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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30

The little frill of fine lace or lovely or
Candle is always unfailingly becoming and
adds just the right touch to the suit or dress.
Vestees in finest organdie may be either
tucked or lace trimmed, and may be had in
Tuxedo or Barmley style, some have cuffs to
match. Others are of embroidered nets, lace
trimmed.
Collar and cuff sets in georgette are at
tractive
Collars of Irish linen hand embroidered,
pique collars hand embroidered and lace col
lars would have so many uses.
All have been reduced for special selling,
but there are only one or two of kind. Early
section assures your choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
FIND BIG GRAFT
Berlin Police Received Huge
Sums for Protection.
Gang Robbed Stores of 100000
600 Marks Worth Luxuries.

Berlir Dec 3O.-The most sensa-
sionaI "raftles" case in German crime
annals has been revealed thru the ar
Festi of five women and two men
High government officials are re-
ported 10 be implicated and II Is said
Die worst police graft scandal in Ger
man history may follow.
q The prisoners are charged with rob-
bing Berlin's largest luxury store over
a period of four years, obtaining goods
worth 100000 marks. They lived
IKE princes and mingled with the
best society.
E Most of the booty was shipped to
Holland and some of il is believed to
have found its way to the United
states The prisoners are Frau Dora
Roeber, lead and brains of the gang;
her husband, Joseph Roeber; her
sister. Anna Foerstar; daughter,
Louise Morvilius; Ludwig Huels,
Marie Eckert and an unnamed WOO
man. Frau Doeber is A. her husband
only %.
I.ouise's husband is the head of a
Gigantic corporation having charge of
the sale and conversion Of all war
goods to peace uses.
Morevilius was not arrested but was
charged with having knowledge of
the crimes of his wife and his mother
in-law.
Loot valued at 100000 marks was
taken from the home of the prisoners.
notably from the luxurious abode of
"Dashing Dora" in the most fashion
able quarter of CharlOttenburg. After
the stolen goods had been collected,
tile police station looked like a ware
house.
bribes to police officials a few weeks
ago for pigeonhoiing case against
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
CATCH WANTED CHECK ARTIST
Nan Arrested at NIexia Said to Have
Written $4,000 in Bad Paper.

Dallas. Tex. Dec. 3O.-A man
thought to be Leo Scott and said by
the police to be wanted in AshviHe, N.
C.. in connection with a huge swindle
and also in connection with the re-
ceiving and concealing ofa large num-
her of stolen automobiles, was arrested
at Mexia last night and brought to
Dallas by a police official of that
city and placed in the city jail here.
According to police officials. the
man is charged in Ashville with pass
ING a $40, 900 worthless check and is
also wanted in the North Carolina city
Tor concealing automobiles alleged
20 have been Systematically stolen
thruout the southern states.
When arrested, the man was acting
as sales manager of an automobile
establishment at MeXia. The man
told newspaper men today that he
knew nothing of the charges alleged
by detectives to be pending against
him in Ashville. He vigorously as
serted his innocence declaring that he
came to Mexia sixty days ago from
MEXICO City and previous to going to
HlexicO had lived in Los Angeles. He
said he had never been in North Caro-
lima.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
oNLY FoUR pIpHTHERIA CAsEs
Topeka May Begin New Year With
out a Single Case.

The city health department officials
are on their toes with anticipation to-
day. There are four active cases of
diphtheria remaining under their
care, but one negative culture has
been secured from each case. One
more negative culture from each VIII
result in the release of all from quar-
antine on Saturday, the last day of
the year.
If no new cases are reported in the
meantime-and there have been but
two new cases for the past week. To-
a single case of diphtheria, for the
first time since August 6.
you'll have a good story Satur-
day" Miss Sarah NJ. Keller, contagion
nurse, said this morning. Either
Topeka will be rid of diphtheria, or
we'u be rid of the bacteriologist, if he
finds any positive cultures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
HuNT BANKER.s sLAYER.
Overcoat Found by Posse Believed
Property of Wanted Killer.

Mustang. Okla, Dec. 30.-Several
automobiles loaded with armed men
let here early today to search for the
slayer of L. w. BrindIey, president
Mustang State bank, who late last
night was called from his home into
his yard by man, who is believed to
be known, and shot to death.
Five miles from here, near Wheat
land, members of a posse found an
overcoat believed to have been dis
carded by the slayer in his flight, a
report received here said.
Authorities have been given a de-
scription of a man who ]. D. Brind-
ley, brother of the dead banker,
claims to have done the shooting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
AGGIE COURT IS BUSY.
Fifteen Candidates for Place ON Bias
ketbaIl Five Hard at Work.

