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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

Chemists denounced the new Vol
stead bill as a menace to business and
scored the Anti-Saloon league for
hampering the chemical industries in
a protest meeting held by the New
York Section of the American Chemi-
cal society. They declared that the
proposed legislation would handicap
the manufacture of dyes, injure the
high explosives industry, cripple
chemical warfare and prevent the
carrying out of many processes essen
tial in peace or necessary to the ma
tional defense. They accused the ad-
vocates OF prohibition with prevent
ing the use OF alcohol for the prepare
ton of medicine and for many other
purposes which conserve the health
of the people. Even the amusements
of Americans would be greatly cur
tailed, for it was stated that under the
new Volstead bill there would not be
alcohol available for manufacturing
the celluloid films of the moving pic
lures. The people submit to all the
other hsrdships enumerated, but 81
the law shall interfere with the movies
a revolt may be expected. To quote
Dickens's Snowman in his story
Hard Times" 1.-THE people muth De
amuthed."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13
observation-disclosures

the ocean in deep places 20. c. 3. K.
A. In the deeper regions, the floor of
formed from calcareous shells of minute
animals living near the ocean surface and
from volcanic dust The most widespread
ton of fossil casts of foraminifera.
Q. How does the death rate OF mothers
with young babies In the United states
T. L. B.
A. The Children's Bureau says that the
death rate among civilized countries for
women, following childbirth. Not only do
more mothers die. but the rate in the
81 per 900 births in 1913 to "A in 1919.
Q. Why is the burying ground for poor
people called the potter,s field r. O. 81 R; J.
rived from its use in st. Matthew XVII.
Verse 7-"And they took council and
With ad them ta gV OF
O. What does q. S. mean when used in
formulas? A. w. D.
A Q. S. stands for quantum sufficit
meaning sufficient quantity.
Q. From what are canoes made Nv. NJ
A. Strictly speaking the term cameo re-
piled more especially to those diminutive
pieces of sculpture which are prepared from
precious stones having two layers of differ
emit colors, the lower of which is left to
form the background, the object to be rep
resented being cut in the upper one Sar-
donyx, onyx, agate and tropical sea shells
are often used for cameo engraving.
(Any reader can get the answer to any
question by writing The Topeka State Jour
nal Information Bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin, director, Washington, D. C. This Of
fer applies strictly to information. The
Bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical
and financial matters. 1t does not attempt
to settle domestic troubles, nor to under
take exhaustive research on any subject.
Give full name and address aud enclose
two cents in stamps for return postage.
All replies are sent direct to the inquirer.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13
DELAY THAT is EXPENSIVE.


The reduction of railroad wages is.
of course, a primary and essential fac
tor in the reduction or railroad oper-
ating costs. Such wage reduction.
however, should bring with it a sub
stantial decrease and readjustment in
the transportation rates. Without
such reduction it does not seem likely
that there can be a return for some
time to normal production ad distribu-
ton. The railroads, by a voluntary re-
duction of high transportation rates.
can do more to restore business conf
dence and to open the way for a re-
vivaI of industry than any other single
factor in the present business situa-
ton.
For certain basic commodities, 1t
can hardly be questioned that rail-
road transportation rates are so high
as to prevent revival of business
movement. This is well illustrated,
says the Mining Congress Journal, in
the transportation cost for assembling
the raw materials necessary for the
production of pig iron.
In the production of pig iron, it
points out, there are three basic raw
materials-iron ore, coke and lime
stone. The present transportation cost
for assembling and movement of raw
materials to produce a ton of pig iron
in the Pittsburgh district is we'll over
$40 a ton. In some instances, the
transportation cost for particular steel
plants for assembling these raw ma
terials amounts to $11.5O, which was
approximately the 1913 cost of the
finished product.
Under these circumstances. 1t is al
be any large purchases of, finished
steel products in connection with the
building trades and other important
consumers, as long as transportation
costs remain at their present figure.
When it is realized that the increase
in the transportation costs for mater
ials entering into steel plates has been
100 per cent, some realization is OBJ
tanned Of the way in which high trans
portation costs for basic commodities
have hampered and prevented the re-
sumption of normal business activities.
What is true of pig iron. says the
Journal, is equally true of other basic
commodities For instance consid-
cradle quantities of coal are shipped
from districts in western and central
Pennsylvania to New England fac
tories. The transportation costs for
gross ton of coal from the Johnstown
district to the New England mills
amounts to between $3.50 and $3.50
per ton. The transportation costs are
almost double the actual cost per ton
of the coal f. o. b. at the mines.
Transportation costs of such a char
aoter must CT necessity act as a de-
terrent to increased business move
ment, and therefore tend to lower rail-
road freight revenue as well as to
prevent a return to normal industrial
production.
| Every days delay in making the re-
auctions in rates called for by existing
conditions is costing the public as we'll
as the railroads heavily and retarding
the return OF normal business condi-
tions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

