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The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
Senate Approves Routine APP
preparation Measures.
Counties 70 Be Reimbursed for
Money Spent on Insane. .
HOLD UP DEFICIT IN FUNDS
Teeth Added to Kansas Prohi-
bitten Law. ~
Renew Fight to Bring Movie
Censorship to State.

The greater part of the, time of the
Kansas senate was taken up this
morning in the reading and passage
of several routine appropriation bills
originating with the ways and means
were read. by Senator Snyder, chair
man of the committee The bills. to
save time, were put on second and
third reading and then acted on, thru
an emergency measure by Senator
Snyder
Most of the bills referred to the
payment into the general revenue
fund of the state, of fees which have
been collected in special funds. Money
ing fund of the state oil inspection de-
partment, the child hygiene depart
ment, the state board of chiropra cite
examiners, and others.
Error in One Fund
Thru an error, the fund for the en-
forcement of the prohibitory law, had
been credited with s270 which should
have gone to the attorney generals
contingent fund, and this error was
rectified in one of the bills presented
and passed this morning.
Money was appropriated to pay the
salaries and travelling expenses of the
judge and stenographer of the thirty
eighth judicial district, during the
period from January to July 1, in
another bill.
An appropriation for the revolving
fund for the operation of the twine
plant at the state penitentiary was
passed.
To Reimburse Counties.
Money was appropriated to reim-
burse certain counties for money spent
in the care and maintenance of desti-
tUte insane persons who have been re-
fused admission to the state hospital
for the insane because of the crowded
conditions there.
Another appropriation was for the
sum. of S150,000 to buy coal and pay
the freight on it, for the state institu-
tons for the coming two years.
An appropriation bill which was in
troduced. but not passed. being held
over for discussion. provided for the
setting aside of approximately $780, 600
ficits in the funds for the maintenapc
and care of the various state institu-
tions. 80 +-.5 ---..ls ! =
Many Bills Introduced. -
Numerous bills were introduced this
morning, the first being by Senator j.
M. Satterthwaite, of Douglass, which
gives teeth to the prohibition law in
Kansas Under the present conditions,
with no revenue to be derived from
their use. the federal government is
slow to prosecute the owners and oper-
ators OF Illicit stills. Senator sat
tethwaite said in discussing his bill,
and the state laws do not give ade-
quate means for. the prosecution of
such parties. His. bill makes 1t a. a..crime
to have a still. or the makin's of home
brew, in possession.
A bill by Senator Docking would
require that any telephone company
must apply to the state industrial court
for permission to establish long dis
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01

conta gious disease at local hospital.
IF scarlet fever cases could be
taken to a hospital the danger of in
fection would be greatly lessened and
after a weeks observation of other
persons in the family of the diseased
person. children could return to school
and wage earners would not be handi-
capped" Doctor Brown said. THE
minimum quarantine for scarlet fever
is three weeks under present condi-
tons"
Caused 100 Deaths in 1920.
Communicable diseases caused 160
deaths in Topeka in the last year.
Doctor Browns report shows. OF the
cases of contagious diseases of the
year. 157 were scarlet fever. So dfph-
liberia, 81 smallpox. 1902 influenza.
141 tuberculosis, 1.462 measles, 542
whooping cough, 426 chickenpox, 7S
venereal disease, 81 typhoid, cpl
demic meningitis, simple meningitis.
a erysipelas, and l each of trachoma
and malaria.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
TODAY IN CONGRESS-


Fifteenth day of tariff filibuster.
Naval affairs committee considers
Borah resolution for naval holiday.
Manufactures committee continues
hearing on Calder coal bill.
judiciary sub committee hears
charges against Attorney General
Palmer's conduct of red raids.
Banking and currency committee
considers savings bank bill.
Agriculture and Indian committee
consider appropriation bill.
In the House.
Begins consideration of army ap-
preparation bill.
house military affairs committee on
bill to return body of unidentified
American soldier dead for burial in
the capital or Arlington cemetery
Appropriation committee expected
to report deficiency appropriation
bill.
Agriculture committee continues
hearing of packer regulation bill.
Ways and means committee con-
tinues hearings on revised wool tariff.
Judiciary committee begins consid-
Grafton of federal anti-tipping BILL
Shipping board committee contin-
ues its Investigations.
Interstate commerce committee
considers amendments to railroad val
uation act.
Naval affairs committee hears tes-
timony of Admiral Washington, chief
of bureau of navigation.
Banking and currency committee
hearing of representatives of farm
ers' organization on bill to use alien
property custodian funds to extend
German credit.
Foreign affairs committee considers
resolution calling upon state depart
ment for information as to trade with
soviet Russia.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
TO ANALYzE CITY WATER
Sample Sent to State Health Labora
tory at Lawrence