Manhattan Dec. So.-Fifteen Kan
sas Aggie basketball players picked
from the entire squad before the holt
day vacation, returned here today and
began practice for the opening game
with Grinnell here next Thursday
Included in the fifteen were four
letter men of last seasons team:
Brady Cowell, captain, Clay Center;
Rocky Bryan, Golden, Colo; Favel
FovaI, Wichita, and Freddie Williams,
Hunter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
EGYPTIAN CHIEF ARRESTED
On Board British sip Being Taken to
CeyIOn, Is Report.

London. Dec 3O.-Zaghloul Pasha,
leader of the Egyptian nationalists,
who was arrested by the British in
connection with the widespread riot
ing in Egypt, departed for Ceylon
Thursday on board the steamship
Franz Ferdinand, said a Central News
dispatch from Cairo.
An Alexandria dispatch to the
Daily Express Thursday said Zaghloul
Pasha had been taken on board a ship
by the British authorities and that it
had sailed for a secret destination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30
~ Moines snffers $1,000 GOO Blaze.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 30.-Damage
estimated at 100000 resulted from
a fire that destroyed the establish
ment Of Davidson Brothers wholesale
dealers in fruit. here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-30

Some of these frocks de-
pend upon beads or embroid-
cry to trim them, others are
charming with little touches
of self decoration.
French Serges. Tricotines,
Satins and Canton Crepes, up
to $500, haye been marked
at. 5. $3.50
Tricotines, Canton Crepes,
Crepe de Chimes, and Satins
up to $4,000 have been re-
duced to. 90. $500
Tricotines, Canton Crepes
and Satins, formerly priced up
to $4,000, have been marked
at. ....... YoO.OO
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
WHY
Do We Speak Of "Hobson's Choice ~

As used at the present time, this
is satirical expression indicative OF
choice" when there is only one
thing to choose, but the phrase itself
dates back to the days of Charles |.
of England, when a man named To-
bias Hobson kept livery stable at
Cambridge.
Hobson was famous in his days
as the proprietor of more than two
score of the finest horses in tho
kingdom, but his method of handling
his customers was unique in the cN-
trcme. Anyone who wen to Hob
sons, had the privilege of looking
over all the horses in the stable, and.
theoretically at least, picking out thu
one which he wished to ride. But
Hobson would suggest that it would
be best to take the animal closest To
the door, and if the suggestion did
not meet with approval, it was
transferred into an order. In other
words, il was that horse or none at
all, for Hobson wished to make sura
that all his steeds received an equal
amount of work, and as soon as one
horse was hired, the others would be
moved up, and "Hobson's choice
would be ready for the next patronl
In time, the fame of the livery stable
proprietor and his clever scheme for
foisting his own selection upon cus-
toners, spread throughout England,
and the phrase "Hobson's choice
came to be synonym for no choice
at all"
Copyright, 1921. wheeler Syndicate. Incl
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09

croaked. "As a flyer he couldn't
even beat crazy Benjamin Bat"
1t was the general opinion that
Benjamin Bat could make longer
journey between two points than
anybody else in Pleasant Valley.
And there were some that disputed
Mr.. Crows statement. Jasper Jay
even went out of his way to tell
Mr.. Grow that he had heard of his
remark. and that he was mistaken.
And they had such a wrange that
they annoyed Mr.. Hermit Thrush,
way over on the other side of Cedar
Swamp. Old Mr.. Grow and Jasper
Jay were cousins. And everybody
knows that there is nothing worse
than cousinly quarrel.
In order to quiet them, the Hermit
left his messy retreat, in a dense
thicket, found the two cousins, and
asked them, What are you two
quarreling about now"
Neither Jasper Jay nor Mr. Grow
was noted for his gentlcmanly man
ners. They both tried to explain at
the same time. And it made the
Hermit vince to listen to their loud,
harsh voices. He was himself a
quiet bird; his voice was very sweet.
There's only one way to settle
your dispute" the Hermit said when
the two cousins had succeeded in
making their trouble clear. you
must arrange race between this
Bobolink person and Benjamin Bat
Impossible! You don't know
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09