and that suffering from various al.e5 ,
effecfs of the war, he had<been oruereu
by his physician to do some easy WORK
that would keep. him In the open aA'
Therefore chauf," he iaugneu, ;,
'.And /? Do you know about me
Joan queried.
Il Know some things the young
man admitted, saying more with mis-
glance than with words
II, too, am Chauffeur, she an
nounced. I'm helping Mrs. Jonas
with the children and driving the car
while I'm resting" she laughed
Then she told him how she hap-
pened to have the position, ana II was
not many days before they had maze
q. trysting place, as young persons VIII
who have no homes.to ask eaen o.ner
into. They met during the summer
evening and strolled along the water
front or went out in canoe
Joan asked permission to take the
children to the beach and frankly toio
Mrs. Jonas that she was meeting Jonn
Moore and that he enjoyed the chill
dren and helped to watch them at the
waters edge.
Il never realized before what you
are to me- Mrs. Jonas told her. Il
feel as if I could not get along with
out you. The children are so happy
and they've developed so much since
they've been with you. My boy mas
grown up to be quite man, and hes
all wrapped up now III SluOyAu5 dbCH~
the distance of the sun from the eartns
the number of light years Mars Is re-
moved from us and all sorts OF things
he's picked up from you and"
From John-please, Mrs. Jonas. he
is crazy about astronomy ana ne
teaches Gordon whatever he can. IL
is lots of fun and
Joan was blushing. She had been
about to say that it was such a pleas
ure for her TO be with--them all.
IOna2
said, sympathetically. ct know how
it is. Be happy while you can. Have
your youth and romance now. 1t is
summer.
| Joan felt as If she could never bear
the end of this wonderful season, but
as it drew to a close John told her
that he loved her. He knew that he
had no right, as yet, to speak: but he
| wanted her to know that he would
| think of her always, OF her alone.
| while you are finishing college. Then
can get back into the game again
and"
Joan had turned away.
Turn back to me. Let me see your
you. dear?" he asked when he had
searched her eyes.
TT only took this position for the
summer" she leased him.
| But you will take me-forever,
please?" he pleaded
ct WILL" she said.
| Copyright. 1921. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

An American Federation OF Labor
publicity campaign to cost nealy So
100000, is urged by John w. Hays.
president of the union label trades
department of the federation. He
says such a campaign is necessary at
this time to gain public support for
the trades union movement. If the
federation have that amount of money
to spend it should be able to demon
strate the truth of the charges fire.
quently made by some of its officials
that the press is or can be subsidized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
BY LEE PAPE.
CAKE.

CAKE
o cake is lovely objeck
Standing there reddy for slicing,
Especially if it's hidden modestly
Under a thick coat of icing.
Wen you're tempted to stick your
finger
o weather its lite icing or weather
it's dark,
That the time to think twice and
waver.
8 or
Because weather the icing is wife as
snow
Or weather its black as cole -.r
Even your little. finger
Leeves a round and gilty hole.
Depending how they mix it and beat
it,
But no matter who makes it, as long
as its cake,
Its always possible to eat It.
Wat is bewtifuller than a chocklit
Setting on its cake dish high from
the ground?
Anser: a strawberry short cake
With whipped GREEN splashed all err
round.
What is bewtifuller than a cruller
With a hole like capital o?
Anser: a big swelled up doughnut
With the hole filled up with dough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

The time may not be far distant
when the summer resort will make a
hit with vacationists If it can truth
fully advertise an absence of bilIboards
in its vicinity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

President Obregon declines to enter
into treaty with a country that does
not recognize his government. The
Mexicans position seems to be unas-
sailable. Besides, how can the United
States make a treaty with a govern
ment which, so far as washington Is
concerned, does not exist?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

The moral, If any. is that if you can
refrain from throwing the brick now
the probabilities are that 1t won't be
there when you reach fer it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-13

Chancellor Day has resigned Ten
or fifteen years ago we could have
thought of number OF snappy things
to say OF him But his retirement was
so long delayed that we have forgot
ten what they were
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Hays Is Asked to Improve
Porto Rican Mail Service
Merchants Association Asserts
Sailings Are Reduced to Prac-
fically One a Week

That mail service to Porto Rico is
inadequate and should be improved is
the subject of letter sent by the Mer-
chants Association to Postmaster Cen
eral VIII II. Hays.
at is reported to the Merchants AS
scciation Of New York." the letter says,
that change In the sailngs Of yes
sels carrying mail between New York
and Porto Rico has brought about a
single mail per week instead of the
two mails per week customary prior
to the change. This appears to be due
to a change in the schedule of the
Red D Line. Formerly the schedules
OF the New York and Porto Rico
Steamship Company and the Red d
Line. each carrying mails between New
York and Porto Rico, were arranged so
that they did not conflict, thereby fur
nishing two mail deliveries each week
The change in the schedule of the
Red D Line results in practically CO.
incidental sailings, with one mail each
WaV per week"
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Fort Lee Residents Fle.
Homes After Film Rl...

