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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
EVERYONE INVITED To KICK
Rotarians Urged to Point Out Faults
at Thursdays Meeting.

The next regular meeting of the
Topeka Rotary club, which is to be
held at the Chamber of Commerce
Thursday. March 8, will give a chance
for all the members of the organiza-
ton to air their views on all the things
that are wrong with the organization.
Kicks will be in order, and from the
kicks there is to be worked out a
series of remedies for the conditions
against which the kicks are directed
The announcement of the meeting
states that the attendance record of
the club in February beat the record
for January by the narrow margin of
fifteen sixteenths of one point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
THEY MAKE IT At HOME
Glance Over Local Police Blotter
Shows Drunkenness Is Increas-
ing-Much Corn Whisky and
Home Made Beer Taken In Raids.
oh. where do they get it?


A casual glance over the police blot
ter shows that drunkenness is on the
increase in Topeka. During the month
just closed twenty-nine arrests for
drunkenness were made by the police.
There were twenty-six arrests on this
charge in January.
Most of these friends Of Bacchus,
according to the officers, fill them
selves with Jamaica ginger and patent
medicines Corn whisky. with vi
cious kick and of a tempting flavor,
is also manufactured in Topeka, as
evidenced by the fruits of raids fire.
quently made by the police. Home
brewed beer is another article on the
menu which leads many happy "stews''
to the city Jail.
During the month closed Monday
the police made total of 153 arrests
and collected $591.25 in fines, as COM
pared with 227 arrests and $749.5O in
fines in January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
WICHITA GETS CHEAP "GAS"
Golden Rule Oil Co. Makes Three
Cent Reduction in Gasoline Price.

Wichita. Kan. March 1.-The
Golden Rule Oil & Refining company
of Wichita today cut the retail price
of gasoline from 2415 cents to PIG
cents. This is a decline of 6.O7 cents
since the price of crude oil began
tumbling in January.
The Golden Rule company has a
refinery here and twenty-five distrib-
uting stations in Kansas. Oil men ex-
pressed surprise here today when they
learned of the Golden company's ac-
ton in stepping out as a price setter
and they predicted it would bring a
gasoline war in Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01

The Chinese students of Kansas
schools have adopted this means of
helping their countrymen in the fam
inc devastated regions of northwest
China. The play is called "a Chinese
Night" and has been given at Kansas
State Agricultural college and Kansas
university.
Director for Y. NJ. G. A.
Fung was one of five department
directors of Y. NJ. c.. A. activities
among the Chinese troops in France,
who numbered 10000. He held a
captains commission in the Chinese
army at the same time. These troops
were used in the areas of supply as
labor battalions. Their work took a
great burden off the allied European
armies. About one-third of their
number are still in France.
Philip Young, a Chinese student who
graduated from Manhattan last win
ter, managed the play there. He is in
Topeka, and will stay here until the
play is presented, assisting Flung. A
committee of Washburn college stu
dents is assisting. DR.. Paul J. Todd,
former missionary; DIR. D. L. Nc
Eachron, dean of liberal arts, and five
students are members of the commit
tee. One of the members is Lois Todd,
the Chinese girl who is attending
Washburn.
Gov. Henry ]. Allen informed those
in charge of the program that he
would be on hand for an address and
that he would be pleased to help in
any possible manner this worthy
cause,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
WOULD DESTROY ALL MORALE
Railway Brotherhood Chief Makes
Charge Against EMPLOYERS Good Faith.

Chicago, March 1.-Hearings of the
petitions of railroads for abrogation
of shop agreements with employees
were resumed before the United States
labor board today when E. H Fitz-
gerald took the stand in behalf of en-
ployes.
Fitzgerald, head of the Brotherhood
of Railway and Steamship Clerks
charged that the roads wanted to alb
rcgate the agreements to ruin the
morale of the workers.
According to Fitzgerald, the propo-
sition of the railroads would eliminate
these agreements: Seniority rules
discipline and grievances and hours OF
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
new CLEW TO ABSCONDER
Endorsements on 10 Liberty Bonds
Held by Kansas Bank Forgeries.

