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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
CALLS HALT
Federal Judge Restraints Illinois
Two-Cent Fare.
Railways Protested, Alleging
Discriminatory Rates Asked.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-Federal Judges
English, Baker and Geiger. hearing an
application for an injunction to re-
strain the state of Illinois from en-
forcing the twe-cent mileage law, to-
day granted temporary Injunction TO
twenty nine railroads operating in the
state.
The Injunction prohibits any state
official from trying to enforce the
law and declares that the rate fixed
by the interstate commerce commits
sion-36 cents per mile-is sufficient
The decision of the court also de-
clared that If the 2-cent law were to
be enforced it would mean the state
would eventually have to eonfiscate
the roads as it would be impossible 70
operate them properly on a 2-cent fare
basis.
Oklahoma May Grant Hike.
oklahoma City. Okla. Aug. 24.-The
state corporate n commission today
may announce Rhether it will grant
Oklahoma railways a 35 per cent in
crease in intrastate freight rates tc
take effect Thursday. The commits
sion closed its hearing OF the case yes
terday. undecided what the boos'
should be.
Several shippers declared they
favored the hike but others contended
the rates should be lowered. Clifford
Thorne of Chicago. attorney for the oil
and livestock shippers, waged a strong
battle for 25 per cent increase.
The hearing on distribution of grain
cars scheduled for yesterday, was con-
tinued until September s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
VILLA IN REVOLT
Bandit Chief Reported ON RAM
page-"Surrender" Trick.
Gone to Mountains With Band
and Federal Cash.

san Antonio, Tex. Aug. 24.-Offi-
cial confirmation Of the escape OF
Francisco Villa into the mountains
with two million pesos turned over to
him for paying his soldiers was re-
ceived from army sources this after
noon. The confirmation gave no ad-
ditional details.
Local Villa agents declare the re-
port reaching here late last night that
Pancho Villa. Mexico's rebel chief. had
revoIted and made for the hills with
$500, 900 soldiers pay as probable.
They base their belief on tips they
have received from the bandit leader
in the last several weeks. The de-
partment of justice also has had word
that Villa has escaped
Villa revolted at Tlahualilio,
Coahuila, Saturday. according to the
reports, with a force of two thousand
well armed men after obtaining
:, 100000 pesos sent by the govern
ment to pay off Villas soldiers as
agreed. He is said to have gone to the
mountains.
Proba bility of the truth of the re
volt. Villas agent claim, is that the
bandit, during his march from Sabinas
to Tlahualilio. the place of his final
surrender. occupied his time in obtain
ing fresh horses for his forces and get
ting fresh provisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
JAIL ALLEN
Governor Asks Industrial Court
to Commit Howat.
Matter Checked Up to Attorney,
Reports Say.
ALEX. HAS PETITION PENDING
His Attorneys Demand Rehear-
ing in Supreme Court.
Jackson to Determine Legality
of Imprisoning Mine Chief.
ALEX. HAS PETITION PENDING

Governor Allen has asked the in
dustriat court to send Alexander How
at to Jail, according to reports today
in the state house. According to state
ments, the governor has urged that
the mine union leader be committed
under Judge Curran's contempt order.
In the offices of the Industrial court,
it was stated that the question of
sending Howat to Jail had been
checked up to Fred S. Jackson, attor-
ney for the court. Jackson was not
in the city today.
Rehearing Petition Up.
When Howat was cited for con-
tempt last spring, Judge Curran of
the Crawford county district court is
sued a commitment for Howat after
he refused to testify before the labor
court. The case was appealed to. the
supreme court and affirmed A pc
tition for rehearing was filed by How
ats attorneys, but has not been passed
upon 1t is probable the case may be
taken to the United States supreme
court if the rehearing motion is denied.
Whether Howat can be committed
to Jail under the order and with the
case subject to appeal is legal ques-
ton which the court has checked up
to Jackson Some time ago there was
division among industrial judges
when Judge Clyde NJ. Reed wanted to
remain in Pittsburg during the Lewis
Howat row. The court withdrew
pending Outcome of the dispute. Now,
it is reported, Governor Allen wants
has checked the matter up to the new
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
IN Topeka
Without Fight Legion Head
quarters Question Settled.
Convention for 1921 Goes to
Hutchinson.

