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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
Separate Farley Prior to Meet
Not Favored by U. s.
London FavOrs Conditional Acs
ceptance by Japan.
ACTION NOT SELFISH ONE
Thinks Nippon Government
Would Reduce Naval Burdens.
Agreement That Meet Is Desir.
able "Best News Since War;"

Washington, July 2e-It was indie
Gated today that the United States
would reject any suggestion for sepa-
rate parleys with any of the powers
invited to participate in the CONFER
ence on limitation of armament and
discussion of Far Eastern questions.
There was an intimation that at
least one of the nations had sug-
gested the advisability of such 9
partial conference.
Would Limit Agenda Scope.
London, July 29.-Hearty approval
is expressed by several London news
papers this morning over the Japan-
ese governments decision to accept
President Harding's invitation to dis
cuss Limitation of armaments and the
Far Eastern question.
The Times in a lengthy editorial
says:
"Japan's best friends knew that she
would accept the invitation but the
fact that her acceptance now is ac-
tually on record is a relief to all who
realize the magnitude of the issues
with which the conference will be
confronted"
Japan's Plan Approved.
Speaking of the constant tempta-
ton politicians with narrow motivesr
will find to drag subsidiary questions
before the conference 'in order to
make capital for themselves" the
Times says every precaution must be
taken to guard against such proceeds
ings in Washington.
From this viewpoint, Japan's de-
sire to limit the scope of the agenda
| is to be approved" the newspaper de-
clared.
The writer also is convinced that
Japan, in making reservations as TO
what shall be discussed at sthe con-
! ference. is not acting merely from a
desire to safeguard her present inter
ests in the Pacific, but also under a
strong impulse to reduce the burden
! of naval armament The editorial
concludes with the hope that friend
ship. tried and proved in alliance,
may may be broadened and deepened
in a greater union that will be a sure
/ bulwark for peace"
Best News Since War.
| The Daily Telegraph says that an
agreement, between America, Great
ference is desirable, 'is the best news
the guns ceased firing in Europe. and
| not need to contemplate with miss
givings, activities in the shipyards OF
| the United States and Japan"
! The Daily Mail says. IL the confer-
/ ence succeeds in limiting the great
naval programs now in progress, II
| will render a great service to all con-
cerned, not the least of which will be
to the Japanese people on whom the
! ming to weigh heavily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
PEACE OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT
Rumor Sim Fcin Have Reached
Favorable Decision.

Rumor Sim Fcin Have Reached
Favorable Decision.
. London, July 2s.-The outlook for
formal Irish peace parley in Lon
don was very bright today.
The Dublin correspondent of the
Manchester Guardian reported that
the Sim Fein cabinet had reached a
secret decision which is believed to
open the way to a peace conference in
this city to settle for all time the
troublesome Irish issue. 1t was be-
neved, however. that Eamonn de
Valera's reply to Premier Lloyd
Georges peace offer would not be
sent TO London for a day or two, pos
sibly not until Monday.
De Valera has been sitting with his
cabinet in Dublin every day this
week. For a time, British officials
were perplexed by the unusual
length of time taken by the republic
cans to canvass the English offer, but
the optimism prevalent in Dublin is
now reflected here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
REVOLT TAKES HEAVY TOLL
Spanish and Moorish Losses Total
10000, Says Dispatch.

London, July 29.-Twenty thousand
Spanish troops and rebellious Moor
ish tribesmen have been killed
wounded or captured in the violent
battles that have been raging in
Morocco. said a Tangier dispatch to
the London Times today. Fighting at
various points continues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
HARDING MAKES REPLY
Says Probe of Pellagra Reports in
South Will Continue.

Washington, July 29.-RepIying to
charges that the administration had
exaggerated pellagra and famine con-
ditions in the south, President Hard
ing declared in letter to Representa-
tive Byrnes of South Carolina today
that official reports indicated the
contrary and that the governments
Investigation of the situation would
go forward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
FORTY KILLED IN RIOTS
Spanish, Italian and French Sailors
Fight ut CaIIao, Peru.

Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, July
29.-Forty persons are reported to
have been killed at Callao, Peru, in a
riot of Spanish. Italian and French
sailors, according to private advices
received here today from Lima
According to the version received
here, the Italian and Spanish sailors
attacked sailors from the armored
cruiser, Jules Michelet. The foreign
warships at Callao are participating
in the Peruvian centenary.
There are two United States dread
noughts at CaIlao.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
"wHITE COLLAR, UNION.
Business and Professional Men Unit
for Mutual Good

Chicago. July ga white collar
union" composed of business and
professional men and women, Is being
organized here by DIR. Charles Z. Gil
man, he announced today A com
mittee of 500" is rounding up one
thousand guests for a dinner August
5, when the movement is to be
launched.
The purposes are: ITO reduce the
cost of living. abolish chain store
systems. profiteering, strikes, and
teach Americanism.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
REPUBLICAN WHIP CRACKS
Drive Started to Complete Work in
House by August 25.

Washington, July 29.-The Repub-
lican whip cracked in the house today
as drive was started to complete the
legislative work of that body by Aug
ust rs, in accordance with an agree
ment reached between President
Harding and house leaders at a White
House dinner last night.
The Republican leadership of the
house today sent out kilograms to all
absent members ordering their return
to Washington in an effort to wipe
the legislative slate clean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
TRADE WITH S. A. IN GAIN
But, Exports to Europe Last Year De-
creased $500, ,OOO, 900.

Washington, July 29.-Exports to
Europe fell off nearly $1,000, 900,
while those to South America in
creased more than 100000. 600 during
the fiscal year ending June 80 last, as
compared with the previous year,
commerce department figures dis
closed today.
In Jure there was a sharp decline
in both directions compared to the
same month a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
CONCERT At GHESNEY PARK
MarshaIFs Band VIII Play at s
O'clock Tonight

"a concert by Marshall's band will be
given tonight at o'clock at Chesney
park. This is one of the series of
municipal programs given during the
summer by Topeka's popular band.
An especially good program has been
arranged, A feature will be vocal
solo by r. L. Stevenson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
U. S. MAY LAY PACIFIC CABLE
Plan Urged by Secretary Hughes and
Approved by Harding.

Washington, July Reconstruction
by the government of a. transpacific
cable, if private enterprise should be
unwilling, is recommended by Secre-
tary Hughes and approved by Presi-
dent Harding, in letters made public
today by Senator Jones, Republican.
Washington, author of cable bill. AL
location to the United States of the
former German cable between the is
lands of Gaum and zap. was probable
Secretary Hughes said, referring to
proceedings. OF the international COM
munications' conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-29
SLIGHT CHANCE FOR Rain

High temperatures with the only
chance for rain in scattered showers
seem to be the weather program for
Kansas during the next day or two at
least, the weather bureau says.
The highest temperature at Topeka
Thursday was so. which occurred at
O'Clock in the afternoon. It is due
to exceed that mark by degrees this
afternoon and Saturday may go as
high as 95. The lowest during the
past twenty-four hours was II at 6
(Contiuued on Page Two.)
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Best News Since War.

After several months of extreme depres-
sion. the Belgian glass industry has been
stimulated by series Of large orders
from San Francisco. China and the far
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MOTORIST MUMBLINGS

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, 1921-05-05
and steps should be taken to finish
this work at the earliest possible

and steps should be taken to finish
this work at the earliest possible
date.
I would recommend the passage
Of an Ordinance, in the meantime,
fixing . price per thousand gallons
for metered water and placing the
properties on which meters have been
installed on the meter rate. at the
same time revising upward the flat
rate on the remaining properties to
the point where the operation of our
water system will show . reasonable
profit.
/! .
The salaries paid City Officials are
entirely too. small. Two important
things that / shall demand of my ap-
pointees and the city employees In
general are LOYALTY and EFF1CI-
ENCY. These qualities are seldom
found in an underpaid official. All
employees should receive such salaries
as will enable them to support their
families In reasonable comfort. I'm
der such condition brides are less
tempting. But II an employees child
rem need shoes and his salary is not
sufficient to provide them Just al
the moment they are needed there
Is, in his mind at least, some JUST
fication for accepting brides when
the occasion offers. But In SO DOING
, 1921-05-05
FREMONT PETROLEUM co.