An explosion in the ground. :.
Fox Film Corporation, at Fo,s ssa
n. j., at $3.50 a. m. yesterday .s.. ~.
terrified the neigh borhood and '"'sa
ened persons in this city. va. A.. az
"noiseless powder" it was e~s,- "
later by representatives of tha 4sa
pany. WI
The "noiseless powder" wa.
used in giving lightning effect. !. 's
picture, rehearsals for which ws,s
begin soon, and its inventor. Dor.,.,s
Palandio, was experimenting wi.s
small quantity of it in n..ss a
woods remote from houses wbs. -
entire amount that he had with !. sas
became ignited. Hsa
Employees of the company. nor. :.
whom knew that experiments '1s o
being made with the "no;ss,s.s Js.s
powder" were as frightened s's,ass As 10y
body by the detonation, and res;asa:. aaa.-
of Fort Lee fed from their bomsss b,ssas I
their night clothes.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

the twenty~three vessels be assigned as
follows:
Five of the 535 typo from United
States North Pacific port on the Japan
China Manila run.
Three of the 535 type and two Of the
b02 type from California port on the
Japan China Manila run.
Five of the 535 type on the New
York Rio Buenos Ayres run.
Three of the 535 type between New
York and London, with possible call
at British Channel port or French
Channel port.
Five of the 502 type between New
York and Rotterdam.
The question of the permanent as
signment of these vessels on Atlantic
routes will not be considered at the
hearing on November H.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

ernment. Mr.. Martinez denied the al
legation OF Mrs. de Avila that she had
turned over to him for Investment
$1G7,O for which she demands an
accounting by the defendant.
in an examination of Mr.. Martinez
before trial Of the suit the defendant
said he met Mr.. and Mrs. dc Avila in
1914, when he had property valued at
s6,Ooo,oo0, and that he assisted both
Of them with loans of considerable
sums Of money" Within a period Of
three years, said Mr.. Martinez, he
turned over to Mrs. de Avila more
than 100000. He added that the lat
ter never had any money Of her own TO
invest with him, her only property be-
ing what she received from the de-
fendank
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Hearing Called ON Ships
For Trans-Pacific Trade
Board to Receive Suggestions
November Id for 5O2 and
535 Foot Vessels

From The Tri6une's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Commer-
cial organizations and steamship lines
operating from the principal ports of
the Pacific Coast were advised to-dav
that the Shipping Board will hold hear
ings Monday, November Id, with refer-
ence to the permanent assignment of
the 502 and 535 feet combination csrro
and passenger vessels in tho trons
Pacific trade.
Representatives were asked N arraor
to make such statements as thew njght
desire. e"'
The board now has seven Of the 6o2
type vessels and ten of the sixteen 535
type vessels. Six of the latter type are
April. nv" ana
Inc organizations were notified that
1t has been tentatively suggested that
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

to return to the capital soon, but has
not yet outlined program Of hear
ings. 1t is understood that tho Senn-
tor is waiting for n definite move from
the Shipping Board on enforcement of
the merchant marine act before bring
ing up new legislation
A number of important bills, intro
duced by Senator Jones, await action.
Among these is the proposed amend
ment to the tariff bill to place dis
criminatory duty against imports
brought in foreign vessels, adding
per cent to commodities already taxed
and per cent to those on the free
list. Another is the proposed amend
ment to the tariff bill which would ap-
ply preferential tonnage duty. Senator
Jones later vii! urge these amendments
as an indirect subsidy for American
shipping, in addition to those provided
in the merchant marine oct. It is un-
derstood that no hearings will be held
by the Senate committee during the
present special session.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