A more thoro analysis of Topeka
city water conditions. both bacteriol-
ogically and chemically, than has ever
before been made, is progressing at
the state board of health laboratory
at Lawrence. according to Commits
sioner Robert D. McGiffert of the city
health department.
Within a weeks time the laboratory
will make report to Topeka with
as TO what might be
done to relieve the Topeka water
situation until the time when the new
filtration plant is in operation.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
Get Busy or Can, Dovn,
Says White to McAuliffe
In Special Editorial Emporian Denies Responsibility for
Nonpartisan League Invasion of Kansas-Declares
Farmers Face Crisis and Farmers Union Chief
Is Doing Nothing.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. lin an edi-
torial Cam Down Brother" Will
liam Allen White answers President
McAuliffe. of the Farmers Union
concerning his recent statement
about the Nonpartisan league in Kan
sas. The editorial follows:
president McAuHffe, of the Farm
ers Union, declares that the -Emporia
Gazette is responsible for the inva-
sion of the Nonpartisan league in
Kansas; and the reason for this re-
sponsibility, according to Brother Nc
Auliffe, is that in November the
Gazette contained an editorial setting
forth the crisis facing the Kansas
farmer, being ground between the
milestone for high prices, for farm
labor, machinery. and high rates of
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
FIRST VETO BY GOVERNOR
Head Chopped OFF Bill Permitting
Cities TO Rcpavc Streets.

Governor Allen exercised his first
veto when he chopped the head off
bill by Stanley of Wyandotte permit
ting cities to direct the repaving of
streets and taxing costs to abuttinG
property owners. Such repaving
would be permitted in cases where the
original paving had been laid ten
years.
The bill had originally been drafted
to benefit only Kansas City Kansas
Amended, tho, it included Topeka
Wichita or any city which attain
population in excess of $4,000. The
governor in his veto stated that the
two new cities affected were opposed
to the measure since there was feel
ing that repaviuC costs should be
borne in part by the city in general.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
Taxi Driuer
Believed He
Found Fortune

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The twenty-thres
strings of pearls found by taxicab
driver while cleaning out his car yes
terday were claimed today
The owner. a manufacturer of irni-
tation gems. said the property he has
recovered is valued at from $3.50 to
$50 a string Wholesale.
Before he made his appearance at
police headquarters IL was believed
that the Jewels were genuine and
worth about $35, 1000.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01

produce bp.ow.
The Gazette accepts freely the re-
sponsibility of declaring that the
Kansas farmer faces this crisis. Does
Mr.. McAuliffe deny the truth of this
statement, that the Kansas farmer has
to produce his crops on a high wage
scale, a high rate of interest. a high
rental rate, and high prices for ma
chinery, and everything else the Kan
sas farmer had to buy, while he sells
everything he has to sell upon a fall
ing market? McAuliffe has been say
ing the same thing for six months.
Where, then. does the Gazette differ
from Mr.. McAuliffe? Both agree that
something is wrong.
But the Gazette demands that
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The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
TO HONOR UNKNOWN PRIVATE.
United States May Copy French and
Bury Body in Washington's Tomb.

Washington, Feb. IA tomb built
under the rotunda of the capitol for
the body of Washington. but never
used, may be used to honor Americas
unidentified soldier dead of the world
war.
Hearings were started in congress
today on bills providing for the return
of the body of an unidentified Ameri-
can soldier to be placed either in the
national capitol or in the national
cemetery at Arlington. as an appro-
pirate tribute to these heroes of the
war.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
SENATOR FISHER IS SICK
Shawnee County Senator Unable to
Attend Duties Today.

Senator Hugh T. Fisher of Shawnee
county took sick Saturday night and
was unable to be present at the ses-
sions of the senate Monday and today
1t was announced at Senator Fishers
office this morning that he was suf-
fering with tonsilitis and would be
unable to leave his home at AIS Green
wood avenue. today.
Senator Fishers condition was re-
ported today as slightly improved and
il was the opinion of his attending
physician that he would probably be
able to attend the senate session to-
~ Morrow
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
ANTI-TOWNLEYISM ADDRESS.
Joint Meeting OF Intcr-Scryice, Rotary
and Co-Opcratiye Clubs.