Mr.. A. c. Gehr. manager OF the
Fremont Petroleum Co., was in
Rawlins the first Of the week from
Crooks Gap. where his company ia
putting down a well.
Mr.. Gehr states that he now has
everything in readiness to resume
active operations after a suspension
during the winter months. Mr.. G.
e. Jennings, who has had charge OF
drilling operations ever since this
well was started, has gone to the
field and will again have charge OF
the work.
When drilling was suspended this
we'll WAS down to the depth of 1916
feet with Indications OF striking oil
very encouraging.
This we'll is being drilled On an
entirely new structure and should II
be brought in 1t will les that an.
other large field will be added to the
fields Of this section.
, 1921-05-05
KEYSTONE WYOMING OIL
co. SUSPEND DRILLING

Drilling on the Keystone Wyoming
we'll on Eh of SWA of section IL.
township 25. range SO, has been sus-
pended for a few days. but 1t is *
pected that active operation will
again be resumed within the next
week or so.
The Keystone Wyoming people
have one of the incest camps in the
Mahoney Dome field, including nice
buildings. excellent equipment, water
and a gas supply.
This hole is now down 2490 feet
with prospects excellent OF the oil
sands being encountered within the
next few hundred feet. The location
has been passed upon by many com
petent biologists as being n of the
most likely on the Mahoney Dome
structure.
This company has made good prog
ress since they started their we'll ant
oil men Of this section are confident
that a producing well will be brough,
in during the coming season.
, 1921-05-05

fore. pledged to . policy OF vigorous
enforcement Of Law and Order. The
autoist without . muffler or with
eut-out Wide open, the reckless
|speeder. the bootleSger. the gambler.
the pimp and tire prostitute will ali
operate at their peril.
In order that the City Law En-
'forcement Oficcrs-may have NO doubt
ss to their duties. I would recon-
mend the passage of an ordinance
conforming with the spirit and in
tent Of the Law Endorsement Bill
which was enacted-into . law at the
last session Of the Legislature.
1 havs gone into. these matters
somewhat at length, but not more 10,
il feel, than their Importance war
rants. / believe that the citizens Of
RAwlins want . clean economical
business administration and I pro-
pose to use my best efforts to that
end, earnestly hoping that in these
efforts I shall have the benefit Of
your hearty support and co-opera-
ton.
May 4. 1891.
, 1921-05-05

he has proven his dis1oyalty, impair
ed his efficiency and compromised the
entire administration. This matter
deserves your early consideration.
Purchases.
Considering saving would result to
the City from the purchase Of all
supplies by contract. and NO bills
should be allowed unless accompa-
MED by an order signed by the City
Clerk showing that such specific par
chase was authorised. This or other
similar method must supercede the
slip-shod methods that havs been fol-
lowed heretofore.
49, Charter
Fol the past IS years Rawlins has
been operating under. q special char
ter granted by the Legislature. At
the time of its adoption it was an
admirable document and particularly
adapted to the needs OF the City. But
during these IS years many new
problems concerning the administers
ton of City affairs have arisen which
cannot be dealt with effectively under
this Charter and feel that 1t would
be advisable to abandon 1t and adopt
the Charter Of q City Of the First
Glass as provided for under our Sta
tutes.
1 would recommend that you con-
slider this matter and take appro-
pirate action.
Law Enforcement.
I have Just sworn to support the
Laws of this State and the Ordinances
of this City; and that I will we'll and
Faithfully discharge and perform all
the duties Of the office of Mayor &C
cording to law. AS Mayor I cannot,
with out violating my oath and the
confidence of my friends, elect to
enforce some laws and Ordinances
land not others. Neither can . citi-
zen elect what Laws and Ordinances
he will obey. All must be enforced
and all must be obeyed. I am. there
, 1921-05-05
DIR. KEI4L'S ADDRESS