Kansas City. Mo. March Receipt
today for fifteen registered liberty
bonds with a value of $12,500, to
(which o. o. Splitter. defaulting cashier
of the Viola, Kan, State bank, is said
to have forged the owners names,
before cashing them at the Federal
Reserve bank here, added new i'm
petus to the search for Splitter who
has been missing since october 6,
1920.
The bonds We're received from
Washington by Fred NJ. Tate, head of
the secret department here.
The bonds had been in custody of
the Viola bank and the forgery only
recently discovered.
Spitler's disappearance from Viola,
ostensibly to visit his parents in Wich-
ita, preceded discovery of a shortage
of $4,000 in the banks accounts. No
trace of him has been found. The
Shortage was paid by directors and
the bank remained open.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
A CHINESE PLAY
Student at Washburn Is Mama
ger of Oriental Program.
Governor Allen Will Speak at
Auditorium Entertainment.

Paul Fung, a Chinese student at
Washburn college and who was also
an active worker with the forces of
the Y. NJ. c. A. in the World war. is
manager of the play which the Chin
csc students of Kansas schools will
give at the city auditorium Friday
night.
Flung Speaks in Chapel.
Fung urged the students of Wash
burn to assist the play in every way,
in an address in chapel this morning.
He told of the millions who are starv-
ing in China and who look to Amer
lea for assistance. Three cents will
save a life one day, he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
Texas Passes Boxing Bill.

Austin, Tex, March 1.-The Ameri-
can Legion bill to regulate indoor rec
reation and 1egalizing boxing and
wrestling in this state was passed
finally by the state senate today, 10
to II, and now goes to the house for
action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
MANY BANKRUPTCY CASES
Period of Reconstruction Brings Hard
Times, Records Show

The period Of reconstruction seems
to be bringing hard times for farmers
and railroad men in particular. Bank
ruptcy suits filed in the federal court
during January and February this wear
are considerably above normal
During the month just closed nine
teen petitions were filed in the federal
court here, which includes in this di-
vision practically all the northern half
of the state. Only six petitions were
filed in February last year. In Janu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
North Topeka News

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store. or telephone Eleanor
Kimball, 1881 after q O'Clock. Other
hours. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01

A meeting will be held this evening
at the North Topeka Baptist church
and a committee appointed to decide
when work shall be commenced on the
new church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
Night Robes

Extra fine Flannelette Night Robes, extra
long, made of fine flannel plain and
striped patterns. :. - ..$1.25
Pajamas, extra fine quality, with fancy
flaps, pearl buttons, exceptional values,
at. ........... $1.45
Reclaimed Bath Robes
U. S. Government Hospital, reclaimed
Bath Robes. 1.45,
or.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
Sweaters, 81 ip-Ons, Car

U. S. Army Wool Khaki Slip-Over Sweaters,
special. :. .$1.15
Special Pure Wool, Home Khaki Slip-ons
special. :. Observation-Disclosures. .95
Military Khaki Wool Heavy Sweaters,
Jumbo size, an $500 extra value. Special,
EACH $4.95
$3.50 Heavy Rope-stitch All-Wool Sweater
Coats, reinforced pockets, double shawl
collar; splendid value. Our special
price. $6.95
$500 Pull-over Sweaters, all-wool, rope
stitch; combination collars; reinforced
collars and cuffs big bargain $50
$3.50 Fine Worsted Jerseys, in all colors;
elastic, snug fitting; ON sale now, $1.95
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01

school will give a program at the
Community house Wednesday evening
consisting of gymnastic stunts. jigs
songs, a pageant and music by the
band. The proceeds will be used tow
ard paying off improvements recently
made in the Community house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01
u. S. Army Overcoats

gloves ana MINUS
Government Jersey Gloves, special, per
pair. s.. $50
Good, Heavy Horsehide Gloves, suitable for
all hard work, gauntlets and wristets
/ at. .$1.25
Cavalry Gloves, price. .............$ 1925
Black, Heavy Lined Auto Gloves. :. g.. 1895
Heavy Submarine, One-finger mittens,
at. .95c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-01

Owing to the meeting of the Par
ent-Teachers' association last evening
at Quincy school, no gym class was
held. The regular meeting will be
held at Quincy school next Monday
evening and at that time another eve
ming in that week will be decided upon
when a lesson will be held to make up
for the one omitted last night.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
TOBACCO INVESTIGATION