All business men are invited and
urged to attend joint meeting of the
Inter-Service. Rotary. COOPERATIVE
and Square Circle. clubs tonight at
o'clock, at the lodge rooms of the
Eiks' club. DIR. Frank L. Loveland
will address the assembly on Anti
Townleyism."
All members of there clubs are
asked to be present at the meeting to-
night. and to bring as many of their
business and professional friends as
they can persuade to attend.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
WAGE CUTS Announced
Railroads Do Not Wait for Decision
by Federal. BOard-Cut Shifts
Hours and Jobs as Well as
Salaries.

Ironwood. Mich, Feb. IA Is per
cent reduction in wages was an
nounced today by managers of the
Ogleby-Norton and Townsite mines. A
four-day week will go into effect in
the future. Smaller mines will oper-
ate one shift.
St. Joseph, Feb. IA reduction of
two cents an hour flat in the wages OF
carmen. effective March l.. was an
nounced by the management of the St
Joseph Street Railway company to-
day. A reduction in the pay of track
men was made by the company several
weeks ago.
Sedalia, Feb 1.-The shops of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
here. which closed January Is, were
re-opened today, re-employing ALE
men. The shops will close again Sat
urday. but will resume work, Mon
day, Feb. z.
Hornell. N. Y, Feb 1.-Wages OF
maintenance of ways laborers were re.
duced from 4sc an hour to 33 and 81
cents today by the Erie railroad com.
pany. The men protested that it wa.
a violation of the national agreement
but remained at work.
: Cleveland, Feb. Wage reductions
of 10 per cent affecting 1900 employees
of the Cleveland Railway company
from President John ]. Stanley dowr
to office boys, were ordered into ef-
feet today. The s,4ea conductors and
motormen, members of the Carmen's
union. are exempt. Their contract with
the company does not expire unit
MAY 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
SAYS WHITE ALMOST RED
Maurice McAuliffe Comes Right Back
at EmpOria Editor.

Salina. Kan. Feb. In an inter-
view given out this afternoon, Maurice
McAuliffe, president of the Kansas
Farmers Union. replying to the edi-
torial of William Allen White in the
Emporia Gazette. he reiterates the
statement that White is responsible for
the Townley invasion.
Mr.. McAuliffe denies that he has
been inactive, but has worked con-
stantly in the interests of the farmers,
but defies White to show that he ever
did anything.
Mr.. McAuliffe asserts that Kansas
must not permit the cyclone of So
cialism as sponsored by TownIey. to
sweep over Kansas, but that such men
as White will help it
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
PHILLIP MOESER DIES
Veteran Cigar Manufacturer Has Been
Resident of Topeka 60 Years.

Resident of Topeka 60 Years.
Phillip Moeser, 81, for sixty years
resident of Topeka. died this morn
ing at his home, 221 Topeka avenue.
Moeser came to Kansas in 1858 and
to Topeka in 1861. He began here
in the cigar business, which he con-
Quoted for several years. He then
started, with his two sons, William and
Cha rles Moeser, the Moeser Ice & Cold
Storage company, and made the first
artificial ice in Topeka. He started
in this business about 1884 and con-
tinued in it about twenty-five years.
when he retired and his sons took
over the business.
Moeser is survived by two sons
and two daughters: William Moeser,
now in California: Charles Moeser. OF
Washington; Mrs. A. II. Marshall, wife
of Doctor Marshall, and Mrs. Amelia
K Schmidt.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
BAN ON POLITICAL JUDGES
House Passes Bill Discouraging Office
Seekers of Industrial Court.

Kansas house members voted 96 to
5 to discourage political activities by
members of the court of industrial re-
lations when the Geddes bill was
passed on third reading. The bill pro-
h.bits any member of the court seek
ing public office during his term or
for a period of one year after his term
expires.
When the bill was passed today only
five votes were registered against the
measure. Members voting in the
negative were Endres, Herren. Muir
ray, Rankin and Thomas.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
NEGROES LOSE THEIR BILL
Measure to Grant Equal Rights Killed
by House Committee.

judiciary committee members OF
the Kansas house today put the Hac-
rington bill affecting rights of negroes
in quiet resting place. The bill was
reported adversely at todays session
1t was urged by the colored lobby and
extended to negroes equal rights with
whites in places of amusement.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
skeleton of Missing Man round.