Pittsburg. Kan. Aug. 24.-Hutchin-
son today was selected as the conven-
ton city for next year by the Kansas
organization Of the American Legion
in session here today.
Four cities of Kansas were candi-
dates for the honor of entertaining the
legion men next year. In the voting
Hutchinson received 253 votes; Man
haitian. 1874; Ottawa 62. and Eldorado
s. After the ballot motion to make
the selection unanimous was adopted.
The 1921 convention will be held Aug
ust 22-23-24.
Topeka will retain state head
quarters of the American Legion
without a fight The Wichita
Legion committee appeared before
the committee on bylaws yes
proposed amendment which would
change headquarters from Topeka to
Wichita.
Topeka's prospects of eIecting Tom
Lee for next commander grew brighter
with every new trainload of delegates.
Webb Holloway, of Kansas City, Kan,
and Fred G. Apt. of lola. both of the
Second district, probably will cause a
clean split on that vote. Richard
Meek. of Parsons, is the other con-
tender. Wichita is expected to release
a large percentage of her vote to Lee,
The Fourth district is backing PoIlin
Boynton for state executive commit
teeman, and the Fifth district is be-
hind George Withers, of Manhattan,
for national committeeman. Sam De-
gan. of Pittsburg, a favorite with the
legioneers. is the most likely candidate
for vice commander. Herbert Guild
of Topeka, who was appointed state
treasurer. will probably be appointed
to that office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Governor Sends Certificate of
Ratification to Colby.
Followed Granting of Writ by
Supreme Court Judge.
HOUSE DESERTERS TO RETURN
Representatives Issue State-
ment Demanding Referendum.
Want Mass Meetings in Each
County and Resolutions.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. 24.-Gov. A.
H Roberts has certified to the depart
ment of state at Washington that Ter
nessee has ratified the federal suffrage
amendment, senate leaders declard to-
day.
Governor Roberts. according to Rer-
resentative Miller and Attorney Gen.
eral Thompson, mailed the certifica-
ton to the secretary of state.
rms followed the granting Of
"rits OF certiorari and supersedeas''
IN the state supreme court nv Chfaf
Justice Landsen. These writs n =
held. took Injunction proceedings from,
the lower court and enabled the gov
erhor ana other state officials to act.
Certificate Sent to Colby.
The certification was sent to secre-
taIy Colby by registered letter shortly
oeIore noon, 1t was stated. Similar
Ie.eillcatlons were sent to President
wilson, Vice President Marshall ana
gress. VI eoh-
r Mrs Charl Williams, leader Of the
ing in behalf of suffrage. sent ~
gram to Secretary of State Colby. mott
lSlhs MIN that the certification bsd
"esn put IN the mail, she said
mouse leaders said today that r.
Would @ be impossible to transact bust
in ~ iong as a quorum is lacking
IN the mouse. With 367 rnar,ha.s
VINO opposed ratification. ren1atr.,.ss
outside he state in Decatur. Ala +
was expected the house would he M
aDIe 10 remain in session when II con-
vened late today. ii II con-
Deserters Plan Return.
Decatur. Ala, Aug. 24.-Menbars
of the lower house of the rran,aossI7s Ders
! legislature who came here - t.-',s - :
me quorum and delay final action on
ssuIIrage ratification. indicated TODAY
tney probably would return to Nasb-
vile next week - -'asii-
IN signed statement they demand
ed that referendum be held on ratt-
llcation- They urged that mass meet
tngs De staged in every county and
enat resolutions be adopted voicing the
ratification. SuAA'ase (
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

The feature of the first round of the
third flight of the state invitation golf
tournament at the Country club today
is the playing of Gerald Smith, the liz
year-old son of Judge f. r. Smith of
Manhattan. Gerald came in with a
106, playing his qualifying rounds
Monday on a.links crowded with vet
euan golfers from all parts of Kansas
The boy is playing his first season
of golf Using his fathers discarded
clubs he handles himself like a profess
sional. The stroke is in absolute
rhythm and has been admired by
scores of players here. 1t is not an
uncommon sight to see golfers stop
their game across the fairways to
watch Gerald Smith drive his ball.
The youngster is growing up in a
golf family. Judge Smith is an en-
trant in the tournament. The boy s
older brother was ru41ner-up at the
state tournament in Salina early in the
summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
WINS POLO TITLE
American Team at Olympiad
Beats Greece Z to o.
Yank Boxers Take Three of Six
Bouts Entered.

