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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19

containing strict regulation and pen
alties for white slave crimes against
women.
1.-The great white slave traffic was
interrupted by the war, but is now re-
Stunning business" said the report of a
special committee which has been in !?
vestigating international social condi-
tions.
Assembly Sure to Adopt.
The resolution was supported by all
the Anglo Saxon, Scandinavian, Siam
ese, Chinese and japanese delegates.
After much heated debate. the resolu-
ton was adopted by the white slave
committee.
AS all the countries supporting the
resolution are represented in the dele
cations attending the assembly meet
ing it was regarded as certain the
assembly would adopt the resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
THE REV. M'AFEE is ELECTED
VIII Head Work of Topeka Ministerial
Union This Year.

The Rev. j. A McAfee, pastor of
the Westminster Presbyterian church,
is the newly elected president of the
Topeka Ministerial union. elected at
the first fall meeting of the union at
the Central Y. NJ. c. A. this morning.
The Rev r. Z. Gordon. pastor of the
Kansas Avenue Methodist church, was
elected vice president. n. W. Ben
ming, general secretary of the Y. NJ.
c. A, was reelected secretary of the
union.
A new church bulletin listing every
church in the city to be printed in
large type and framed. will be placed
in hotels, the Young Women's and
Young Mems Christian associa tions
and other public places, according to
plans made at the ministerial meeting
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
Nations League Considers
'Fatty" ArbuckLe,s Case
International 'White Slave Traffic Committee Urges
Adoption of Regulations Curbing Crimes Against
Women-Sure of Adoption.

Geneva, Sept. 1s.-The Fatty Ar
buckle case rose to the dignity Of
recognition by the League of Nations
today when the international white
slave traffic was debated.
Miss Forch Hammer of Denmark
urged immediate action to curb the
traffic in women, saying that "the
press of the whole world is now re-
porting certain provoking instances of
debauchery among young women in
the United States
CauSes Heated Discussion.
There were heated discussions IN
the league humanitarian committee
which is handling the white slave
subject.
A. J. Balfour of England recon-
mended that the league assembly place
before all nations, including the United
States, the draft of a new convention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
MORE new CASES
Seriousness of Diphtheria Epi-
demic DOubIed-Dr. Brown.
Topeka May Have $50 Cases
Urges Citizens to Cooperate.

The seriousness OF the d1phtherla
epidemic has doubled!
Fifteen new cases of diphtheria
were reported to the city health de-
partment this morning. Fifteen cases
are almost as many as had been re-
ported in any week during the epi-
demic. For the week ending last Sat
urday. thirty-four cases were re-
ported, almost double the number o.
any week preceding.
May Reach ESQ Cases.
UNLESS the health department has
better cooperation from the public.
Topeka will have 250 cases of diph-
liberia on her hands in the next two
or three months" DR.. Earle G. Brown,
city health officer, forecast this morn
ing. Citizens are only just beginning
to realize the seriousness of the situ-
alton. The health department must
have their help to fight the cpl
demic."
The present prevalence of diph-
liberia is the greatest for several years.
Five deaths have resulted in the last
five weeks Cases are growing more
serious in their nature, rather than
mild, for the most part, as they were
in the beginning of the epidemic.
A sore throat should be the cause
of instant concern, DR.. Brown advised
A sore throat may mean one of three
troubles. 1t may mean diphtheria
tonsiiitis or scarlet fever. all of which
are being reported.
Must Take Every Precaution.
Some parents have resented the
fact that their children have been
sent home from school with sore
throat" DIR. Brown said. "1'he school
teacher who sends the child home is
doing a kindness to the pupil and the
parents and is doing her duty by the
other pupils in the school. We find
that 20 per cent of our diphtheria
cases are among children under IL
years, so that every precaution must
be taken in the schools"
Many of the diphtheria cases, how
ever, are among children of pre- school
age. OF the five deaths that occurred
from diphtheria, two were in children
three years old and one was a five
year-old child. The other two per-
sons who died were nine and seven
teen years old.
The epidemic is most serious in
north and east Topeka. but a num-
Der of cases have been reported on the
west side, DR.. Brown said.
Not only for his own safety should
anyone afflicted with sore throat have
himself examined. He should regard
it as necessary to protect those with
whom he comes in contact In one
family coming under the care of DIR.
Brown, the father of the family had
been going about his work for several
days with a slight attack of diphtheria.
One child in the family contra acted
diphtheria, and Is quite i'll. Sore
throats were found in two other chill
dren in the family, but did not develop
into diphtheria.
Six Cases of Scarlet Fever.
Six cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported in the week ending Saturday,
showing that scarlet fever is slowly
gaining ground. Other diseases in ad-
dition to scarlet fever and diphtheria
in the weekly report were: one case
of malaria, one case of mumps, two
cases of typhoid fever, and fourteen
cases of tuberculosis. Two new cases
of scarlet fever were reported this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
CUT OUT MOVIE TAX
Senate Committee Removes Amuse-
ment Levy in Bill.