what you're talking about" Jasper
Jay and Mr.. Crow both cried at the
same time.
The Hermit shuddered He was
not accustomed to such language.
1t hurt his gentle nature to be
spoken to like that. But he man
aged to stay there while the cousins
told him that such race as he had
suggested couldn't be arranged, be-
cause Benjamin Bat was always
asleep in the daytime. and Bobby
Bobolink took his rest at night. The
two could never meet.
Perhaps" said the Hermit, 81
could persuade Benjamin Bat to
change his habits for once. Maybe
he would be willing to stay awake
some day, just to obiige me"
Bobby Bobolink is an obliging
fellow" Jasper Jay remarked. "Why
don't you ask him to stay awake
some night?"
But the Hermit said that that
wouldn't suit at all. "The Bobolink
person would be sure to sing his
most boisterous song he said, "and
it would wake me up and spoil my
nights sleep. Let me speak to
Benjamin Bat!" he urged the two
cousins.
And in the end they let him have
his way.
Copyright Gosset & Dunlap.)
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09

Several of the distinguished scien-
fists OF ancient Rome wrote of the
matter as OF something not to be
doubted. Now if, when the hair is
cue, the moon, symbol of the great
moon-goddess Isis, prototype of all
the moon-goddesses, is waxing as
the operation takes place, by the doc
trine of luna sympathy the hair, also,
will wax and grow again, thick and
luxuriant Whereas if you cut your
hair on waning moon you stand
a risk. of becoming baldheaded,
through this same luna sympathy
the hair being especially susceptible
to the influence of the gods.
Copyright, 1921, by The Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09

another example of the survival of
the most ancient cult of luna wor-
ship; an application of the doctrine
of luna sympathy once universal.
1t is the same survival of primi-
tive idea which makes farmers of to-
day, who would scout the idea that
they were superstitious, plant every
thing, except tubers, ON the increase
of the moon. All folklore and all
mythology testify to the vital rela-
ton which a persons hair bore in the
estimation OF our ancestors to the
person himself, as we'll as to the
spiritual relation which subsisted
through it between the human being
and the gods.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Where It Started
The American Clipper Ship.

The clippers, which did so much to
keep the flag of the United States al
the. head of the commerce of the
seas, were originled to combat the
steamboat, and their lines were so
1Irfect, that they actually made bet
ter time. The first and most FAM
GUS of the clippers, the Rainbow, was
built in New York in l843.
Copyright. 1921. Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Jewel, Flower. Color
Symbols for Today
By MILDRED MARSHALL.

The talismanic gem for today is
the turquoise, of which the ancient
Romans held sacred to youth and
love; by them it was regarded as a
symbol of a successful and happy
future. Consequently, they dedi-
Gated it to Venus, the goddess Of
love.
The lapis lazuli is the natal stone of
those born on ali anniversary of this
day. 1t protects its wearer from
morbid and mournful thoughts, and
brings them congenial and helpful
friends.
Today's lucky color is light blue.
1t is especially fortunate for use in
decorations. for weddings, or social
functions where many young people
are entertained.
Pink and white carnations bring
good luck and happiness today.
Copyright 1921, Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.)
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Romance in Origin
OF Supershhons
The Hair and the Moon.

Cut your hair "in the new moon"
if you wish it to grow we'll. This
superstition is general all over the
United States and Canada and is but
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09

1t is rumored on good authority
that Sap Spradlen is about to &c!
married for the third time. There is
a good deal of public sentimen;
against a third term.
Little Fidity Flinders fell out of a
wild cherry tree Friday morning.
His Ma told him he ought to have
practiced climbing the tame cherry
tree first.
Copyright, 1921, George Matthew Adams.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Parents Problems

How can little boy of 4 best
be taught to obey promptly?
One very simple. way in which
this may be done is by counting.
For instance, say, "When I count
three, we start upstairs to bed-one,
two, three" Vary rare, indeed, is
the small child who will not follow
this lure.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
ST E EaPY-TIME TALES
~ ' ''r''"'''
- ~ THE TALE OF
1A, BOBBYA1
6R BOBOLINN|
Xxx. BYARTHuR &qT BAILEY
kN&.AAAE h ,.,|
CHAPTER XXI.
A Noisy Quarrel.

One odd thing marked Bobby
Bobolink's flights. He never flew
in a straight course, as old Mr.. Grow
did, but darted this way and that,
crossing and turning and wheeling,
until it seemed sometimes-to on
lookers--that he was sure to skid
into tree and meet with all acci-
dent. And usually Bobby Bobolink
would sing with such zest while he
was frisking about in the air that it
was marvel to many how he could
do two things like that, at the same
time, and yet put so much life into
each.
Old Mr.. Crow claimed that the
reason why Bobby Bobolink didn't
fly straight was because he had his
mind too much on his singing.
Hes nothing but music box
with wings" Mr.. Grow often
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Do You KnqW the Bible?