Washington, Aug. 9.-Complctc in
Vcstigation of the tobacco situation bv
the Federal Trade Commission, both
as to domestic foreign trade, was pro-
posed in resolution introduced today
by Senator Smith, Democrat, South
Carolina, with the approval Of the
Senate agriculture committee.
The inquiry, Senator Smith said,
was proposed because of the tobacco
market situation. Buyers are refus-
ing to take portions Of the new crop,
ne sad, although manufactured tobac-
co in some instances is at its high
mark in prices. The investigation
would deal both with the growing.
marketing and manufacturing condi-
tions.
The Federal Trade Commission was
directed, under resolution adopted
today by the Senate to investigate
conditions of the tobacco trade, in
Guiding prices to producers and con-
Sumers.
Senator Smith, Democrat, South
Carolina, author of the resolution,
told the Senate that there was no
market at all for tobacco of the same
grades and farmers, he added, were
using the tobacco for fertilizer. On the
Other. hand, Senator Smith said prices
OF cigars and cigarettes were at
their wartime peak"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
WEATHER HITS CORN CROP

Washington, Aug. 9.-Whilc the
corn crop in practically all the i'm
portant growing States was affected
by weather conditions during July,
the crop in all Southern States
showed improvement, the Department
OF Agriculturc's report today shows
and forecasts this month for all
States in the South are larger than
the estimates made a month ago. Mis-
slssippi's crop showed the largest in
crease, Improvement there for the
month amounting to more than H.
100000 bushels.
The forecasts of production for the
various States with comparison with
the July forecast follow:
Virginia 43,929, 900 bushels, an in
crease Of 1,045,000 bushels.
North Carolina, 58,138,000, increase
of 100000.
Georgia, 87,74o,oOO, increase 8,7o9-
Tennessee, 85,181 900, increase 1884,
Alabama 75,O03,O0O, increase 5,579-
600.
Mississippi 94,183,O 900, increase H.
10000.
Louisiana 49,590,O0O, increase g.
091 900.
Arkansas, s2,92a,ooo, Increase o.
.043,000.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
HUNTING DATES CHANGED

=. "Owing to the fact that the hunting
licenses for this season were printed
before the acts Of 1921 came from the
hands of the printers, it is stated on
the back of each hunting license that
the season for hunting squirrels, rae
coons, rabbits and opossums opened
October | and closed March 18th.
at the 1921 sessions of the Lepis-
lature, an act was passed allowing
people to begin hunting squirrels, rae
coons, rabits and opossums September
| and to continue through March I.
u will thank you to give publicity
to this matter through your columns,
as news items, in order that the
readers of your paper may be advised
of the change in the law relative to
hunting these animals.
II have instructed all game ward
ems to enforce the law as set forth in
the act of 1921, above referred to.
Yours very truly,
A. A. Richardson,
- Chief Game Warden.
Columbia, S. c., August 7, 1921.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
TAXICAB DRIVER
is FATALLY SHOT

. Columbia, Aug. 81. LHatchell,
aged 25, a taXicab driver of Colum-
bia, was fatally injured here this af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock by Mrs. Lcssie
Wright, young white woman, by
beng shot through the abdomen from
a reVol yer. The young woman and
the only three witnesses claim
that the shot was accidental. Mrs.
Wright is being held pending the cor
oner's investigation.
1t appears that Hatchell, r.. D..
Mitchell, .Jr., j. M. and A. Nj. Stokes
had started to Lexington in Mr.
Stokes car. Just before the party
reached the bridge crossing Congarcc
river on Gervais street, this city, it
developed that IIatchcll did not have
a pistol. He tried to buy one, said the
other members of the party, from a
policeman, who would not let him have
According to Mr.. Mitchell, Mrs
Wright was passing at that time and
ilatchcll, who knew her, say a pistol,
1t Is said, in the pocket Of her apron
"l'cssic,' he is reported to have said,
LET me have that pistol" She re-
fused his request, stated Mcssrs.
Mitchell and Smith, saying that she
had it to shoot man.
I he party then got into the machine
and proceeded about block, the young
woman walking along the sidewalk
Keeping pace with the car.
Hatchell then renewed his request
and Mrs. Wright refused again, it is
alleged, stating, however that she had
companion weapon. Aftcr this, they
SAID, llatchell got out of the car, max
ing the statement that he was going
to take the weapon. The witnesses say
That the young woman and Hatchcll
struggled for the gun few minutes
when it was discharged Hatchell stag
gered back.
lie was Immediately taken to hos
pital, whore he dird about an hour
and a half later.
All three witnesses and Mrs.
Wright claim that the pistol was fired
accidentally.
Mrs. Wright divides her residence
between Brookland and Columbia, liv-
ing. with relatives, according to the
police, while Hatchcll lived on church
street, CRANKY Mill village this city.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
COLUMBIA COUNCIAL
GUSTS POLICE: Chief
Fred :. Strickland Elected - .,-cccpd
Richardson
MATTER GOES TO COURTS
Dcposed Officer Claims Action Con-
trary to Terms of Govern
ment of City