Eagle Pass, Feb. 1.-The skeleton
of man, believed to have been Jacobo
Bass, for whom search has been made
for several months, was found today
in the sands of the bank of the Rio
Grande near here. Bass disappeared
on September 19, following the killing
of a foreman in the Mexican railroad
shops at Piedras Negras, opposite
Eagle Pass.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
PRICE OF MILK TO DROP
Probable Decline Is Foreseen by
Dairymen Here

A probable decline in the price of
milk was foreseen today. according to
milk dealers and dairymen. The pres
ent price of milk varies from eleven to
fourteen cents a quart. The milk
dealers said that a decline is contem-
plated. but it has not been decided in
just what amount, or when the cut
will be made
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01

ANOTHER MILD DAY IN SIGHT
Generally Fair Tonight and Wednes-
day, Is Prediction.


protection of thirty-six hour ship
ments to the north anG west against
temperatures of 20 degrees; east ami
south, 80 degrees.
Wednesday promises to be a con-
t1nuation of the mild weather of to-
day. There is no severe weather on
the map and the indications are that
the next forty-eight hours will be
open.
In Topeka Wednesday there will be
little sunshine-and tomorrow is
ground hog day. But Meteorologist
Flora, who checks up on the ground
hog and keeps cases on him, says that
the rodent has missed his traditional
prognostication more than he has
hit it.
Anyhow" says Flora, I'VE can't
have a lot-of winter, because there are
only twenty-eight days in February
this year. and we seldom have any cold
weather in March,
Z The highest temperature in Topeka
Monday was so degrees at o'clock.
and the lowest Monday night was 81
degrees al o'clock this morning.
This afternoon the thermometer will
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
KILL ANTI-POOL HALL BILL
Piper Measure Prohibiting Operation
Dies in House Committee.

The Piper bill prohibiting operat ton
of pool halls for rent or hire was
killed today by the house judiciary
committee The measure made Illegal
the operation of any pool hall in the
state where a charge was made for
playing.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
BOXING BILL IS KILLED
Senate Takes Action This Afternoon
on Finley Bill.

The bill introduced by Senator Fin
ley. providing for the repeal of the
law prohibiting boxing in Kansas. was
killed by the senate this afternoon
The bill came up today on third
reading. having been passed in the
committee of the whole. last week.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-02-01
Many Bills Introduced.

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FORMER GOVERNOR MAY FAIL

fCont1nned or Page Two.I
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
coMMEsD SAFETY DIRECTORS
Csnsre0Atjos AZ 81 Psurs NJ. ".
Church Approve H~xing Ruling.

Rev. Raymond w. Cooke. associate
pastor of St Paul's M. n. Church hDa
forwarded the following letter under
date OF August 1. to the directors Of
the Department OF Public safety:
The Directors Of Public Safety.
City Building. Wilmington, Deia-
ware.--<;entlenen At the morning
service at ST. psuls Methodist Epis-
copai Church yesterday the eonsre-
cation unanimously voted that this
note Of appreciation be sent 10 ysru
expressing. ~ it does. our deep graft
tude for your recent ruling concerning
Boxing exhibitions IN our city.
Yours for cies ner and safer city.
Raymond w Cooke.
Associate Pastor
Rewardina the appearances Of tho
workhouse giee club al. So. Pauls sun
day evsaing services week ago
Bishop rhiIip Cook Of the Episcopal
Diocese of Delaware has forwarded
the following letter to Dr. Carlisle l..
Hubbard, pastor at st. Paure:
My Dear DR.. Hubbard l have jnst
read the account Of your service last
night with the workhouse Giec club
and wish % congratulate you on II
and the great help it will DO to en-
courage Warden Plumnner here and
the better and more humane treat
ment of prisoners elsewhere.
With all good Wishes.
Sincerely and cordially yours.
Philip Cook.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
AQUATIC ATHLETES
N WATER CARNIVAL
Plans Being Made for Swim
fest to be Held in Sep
tember.


Plans are being made for a big
water carnival 20 be held in tho early
part of September ~ the Brandywins
pool Mrs. lockwood who Is In charge
at the Brsndywine pool and g. Walter
Kadei. OF the Y. NJ &. a. are making
the arrangements for the meet. This
celebration viii bring 10 a close a
highly successful swimming season
in Wilmington.
There viii he events for men and
women. boys and girls. Prizes viii be
awarded 20 the various winners. a
feature will be the half-mil swim for
women and Inile-swin for men. There
viii be dashee, fancy diving and
plunges for distance. a eanoe-tiIt-
ing contest will be an added attrac-
ton.
Greater interest has been displayed
IN SWIMMING this year than ever. The
various pools in different parts u the
city have been The scene 0f activity
all summer long. All the school chill
dren were given a course in swim
ming before school closed IN June and
the various spots for aquatic enjoy
mont have been alive with young
sters ever since.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
NAY RyvIvE FAMILY SINGING.
New EsgieaA Paper s~<s Coed Home
fnnsAaee In Ola Songs.

