday aftirnoon / N,as setting
in the barber chair getting my hair cut
and trying not to squerm GROUND so
mulch on account OF the barber telling
me not to and all of suddin 1 saw
the fellows run past out in the street
yelling, Fife. fife, fife.
Gosh, G.. holey smokes. there's going
to be fife, G. wiz, Jimminny kriss-
mus. 1 wunt to- see IL, amt my hair
done yet? 1 sed.
Not half. sed the barber, and sed.
o well, that's enuff, you don't haff to
cut any more off. do you?
There's no law to compel me to, sed
the barber. Meening he dident, and 7
sed, All rite, heers the money, 1 don't
wunt to miss eny of the fife. And
the barber took the thing frum err
round my mex. saying, Next time YOU
can jest pay me wen you come in, so
wont haff to bother about cutting
eny off at all.
Being sourcasm, and I quick ran out
jest in time to see the last end of the
fite. being between Pubs Simkins and
Leroy Shooster and both claiming they
won it, and wen 1 got home suppir was
half throo allreddy. and 1 sat down.
and pop sed, Well for the love of Peet
and all the little Poets. zee gods. wat
happened to your hair?
Sir? l sed, and ma sed, Benny Potts,
/ never saw sutch a site in all my life,
was 1t a cyclone or wat?
Nam? 1 sed, and my sister Gladdis
sed. Well 1 never would of thawt 4
brother of mine could look like that.
good mite.
Wy, watts. watts the matter. I sed,
and pop sed, Go and look in the mir
ror, but hold on lite. Witch I got up
and looked in the sidebord mirrer and
heer my hair was all cut on one side
and not at all on the other side. look
ing like freek in a side show. and
1 had to go to the BARRIERS agen before
skool this morning and he charged
meall over agen as IL I was Jest com
ing in for the ferst time and / haff
to pay for it myself out of my recess
money for the next weeks, the fife
not being werth 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
JUST FOLKS
DUTY
BY EDGAR A. GUEST.

DUTY.
l shall have done my duty here on earth
If 1 have lived up TO the best | knew,
If l have tried at times TO be of worth
And gladly done the little l could do.
1 think need not fear Gods Judgment then
If only have kept my record clean.
Have daily walked among my fellow men,
And played the, friend wherever l have
been.
need not have great deeds of which to
boast
Nor point to splendors gained by but the
few.
If have Kept the faith and held my post,
shall have done what 1 was born to do.
There is deeper pride than strength or
skill.
A greater glory than earth's fleeing
fame.
There is the triumph of a steadfast win.
An honest heart eXcels a blazoned name
II shall live up the light own.
Shall keep the faith when tempted and
assaiied,
I need not trembie at the Great White
Throne.
Tho men on earth may say that have
failed
Copyright, 1920. byEdgar A. Guest)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
LONG AND SHORT DAYS.

For many years there has been dis
cussion regarding what constitutes a
days work. Working days which in
times past were from sun to sun"
have been reduced to twelve, to ten,
to nine, to eight hours. and now there
is agitation in many quarters for a
further reduction to seven and in some
instances to six.
A Cleveland, o., manufacturing
company and its employees have en-
tered upon a novel plan for adjusting
a disagreement over working hours
which may in time commend itself to
others. The employees suggested to
the company that the working day be
reduced from nine to eight hours and
guaranteed that production would be
maintained in quantity and quality at
the nine-hour standard, to which the
company agreed. Six months at least
is set as the time required to give the
shorter day a fair trial. If at the end
of that time the output is not kept
up to the nine-hour standard, the men
have agreed to return to the nine-hour
day without any increase in wages In
the meantime, no change OF any kind
pertaining to working hours will be
considered.
This is the second reduction of
working hours resulting from an in
teiligent study of production methods
by the eight-hour committee of. the
employees. In November, 1919, this
company operated on a ten-hour ba-
sis. and at the suggestion of the en-
ployes consented to give the nine-hour
day a trial under an agreement SINH
lar in outline to that described above.
In that case production quotas were
maintained and the nine-hour day be-
came a fixture. On the strength of
that performance the movement for
the eight-hour day has met with the
complete endorsement of the company.
Many employers have resisted re-
duction of working hours. owing to
heavy investment in plant and ma
chinery, and a feeling that it was nee
essary to their business success to
keep output at the maximum. If en-
ployes can show that they can do as
much work in a shortened day there
seems to remain no ground for con-
troversv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
Observation-Disclosures

Q. Did Edgar Rice Burroughs, who wrote
the Tarzan Stories ever work for Sears,
Roebuck & CompanyE-L NJ H.
A. Mr.. Burroughs was born in Chicago IN
1875, and a department manager OF
Sears, Roebuck Company from 1896 to
1902.
nished table top, made by hot dishes M
A. To remove such spots, moisten soft
cloth with camphorated oil and rub briskly.
This usually suffices- If not, use a few
drops of spirits of camphor. being careful
not to use enough to hurt the varnish-
@. VIII a horse hair develop into a snake
If put in water?-E. r.
A. This is a fallacy and probably is due
to the fact that there is a horse hair snake
or worm which is extremely similar in ap-
pearance to a horse hair -.
Q. Please tell me the way the state Of
Illinois is pronouncedg Do you sound the
IS" or is it sflent?-R. L. Fl.
A Illinois is pronounced either with
the "s' sounded or silent.
@. Is Luxembourg still an independent
country and who is its ruler?-E. s. U.
A; Lpxemburs is an indepe pn,s,, grand ana
Germany. The present ruler is the Grand
q. Where are the largest springs in the
a. Probably the Fontaine de vanchese in
Southern France is the largest one in the
world, and Malad Springs near the Snake
River Canyon, idaho, the largest in dthe
q. How did "marmalade'' get its name ?
4. The word comes from the Portuguese
marmelada. meaning ounce jam The
modern conserve is not necessarily. made
from ounces as the name suggests being
often jam of oranges, apdicotts, greensage
plums or grapes.
fAny reader can get the answer 10 any
question by writing The Topeka State
journal Information Bureau. Frederic J.
Haskfns Director, Washington. d C.
This offer applies strictly to informa tion.
The Bureau cannot give advice on legal
medical and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt to settle domestic troubles.
nor to undertake exhaustive research on
any subject Write your question plainly
and briefly Give full name and address
and enclose two cents in mps for return
postage All replies are sent direct to the
inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk
DO THE VAST THINGS.