Antwerp. Aug. 24.-The American
water polo team defeated Greece, to
today in the Olympic games.
The American team was comprised
of Harry Hebner Perry McGillivray
Hal Follmer, c. H. Taylor, Vosberg OF
pic club and Jensen of the Illinois
A C
p. Keolhah of Hawaii won the 100
meter race swimming on back in one
minute Is 1-5 seconds Kegeris OF
Chicago was second This established
was LEO AS, made by Hebner ir
1912.
Norman Ross of Chicago and J. j
Kahe1e of Los Angeles qualified in
their heat of the. 1900 meter swim. the
former winning and the latter finish
ing third.
American boxers won three of the
sir, bouts in which they participated
last night. Following are the results.
tfFlyweig hts-Frank Di Genaro
New York, defeated Albert. France
Banta ms--Graham Canada, defeat
ed Hebrants, Belgium.
Feathers-Gauchet, France. defeat
ed Ziyic, Pittsburgh.
weights-San Mosberg, New
York. knocked out Beland. South At
rica one round, Johansen, Denmark
defeated Newton, Canada.
Welters-Schneider Canada. defeat
ed Colberg, United States army; Ire
land, England, defeated Wistatcher
America.
Middleweights-H Canada
defeated Brady, South Africa. by de-
fault. Prudhomme, Canada. knocked
out Stromme. Norway, one round
Mallen, England. defeated Hersovitch
feated AL Spengler. New York. by de-
fault
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
SETTLE OUR WINTER PROBL EN-
Operators and Coal Miners Of Central
District in Parley.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-The winter COM
fort of the midwest was believed to-
day to hang on a conference here be-
tween bituminous coal operators and
mine union officials of the central dis
trict. Representatives of the miners
demanded a 81 per day increase
against the offer of IL cents
z. c. -Searles, secretary of the I'LL
nois Coal Operators association. said
he believed an agreement would be
reached, since the operators were anx-
ious to resume top speed production
There was the possibility Of dis
agreement over the imposition of a
fine on miners who struck this sum-
mer without authorization.
Under an old agreement operators
were empowered to tine participants
in illegal strikes. Union men demand
ed that the fine be remitted this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
SHOT IN MELON PATCH oRArD. 50
d. Lighter, CarbondaIe, Is in local
HospitaI-May Lose Eye.

A watermelon patch and buckshot
are responsible for the condition of
D. Lighter, Carbondale, in Stormont
hospital suffering from numerous
gunshot wounds. Hesis said to have
been one of a party that raided a
watermelon patch belonging to W. n.
Foster. one-half mile south of Car
bondale, last Thursday night.
Twenty shot have been taken from
his shoulders and face by DR.. L. H.
Mum. He is in danger of losing his
left eye. Doctor Mum did not regard
his condition as critical, however.
Foster, owner of the patch. was taken
to the Usage county Jail following the
shooting, but was released the follow
ing day.
Kenneth Gatacare and Matt Smith.
also were shot, but are now well on
the road to recovery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
JESS NEEDS MORE MONEY

Ex-Hcavy Champ Considers Offer
From Dempsey-OH Game Costly.
Wichita, Kan, Aug 24-Jess VIII
lard former heavyweight champion
may attempt to come back, he indi-
Gated this morning when shown a dis
patch quoting Jack Kearns in Chica go
as saying Dempsey would take on
Willard after the Carpenter fight
Il don't know anything about such
an arrangement, but L would consider
it. said Willard. Il have not given
any thought lately to returning 20 the
ring and l could not say now whether
I'll ever fight again"
Willard says he is in fairly good
condition and that he could be in
shape for a fight by spring. He is
here on oil business. A friend quoted
Willard as having lost $4,000 in the
oil game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
RESUME APPOINTMENTS.
Those on Tank Corps List Transferred
to the Infantry.

Washington. Aug. 24-Appoint-
ments to the officers reserve corps
temporarily suspended pending crea-
ton of the committee TO handle the
work were ordered resumed today by
Secretary Baker. Organization of
finance, chemical warfare. and medi-
cal administrative sections of the re-
serve corps also was announced. Re-
serve officers qualified for tank duty
will be transferred TO the infantry Of
ficers' reserve corps. the tank corps
now being an integral part Of the in
fantry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
SOVIET DEMANDS
ANGER ENTENTE
Breach of Faith Shown at MinSk
Bitterly Denounced.
British and Italian Premiers
Decide to Back France.
ULTIMATUM SENT MOSCOW
Two Nations Threaten to Use
Troops in Aid of Poles.
PrOIetariat Army for Poland
Chief Cause of Wrath.
'ULTIMATUM SENT MOSCOW
MOSCOW ADMITS DEFEAT