Cover up the answers, read the uues.
tons and see IL YOU can answer them
Then look at the answers to see IL you
are right.)
Follow These Questions and Ans
wers As Arranged by
]. WILSON ROY.
|. What does the word Malachi
mean?
2. OF what sins did Malachi ac-
cuse the people of Israel?
5. Who commanded that the
gates of Jerusalem be closed on the
Sabbath?
4. Who was Molech7
S. Who was Hezekiah's father?
6. Who was Tilgath-pilsener?
Answers.
/. Malachi signifies "My messen-
ger"
2. Ingratitude, irreligiousness and
profaneness.
3. Nehemiah. See Nehemiah xiii.
1o.
4. The god of the Phoenicians
and Ammonites.
S. Ahaz.
E. King of Assyria.
Copyright. 1921. Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.)
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-09
Dog Hill Paragrafs
: BY George Bingham

Jefferson Potlocks and family have
moved to Musket Ridge, where they
have the advantage of front porch.
Where they have been living there
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
NORTH BENNINGTON

4 son was born, Oct II, to Mr.. aud
Mrs. Harold Wood
Miss Sahina Howe who has been
Ill. is much improved
Miss Blanche vadikan is out again
after weeks illness.
4 daughter was born, Oct 10, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker.
Mrs. Frank Chase is suffering from
INJURIES occasioned by fal
Charles Whitman Is nursing frac.
tured rib as the result of q fall
Miss Lillian LaBatt is visiting at the
home Of her brother IN Adams, Mass.
Mrs. Frank Remington, who has
been i'll for a few days, is better and
again abie to be out
G. d. Phillips OF Mechanic street
had the misfortune to fan recently.
injuring one Of his hands and bruis.
ing his right eye
Roma ne Powell OF Plttsfeld. a
cousin Of John II. Burton, was in town
Wednesday, II was the first meeting
Of TIE cousins in 40 years
Mrs. Ruby Bushes Of this place and
Melvin Harrington OF Salisbury
were united in marriage Saturday,
They viii reside in North Bennington
Remember the first number a the
entertainment course from the Red
path Bureau under the auspices OF the
High school. II is TO be an entertain
ment by tie Boston instrumental Trio
with readings by Miss BeTyl Decker.
The date. October II.
Yrs. r. g. Carter LETT toda> r. a
weeks visit In Boston, Mass W.
Mr.. and Mrs, W b. Arnold Mrs
Agnes H. Burgess of BURLINGTON IS al
so visiting Mrs Arnold and the Whole
party expect to motor 90 New London,
Coma to spend the week end with
NJ Us Betty Arnold at Connecticut col
Iese
The REQ speed wagon belonging 10
the Petras market was considerab y
damaged by FIRE "Wednesday night on
the Trey read. The trucn was bring
ing small load OF frn to Benning-
ton from Albany al the time Of the
IRE. The top, seat and portion of
the wiring was cons derably damaged.
The fruit being carried Was either
burned or smoked
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village and
Advertisements.

Nucoa Nut butter at C.leckerline. q
| Plenty of chestnuts, at the Fruit.
land.
Hard and soft shell clans, lobster
and hnnan haddie Checkerline.
I Cider on sale at Hamlin's mill.
short season, so hurry. Tel. S7-J. !"
S1t3
Mr.. and Mrs. John McDermott of
Arlington were in Bennington Wed.
nesday on business.
! See Uncle John" the nonagenarian
in The Faith Healer Opera house
Friday and Saturday
DR. J. d. Lane has returned from a
three weeks absence and is prepared
TO resume his practice.
| Try our cheese. Checkerline.
/ Mrs. Harry Beagle and daughter,
Dorothy Of South Salisbury we're
guests Wednesday of Mrs. Frank Her
vey.
/ Halihut, haddock, cod, Boston blue,
butterfsh. mackerel, FRESH herring,
CLAIMS and oysters at Petras mkt,
i424 Main street
New fall and winter waists, sweat.
! ers, hosiery. underwear and every
thing at Novecks. "Bennington's De.
pendable Store" 32t2
Don't be uncomfortable These chilly
nights. Let us comfort you with our
large stock of comfoltahles and blank.
cts at most comforting prices at No
weeks. 32ts
! 4 rummage sale will be given By
the Womans Auxiliary OF the " VI
{, a. one week from tomorrow. Octp
her 21st, at the Y NJ c. A. gymnas
ium at O'Clock.
Feet hurt? Let us cure you OF YOU
itoot troubles by visiting our Foo
lComfort Station where We carry
complete line OF Dr.. Schol!s ortho
pedic appliances, at Novecks s. 32t.
At the midweek service in the FRS
Baptist church chapel this even.n,
the pastor will begin series Of talk.
ION "Hcw We Got Our Bible" II Il
hoped that this course will be OF In
terest to all especially those teaching
I in the chureh should should find it o1
great help Several plan to brine
note books. There will be a meeting
OF the finance committee after the
service.
Wilson's grocery store at 800 Gage
street corner OF Bradford, will be
opened for business on Saturday
October Is, A complete line of the
best Known brands of groceries Will
he carried and sold at prices low
enough to make your first and future
purchases profitable to you Phone
1874 Mr., Wilson was formerly ;;lth
the Metropolitan Life Insurance com
pany 1912
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Little Real Graham Elnur.