Washington, Sept. 19.-The Smoot
proposal for a manufacturers sale tax
is not included in the revised house
tax bill as formally approved today by
the senate finance committee Sena-
tor Penrose said after some discus
sion of the proposal no action was
taken. Senator Snoot reserved the
right to present the plan in the sem
ate.
Before taking its formal vote on the
house bill as revised, the committee
agreed to an amendment repeating the
1 per cent tax on amusement admis-
sion charges of 10 cents or less. Treas
ury experts estimated that this pro-
vision would reduce government reve-
nues by $5,O00,000 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
STATE ASKS FOR REFUND
Missouri Pacific Requested to Pay for
Failure TO Obey Order.

The attorney generals office has
company to remit SIT 900 to the state
for failure to obey an order from the
public utilities commission. An order
by the commission directing opening
of a station at Kimball. Neosno
county. was not observed by the road.
Under the state law, a public utility
or common carrier is subject to fine
of 800 for each day it fails to obey
an order from the public utilities
commission. Payment is asked under
this provision of the state law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19

this afternoon and tonight. However,
the rain will be over by Tuesday
morning, according to S. D. Flora,
state meteorologist. The cool weather
promises to let up little, altho there
will be no marked rise in temperature.
Topeka received a rain of .8S of an
inch during the last twenty four
hours Showers were general thruout
Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and
South Dakota. Other Kansas cities
rain were Dodge City 20 of
an inch, Goodland .22 of an inch. Con-
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
india REVOLT is SERIOUS
Official Probe of Conditions Shows
Many Rebels Are Under Arms.

Many Rebels Are Under Arms.
London, Sept 19-OfficiaI investi-
cation of conditions in India show
that the situation is more serious than
was at first believed. The military
forces sent into the troubled district
of the Malabar coast are experiencing
difficulty owing to the rebels and the
nature of the country
Formidable bands of rebels are scat
tered thru the hills, which, for the
most part are covered with forests.
Two thousand rebels are said to be
massed in the Pandalur hills, north
east of Calicut, where an action is i'm
minent, and another band is endeav-
oring to join these rebels.
Officials here hold that the insur-
gents can be starved out If the main
roads are held and certain areas are
garrisoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
BANK IS CLOSED
State Examiner Takes Charge
of Manhattan Institution.
Citizens State Had Deposits of
More Than $5OO,OOO.