Moscow, via wireless to London.
Aug. 24.-"Fierce fighting is de-
veIoping in the region between
Bjelostok and Lomza, where the
Poles are advancing. the Bolshe-
vik official communique announced
today.
In an endeavor to escape from
the Polish encircling movement be-
tween Lomza and the East Prus-
sian Nrontier. the Bolshevik sacri-
fices have been heavy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
MEXICAN. GOVERNORS IN FLIGHT
Ordered TO Surrender But Refused
Federal Troops on Their Trail.

San Antonio. Tex, Aug 24-An-
tonic Nava and Mendez A1cade. two
of the three governors" of the state
Of Vera Cruz during the last few
weeks. are reported to have fled. Fed
eral troops are looking for them. Both
men were notified by the Huerta gov
ernment to surrender but refused. ac-
cording to reports reaching here.
Garzon Cossaw Huerta. appointee
to the governorship, is said to have en-
tered Jalapa with a force of three
hundred men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Find Nfxsterr suhnarine.

Madrid. Aug. PA submarine of
unknown nationality has been found
by workmen engaged in saliva ging a
sailing vessel at the mouth of the Ebro
river on the Mediterranean coast,
eighty-five miles southwest of Bar
celona. according to a telegram reach
ing this city. committee of naval
experts has gone to the scene to in
veStigate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

Columbia. No, Aug 24.--The Sigma
Alpha Epsilon chapter house here was
partly destroyed by fire Of undeter-
mined origin early this morning. The
house was considered one Of the finest
in the west. and had been the home
of hundreds Of Missouri university
students The damage is estimated at
more than $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
RAILWAY REVENUES INCREASE.
Nearly $4,000, 900 More Collected on
Freight Alone I'm March.

Washington, Aug. 24-Both freight
and passenger revenues of the rail-
roads increased last March as COM
pared with the same month of 1919
Figures made public today by the
interstate commerce commission
showed freight revenues of $323.611-
SO last March as against S254.sO71o2
the same month the year before and
passenger revenues of sg2.195.155.
compared with $8s,227.130 in March,
1919
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
New York-Nome Flight ENDS.

Nome. Alaska. Aug. 24.-The four
United States airplanes, flying from
Mlneola, y. Y. to Nome, arrived here
direct from Ruby. Alaska. at $40
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The act
ual flying time from New York was
55 hours. Capt. st. Clair Street. head
Of the expedition. announced. The
hop off on the return trip to New
York will be made in a few davs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
NOW WATCH PRICES SOAR
Another "Probe of ProfiteerinC'
Ordered by Attorney General Palmer.

Chicago. Aug. pa nationwide
investigation of profiteering has been
ordered by Attorney General Palmer
according to a statement here today
bv Chas. F. Clyne. United States dis
trict for Chicago.
Clyne declared department of JUS
tice agents have secretly been gather
ing data on profiteering for several
weeks and that as a result of the in
formation Palmer has sent lnstruc-
tions to every United states attorney
in the country to start an invesuga-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
TIED TO Cow-DRAGGED.
Nine-Year-OId in Critical Condition as
Result of Prank.

Freeport. Ill. Aug 24.-Richard
Snyder. aged ?, of Savannah. H.. is In
critical condition as a result of be-
ing bound and tied 10 a cow by two
playmates. The Snyder boy was
dragged for half mile before the COW
was stopped.
The boy said two other boys tied his
hands and then fastened a rope about
his waist and the cows neck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
VETERANS BECOME TEACHERS.
Canadians Back from War FIJI De-
pIeted Ranks of the Pedagogues.

Toronto, Ont. Aug. 24.-TVo hun
dred war veterans. trained at public
expense. will enter upon their new
duties as teachers when the public
schools of Ontario open next month
Entry of ex-soldiers into the teach
ing profession is regarded with great
favor by the education department
which has been lamenting the fact
that the male school teacher has lately
been fast disappearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
WANT THEIR BACK WAGES
Dcs Moines Street Car Men Quit Until
They Get $4,000.