Men get their great thrills from the
larger things of life-whether or not
they succeed.
1t is much better to fall in a big
undertaking than to win a small one.
To attempt things. which seem at
the start to be much beyond US. in
spires us to put our Highest abilities
to the test. AS we COVE grow. And
as we grow. we gain momentum
Do vast things.
1t takes about the same sort of abfI-
ity to do the small thing as the big
one-but the big one requires greater
courage and will.
Sweep the obstacles away. Have n
definite goal, and center your soul
upon it.
Both welcome and merit RESPONSE
bility. It's what makes the big man.
Master the trivial--so that II may have
mind may move in wide path.
Think big-and you can't help but
act big.
Your own thoughts place you.
Either they make you their master
and you dominant, fun of free express
sion. knowing how to decide and to
conquer.
Every day prepare t.. become capa-
BILE and able.
1t has always been true that vast
achievements have followed vast fall
ures. Somehow or other misfortune
only acts as a fine spur to the one who
has determined.
Play with the vast things-but play
very seriously!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28

amendment of the state laws. also has
some disquieting remarks to con-
tribute on the present situation
I'VE want the legislature to investI-
gate the state insanity law" he says
I'VE claim that these laws as they now
stand are both unjust to the patient
and constitute a menace to society.
There is no limit upon the number of
times a patient may be committed to
AM institution and set free. He may
get out of hospital every time he is
sent there, provided he has funds
enough to pay the legal expense. Is
such a man fit to be at large?
Fortunately most judges are be-
coming very sensible in dealing with
insanity cases. They frankly admit
they are not qualified to diagnose
various types of insanity and prefer
not to assume the responsibility for
committing a patient. But they are
not all like that 1 know from per-
sonal experience of one judge who, in
the face of the testimony of medical
experts, asked a patient, Are you in
sane" and when the patient answered,
No. discharged him without going
any further into the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
NEED OF A SQUARE DEAL.

While organized labor is making its
supreme effort to capture the govern
ment by defeating all candidates not
pledged to its interests, the movement
in favor of the open shop. seems TO
be gaining Roadway in many sections.
These and other indications may point
to the opening of the great battle for
industrial control-or industrial free
dom-which careful observers have
for several years considered newt
able.
The labor union says to the employ
er, in substance: I'VE will sell you
the services of our members at SO
much per hour or day each. We
reserve the right to strike if
conditions do not suit u.s. regard
less of whether you can help such
conditionso or not. or in the event
that we cannot agree among our
selves OF with other unions, or for any
other reason. We demand the right
to control our members absolutely,
and your business to certain extent,
but we refuse to assume any respon-
sibility whatsoever. 1t is to your in
terest to bargain with us collectively,
for IL you don't we will see that you
do not operate your business"
There have been so many instances
where employers have been treated
unfairly that it is not surprising that
many are growing rebellious and in
some localities have organized for
their own protection. Recently. too
the public has begun to take an inter
est in these matters.
In addition to it's we'll known ten
dency to help the under dog, it finds
its own welfare and safety involved
in the struggle.
1t might be better for labor in the
long run If it would support candi-
dates known to be fair rather than
those whom it expects 10 show it ia
vors, because the whole problem ulti-
mately must be settled on just ba-
sis. Results obtained in any other way
cannot stand. There rs great need OF
a square deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28

Attorney General Palmer has dis
covered another plot against the gov
eminent. Discovering conspiracy TO
overthrow the republic is one of the
best things the head OF the federal de-
partment of justice does. AS means
1t beats anything the agents of the
atrieal stars ever have invented.
Probably after adjournment of the
San Francisco convention discovery of
these plots will be less frequent. The
latest find involves more serious sit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28

uation than usual. being no less than
a plan to Ftart an armed Instruction
against the legally constituted author
titles. How far does anybody think
a movement g that sort would go in
this country? The reds" may be dis
turbers but they are not fools. They
probably do not number one in a
thousand of our population.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28

chief gave Alan the permission his eyes
were mutely begging.
You're excused, MacFirth," he said
briefly.
In the darkness Alan overlook
JEANNE. With the air of one who will
no longer be denied, he drew her
masterfully to him.
IF you don't love Brandon" he said
tenderly, perhaps
Il love you," cried JEANNE.
Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-28

In 1887. George Washington made
note of the fact that he had found it
wise to supply a local electorate with
lone hogshead and one barrel of
punch. thirty-five gallons OF wine and
forty2three gallons of hard cider"
With a record like that the Father of
his Country could not be elected con-
stable in Kansas today.