Manhattan, Sept 19.-Notice that
the Citizens State Bank of Manhattan
has been ordered closed by order of
the state bank commissioner was hung
on the bank door this morning and the
institution is in charge of state bank
examiner. The bank is capitalized for
$50, 900 and had deposits of more than
100000.
Efforts are being made by the stock
holders to reOrga. re the bank and
reopen it. it was announced today.
The stock holders. who are responsible
to the extent of $4,000, will meet the
shortage now apparent, it was be-
lieved. The bank is under the state
bank deposit guarantee law
Only a week ago S. ]. Pratt, presi-
dent of the bank, resigned. Ill health
was given as the cause. A. s. Porter, a
director, was elected as head. Several
months ago G. T. Gist resigned as
cashier. Failure to realise on loans
and oil investments were reported to
have been responsible for the bank S
present difficulties.
The state banking department has
been investigating affairs of the Man
haitian bank for several weeks. Fol-
lowing a conference with officials OF
the bank in Topeka two weeks ago,
the department demanded resignation
of President Pratt. State officials to-
day admitted there was a large
amount of questionable paper in the
bank and that they were investigating
evidence pointing to irregularities in
handling of the institutions affairs.
Assets amounting to $471, 10000
were shown in the banks official
statement of June 80, date of the last
state bank call. At that time the Citi-
$37S,75S.65; cash and sight exchange
s65,S23.69; deposits of 1881. 1.S94.95.
The banks capital is 100000; surplus
and profits. s6,2O3.61.
Recently. the banking department
notified officials of the bank that a
100 per cent assessment would be re-
quired. The stockholders sought to
have this amount reduced to SO per
cent. Assistant Commissioner San
dell stated today that reorganization
plans were under consideration.
The bank is guaranteed under the
state bank guaranty law. The state
fund is available for protection of de-
positors against loss.
L. A. Johnson, former assistant
state bank commissioner and twice
representative from Wallace county,
has been cashier of the Manhattan
bank for several months. Other Of
ficers of the bank are: s. ]. Pratt.
president; L. D. Arnold, vice-presi-
dent; r. C. Barr assistant cashier.
These officers, with Tom Brooks, A.
s. Porter. and J. c. Wilhoit, all or
Manhattan, are directors. Correspond
ent banks are: Mechanics & Metals
National. New York; Commerce Trust
company, Traders National and Mid
west National, Kansas City, Mo, and
Bank of Topeka, Topeka. j
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
ACCUSE CIRCUS employees
Discharged Men Following Show
Blamed for Hiawatha Wreck Attempt

BIamed Tor Hiawatha WRECK Attempt.
Hiawatha. Kan, Sept. 10. - Police
were searching for several discharged
employees of the AL G. Barnes circus
today, TO question them IN regard to
an attempt made to wreck the circus
train near here.
a steel rail was placed across the
track in front of one of the circus
trains consisting Of thirty cars yester-
dty Several cars were derailed. The
train had not attained normal speed
when the rail was struck. and this,
railroad men state, prevented a seri-
Gus wreck
The management of the circus re-
ported trouble at Leavenworth last
Friday with the employees, who were
discharged several weeks ago but who
mad been following the show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
TOPEKA PREsBYTERY TO MEET.
Four Ministers From Topeka VIII At
tend Conference Near Kansas City.

The Topeka Presbytery will hold its
annual meeting at the South Ridge
Presbyterian church, country
church near Kansas City, beginning
Tuesday night and closing Thursday
noon.
The Topeka Presbytery includes all
the Presbyterian churches from Kan
sas City west TO Clay Center, north to
Leavenworth and south to Wakarusa.
DR.. s. S. Estey, of the First church;
the Rev. H. L. Nelson, of the Potwin
church; the Rev. F. F. Ogle. of the
Third church: the Rev. s. B. Anderson,
of the Second church. will attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
Issue Warrants for r.. r. Chiefs.

Chicago, Sept. 1e.-Warrants for
the arrest of H E. Byram. president
of the c. NJ. & S. p. road, and three
other officials of the line were issued
today by County Judge Reigheimer.
charging them with refusing to give
employees their statutory two hours off
on election day to permit them to vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
SEVENTY Die IN ENGLAND
Disaster in ColIiery Is Caused by a
Gas Explosion.

Brisbane, Queensland. Sept. 1s.-
Seventy persons, it is feared, have lost
their lives thru a disaster in the Mount
Mulligan colliery near Cairns, North
Queensland. The casualties were
caused by an explosion Of gas within
the mine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19

The 1921 Kansas Free Fair is listed
in state exposition history and in con-
nection with its success must be writ
ten the activity and ability of the ex-
ecutive officers-Phil Eastman, sec
retary, and Albert NJ. Patten, presi-
dent.
Secretary Eastman and free fair
are synonymous in fair circles all
over the United States. Eastman is
the man who made the initial success
of a free fair and he did it in Topeka.
He has become recognized generally
for his original ideas and his bargain
ing and inventive chara cteristics in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19

support of the Topeka exposition.
Albert NJ. Patten has been interested
in, the Free Fair for many years and
has been active in its management
and improvement. This was his first
season as president and he was instru-
mental in putting forth many innova-
tions in entertainment
It is a worthy pair this Eastman
Patten combination of the Free Fair.
Their only failure this year was in the
control of the weather. But when the
sun did shine they made up in spirit
and entertainment for the three bad
days of rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-19
FORD is INCUBATOR

Hunters Took Eggs Along on
Trip in Flivver, But Find They
Come to Life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
Lexington Wins
Notable Victory
AtPike's Peak
Special Entry Leads in IT,
Glass Beating 1920 Record
for Time by Two
Minutes.