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penditures and the excessive burden
some taxes which are the natural re-
suit. There is no reason why this
should not apply equally as we'll to
a City Government. The only de-
pendable safeguard against over ex-
penditure is the Budget. 1t, alone,
presents at all times the facts, based
on figures. 1t is the ways and means
bv which income and expenditures
are conducted and balanced. ]
earnestly recommend a Budget for
the ensuing year, making such ap-
preparation of the available funds
that are not specifically appropriated
by Ordinance, as the importance of
the work to be undertaken under
such appropriate ndemande.
Water.
The Water question continues az
serious as aver and demands your
earnest and thoughtful consideration.
At this time 1t is entirely out Of the
question t O even think of furnishing
our City with an adequate perman-
ent supply, so that we must, there
fore, direct our efforts toward the
improvement of the present supply;
and to this end, l would suggest that
the west well be again placed in
commission. and, il it is not feasible
to pump into the reservoir from
both wells at the same time, this
we'll could be kept ready for use in
emergencies. We must not lose sight
of the fact, however. that u pres
ent source of supply is growing more
and more inadequate, and we will
soon be compelled to face a large
bond issue to furnish us with a
water system that will supply our
needs for all time to come. No one
a deny that the development OF
our city has been retarded by the
lack OF water, and 1t Is to be hoped
that our financial condition may soon
warrant the undertaking OF such a
project.
Streets and Sidewalks
A vast amount of work has been
done on our streets in past years,
but nothing OF a permanent nature
has been accomplished. Rawlins
has peached such size and import
ance that paved streets should be
considered, proper attention being
given to an efficient surface drain
age. Other cities In our State, of less
size and importance. are far ahead
, 1921-05-05
GUS LARSON, EX-COUNCILMAN

club and Mrs. Barber the guest prize,
Those who played were Mesdames
Ernest Sundin. Clifford Sundin,
Charles Miller, Owe Peterson, Chris
Larsen. Kirk Miller. Will F. Daley. l..
E. Smiley. James Wisda. U. S:
Waugh. Raymond Barber. George
Stephenson, Walton France. Frank
Johnston. Frank Cunning. Fred
Rendle and C. w. SkipwOrth..
Mesdames Fl. A. France. b. r.
Donnelly and Ed Reeve spent We'd
nesday in Hanna visiting relatives.
Mrs. John Cunning entertained
her auction bridge clubs on two aft
ernoons last week. On Friday she
was hostess at a meeting OF the three
table auction club. Mrs. J.. c.. Mar
tinez was the winner of the prize. On
Saturday afternoon the Newlyweds
were entertained by Mrs. Cunning
and a dainty two-course lunch served.
The prize Of the afternoon vent to
Mrs. Roy Logan.
DR.. ]. f. Osborne departed yester
day for Denver where he will meet
Mrs. Osborne and daughter, Jean
Curtis, and accompany them home.
, 1921-05-05
WYOMING SUPPLY co. SOLD

Yesterday the Wyoming Supply Co.
management disposed OF the stock In
the concern to entire new owners
the Hays-Hilliard Hardware Co. pur-
chasing all the outstanding stock.
The new owners of the Wyoming
Supply Co., are experienced business
men and under their management
this concern will undoubtedly soon
be one Of the strong business houses
in Rawlins.
During the past few months under
the management Of Mr.. F. r. John.
son, the Wyoming Supply Co. hal
been doing . nice business and has
been Increasing in strength daily.
The Republican bespeaks for the
new owners Of the wyoming Supply
Co. the best of success.
, 1921-05-05

Mrs. Rex Aten and baby daughter.
Barbara Jean. departed Saturday
evening for Kirksville. Mo, where
they will visit relatives for for e v
eral months. They were accompan-
led by Mrs. VIM. Morris who will re-
main with them for some time.
, 1921-05-05
FIRE IN EAST RAILROAD YARDS