Columbia, Aug. 9.-By a vote of 4
to Columbia city council today Gust
ed John w. Richardson as chief Of
police and elected Fred S. Strickland,
chlcf OF detectives, to succeed him.
The change of administration is eff
1cctlVc tomorrow afternoon at 9
o'clock, but the present chief said this
evening that he would refuse to re-
linquish his Office. The custer pro-
cccedlngs were brought under rcso-
luton passed several months ago by
city council providing that city en-
ploYeS must be elected bicnnially for
terms of two years. There was no
shakc-up except in the police depart
ment today.
S. S. Shorter was promoted to chief
OF detectives and W. II. Kelley was not
reelected on the plain clothes squad.
three new policemen were elected and
j. X. Swearingcn was chosen to sue
ceed himself as lieutenant of police.
Chief w. j. May and all other mem
bers of the fire department were re-
elected.
The dismissal Of Chief Richardson
IS the elimination Of fight which has
lasted for two years between the po-
lice officer and Councilman w. A.
Coleman. Today Mr.. Coleman nomi-
mated the new chief and he and Coun-
cllmen f. S. Earle, NJ NJ. Rice and
Fred ID. Marshall voted for him. Chief
Richardson was nominated by Mayor
Blalock and received only the mayors
vote.
Chief Richardson has been con-
ncctcd with the police department. for
the past seven years, and has been its
executive head for six years and
eleven months.
The incoming chief Of police has
been connected with the local depart.
ment for the past quarter of a cen
tury, except fdi' a period of several
years, when he was in business for
himself. He has been chief of detect
ives for the past four years and has
demonstrated his efficiency.
Chief Richardson stated this eve
ming that his dismissal is contrary to
the terms of the commission form Of
government act, under which Column
bIa operates. and he intends to con-
test the action of council The con-
tcmplatcd procedure will be that he
Will refuse TO turn over his office to
the new chief and Mr. Strickland will
have to 90 into the courts to test the
entire matter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
ELECTS OFFICERS

On Tuesday afternoon at five O'Clock
the members of the Woman's AuXili-
ary, which was organized Tuesday,
August 2, met for the purpose of elect
ing officers. These were: president,
Mrs. Chas. Geiger, vice president,
Mcsdames Ned Erwin and II. J. Bo-
mar, secretary and treasurer, Miss
Sue Sprott. After the election of Of
heres the president appointed COM
mlttce to look over the constitution
and see what changes, if any, were TO
be made. They will present their
version of this at the next meeting,
which will be on the last Tuesday
evening of this month. 1t was dccid-
ed to have the regular meeting on the
last Tuesday evening of every month
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
WILL FIGHT FOR
BETTER POIiTRY

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 81 propose
"to do everything within the power of
the office hold to build up the poultry
industry OF the South, and above all
- sec that the eight Southeastern
States which have the honor tN rep
resent are truly represented in the af-
fairs of this association,' dcclarnd Is.
+. Adams, of Charleston, S. c., in his
opening address before the American
Poultry Association convention here
today. Mr.. Adams was inauguratcd
director Of the association from the
Fourth district which includes Ala
bama, Georgia, Florida, North and
South Carolina, Virginia, Wcgt Vir-
%Inla, Kentucky, Tennessee and Cuba.
me poultry convention opened here
today with practically all sections
OF the United States and Canada rep
resented. 1t was the original plans
that the new officers and directors
would take charge Thursday but due
TO change in the 0rcd of business
brought about through the efforts Of
Thomas f. Riggs, Iowa Falls, Iowa,
the new president, and Mr.. Adams the
new board took hold at the opening Of
the meeting rather at the close.
y movement was started Yesterday
to hold the next convention at Knox
vile, Tenn. This movement had the
backing Of the entire Southern dele
gation and many others have prom
lScd to support the plan. s. V. Jack
son Is mere representing the Knoxville
Board OF Commerce. The members
from the Southeast are very optimis-
TIC over the outlook WASHINGTON is
also III the race for the next convcn-
ton.
Referring to a proposed change in
IN" plan of representation at the poul-
try convention, Mr. Adams said: eve
have heard the able address of prcsi-
dent Riggs. 1t means something more
than idle words, it represents great
Gca! OF time, through Of man deep
~ interested in the welfare of this
organization. There arc certain sec
tons which strike me as being partic-
uIarly good. ] refer to that paraeraph
regarding "A Representative Svstcm.'
indeed, 1t has the sound Of South
crl Democrat and ! am hopeful that
the day will soon come when this will
be enacted into law "
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
LIQUOR PERMIT VIOLATORS