Urahan fonrileliveS ils iiiEiue from
sylvester Graham, Il Connecticut der
gymnn, who advocated the use Of IN
holfed wheat -four Ms more conducive
70 health than white hour. His conten-
tionS have been fully horne out by re.
cent discoveries IN regard 10 vita
mines Much Of the so-caIlcd Graham
-four sold now Is, however, merely
white ilmr mixed with n little bran,
or -four so coarsely ground as to be
unpalatable
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village and
Advertisements

Cider on sale at Hamlins mill,
short season, SO hurry. Tel. S7-J
3lt3
Mr. and Mrs Erwin Wilcox and
daughter Mildred of Manchester were
in town tod
Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Hill and son Jun
Tor and Mrs. A. + Bentley Of Airing.
ton were in Bennington, today.
There will be a meeting of the Ben
nington Girls Club in their rooms to-
~ ht. Every member please be pres
ent.
Mrs. Charles E. Patterson of Old
Bennington wilr close her summer
home this week and leave for New
York where she will spend lttle
tine before going south for the
white.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
VERMONT MERCHANTS
Annual Meeting Of Association In Bur.
lington, October 10.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
State Merchants association will be
held in Burlington, October IS
All merchants in Bennington, North
Bennington, Arlington and Pownal,
whether or not members of the state
merchants association are cordially
invited to attend the meeting.
1t has been decided that any person
who sells at retail any article Is ELI
gible for membership.
n. ]. COLE
Director from Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

A. E. Hoffman of the Y, NJ. G. A..
correspondent school, has been at the
"Y' for a few days advertising the
school. He had an exhibit which al.
tracted much attention Much liter.
ature was distributed about town adj
vertising the school which Is one OF
the best of its kind in the country. He
will return to Bennington in about
two weeks to see all those interested
in course with the school
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Aches and Pains
OF Rheumatism
Sometimes They Are UnbearabIe.

Sometimes They Are Unbearahle.
There are weather conditions that
make rheumatism worse. They are
NOT the same in the cases of all per-
SONS. Some rheumatics suffer more
IN dry warm weather than in moist.
sold weather. but all suffer more or
less all the time.
me cause of rheumatism is an
excess of uric acid in the blood, af-
lecting the muscles and joints, caus-
ING aches and pains. Hence tho
blood must have attention for per-
manent results In the treatment OF
this disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has given en-
ire satisfaction in thousands OF
cases, do not fail TO try H.
FOR q laxative take Hoods Pills.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
------->

You're bilious Take "Cascaretsn
tonight to thoroughly clean your bow
els Of the constipation poison which
is keeping you dizzy, headauY, al
sick and upset No ether cathastic
or physic is so pleasant or moves
clogged.up bowels so nicely so fully;
and Cascarets cost only ten cents a
observation-disclosures. n.,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Permits the Use of Her Name

Rachel Walker. SO D. st, Waycross
GA, writes: 81 suffered with kidney
trnub tor four wears. and Foley Kid.
ney Pills is all that gave me relief, so
you may use my name as one who
recommends them This safe rem
edy for kidney trouble and bladder
ailments relieves hackaehe, rheumatic
pains, etc. Sold EveryN>ere. -Adver
sement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

Earl Chase assistant to the general
secretary, had charge of the singing
in the State Sunday School convention
which was held in Bennington last
week, Harold Murray Played two VIC
lin solos that were especially good
At another meeting Mrs Elsa Estes
rendered a fine vocal solo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
To Make Parchment lPan.r.

Paper can be made 10 look like
by the following simple proc
ess. TO three or four mrts ofwaPr
add one part of sulphurle acid-add
the acid to the water, never pour water
into acid; lmmerse the paper for few
seconds in this solution, and then wash
It In weak ammonia