will be through bill Of lading, or
its equivalent, under which the carrier
will assume the responsibility of pro-
viding for the shipper insurance COW
ering in manner co-extensivc with the
voyage from warehouse to warehouse,
including all kinds of loss or damage
which, by common practice, are recoy-
nized as proper subjects OF insurance.
The acceptance of Form 2 to be ell
tirely optional with shipper. but ac-
ceptance will DO induced by lower
costs and convenience.
It will be based upon a policy Of
insurance issued by group of Amev-
lean insurance companies. This policy
Will be more elaborate and extensive,
policies now issued covering freight
forwarders, commission merchants,
ocean and inland carriers.
It includes insurance for the benefit
of the carrier subject to certain reser-
vations
1t will Contain provisions recurring
shipper to observe clearly defined rules
respecting package, character of em-
ployees and methods of transportation
from warehouse to carrier.
No shipment may be insured under
the code of practice, which will include
minimum standard of package for
various classes Of merchandise, such
standard packages to be identified by
means of special mark or insignia.
An inferior package bearing the official
label would amount to fraud and void
the insurance.
The licensing feature applies to
stevedores (but without obligation on
the part of shipper) as we'll as truck
men.
A code of practice to guide supple
mentary carriers to be provided, and
permanency of license will depend
upon faithful observance.
Carriers to be required to handle
merchandise according to q code Of
practice agreed upon with insurers and
to employ only licensed stevedores for
loading under Form bill Of lading.
Since bill of 1ading, Form 2, with in
surance documents attached will carry
stipulation as to valuation at least
equal TO value of the goods, failure on
the part of the carrier to comply with
their agreement with insurance compa-
MES renders them liable for ultimate
loss in two ways: First, according to
the Harter act, and, second, according
to their contract with insurance COM
panies.
Central Insurance Bureau
The establishment Of a central in
surance bureau, consisting Of depart
ments---
Frst-To receive reports of risks
and premium and to distribute same
pro rata to insurance companies.
Second-To receive claims, settle.
pay and apportion against insurance
companies.
Third-A statistical department. to
compile statistics for the purpose of
revealing causes Of loss and responsi-
bility for loss, and thus develop self
suggesting remedies.
The insurance feature will include a
copy of the open policy with conditions
and rates, and code of practice relat-
ing to packing, handling and transpor-
tation while merchandise is within the
control Of shipper or his servants.
This manual is to be placed in the
hands Of all agencies now engaged in
soliciting freight and insurance trans
actions in any capacity, broker or
otherwise.
No authority to deviate from terms
and conditions Of the manual will be
permitted except with the consent of
an established authority.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Navy Orders
From, The Tr5bune's Washington BuYsou

From The Tr5bune's Washington Bu,sou
WASH1NGTON, Oct. 22.--Navy orders
Issued to-day follow:
Perrill. Capt. II. p. TO so Dist
Ltchleld, 1t. J. r., to Boston.
Wanner. Lit. e. M to y. s. s. Mississippi
Jones, I, Il. u; 81 W. Is, 70 =. >. s. Tern
Hedrick Ems. H. to U. 8. g. Tadousac
Angel, 1t. F. NJ. c., to Hampton Roads
Wynn. 1t. ". h, M. c., to U. S. 8. Great
Northern.
Colbert. Lit W. O., s. c.. to Washington.
speissegger, 1t. O. g. ] NJ, S. c., to U. s.
8. Delaware.
Richter, ems: A. II. Sup. c., to U. g s..
Great Northern
SILVA. Ems, A. c, s. G. to U. 8. 8. Della
Sampson 1t W. II. const c., to Boston.
Noonan, 1t. &c. J.. TO Hampton Roads
De Long, Ap. Clk- S., TO L. s. 9. ReIna
Mercedes.
Null, Lit T. L. (ci-5), to Hampton Roads
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Fire Record

s:oo--17o. Nassau st Bay state
t:45-2Ol e. s7th st; Brosan Bros,
7;so-aa,n West s2d st; REID A'AS
s:ts-Sss F. 7th ST. Tony captoiowi- ESaA'"A Il
S:soms4 s'orsytho st; Joseph bsrko" ''"'
s:1o--Iio f. sith s: unknown: vnSnOwn own
SaSN1oS Rossnbloom w ssth St: SELMA 1fnSaovn
s:ssMss4 W 9th ST.; unknown. onHHH%s Nons
lol5M7tth st and Sd av.; auto;
lo:45s7i e 1sssh st. the nrons: q SHsH'~"
m vincsnzo WIGS so, bsrlinsen ;::::. Unknown
1l:4oN2T W. s1st St: esr Anna BECK. None e
IL l;4s-5lo E. 1s4th St. the Bronx:
" rubbish IN lot ....4......,-...No None
l2:ao-ss 10th av.; Armour G. Co.
1:sc-sss eth av.; earrst q aiibsrt. N''' "
1:As---saa e. lsstn st.. the Bronx;
14ssssi ss1 Park p ss'aH aH the Bronx Unknown ann
a:oe-s5s F. iisth st. tho Bssns; Has90"n
2oo!a7a2 sd av the Yronx vsoaR1 Unknown
lot Unknown
2:oS-l7S Cannon st.; Samuel CAN.
aoo Unknown
2:6o-sos d. 2sth St unknown. ..Unknown
e:ze-1sa ". lASth st.; unkno wn. Unknown
b:16-1S0th ct. and Grand Concourss.
the Bronx, auto. John Barick
re. "a Unknown
s:s6-17lst st. ana Avon av,; vacan, :"
e:so-lsss ist av: John ark.rnknown Tnknown
o;Se---lS1 Lenox av.; James L. Burke
6:Sb-ie y: 1isth St! Harry Wilson. Slight
''Ve--SS W. eoeh St; Somers Shoe Co.
Unknown
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Army Orders