Des Moines, Aug. 24-Des Moines'
long threatened street car strike be-
ca me a reality atJ1:15 this morning
when 800 motor men and conductors
walked out under orders of the execu-
tive committee of their union.
Union officials say the men will not
return to work until they are paid
$4,000 in back wages due them on
an increase in wages granted last
sDrinRs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
COTTON GROWERS TO COMBINE
Mass Meeting Called tosIay Plans ts
Force Higher Prices.

growers will hold a mass meeting in
Dallas September and complete
plans for holding their crop for high
er prices, D. f. Lyday. vice president
and general manager of the Texas d.
vision. American Cotton association,
announced today.
Bankers and n1anufa cturers will also
participate in the meeting. A call was
sent out to divisions in other southern
states asking them to hold similar
meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
INDEPENDENTS FARES UP.
Increase for Union Traction Co. Ap-
proved Today by j. c.

The court Of Industrial relations has
approved an increase in street car
fares for the Union Traction company
at Independence. Rates are Increased
from to cents
Under the order of the court. conn
pany patrons may ride at the old rate
by purchasing books Of 25 tickets for
s1-25. The commuter tickets are valid
ninety days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

shine and warm south wind is prom
ised for Kansas for the next few days
according to S. D. Flora, state meteor
ologist. No rain has fallen in the
state in the last twenty-four hours
and none is in sight for the next
twenty-four.
The low mark this morning was 56
degrees, which is nine degrees below
normal On August "a, 1891, the
temperature went down to 40. and a
light frost settled. The highest tenn
perature here Monday was 78 degrees.
AT 10 o'clock this morning the m e.
curry had mounted to II, with indica-
lions that it would go to S5 this after
noon. The low mark tonight probably
will be under So, with a rise to IS
again tomorrow afternoon. The low
mark in the state this morning was 81.
| - -. .lConfinned on Pnce TRol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
KANSAS CITY RENTS GO UP.
Offices Increased From Ten to Forty
Per Cent. Renters Are Told.

Kansas City, No, Aug. 24.-Office
rent increases ranging from 10 to 45
per cent have been sent many clients
in downtown buildings. This move
follows rent hikes in resident districts
of from 20 to 40 per cent.
High coal prices, increased wages.
increased cost of upkeep and repairs
are among the reasons assigned 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
Cox ANNOUNCES western Date.

I New York. Aug. 24.-The followins
speaking dates for Governor .Cox's
western tour We're announced today
by the Democratic national commits
tee: Fargo. y. D. September Z; Bill
lings, Mont. September 8: Butte and
Helena. September 9. Missoula. Mont.
and Spokane. Wash. September 10:
Tacoma and Seattle. September II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

New York Baggagemen Quit.

NeW YORK, Aug. Z4.-Baggage was
piling high at railway stations here to-
day as a result OF a strike of bag
gagemen of the New York transfer
and Westcotte express companies. The
strike for more pay and shorter hours
began at midnight last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
RepublIcans Have ss44.352 81

- New York. Aug. 24@The total of
Republican national funds raised since
the nomination of Senator Harding is
$s44, 555.s2, according to a statement
issued this afternoon by Frederick ".
Upham, national treasurer of the
party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24
YOUNGEST STATE GOLFER

EEcven-Year-old Gerald Smith of
Manhattan Enters State Tourna-
ment in Topeka With a Score
of fO6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-24

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
w Generally fair tonight and Wedncs-
day; slightly warmer north and west
portions tonight and southeast portion
Wednesday.
Columbus daily courier. [volume] (Columbus, N.M.) 1920-1920, 1920-04-28
c0nrEns PsEaDs ron
N1NIAnIIAAN TIaLII

CLEVELAND. 0hIo April a..
Pointing out that aII Of lhs ieaern.
llon's v|clar|o. hnyt been won with.
oul porly aud that party rule
will ape|| l|seslor % future ntedl.
Samuel uompnns. prosldrei Of ihf
american Federation Of Labor. a..
deserted lhb Icdcrollonb nunnnfIl'
son political policies. 10 an address
here Sunday.
0unpera branded lhc overall pro
gram a. ro.lonIaI|ons poverty and
|he HoaI cheap meat cults" policy o.
m insult 10 american cil|fcns, I'm
pn|slve. uuwnrranlcd and nnllmc|y
strikes were denounced b. Oomnnr1
but he added that mo matter vhal
law may be enacted. the right Il
strike viii mover be- driven fronl
the earth"
Ne referred 10 ihc present strike
~ NE s~Ilchmen A. The biggest
hlundfr.'