Lexington wins again At Pibe''
Peak.
Against severe competition IN The
worlds greatest hill climbing event
q Lexington special, driven by u
l.oesche won first money on Labor
dag in the second class. ears OF ISL
10 j00-inch piston displacement,
Ioesehe made the climb OF !,
miles and 200 feat in ~ minutes
and ~ As seconds. lowered his owr
mark made when he won the lplO
hill climbing championship at Pixies
Peak. by more than 2 minutes.
The result OF the race is trih-
uic To the craftsmanship ot Frank
u. Ans,cd. president OF Lexington
and allied companies. Unlike man,
motor companies which retire from
the field to rest on their laurels after
winning one great race. Mr.. Ansied,
with the 1920 title his, insisted up
on again entering.
In 1920 Lexington Was new
conner in the great Pixies Peak event.
Its double barrclled victory startled
the motor world. As a result Lex.
ing;on faced in the 1921 race cars
OF special design from engine 10
wheels.
The victory OF Lexington in It's
class in the Labor day race proved
highly gratifying TO President An
sted. II meant that the Lexington
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
Cadillac Presented to
Princess at Wedding

According 10 the London Daily
Mail. when Princess Elizabeth OF
Roumania was recently married to
Prince George OF Greece, the gifts 10
the bride were among the finest ever
given a royal pair.
Among those received by the
bride was a Cadillac enclosed car.
given by the city OF Bucharest.
The gift, which is ranked by the
Mail with the jewels given by the
government, and the great gifts OF
the groom, is in thorough keeping
with the regard in which the Cadillac
is held in Europe.
Its remarkable performance as the
official car OF the American army is
said TO have thoroughly impressed
the people Of Europe with the worth
OF the Cadillac and it is now de-
clared to be favorite with those in
a position TO purchase a fine motor
car
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
IAKRubber Battery
Latest for Autos
i. A. Willard. Cleveland
Manufacturer, Announces
Invention.

An all,rnbbr storage battery-thls
is the latest achievement in the de.
yelopment OF the electrical system OF
the modern motor car.
Announcement OF this advance was
made this week IN Cleveland. by 4.
A. Willard. inventor and founder OF
the battery manufacturing company
which bears his name.
In this improved battery. every
thing is OF rubber excepting the
plates or gridS. The wooden battery
box is done away with. and replaced
by hard rubber case. This change
has made possible another important
one. for with the wooden box there
passes the separate rubber jar here
tolore required for each battery cell.
The new case being rubber, !, has
been found practicable TO mould il
with seamless partitions, which elim-
mate the necessity for jars. The
term "monobloc" which has been
applied describes the onc-piece con.
struetion very satisfactorily.
Between the plates. threaded rub
Der instead OF wooden seperaiors arc
used. This use of rubber, however.
is not entirely new. having been
started six years ago under Willard
patents. II is in the development OF
the new case and the bringing to-
gcther OF rubber container and rub
Der scparators that the latest impor-
tant advance has been made.
Iwcnty-sevcn states in the Union
now have over 100000 motor vehicles
each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
Put Mouth of Valve Stem in
Water in Glass to Find Leak

A slow leak in your tires does not
necessary mean defective valve,
Miller tire repair school instructors
say that this may be caused by any
one of a number of troubles with
which every automobile owner is
familiar. Whenever there is room
for doubt, however, the valve should
be tested.
The method OF testing is simple.
Turn the wheel until the valve stem
is at its highest point-as far from
the road as possible. Remove the
dust cap. Fill a glass with water
and hold it so that the moutl, Of the
valve stem is submerged beneath the
surface Of the liquid.
Ii the valve is leaking, small
bubbles OF air will form and raise to
the surface of the water. Some
times patience is necessary in this
test. Where a valve leak is very
small, the bubbles form slowly. They
would escape notice altogether in a
hastyy examination. Where such
troubles are experienced the cause is
usually eliminated by giving a little
attention to the seating of the valve.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
There Seems to Be a Lot
OF Mystery About This