About two O'Clock this morning the
tire alarm called the fire depart
ment to the East railroad yards
where snow fences that were piled up
there had caught fire. The flames
from these snow fences set fire to
three outfit cars. each occupied by
families. These cars were totally
destroyed.
The flames from the burning snow
fences could be seen from every Sec
ton of the city, while the heat was
so intense that the fire boys could
not approach close enough to get
were entirely destroyed but the fire
men we're able to keep the fire from
spreading, excepting to the three out
ut cars as mentioned above.
, 1921-05-05

of US in this respect. l would urge
your consideration of a plan for per-
manent street improvement, and
would suggest that an improvement
area be designated including Lin
coin Highway, between Second and
Sixth; Fifth street, between Front
and Walnut; and Fourth Street, be-
tween Front and Buffalo.
The Ordinances governing side
walk improvement districts have not
been compiled with in a manner sat
isfactory to my predecessors. I plan
to take up this matter with the per-
sons concerned with the view of hav-
ing the Ordinances complied with.
The County Memorial Hospital
viii probably be completed before
the first Of next year, and would
suggest the extension of the sidewalk
Improvement district, on Maple st.,
westward to the Hospital.
Further than this, l question the
ACCESSIBILITY of establishing any
other districts at this time.
City Jail
Our City Jail Is in a filthy and
insanitary condition. 1t should be
thoroughly renovated and painted,
new mattresses and bedding supplied.
and then placed in absolute charge
Of the City Marshal, who should be
held responsible for It's cleanliness.
Fire Truck
The splendid Fire Truck that we
purchased several years ago has been
badly abused. The tenders are bat
tered and loose, the starter Is out of
order, the engine works poorly. and
a few days ago only a miracle
averted an explosion that would have
endangered the lives Of those near
by due to someone unfamiliar with
the principles Of a chemical appara-
tus, manipulating the valves improp-
erly.
I would urge that the apparatus
be put in perfect working order. and
then have the Chief of the Fire De-
partment designate a suitable num-
Der Of persons, subject to your ap-
proval, to thoroughly familiarize
themselves with the principles of the
apparatus, and prohibit, by Ordi-
nance, any other persons tampering
with 1t.
Camping Grounds.
The tourist season is about to be-
gin, and I would urge the compile
ton OF q suitable Camp Grounds
with all possible haste.
Curfew
The Rawlins Schools are below
standard, due largely to lack of home
study. Too many boys and girls are
on the streets, and in the picture
shows, instead of being at home with
their school books.
l would earnestly recommend the
passage Of a Curfew Ordinance, COM
polling all children of compulsory
school. age, unless accompanied by
a parent, to be off the streets by
500 O'Clock p. m; on every night of
the week except Friday and Satur-
day, when the hour might be extend
ed to $3.50 p. m.
Occupation Tax
The Occupation Tax as revised by
recent Ordinance Is inequitable in
some respects and does not provide
ar appreciable amount of funds.
These inequalities should be smooth
ed out and a marked revision upward
made. For example, One Hundred
Dollars would not be an unreason-
able tax to be paid by physicians and
lawyers, and other business and
professions should be increased in
the same proportion. The Original
to provide funds in lieu of the Sa-
loon License Tax, but so far 1t has
fallen far short Of this. The revi-
sion I have suggested will accom-
plish that result.
Water Meters
Fol reasons best known to you, the
installation OF Water Meters has not
proceeded entirely SATISFACTORILY,
, 1921-05-05
$40. 900 FINGER PIANIST
WILL CONDUCT DANCE
HERE SATURDAY NEGH

The dance lovers of Rawlins will
have an opportunity to hear Prof.
A. r. Murphy. the Boston pianist,
(whose fingers are insured for $40.
0O0) at the North Star Hall. satur.
day, May 7th.
Prof. Murphy. who has been In
Rawlins but = short while, has &C
cepted an offer to conduct . dance on
this date and It. Il . certainty that
by his orchestra will meet with In
dance lovers who will attend.
Prof. Murphy has enjoyed . wide
reputation ~ pianist through
Colorado and Kansas all winter and.
really needs NO Introduction to the
, 1921-05-05
BAND WILL MEET SUNDAY

The members of the Rawlins Nat
ional Band are notified to meet at
the City Hall at 2 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon next for the purpose of
practicising for Memorial Day.
All members of the band are re-
quested to be present.
, 1921-05-05

FOR SALE Three burner Perfection
Kerosene range. Inquire Phillips
Floral Shop. 5-5-2t.
, 1921-05-05

SWEDISH LUTHERAN aEygVlCEa
Swedish LathsflA Services will b
held at the Vasa OFden Hall at 7:AS
b. m. Sunday. May ., 1891.
Welcome.
ERIK FIoRDDNi, Pastor.