Washington, Aug. 9.-Prohibition
commissioner Haynes today gave
warning that no more violations of
the lazy. respecting liquor permits will
be dealt with leniently
The laws provisions have become
well known, the commissioner, said,
and he proposed to enforce fully, in
the future, penalties forbiddng issue
OF permits to persons who have vio-
lated the law within a year and for
the forfeiture of property. Liability of
breWerles, be said,. will be adjusted
on much less, lenie;lt basis. "Thers
.a %lll be no further warnings" he said.
,yigor."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
TAX REDUCTION is
DECIDED BY REPUBLICANS
Decrease of S52O,OOO,O00 in Govern
ntent Expenditures This Fiscal
Year Also Agreed Upon at
Conference With
President.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Reductions of
approximately $600,O0O,O00 in taxes
and $520,000,000 in government ex-
penditures this fiscal year were agreed
upon late today at conference be-
tween President Harding, Secretary
Mellon and Republican leaders of the
House, including members of the ways
and means committee.
Specific tax reductions on which it
was announced agreement was had in
cluded:
Repeal of the excess profits tax, re-
troactivc to last January 1, $450,000,- )
600.
Repeal of one-half of the transpor-
tation tax, effective next January /,
100000.
Repeal of the higher income sur
taxes, retroactive to last January /,
$90,O00,0O0.
Repeal Of the so-called nuisance and
clothing luxury taxes $500,000,000.
AS an offset against this cut Of
$72O,O00,O00 it was agreed to increase
the income tax on corporations by
probably 1-2 per cent instead of 5
per cent as heretofore proposed, eff
fective as of last January /, TO yield
an additional $125,O00,000.
Decision was had, it was said, to
abandon all new taxes suggested to
the House committee last week by
Secretary Mellon, including license
tax on automobiles, bank check
stamp and an increase of 1 cent in the
first class postal rate. Republicans of
the ways and means committee are to
meet tomorrow to draft new revenue
bill on the basis of the revisions
agreed upon and leaders said it was
hoped to have it ready for confer
ence Of House Republicans next Mon
day. Hope for its passage by the
House on August 20 was expressed.
Under the agreement reached at the
White House conference, government
expenditures this year would be re-
duced from the previous estimate of
$4,554 100000 to $4,034 100000 and
the income from internal taxes would
be cut from $3,670,000 10000 to $3,O75,-
100000. The total income from all
sources was estimated at $4,O35 ,OOO,-
600, including $370,000,000 from Gus
toms. $490,000,000 from miscclan-
eous sources including $14O,00Q, 900
more than heretofore estimated on the
sale of war salvage and S1O0 600
600 additional from back taxes.
Cuts in expenditures proposed in
cluded $350,000,000 for various gov
ernment departments and agencies
and $17o 100000 on account of the
public debt. Department cuts includ-
ed $5O,000,000 War Department, $lOO-
100000 shipping board, $4,000, 900
Agricultural Department, $25 5,OO0,-
600 miscellaneous and the estimated
payments of $545,000,000 to the rail-
roads.
The $17o,ooo,oOo previously estimat-
cd as necessary to retire war savings
securities and Pittman act certifica-
tes will be taken care Of through re.
funding operations, it was stated, the
Treasury retiring these securities by
borrowing in the open market.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-08-10
MISS IOCLlNE STIKES
HONOREE or ROOk PARTY

Miss Fannie Bradham entertained
last Wednesday evening at Rock
party IN honor of Miss Ioulinc
Stukcs. After Rook and other games
were played a lovely ice course was
served the guests who included. Misses
Zoulinc Stukcs, Louise and Ruby Me
Elvccn. Mary and Lcnora Johnson,
Ruth Moore, Mcssrs Tom Stukcs, vii,
liam Richardson, Rev. and Mrs
Easlcy, Mrs. J. w. Barton and the
hostess, Miss Fannie Bradham.