Why, asks a contemporary writer.
do SO few parents nonadays sing
either 10 or with fneir childreH7r ebe
goes on 10 urge . revival of this nne
old custom.
Perhaps. as shs sDggerts. the pho
roarspn. win itr music making facH-
lies. or the automobile and me rnoyis.
f,rever dragging people from their
opfn~s. or Jaxz with IFS exotic ard
dimcnit csfences have driven fte oi6
sweet airs and the habit - family
s'nFins form the American homes
Old hymns of noble verse and uobfer
music. beautiful Old ballads in settlrws
|of simple but perfect melody. are
stlusble part Of the equipment of ane
Re and memory Every little while
new music Of real merit Is produced
which should he added To thr ~oree.
ton as pearls are sdded 70 n string
Homes IN which such sonk- are sung
homes D which fsthers and mothers
fng such songs first 10 and then wits
fieir children, are among the xrsafesf
z ,fuences of civilization. More Irr.
pbrfant than the songs or the singing
y the habit instlilcd In early ne -
hiding pleasure in simple family a.
s9ciation within the walls % home
self Concord Monitor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
DEFIANCE CLUB IN
LIVELY GA AFHER|NG
Meeting Tomorrow Night to be
important One and Full At
tendance 10 Desired.

The Defiance A. A. Ii expecting n
large crowd at the meeting to be held
tomorrow night in the WeccaSoe
Building, Second and Jackson streets,
to discuss plans for the erection of a
new club house for the popular west
side organization.
The Defiance Club has been well
represented i'm baseball basketball,
football. boxing and track and field
events. Many social events have also
been held by the organization. The
intention is to secure quarters that
will enable the association to take
their place on an even scale with other
similar clubs.
The affair tomorrow evening win
undoubtedly be the most important
gathering held here for some time,
and the social end of the function
promises 10 surpass anything of its
kind ever held under the auspices of
Defiance. McCreas Melody Boys, who
number seven, will furnish music:
vocal selections will be rendered by
Leroy Taylor. Hugh Brainard, georSe
Lynch. Andrew McCullin, John Sulli-
van; John and Michael Mallov, duet.
recitation by James Kearnss Whistler.
Joseph Rossiter. A short community
sing will mark the opening OF the pro
gram. Refreshments and smokes will
be served during the course of the
entertainment. Those in charge of the
affair are Joseph Lacey, chairman;
stephen Lyons, secretary; Frank
PhaIen. treasurer; John Quinn. Ed
ward shannon. Lewes Medkeff.
George Blyer, Hewson Iannan, John
Murphy and James Mclaughlin, ex-
officfu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
THESE FAVOR BOXING
BOUTS IN THIS CITY
Citizens Report Pleasure De-
rived From Attendance at
Shows OF Local Clubs.
rts Editor. Yvery Evensnr.

SPORTS Editor. Every Evening:
II has been my great pleasure to
attend the weekly shows given by the
keystone Field Club. During that
time / have failed to see anything
that would conflict with our city laws.
i, like a great many others. fell as
though 1t js quite an innovation after
business hours, and sincerely hope
that it will be continued
Not only as business man Of Will
mington can ] safely say that ail my
friends feel the same as ! do. but the
same sentiments arc expressed by my
brothers of the American Legion. who
consist of the cream of American man
hood. and found that training sueh as
the keystone boy. get to be one of
their most interesting and henithfui
duties. Yours very truly,
John II. MeAdams.
Sport. Editor. Every Evening:
Would like to express myself as fa-
vorfng boxing as held under the
auspices OF the Keystone and st. He'd
wigs Athletic Clubs. having Witnessed
several OF the bouts where the men
were euually matched and as physic-
ally perfect as possible, under which
circumstances they were unabls to
do each other any harm.
Respectfully,
VIM. r. Lynn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-02
Rice At weddings.

= New York pastor has faker q
stand against the practice % throwing
rice At weddinFs. re insists fhaf
bridal parties ~ his. church shan Orr
deposit IS ss a guarantee thst hls
rule ~ this matter will not h~ broker.
BE says rice-tbrowinE Is merely I.
survival of beathcn custom anc
therefore. has no place IN a Christian
church ceremony. He II right. buf u
Is evident from The trrlnr penalty
nanned that ne has little hop~ 20
breaking ap the pratice The SIS hsr
will b. forfeited in most c-s~s. n nay
then be used 70 pay the cost of cIear-
ing up.