From, The Tribume's Washinotoss Bursaa
WASHINGTON Oct 22-Army orders
issued to-day follow:
Medical Corps
Wickline, 1t. Col. w. A.. TO Honolulu
Hallett, Maj. n J., to Walter Reed Hos
pitai.
Mallory. Maj. H. c.. to Camp Meade.
Weiss. Capt J. M, to Manila.
Wolfe Capt r. c., to Manila.
Witherell, Maj. c. H.. 20 Walter Road Hos
pital.
Miscellaneous
pevore Col. D. b, Adjutant Gen. Dept.
to Governors Isl.
Hall, Maj. T., Judge Advocate. to Homo
lulu.
Howard. Chap. W. T., U. g A. to Mitchell
Field.
Rea, Lit. e B.. Finance Dept. to Washing
ton.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Webster VIII Up for Probate

HARTFORD, Conn. Oct. 22.-KeIa-
tives, friends and charitable institu-
tions will receive The s275,000 estate
of John c. Webster, former vice-presi-
dent Of the lEtna Life Insurance Com
pany, by the terms of the will filed
to- day The Charity organization Of
this city will have 100000 and King
field, Me, birthplace Of Mr.. Webster,
will have $4,000 for q building for
town n1trunaes
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Denies Receiving 100000

Arturo M. Martinez, president of the
INSTRUMENTATION Corporation and
large land owner in Mexico, fled his
answer in the Supreme Court yester-
day to an accounting action brought
by Mrs. M. G. C. de Avila, wife of
former diplomat of the Mexican gov
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

that aof Mexrss - .
57*4! !@ffanAtttq AGp~
~ ex 55s ~ t s{as ss s zs s s
ns,s % ss" s a~ % Bs 5 z G s nd s' % ;'a s we
RICH AND LUXURIOUS FASHION FURS
Pye-en1inent in Removal Sales
1t our desire to petey clear our wardobes of every
remaining fur piece before we move Notwithstanding
the fact that the market prices of raw pelts are steadily
advancing position to offer these remarkable
values due to anticipated fur purchases several months ago
The double feature of this offering thatH
at the most desirable o, the purchase of ur and
comprises models that embrace the very neues ideas this
seasons Styles including many reproduced original i'm
ported designs had intended making the initial presen-
tation of these Furs at building this AUTUMN
Fur Coats Capes- Wraps
Neck Furs and Separate Scarfs
i'm the choicest and rarest pets
fhe following examples of marvellous
values, being offered at
Dark Eastern Mink Wrap s72o5
Choice Russian Ermine Wrap s76zz
Heretofore
Broadtai Wrap (Hudson Bay Sable Colar) ~s25O0
Heretofore
Broadtal Cape s1lr0
Hertoore
Natural Fitch Cape s70or
Black Caracu Coat (36 Leneth) Observation-Disclosures. sEE0
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Rats, Mice
Other Verrr1ir1
Scientifically Extermlinated

Read this vitality important
message; the safety OF your
Health Is involved; the neces-
sity Of precaution cannot be
overestimated- Safeguard your
home against these carriers Of
disease.
Our EXpERIEN ICED
CORPS OF EXTERMINAT-
ING ENGINEERS can rid
your premises Of these RO-
DENTS at short notice. We
are equipped to extersninate
all vermin In such places as
Homes, Estates, Restaurants,
Steamships, etc. Consider the
enormous property damage
caused by these pests. We
use nothing but a chemical
compound proc Jess which
leaves no trace ON your
premises Our method Is so
compact that we can give a
written guarantee fox one year.
Write or phone for full in
formation. Such a request An
wolves no obligation.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

AS Interior Decorations and Equipment completed
New Building Fifth Avenue 56h and 57h Streets