II il rumored that one OF Omaha's
automobile distributors is arranging
a pleasant surprise Tor admirers OF
motor car luxury.
At present this surprise is shrouded
in as much mystery and secrecy as
the identity OF the new king and
queen of Quivcra. No plans have
ye, been made public. but the artists
who are now busy with an elaborate
decorative scheme. propose that
guests shall view the object OF mys-
terry amid tasteful and luxurious sur
roundings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
Boston Gets Trainload
OF REQ Speed Wagons

Another indication OF a return to
normally and a further proof that
business conditions are getting back
to their old time footing is evidenced
by the shipment OF REQ speed wagons
which has just been sent out by the
REQ Motor Car company at Lansing.
This is the second solid trainload OF
Rcos to leave the Lansing factory
within a period OF three weeks. AS
in the previous case, the trainload is
bound for the east, consigned to the
Linscott Motor Car company OF
Boston.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11
Every Known Economy.

This is the third price cut during
the past Il months. On September
p, 1920. the price OF the Ford tour
ing car Was reduced from S57s TO
s440, June 7 TO SAILS and now to sjS5,
making total reductions in this type
OF $40. or IS per cent. The same
proportionate reductions have been
made in all other types. One year
ago the price Of the Ford sedan was
1913; today il lists at 5000 with the
same equipment.
I'VE are taeing advantage OF every
known economy in the manufacture
OF our products in order th;t we may
give them TO the public at The lowest
possible price, and by doing that We
feel that we are doing the one big
thing that will relp this country into
more prosperous times. People are
interested in prices and are buying
when prices IRE right.
Production Breaks Record.
"The production OF Ford cars and
trucks for August again broke all
previous high records with the total
reaching 1906. This is the fourth
consecutive month in which our out
put has gone over the 100000 mark,
the total for the four months being
463,074, which has gone long way
in making possible the present re-
auctions. June this year, with an
output of 1921, was the previous
record month.
"One noteworthy feature Of Our
sales is the increased demand for
Ford trucks and cars for statesmen.
This class Of commercial! business
has been gradually increasing the
past 60 days and we interpret it as
very good sign of imp: ovement il
general business.
mo reduction has been made in
the price of the Fordson tractor, and
none is contemplated"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11

> The Stephens Tie Stores COM
pany, operating tire stores 4, various
points throughout the county. has
recently moved into larger quarters
at e04s-s0 Farnam street.
According to Harry i. Trumble,
manager OF the Omaha s!oe. the
Omaha business has in few months
completely outgrown the location at
22l5 Farnam street.
The new location provides 1000
more feet OF floor space and VIII per-
nit carrying larger stock r.ore ad-
van,ageously displayed.
The policy OF the Stephens Tire
stores is TO sell direct 10 the con-
sumer, thereby eliminating the me-
cessity for dealer profit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11

PENNSYLVANIA has 1850 retail saso-
line dealers.
Germany exported a0,0O1 aula-
mobiles of various kinds, and 1000
motorcycles IN 1879,
There are lSS passenger ears, II
trucks and seven motorcycles IN The
Bahama islands.
As many rs five different kinds Of
taxes are imposed on automobile
owners IN many states.
The number OF Amcrican,made
automobiles IN Norway exceeds
those OF any other colniry,
Small motor ears are used by tie
Swiss postal authorities inr the
transportation Of letters and tcle-
grams,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-11

d. j. Weaver, Tor the past two
years wholesale manager Tor the o,
\. Bonney Motor company. has re-
Gently accepted the position OF sales
manager Tor the Scott-Bury Motor
company, Packard distributors.
Weaver was connected with the
Studcbaker organization in the whole
sale department Tor the past six years
and has served in various cities,
In his new connection with the
Scott-Bury Motor company. Weaver
will have charge OF both retail and
wholesale sales.